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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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rx8 engine

i want to know how much horsepower can the STOCK rx8 engine block can hold without giving any major problems ???????
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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What mawd bug?
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For how long?
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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2 bhp
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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lol there are problems with stock hp...
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Define "Major Problems"
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Major problems?
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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What mawd bug?
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I'm sure you could run 1200WHP for 5 minutes.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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the question is very vague but I think i know what you mean .

Around 310whp 260lb/ft seems to be pretty safe . Much above that and prolonged use tends to cause issues with housing seperation (according to MM) .
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7rx8lover
i want to know how much horsepower can the STOCK rx8 engine block can hold without giving any major problems ???????
what kind of dumbass question is that

You are now officially the winner of "dumbest Thread of the day!"

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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I see stupid people everywhere. They don't even know there dumb! LOL
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