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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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Default Re: looking at two setups for 600hp

Originally Posted by NFCstang
What kind of motor? IF you think you're going to daily a 600whp 4 cyl engine, you're on crack
Not really. Having the potential to do 600 hp @ xx psi of boost, on race tune/fuel, doesn't mean you have to run race tune/fuel all the time. Most tuners and systems store multiple tunes. The street tune with much lowered boost, pump gas, and conservative settings, may be very street driveable, with a touch of a button, and a stop by the local Sunoco being all that's needed to really make it fun!

And, street/daily is a matter of what you're willing to tolerate. I know a handful of people who have no problem with 600+ hp cars for daily drivers. Even though it means having to tune the carb constantly, and they eat spark plugs like candy during cold spells.....

I also know someone on the other end. Having to change the oil every 3000 miles was too much work. Spark plugs, distributor caps, and rotor buttons at 30K....forget it! So, he has opted for something milder than a 200 hp car at this point!