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How much torque can the R160 take (for RWD conversion)?

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Old 07-30-2006 | 04:13 AM
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Talking How much tourqe can the R160 take ??

In form of RWD !
So I just want to know if it safe to drive RWD impreza rs with some cai/cams/exhust and pp6.....

I don't need to be 4wd since there is no rain/snow in my area :clap:
Old 08-01-2006 | 04:07 AM
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hey, anyone ?? please I need to know how much I can push so I know what is the limits !

I know some people have done this, please share info
Old 08-01-2006 | 04:13 AM
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sorry, can't really help. i would imagine that with the mods listed you still have a little room to grow. for the wrx guys trying the rwd thing, they have been using the r180. but the wrx has a little more power than the rs.
Old 08-02-2006 | 10:59 PM
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thanx
but I heard that some people managed to use there R160 with ~220 hp, with zero problems !
can anyone who did this tell use how reliable is it?
Old 08-07-2006 | 09:29 AM
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The question isn't how much power, it's how much traction. You can run 1000hp to it if you want, but since the tires will break free at 220, no problem.

I have a Cusco Tarmac Gear Center diff that puts a LOT of power to the rear. My original rear diff had a lot of missing teeth on the pinion and chips on the ring. SOOOOOO...
I had my new rear ring and pinion cyro treated by AIM (Advisor In metals). They claim up to 200% stronger ring and pinion with the cryo treatment. Since then I have put 458 ftlbs of torque to the wheels on a mustang dyno. I inspected the ring and pinion recently and I have 0 chips or missing teeth. I'm also running a Cusco Rear LSD.

I am still traction limited. If I roll on in 2nd or 3rd gear I break the rear tires loose. On the dyno, the power was going to all 4 tires.
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