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Old 08-31-2015, 05:02 PM   #13
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The question that always comes to my mind is why jump straight from stock power (160-170whp) straight to 400whp? It's an incredible leap, not just in terms of how terrifyingly fast it's going to be in a straight line, but also in terms of all the supporting modifications you will need.

You won't be able to drive it on the standard tires, or even "good" tires, you'll need great tires (and wide ones) to approach having some traction. Your suspension will also need to be massaged to keep up. Brakes should be looked at.

That 400whp won't be on pump gas, either. You will be tethered to e85 pumps.

I'll always recommend going in stages on the power unless you've already done it before and you know what you are getting into. Going too far can lead to the opposite of what you want, which is I assume to enjoy driving the car more. Not less.
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