How much HP is too much?
06-25-2009, 01:17 PM
#2
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WTF?!?! If i could, i would each through this computer screen and slap you!!!!
J/K!! i would have to say <500. Just depends on alot of things... If you dont mind spending a little extra on gas every month, if you are going to build the motor,ect....
you could actually get 600+ out of her and drive it daily. Your gas milage wont be that great but who cares....
Just remember, The more hp/tq you make, the less reliable the car becomes.
J/K!! i would have to say <500. Just depends on alot of things... If you dont mind spending a little extra on gas every month, if you are going to build the motor,ect....
you could actually get 600+ out of her and drive it daily. Your gas milage wont be that great but who cares....
Just remember, The more hp/tq you make, the less reliable the car becomes.
06-25-2009, 01:45 PM
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Been running 600+ for more than a year now, I get more than 17-18mpg in the city, and 30mpg on the highway.
There is no limit to hp for a daily driver, it's all in your right foot
Oh, and reliability is just in the quality parts you use. I havn't had to replace something major in over six months, and of course i've had a few smaller problems, but doing most of the work myself, it's nothing more than a days worth of work
There is no limit to hp for a daily driver, it's all in your right foot
Oh, and reliability is just in the quality parts you use. I havn't had to replace something major in over six months, and of course i've had a few smaller problems, but doing most of the work myself, it's nothing more than a days worth of work
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06-25-2009, 03:46 PM
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I bet my clutch feels lighter than yours
Mccleod Twin Disk FTGDMFW
it's semi-expensive, but if you're talking 600+rwhp, you're already talking about pretty expensive stuff anyway
Honestly, After driving a S197 (with the hydraulic clutch), I can say that mine is very comparative to that clutch, or about the same of my 1995 Nissan Sentra's clutch (cable clutch)
06-25-2009, 05:29 PM
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I don't know how you guys deal with DD's with that amount of horsepower. I'm mostly stock and I even hate driving my girl in the rain, it just doesn't feel safe. Although, I'm used to my Audi A4 Quarto, daily driver, where I can do like 60 in the snow and not even think about it...Although, many of you may not have to deal with snow. Audi FTW!
06-25-2009, 05:34 PM
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I drive my car everyday rain, snow or shine. My clutch is very light (spec stage 1). My gas mileage has barely changed from when the car is stock unless I go into boost alot. I haven't had anything break yet. I am bored with my power level and will be bumping it up over the next couple of months. The day I hit 1500rwhp will be when I won't drive the car on the street every day.