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Will the oem size brakes be OK with a turbo build?
Will the oem size brakes be OK with a turbo build?
I want to make sure I have enough braking power. Am I going to need bigger wheels at around 300hp? Or can I get by with some nicer pads and rotors at the oem size.
If this is a track monster, you will probably need a BBK. Just for the increased thermal mass. If it will only be driven on the street at legal speeds the stock brakes will be just fine.
The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL
Stock brakes with hawk pads, ate super blue fluid here and I have no problem outbraking the tires with 275rwhp m20 on the street. I do not race around on the streets though. Just know your limits and it will be fine.
"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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