| RE:Opinions on maximum practical HP for the C4 on the street |
Subject: RE:Opinions on maximum practical HP for the C4 on the street by biggrizzly on 2008/1/28 0:53:01 I had this same discussion with an engine builder here in town near me, and then again with Lloyd Elliot when I was trying to figure out what I wanted out of my car. Indeed it has a lot to do with who you are and what level is acceptable for a daily driver. My criteria was this: 1) the car had to idle at a near stock level or slightly higher, also it could not idle so low that I could not put it in gear without keeping a foot on the gas at traffic lights. 2) I had to be able to reach inside the window from outside the car and be able to turn the key and have the car start and continue to run, even in the winter. 3) It had to pass all local emissions inspections and be street legal. 4) Pump gas not regular, but normal 93 octane, but no 100 octane Aviation fuel requirement. With all of this said, I think that I found the LE2 level and similar packages would fit this criteria if the cam was not overdone. Can achieve up to 400 to 420 hp and do all of the above with an LT1 and supporting modifications. Some people will take this further but I think when you go beyond this you begin to have issues with idle and drive-ability. Just my humble opinion as enthusiast, not a professional car guy. |
