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std s2 gearbox, how much power can it take?

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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Default std s2 gearbox, how much power can it take?

how much power can i put through a std s2 box before it dies?


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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 10:12 AM
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Depending on how you abuse it, I've seen a good std box fail with 170bhp, or if driven with respect they'll usually take 200bhp.
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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im running 190 bhp so ill think ill stick with a std box and treat it well

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