cheapest way to a reliable 350bhp
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have been having a heated debate and wanted to open the question up to everyone, I know Christian has done built a 350bhp cvh and wondered what the most cost effective way of achieving the 350whp reliable daily driver.
Anyone near that figure, if you could post your specs if you dont mind.
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Anyone near that figure, if you could post your specs if you dont mind.
Thanks and let the posts begin
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the problem i see is getting th rest of the car to handle 350bhp imo mate
just thinking about it your gonna struggle with traction and getting gearbox's to last imo and thats just the start- engine running 300bhp could be done for around 3k imo
just thinking about it your gonna struggle with traction and getting gearbox's to last imo and thats just the start- engine running 300bhp could be done for around 3k imo
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if you want it cheep then foget 350bhp. get a blacktop zetec the rods and pistons i gave you link to and a rover inlet a t3 off a cossie a escort exhaust manifold and you will see a real 270 bhp.
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yeah i see, thanks crazy cage, I am probably aiming too high with 350 horse... it will probably be unusable anyway. 270bhp has got to be seriously quick surely?
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Just wack a thicker head gasket in and run some decent manifolds with the right turbo and some stand alone management.
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The best way to gget 270 bhp to feel quick and also save on broken boxes is to spend some time getting the weight of the car down. 7-800 kg should be pretty easy to do with a fiesta/escort.
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i agree with you there but i wouldnt lower the comp i would just leave it at 10-1. but in his case he is better off with the rods in the long run as he will want more power soon after by the sounds of it
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i agree there as well i don't break boxes with a lot more power than 270hp and thats in a fezz and gets hard launched off the line with some really fat 15" r888s .
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have taken the back seats out the other day and already feels a little quicker, anything else i can do to keep the weight down?
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Too true.
I've seen great results with v power and CVL turbo. Back to backed it with just v power and the results were impresive.
I've seen 280 bhp made on a black top with a just a thicker HG and a GT28rs.
I've seen great results with v power and CVL turbo. Back to backed it with just v power and the results were impresive.
I've seen 280 bhp made on a black top with a just a thicker HG and a GT28rs.
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That should do the trick!
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350bhp and cheap?? Good luck!!
Obviously you'll need to look at alot more than just the engine. Mine at 350bhp is WAY beyond what the car can take and thats only 300lb/ft. It just feels dangerous. Lucky for me, I've grown with the car over almost 10 years, so have really got used to it.
350bhp from a CVH isn't to be taken lightly, it's easier with a Zetec, but I mean easier, not EASY.
Obviously you'll need to look at alot more than just the engine. Mine at 350bhp is WAY beyond what the car can take and thats only 300lb/ft. It just feels dangerous. Lucky for me, I've grown with the car over almost 10 years, so have really got used to it.
350bhp from a CVH isn't to be taken lightly, it's easier with a Zetec, but I mean easier, not EASY.
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Easy fix though.... thats if you know what retainers and collets to use.
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350bhp and cheap?? Good luck!!
Obviously you'll need to look at alot more than just the engine. Mine at 350bhp is WAY beyond what the car can take and thats only 300lb/ft. It just feels dangerous. Lucky for me, I've grown with the car over almost 10 years, so have really got used to it.
350bhp from a CVH isn't to be taken lightly, it's easier with a Zetec, but I mean easier, not EASY.![Wink](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Obviously you'll need to look at alot more than just the engine. Mine at 350bhp is WAY beyond what the car can take and thats only 300lb/ft. It just feels dangerous. Lucky for me, I've grown with the car over almost 10 years, so have really got used to it.
350bhp from a CVH isn't to be taken lightly, it's easier with a Zetec, but I mean easier, not EASY.
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Got told to stop deluding myself in a diff post which made me feel great. Maybe 350horse is a little optimistic but i really want more horses, either zetec or cvh.
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out of interest, you mentioned growing up with the car for 10 years, well i intend to keep this for a long while and am running 16psi, with air filter, chav valve, pace intercooler. Was wondering where you would go from there? I mean i dont want to peak too early if you get my drift.
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you don't have to prove its reliability to me ! i was just taking the piss anyway ive had enuf of this thread its starting to bore me .
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Zetec is the only way to go! Dead easy (ish) for 350bhp!
As a reliable daily driver?? You need to spend some money boy! Gearbox, brakes, clutch, driveshafts, suspension, fuel system etc etc! Also as much fun as 350 BHP is in a weekend toy, that much in a 20 year old FWD daily driver will become tiresome! I am not saying dont do it just go in with your're eyes wide open. What I said before is obviously before you get into the considerable rust issues most RST;s seem to suffer!
After MANY years playing with with big power escort turbos I have come to the conclusion that unless you are prepared to continue this hobbie as a way of life you are about to waste alot of money and time!
But saying that if you are prepared to sacrifice sanity, family, friends, financial security, sex and any form of social life you're on a winner! LOL!
As a reliable daily driver?? You need to spend some money boy! Gearbox, brakes, clutch, driveshafts, suspension, fuel system etc etc! Also as much fun as 350 BHP is in a weekend toy, that much in a 20 year old FWD daily driver will become tiresome! I am not saying dont do it just go in with your're eyes wide open. What I said before is obviously before you get into the considerable rust issues most RST;s seem to suffer!
After MANY years playing with with big power escort turbos I have come to the conclusion that unless you are prepared to continue this hobbie as a way of life you are about to waste alot of money and time!
But saying that if you are prepared to sacrifice sanity, family, friends, financial security, sex and any form of social life you're on a winner! LOL!
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In the short amount of time it spent on the road last year before this latest phase of changes, I was seeing 200-250 miles to a tank for mixed driving (mainly sensible, but some 'spirited driving'). My 1.4 Clio only does a little more than that.
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