Here's one way to give your C6 Z06 Corvette 1,100 rear-wheel horsepower. This turbo system from Australian company APS uses clever packaging to create a fairly complete system. Specs include two GT3582R ball bearing turbos and cast exhaust manifolds. The plumbing cleverly hides the wastegates in space under the floorpan (not visible here) and places the oil cooler between the two intercoolers in the nose of the car...
The company also offers a complete fuel system which includes an in-tank pump, fuel rails and injectors. A 3-inch mandrel bent stainless steel exhaust is available as well. -- Josh Jacquot, Senior Road Test Editor
kurtamaxxxguy says:
09:35 AM, 10/31/07
Sounds like a fun project for Edmunds to undertake, or something to test once an actual drivable sample is available.
Still, I ___really__ don't understand the fascination with huge HP applied to RWD or FWD. AWD makes a lot more sense for this kind of passion as one can actually get the power to the __road__ rather than simply fry the tires.
opfreak says:
11:34 AM, 10/31/07
^agreed.
still. however. if anyone asks how much power you have. 1k+ hp sounds impressive.. esspically if its streetable
Anonymous says:
05:39 PM, 10/31/07
1100 horsepower! WOW!
Whether all of that horsepower is usable, that is a different story.
stovt001 says:
02:22 AM, 11/ 1/07
You can get massive power to just the rear wheels. They just have to be massive rear wheels, that's all.
ateixeira says:
09:09 AM, 11/ 1/07
That setup looks seriously wide. I wonder if those air intakes end up in front of the tires?
estreka says:
12:43 PM, 11/ 1/07
It doesn't make much sense to have 1,100hp when your nannies only allow 300hp to the ground.
hondacura4 says:
02:15 PM, 11/ 1/07
Im pretty familiar with APS as some buddies of mine who have 350Z's and G35's have APS kits. Pricing is pretty reasonable, and the quality is good too.
I think the Corvette Z06 kit above has a maximum output of 1100hp, I dont think APS means that you can simply install the turbo kit and fuel system on to get 1100 as I would think the motor would have to be "built" for that kind of RELIABLE power.
Ive actually had the experience of riding in a 1000+ hp car, a 95 Lexus SC300 with the modified drivetrain of a Toyota Supra turbo. I can only say Ive never experienced anything like it as my body was compressed deep into the racing bucket. It was actually scary.