How much power vs. displacement, 1.7-2.0 4s Options

[Gearhead1432]

How much power have people been able to get out of a stock displacment motor? Torqure and Hp?

I can recall reading about people getting 120hp from 1.7L type one motors years ago. That is on pump fuel.

With the technology available today I would think that volumetric efficiency could be pushed further than before while maintaining reliability on the street.

So is 130-160hp out of a 2.0 totaly (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

I know Porsche did it years ago with a couple diferant 2.0L motors like the 901/911 or 587 (street motors not track). However, they were radicaly diferant compared to the simple type 4. ....

-Rob

[Jake Raby]

The difference is the RPM range needed to make the power.. A 135HP 2 liter HAS to turn and make power to 7,000 RPM to make the numbers- The 2270 only needs 5,000 RPM to make 135 HP.

Tell me which one is the easiest to drive with the best torque and usable power.....

Tell me which one will last the longest.... (remember that RPM = wear)

HP is worthless unless you intend to operate at 5,252 RPM + ALL THE TIME, thats because Tq and HP cross at 5,252 RPM.

It's all about torque, once you realize HP sucks and torque rules, you'll start enjoyiong the car a lot more...