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Originally Posted by Anaxilus
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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Those motors lasted 500-1,000 miles on a good day (some didn't make it through the first practice session, the M12 definitely had some reliability issues), this is something designed to last for (ideally) 200,000 miles. I didn't say impossible, just said that I doubt they could do it. I would think 220 is possible, 200 is more likely.