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x275 Commited Dubber

61 posts · joined Mar 2013 ·

#961823
I understand this is a rather broad question with many variables but as a rough guide, how much horsepower would it take to power a '71 superbug to a 13.5 second quarter ?

Cheers,
Conan

colin Fahrvergnugen

984 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#961827
x275 wrote:I understand this is a rather broad question with many variables but as a rough guide, how much horsepower would it take to power a '71 superbug to a 13.5 second quarter ?

Cheers,
Conan

I reckon around 140rwhp, a nice mildish 2332

Cheers Col

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#961831
colin wrote:
x275 wrote:I understand this is a rather broad question with many variables but as a rough guide, how much horsepower would it take to power a '71 superbug to a 13.5 second quarter ?

Cheers,
Conan

I reckon around 140rwhp, a nice mildish 2332

Or cols 1998cc🥷

Cheers Col

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#961833
My old 2332 with 140 rwhp ran a 13.0 in Cols stock but stripped out std early beetle with slicks and close ratio box. Engine was FK 87, 48 IDA's, 9.7:1 44x37 max ported 043's without welding.
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modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·

#961880
6500rpm with a 1776 or 1915 and a 50-60HP hit.
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andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·

#962303
2275 N/A with 137 at rear wheels tall gears (crossing finish line in 3rd 6500rpm) @95mph with 950kg including driver if I recall.