I recall reading somewhere that Rod Millan (aka Pikes peak guru) managed a reliable 1000 HP or very close to it, out of a Toyota 2.1 Ltr Turbo 4 cylinder. It was used firstly in the Tocoma then in the Celica. What a car(s)....

yeah that was a de-stroked but overbored 3SGTE.

i think the JUN supra runs a very similar engine to replace it's 2JZGTE...god knows why they replaced the 3.0L turbo with a 2.0L turbo though.

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because they only need to produce 500hp, and they can get that with a lighter engine, so its a weight saving thing

Nizpro are just down the road from me they have also built a 1000hp rb26dett but with different internals off course

well, that just makes too much sense for me...

yeah but whats the point????????????
A formula 1 car used to make 1500hp from a 1.5 litre turbo V6 ....the modern F1 makes 700hp out of a 3.0 litre v10 and goes way faster around the same tracks even without active suspension etc etc... i still reckon it all comes down to the chassis for real driver satisfaction and real speed

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Thats true, the other reason is that its a shorter engine giving it better weight balance over front and rears. They also produce reliable horsepower from this engine which is equally important. Not saying that their 6 isnt reliable, of course.

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Obviously.

It has been true for decades, & may still be true even today that the cast iron Powerglide has the strongest planetary gearset of any automotive auto trans, but the Chrysler 727 Torqueflite is the stronger trans overall due to its more robust bands & other internal components.
With high outputs & relatively light weight, the two speed 'Powerslide' can still be more than enough trans for the job, & for this reason it is still a well respected & often used trans.
I kinda like the Clutchflite myself.

yeh 1uzfe, my bad.. i new it was toyota.

Thanks for the link. I have been following the XR6T tuners thru Zoom/Street Machine mags and all I can say is, thank you. Thank you Ford Australia. I am die hard blue oval fan and its great to see the XR6T getting a cult status, watta donk! One day when I am old I will transplant one of these in the XB! Haha.