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SpeedballTrix · 07-15-2006, 04:21 PM

"well i am looking for a swap to get me 400 or 600 but 400 would be good"

WOAH NELLY!
Slow down there chief.

First of all: 400hp on a 4A (afaik) has never been done.
The only way you're seeing close to that is with a fully built 4A-GTE (which by the way happens to be a ridiculously nice race motor). And any such motor is ging to be harsh as hell on the street. Especially considering you're talking about running straight C16 at all times.

Secondly: What in christs name are you going to do with a 600hp Mk1?!
Thats like a billion horsepower per pound.
Totally honestly, you would kill the suspension with that kind of platform.
Forget tranny, tires, brakes. That stuff would require tons of fab to get beefy enough parts to handle 600 horses. 600hp pushing 2300lbs means you need like 12" rear tires which means that on a MkI you would need completely custom rear bodywork and suspension.

Lets talk about 400hp. 400hp in a MkI gives you the power to weight ratio of 5.75-6.2 lb/hp (for 2300-2500lbs curb weight). This is equal to or substantially better than a C6 Z06 Ford GT or Dodge Viper, which are all essentially comfy race cars. This is still going to require at least 10" tires in the rear which is custom bodywork and custom suspension (which you will need anyway putting down that kind of torque).

Honestly I think 400hp is about the highest I would go in a MkI.
Now to obtain 400hp you are looking well past the 4A onto a 3S-GTE.
The only 4A that I can imagine pushing 400hp is probably running at least 10,000 rpms on straight race gas with a full race tranny (muncie, tremec, richmond, etc... actual race car stuff).
Even if you do a Mk1.5 (that's a MkI with a MkII (3S-GTE) engine, in case you dont know) you're still talking about a LOT of work and a lot of money.
At least 10 grand and I couldnt even tell you how many hours but it's in the triple digits.

Honestly if you want to go for a 400hp MkI be ready for a LOT of time and money. I think your best bet is to just give your car with its frunk full of money to one of the many gurus and let them do it right.

07-15-2006, 04:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
SpeedballTrix Foul Weather Drifter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 871 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	"well i am looking for a swap to get me 400 or 600 but 400 would be good" WOAH NELLY! Slow down there chief. First of all: 400hp on a 4A (afaik) has never been done. The only way you're seeing close to that is with a fully built 4A-GTE (which by the way happens to be a ridiculously nice race motor). And any such motor is ging to be harsh as hell on the street. Especially considering you're talking about running straight C16 at all times. Secondly: What in christs name are you going to do with a 600hp Mk1?! Thats like a billion horsepower per pound. Totally honestly, you would kill the suspension with that kind of platform. Forget tranny, tires, brakes. That stuff would require tons of fab to get beefy enough parts to handle 600 horses. 600hp pushing 2300lbs means you need like 12" rear tires which means that on a MkI you would need completely custom rear bodywork and suspension. Lets talk about 400hp. 400hp in a MkI gives you the power to weight ratio of 5.75-6.2 lb/hp (for 2300-2500lbs curb weight). This is equal to or substantially better than a C6 Z06 Ford GT or Dodge Viper, which are all essentially comfy race cars. This is still going to require at least 10" tires in the rear which is custom bodywork and custom suspension (which you will need anyway putting down that kind of torque). Honestly I think 400hp is about the highest I would go in a MkI. Now to obtain 400hp you are looking well past the 4A onto a 3S-GTE. The only 4A that I can imagine pushing 400hp is probably running at least 10,000 rpms on straight race gas with a full race tranny (muncie, tremec, richmond, etc... actual race car stuff). Even if you do a Mk1.5 (that's a MkI with a MkII (3S-GTE) engine, in case you dont know) you're still talking about a LOT of work and a lot of money. At least 10 grand and I couldnt even tell you how many hours but it's in the triple digits. Honestly if you want to go for a 400hp MkI be ready for a LOT of time and money. I think your best bet is to just give your car with its frunk full of money to one of the many gurus and let them do it right.