Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

[carl p]

Whats the best way to get the most power out of a c20xe redtop engine and what sort of power can they produce?

[mick g]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

Do you mean getting the most power or the cheapest way to get a reasonable power increase?

[carl p]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

Getting the most power out of it doesnt matter how much!!!

[mick g]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

Have you won the lottery?

[BrightSpark]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

nos?

[carl p]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

No just wondered what the best was to do it was not meaning i will just gives me options of what to do within a price range.....

[DarrenH]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

the crank, rods and pistons are are strong enough for 7500rpm, and strong enough to spin fast enough to make 200bhp. the cylinder head is good for 230bhp *untouched*. the cams will flow 210bhp *untouched* the biggest single increase to bhp and torque, fromt standard, is from changing the induction system. individual throttle bodies. which will cost somewhere between 2000-3000 pounds to achieve a genuine 200bhp. or if on a budget twin carbs.

from 200bhp all the way up to 300bhp major increases in bhp and torque will come from more aggressive headwork, more aggressive cams, big exhaust manifold, and remaps to management, and the requisite engine components strong enough for the engine to rev to 9000rpm, steel rods, forged pistons, solid lifters and double valve springs. to achieve 280-290bhp will cost nigh on 10,000 and require yearly inspection/ rebuilds

[carl p]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

So what would i need to get to see around 200bhp Darren??????

[DarrenH]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

So what would i need to get to see around 200bhp Darren??????

do you mean price or components?

[carl p]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

ignore that the rest of the message just came through!!!!!

[carl p]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

It would actually be more cost effective to drop in a c20let wouldnt it?????

[mick g]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

I am expecting around 210 bhp from mine when it is finally sorted, that is with throttle bodies, ported and polished head, fast road cams,pocketed forged pistons giving raised compression ratio, larger diameter exhaust and manifold etc.. Full race cams could move that to around 240 bhp...

[DarrenH]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

assuming its a tight low mileage engine or rebuilt, the 200bhp *genuine* can be reached with everything standard (standard head, rods, crank, pistons, cams, valves and springs) just throttle bodies, engine management, upgraded manifold, aftermarket exhaust, arp rod bolts.

[carl p]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

Ive still got my turbo lump but was wondering whether to get a gte with a redtop in and upgrade it and sell my turbo lump or sell the redtop and drop in my turbo lump.

[DarrenH]

Re: Best way to get power (Redtop C20XE)

It would actually be more cost effective to drop in a c20let wouldnt it?????

yep, and more tuneable. although i remain adamant that high power n/a engine far suits a front wheel drive car.