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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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500whp

How safe and reliable is it to have 500whp on a daily driver or should i set my goal a little lower i want as much as possible but still not have to worry about s**t breaking left and right also what would be my best plan for it
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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In most cases, 500whp will not be a very streetable and reliable daily driver. If you want a hassle-free Evo that can be driven all day, everyday, yet still be fast, I'd shoot for 380-400whp on the stock turbo, stock ECU, stock internals, and stock drivetrain by doing the mods in my sig plus cams and LICP.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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That is pretty much my same target....I have a new IX MR and would like to see ~420 + whp.....Right now I am putting down 300 whp with just a flash and MBC....

I think I will need an exhaust and cams and may come close....Would rather not swap out the turbo [at least just yet].....

Good luck....
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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To get to 500 whp on a daily driver would likely be due to a big ole turbo kit. This means gobs of power up top, but nothing until about 4800 - 5000 rpm. That sucks while driving around town.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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I plan on doing it.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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648 whp on high boost (daily driver)
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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500 with alchy and loving it.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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648 whp on high boost (daily driver)
what are your mods?
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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500 with alchy and loving it.
what are your mods too
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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I have the ams3071 kit with all supporting mods. It spools up great and without alchy Im a little over 400whp. However I just ordered something bigger with a stroker . More power to come and for the record no problems at all with my current setip.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Just down shift if you need power. I think the big turbo lag issue is over-rated. If you need more power just gear down and go.
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To get to 500 whp on a daily driver would likely be due to a big ole turbo kit. This means gobs of power up top, but nothing until about 4800 - 5000 rpm. That sucks while driving around town.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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Me too 500+ on alk daily driver.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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That's pretty much what Im' shooting for..450-500whp daily driven machine..
Too bad my stocker wont' get me there..
decisions, decisions...
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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To you guys that are shooting for or have 450+, how many miles do you put on a year?
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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i think turbo lag keeps driving fun...sudden burst of power keeps it exciting!!!!



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