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Old 09-29-2009, 06:05 PM   #1
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What is the SAFEST max fly/crank hp an 03/04 Saleen s/c can handle without forging internals??
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What is the SAFEST max fly/crank hp an 03/04 Saleen s/c can handle without forging internals??
its the same motor found in the same year gt so i would say 450rwhp anything above that and your on borrowed time!
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its the same motor found in the same year gt so i would say 450rwhp anything above that and your on borrowed time!

450rwhp? So basically around 525hp crank?
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it depends, if your getting HP from headers and water pump and TB and everything id say 450, but I wouldnt get 450 by adding a bunch of boost and expect it to survive.
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it depends, if your getting HP from headers and water pump and TB and everything id say 450, but I wouldnt get 450 by adding a bunch of boost and expect it to survive.
What are you putting down Red?
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Right about 400 rwhp now, and im at about 12 lbs
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450RWHP or around 12lbs of boost. Some cars have done more with no issues and some less with issues.
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Right about 400 rwhp now, and im at about 12 lbs
Nice. Is it tuned?
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yes, by JDM
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jdm has put 500rwhp down on probably hundreds of cars, and as far as i know not one casualty!!! thats on a stock motor, so i guess its all about the tuner.
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