tattooxr6 Member 20 Member For: 13y 11m 24d Posted 10/05/11 06:31 PM Share Posted 10/05/11 06:31 PM Well recently my car was taken to that 400rwhp mark, thanks to the great work and service of the guys at RDP, But as usual, after a few weeks you start wanting more, Ive noticed alot of different opinions from other owners and workshops, and it really is hard to know what is the true answer.. Obviously the more power you make, the more you start to gamble.. but the question is just what is consider a true safe mark.. not safe in that you can thrash it all day everyday without any dramas, but I guess it not being a timebomb! ...My current mods are , valve springs, xcal3, pwr intercooler, injectors,walbro, 3.5inch exhaust,5inch cat, (stock dump pipe still), growler intake , and it made 405 rwhp@11psi it is a 4spd autoSo, how many of us on here have the dreaded B series weaker rods and are making over the 400hp mark, and what issues have you had, if any .. and what are others opinions on what im finding after doing some research and asking around is really a contentious issue.. some say theres no drama, some say its a timebomb...mines not a daily driver, its purely a weekender and even then I have bikes and other cars that often jump ahead of the queue! so its probaly not something I would consider if it was my daily and only ride...opinions...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 10m 5d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 10/05/11 09:45 PM Share Posted 10/05/11 09:45 PM If it's not your daily ild go for 340-350. That where things start to get a dicey but with supporting mods it'll survive a while. You'll need your 4 speed built but I'm sure you knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 10/05/11 11:44 PM Share Posted 10/05/11 11:44 PM If its a BAmk1 Id say you are at the "safe limit" now. Although it really depends on the tune, how much boost, what rpm boost is delivered, air fuel mixture and timing. there are a lot more variables but the above would be the main ones. If its a ba2 you may be able to push it to 340-350 as henz stated and if only a weekender but anything over stock could be called a "timebomb" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooxr6 Member 20 Member For: 13y 11m 24d Posted 10/05/11 11:58 PM Author Share Posted 10/05/11 11:58 PM I didnt think there was any differences engine wise between ba mk1 or mk2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 11/05/11 12:14 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 12:14 AM I heard mk2 got LPG rods = FatterBut I may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradles024 Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 15y 2m 10d Gender: Male Posted 11/05/11 12:56 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 12:56 AM What the limit for a BA F6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 11/05/11 01:11 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 01:11 AM hey bud, id say 320-330 at 15psi with supporting mods for a daily. Again, depends on the tune. Make sure:-your exhaust flows-injectors are not maxed out-good intercooler installed-turbo is ported and actuator changed-enough fuel pressure ie: surge tank and 044 for better protection-valve springs are goodI wouldn't call anything a "limit" as such, just a recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 10m 5d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 11/05/11 01:48 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 01:48 AM (edited) Ba1-bf1= same bottom end in Xr t range.Bf2s and BA/BF f6s have the fatter LPG rods, good for high 300s. Edited 11/05/11 02:07 AM by hiddeous Added detail about BA/F Lpg rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 11/05/11 02:10 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 02:10 AM For interest sake,Photo below (courtesy of Ninka) show an Atomic rod, A BA/F FPV/LPG rod and a Stock BA Mk1/2 BF Mk1 rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradles024 Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 15y 2m 10d Gender: Male Posted 11/05/11 02:13 AM Share Posted 11/05/11 02:13 AM So my F6 should be able to handle 350? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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