awd, how strong??

[T5_850]

Im considering trying to build a super fast awd 850, my questions are:
how strong is the four wheel drive transfer box, will it take 450bhp?
Ive got a front wheel drive t5 so will the awd fit onto my engine/car?

[T5_850]

Ok then, still no clues? Also is the awd permanent or does it switch to 2wd like crappy audi A3`s do??

[T5SLAVE]

Hopefully someone will see this thread n shine a bit more light on it all 4 ya m8 but in the mean time ya might not have seen this recent thread...

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/t15335-quaife-atb-diff.html

BTW, welcome along

Mark.

[siamblue]

Hi Try the Volvospeed site as there is a guy on there running a 400 hp AWD car, with no issues, most i know of power wise are a couple of Rica AWD cars,

[stuAWD]

Ok then, still no clues? Also is the awd permanent or does it switch to 2wd like crappy audi A3`s do??

Dont know how much power the AWD will take, though can tell you that the transfer box does not switch to two wheel drive. Under normal driving, 95% of the power is to the front wheels, this power is transfered in varying degrees to the rear wheels when wheel slipping is about to occur, and visa versa.
Personlly I don't think i'd like to chance 450 bhp through the drive train without beefing up it a bit.