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by krepus
Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:17 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Max HP for Transaxle
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Max HP for Transaxle

Torque; I was using the reference of the 400nm 1.8 running high boost as comparison to my comment/information. 300 horsepower from the b234r will get you near 330 to 350lb/ft of torque in the 2500 rpm range, without messing with the factory boost controllers software It's for a Locost kit car, I jus...
by krepus
Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:12 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Max HP for Transaxle
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Max HP for Transaxle

I can modify the boost and timing maps to push the torque curve up to around 4.5 to 5k, not sure about 7... lol! That's right about the top of the rpm band on an otherwise stock b234r... Do all Alfa t/a's have the inboard brakes?
by krepus
Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:47 am
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshaft
Topic: Max HP for Transaxle
Replies: 9
Views: 5515

Re: Max HP for Transaxle

400 nm equals about 300 pound feet of torque right? So is that flywheel power or rear wheels? The reason I ask is that I'm considering using the alfa trans-axle in a kit car with a saab motor... Stock, at the flywheel, the motor I'm using makes 258 pound feet at 1800rpms, or about 350 newtons... An ...