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
x275 ·
Aussieveedubbers · Tech Talk
HP to run 13.5 in a bug
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/102631/hp-to-run-135-in-a-bug
colin ·
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 ·
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 ·
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.
modnrod ·
6500rpm with a 1776 or 1915 and a 50-60HP hit.
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vw54 ·
Lots of weight reduction for sure
Craig Torrens ·
cnfabo ·
Rod loves the torque of that engine
andrewmurphy ·
2275 N/A with 137 at rear wheels tall gears (crossing finish line in 3rd 6500rpm) @95mph with 950kg including driver if I recall.