What spec needed?
Jan 18, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Me Cossie Runs Atlast!!!!
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What spec needed?
Hi all, what spec would be needed to hit 190MPH in a 2wd saph? Im asking for genuine opinions please.
Jan 18, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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I think most would agree you will need 550+ to get there m8.
Jan 18, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Best to ask old Rodders on this one!
Jan 18, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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From: cleveland rsoc
600 hp
and a big old pair of
beef
Jan 18, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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From: The beach
I would say 550-600 ATW, and correct gearing etc etc
Jan 18, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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From: FuKnOsE
speak to mad rod on here, his old spec was awesome
Jan 18, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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From: birmingham west mids
190 Mph on the open road or in the confines of brunters?
Jan 18, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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The local chavs round here can do that in thier 1.2 clio's etc with just a replacement back box!!
Jan 18, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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tabetha
The local chavs round here can do that in thier 1.2 clio's etc with just a replacement back box!!
thats not quite true
they need the max power cone filter and them neons to innit
Jan 18, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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RWD_cossie_wil
190 Mph on the open road or in the confines of brunters?
Brunters, not worth running the risk on the road plus would be kept in workshop until special days.
What sort of engine spec to produce the 550-600 mark?
Jan 18, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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-beefy-
600 hp
and a big old pair of
beef
You try doing 125MPH in a mildly tuned XR2
Jan 18, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Powerflow decat and a k & n and some Max power stickers. Didnt you know it was that easy, forget all the proper engine work lol
Jan 18, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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A genuine 500bhp and some aero work should crack it
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What spec needed?
