How to get more HP out of current 530 0r 545?
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Does anyone know if the previous models in 530 or 545 versions are 'retrofitable' to become the higher horsepower version of the 530 and likewise the 550?
It maybe is a stupid thought, since it might be cylinder bore sizes, etc. but in case it was not, it might be worth asking about. I was not sure how they were accomplishing the higher HP engines.....
I apolgize if I didn't hear about any prior discussion on this, but maybe someone knows whether anything like this would be possible for previous year models....
It maybe is a stupid thought, since it might be cylinder bore sizes, etc. but in case it was not, it might be worth asking about. I was not sure how they were accomplishing the higher HP engines.....
I apolgize if I didn't hear about any prior discussion on this, but maybe someone knows whether anything like this would be possible for previous year models....
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Originally Posted by gdavis' date='May 2 2005, 10:20 AM
Does anyone know if the previous models in 530 or 545 versions are 'retrofitable' to become the higher horsepower version of the 530 and likewise the 550?
It maybe is a stupid thought, since it might be cylinder bore sizes, etc. but in case it was not, it might be worth asking about. I was not sure how they were accomplishing the higher HP engines.....
I apolgize if I didn't hear about any prior discussion on this, but maybe someone knows whether anything like this would be possible for previous year models....
It maybe is a stupid thought, since it might be cylinder bore sizes, etc. but in case it was not, it might be worth asking about. I was not sure how they were accomplishing the higher HP engines.....
I apolgize if I didn't hear about any prior discussion on this, but maybe someone knows whether anything like this would be possible for previous year models....
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The 550 (if it happens) is by upgrading to the new 4.8l (bigger bore size)
Valvtronic is also the reason the 3.0l went from 225hp to 250hp
To gain HP from an older engine I think your options are the standard: exhaust, intake, chip, super charging.
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