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TY Mad Machine. Thats what I thought. I read somewhere on an online calculator that the average drivetrain loss on RWD was 17%. If you go by the stock readings on RDs compared to the horsepower ratings on their cars (140HP, 120WHP) its just about 15%. Whether it follows that trend when adding modifications I don't know.

 

some cars are better than others.... I think Honda and Vdub have some of the most efficent drivetrains.

 

Has anybody here tried to use one of these things before?

 

I have dealt with dual carbs on a flat four vdub/porsche engine... not as advanced as individual TBs.. but in some ways more complicated

 

heh i was going to make an na monster my self how ever i've come to realize that one with the proper mods and adjustments you can break 200 easily BUT its not going to be streetable anymore.

 

it's very easy to break 200 NA.. you just need high compression pistons.. somewhere around 13:1 (say hello to race gas!) probably a 292 or lumpier cams, lots of head work, and everything lightened, balanced, and the crank knife edged... and like you said, forget about it idling below 1500rpms, it will have NO power below about 5 grand.. and the sweet spot on the tach will probably be from 7500 rpms to about 8000

 

well it'll still have bottom end power, it would be VERY torquey too but with high cams and the timing it would need would mkae it a super rough ride and emissions and noise restrictions will go out the window!