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 x275
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| posted on July 2nd, 2013 at 09:06 PM |
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HP to run 13.5 in a bug
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
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colin
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| posted on July 2nd, 2013 at 09:22 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by x275
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
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I reckon around 140rwhp, a nice mildish 2332
Cheers Col
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| posted on July 2nd, 2013 at 09:34 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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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
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I reckon around 140rwhp, a nice mildish 2332
Or cols 1998cc
Cheers Col
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| posted on July 2nd, 2013 at 09:53 PM |
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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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| posted on July 3rd, 2013 at 01:23 PM |
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6500rpm with a 1776 or 1915 and a 50-60HP hit.
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| posted on July 3rd, 2013 at 01:23 PM |
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Lots of weight reduction for sure
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| posted on July 4th, 2013 at 08:30 PM |
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put this in it !
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=102651
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| posted on July 4th, 2013 at 10:14 PM |
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Rod loves the torque of that engine
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| posted on July 6th, 2013 at 12:33 PM |
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2275 N/A with 137 at rear wheels tall gears (crossing finish line in 3rd 6500rpm) @95mph with 950kg including driver if I recall.
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