I was calculating I need 160 hp at the wheels to get into a mid 14sec pass with the a12 does that sound correct to you guys?

Up a bit high at the wheels. Stock Ca will get 13s and they would be under that hp at wheels

fairenough I'll keep aiming for that number maybe it will go quicker Who knows ...

reading your signature... if you have an a-series turbo making 160rwHp... im guessing keeping it in the power band will be your big problem. If the power peak is a significant "peak" at a skinny rpm range you may need that sort of power to run 14s

oh yeah and... put a 4.9 diff in it for best results

I ran a 13.7 in my old ute with 150hp at the wheels. It had
decent power delivery though with 100hp by 4500rpm and
it peaked at around 8000rpm. I reckon there was a bit more
in it too

Ive done a 13.6 with 130rwkw so yeah if you making 160hp at the tyres a flat 14 mid 13 sec pass wont be out of the question. Traction permitting

will have to see the car is being changed to auto and i might fit a trans brake yet will see if it trys pushing through the brakes i have the option i calculated mid 14's with same diameter tyres as i have with the stock diff and 6500 rpm limit across the line.....see what happens im aiming for 160 I might end up with alot less with the new setup who knows

my plans:

- change motor to CA18DE+T, T28BB, Z32 AFM, bigger injectors, Nistune to 15-18psi (what can a T28 run?)
-see if i can get my hands on some tyres, but needing to have 14" or larger rims could make that difficult i think
- try to sneak in a gearbox rebuild, but that would be easier if i can find a spare stumpy

that'll keep you busy, keep us updated on how its all going...

i dont have much to do, just repair my exhaust and fit it all back up.
then just give the car a once over