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Re: Disk brakes and solid rear axle HP rating?

To: Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Disk brakes and solid rear axle HP rating?
From: "Mark G. van der Hoek" <captainhoek@koan.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 11:25:12 -0800

"Miller, Don" wrote:
> 
> I too am building a little more power into my car, a VG30ET (222 HP). I was
> told by a friend of mine who raced "souped up" roadsters in the mid 70s that
> he was always right at the 200 hp range and the rear end held up quite well.
> I remember reading that the 160/180/200 housings were supposed to be good
> for 400 hp if the gears would hold it. That I feel might be a little
> extreme. The other point is how the power is coming down. If it is a gradual
> power on like out of a corner then it should hold alot. But if you are drag
> racing where you have sudden power on, that's when parts get broken.
> Remember, this is just MHO.
> 
> Don Miller


Many moons ago (OK, it was years!) I read about a turbo set-up for a
2000 that was supposed to crank out 375 HP.  It was supposed to be
pretty much a bolt on to a stock drive train, if'n I remember
kerrectly.  How's  that for a definitive answer?  <grin>



Mark van der Hoek
Hemet California

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