400 whp on N/A VQ possible?

Chuck33079 · 05-21-2014, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

I Saw that video. That Z is badass. Until more research on tuning the VVel, you can't say people are over optimistic, it is those who think outside the box that come up with the some of greatest ideas. I just want to know how far can the vvel motor can be pushed before BOOM! I think it is close to 400whp. Sure you can go through the hassle and put HR heads, an aggressive cam, itb's and spend countless hours in unchartered territory and make 400whp not knocking Kels video I'd take that Z any day. Bone stock Z all the bolt ons,Porting intakes, up-grade fuel and oil systems, Exhaust cam, and a engine management. Spend countless weeks or months trying every possible tune you can think of and input of other tuners around. I'm pretty sure the new VQ motor can reach or come close to making that magicial mark. 20 years ago people laughed at 4cyl cars at the track, and let alone that motor ever! being capable of running low 6's in the 1320. It just takes time my friend.

Dude, there is no way in hell you will ever see 400whp out of a stock motor on pump gas. Period. Not happening. Ever. VVEL isn't magic. People are tuning it right now. Either explain what information (not opinions) you have that leads you to believe that the motor can produce ~450chp or start planning a build that can actually happen.

Look at it this way- you're not the first person to have this idea. No one has succeeded. Either throw 15k+ at a motor build to maybe get 400whp or do something proven to work and go FI.