Engine Limitations

[macV70R]

What are the physical limits (bhp) of a standard 2.3 20v turbo engine?

I know for extra strength you can uprate the internals with forged rods & pistons etc, But after the rica 310 whats next?

Once you have a 19t, downpipe, larger intercooler etc etc etc What is the limit of bhp the std engine & manual box can take before destruction??

I was told 350-60 ish????

Mac.

[Justin]

350 ish is about it, however the 2000 m y onwards are stronger.

[C70T5]

350 ish is about it, however the 2000 m y onwards are stronger.


As J says, the ME7 plant (2000+ on) will take up around to 410 but that is on bent rods territory. I believe as previously told 350 is the "safe" max for any T5 lump. But the plus side being. I think thats at the wheels.......! :insane:

[Majesticpower]

Speaking of which, what would the cost be of forged rods and pistons and would it be worth it for extra power gain?

MP.

[macV70R]

MP, I have a spare 20valve lump & I looked into rebuilding it with forged internals. I was quoted about 800 quid for s60r rods & pistons from volvo which worked out cheaper than a couple of other places I tried. Obviously you will have the cost of everything else on top of that!!

Mac.

[t5owner]

Ask spesh he`s the rebuild man

Cheers

[Majesticpower]

I was quoted about 800 quid for s60r rods & pistons from volvo which worked out cheaper than a couple of other places I tried.

Mac.

That doesnt sound too bad to me i must admit. But labour will probably be more then double that!

Is the S60R Rods and pistons the best you can get for our cars then?

I assume ontop of that the transmission is going to need to be uprated aswell?

MP.

[macV70R]

MP i think the manual transmission can take it.

Mac

[splatt]

Has any one actually tried...Yeah...engine is ok for a RICA but who has gone further?..
How far....?

[C70T5]

Has any one actually tried...Yeah...engine is ok for a RICA but who has gone further?..
How far....?

Again.... Spesh?