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10-21-2013 02:21 AM |
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Originally Posted by Anaxilus
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Why? The Formula Atlantic 4AGE 1.6L did 240hp NA decades ago. If they can get 100hp/L in theory, that means only 8psi to hit 240 from 160. A few of the Toyota 4AGs were modeled on the old Cosworth 1.6Ls. BMW made a boosted 1.5L dropping over 1,400hp.
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Making power is easy, any manufacturer can do it. If they don't it's because they choose to pursue some other performance metric.
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I was going to bring this engine up as well (The Formula Atlantic).
My S/C MR2 was a 1.6 (4AGZE) and I had a legit 180 wheel HP, So I would guess around 200 at crank...
Why is this relevant?
My S/C MR2 was made in 1988.
With forged internals and an aluminum block, you can do amazing things.
Heck...the S2000 was 2.0 liter with 240 hp...
So yeah, its certainly doable.
Reliability and mass production and cost...
That old adage...
Fast, inexpensive, reliable....Pick two.
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