How much is too much? - Lateral-g Forums

promax/vennom#16 · #1 03-06-2006, 05:04 PM

Speaking for myself, the last ride I had made 500hp on the dyno. After 1 season I needed more!! So at this point I would like my next ride to be near the 700-800 hp range.But I have the feeling after having some seat time behind the wheel, I will be looking for more. So,lets say 750-1200hp should do-it!! (For now)

Dave

**Stuart Adams** · #2 03-06-2006, 05:16 PM

Geez you guys. Talk about whiplash.

RELIABLE 600 will satisfy, I'm old and easy.

rocketman · #3 03-06-2006, 05:17 PM

depends on what you comfortable with.

my current motor is 1100,w/o spray.

but i have been driving 800+hp cars for years,so a 500hp car to me is weak.

i'd say more the merrier.

**Steve Chryssos** · #4 03-06-2006, 05:33 PM

Depends on what you're building, how you will use it, and how much seat time you have.

-What good is 750HP if it can't hook up or will break parts when it does hook up?
-And what good is big power if you will run out of talent trying to apply it?

Roger Poirier · #5 03-06-2006, 08:47 PM

Haggerty Insurance triples once you go past 500 HP. Thats why I stayed at 475.

R.P.

J2SpeedandCustom · #6 03-06-2006, 08:57 PM

Anything over 500hp on the street is just about useless on street tires. Once you start making more than that you have to really start making suspension, frame, and safety changes. Just my $.02

On the track turn it up and let it RIP!

comp-spec · #7 03-06-2006, 09:17 PM

500 rwhp. Need more

**Stuart Adams** · #8 03-06-2006, 10:21 PM

I also think if geared right for great low end torque less hp for me is OK. I like the plant ya in the seat acceleration and not so much going 150mph. But like Steve said got have a quality booty behind the big belly to keep her stable.

GBodyGMachine · #9 03-07-2006, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Poirier

Haggerty Insurance triples once you go past 500 HP. Thats why I stayed at 475.

R.P.

How do they know how much HP you have?

Jeff

Roger Poirier · #10 03-07-2006, 05:41 PM

You have to tell them if you want to have insurance. They ask what engine, specs, etc. Insurance companys are not dumb like they use to be. They know all about pro-touring, pro street cars.

They even have a handle on old cars using turbos, superchargers etc. They were selling insurance at the Detroit Autorama 2006 event.

R.P.