Best performance from W58's

[darkspeed]

I know that big numbers and W58's aren't synonymous, but I was curious about how far they can go. I've been trying to push mine to self-destruction, but it just hasn't happened (yet).

What are the biggest power numbers (whp/wtq) they've seen? Best 1/4 mile times? My theory is when a car is over 3500lbs, it takes much less power to kill it. My friends NA-T SC300 saw the demise of 3 or 4 W58's (thank God for warrantees).

On the other hand my car has laid down run after run 11 and 12 second passes, and stays in the 370whp/400wtq range all the while. Where's that magic breaking point? This is one of the few parts that hasn't failed me, unlike: busted half-shaft, three clutches, three diffs, pistons, etc.

 

[Ma70.Ent]

I think they'll stand some decent power, as long as you don't launch hard as hell (or launch at all)

 

[Fuzz420]

Ill be taking my w-58 into the 400+whp range

 

[rs4rush]

Ill be taking my w-58 into the 400+whp range

Me to. I have had no problems. But then again I dont launch it.

 

[shaeff]

I've been pushing around 300rwhp through mine. My car weighs about 3400 with me in it. So far, so good. I plan to bring it into the 400+ range, but I also have an R154 waiting to go in if/when it grenades.

 

[Wade T]

I think they'll stand some decent power, as long as you don't launch hard as hell (or launch at all)

That's true w/ the R154 but the W58 is a different story. The W58 doesn't have enough gear area so, rolling on the gas with big boost/load can kill them. I blew one going up a hill in 3rd @ 16psi. But, I had another 420rwhp on the dyno plus a dozen pulls leading up to it, not to mention many passes at the track. Did kill an R154 at the track last summer, however.

 

[darkspeed]

That NA-T SC300 I was talking about was killing those W58's on 3rd gear pulls as well. He also runs about the same turbo you do

 

[IJ.]

Mine started showing signs of stress with a gt3040r and 10 Psi.

Bigger problem was getting a clutch that would live and still be drivable in traffic.

 

[upgradedsupra]

Mine started showing signs of stress with a gt3040r and 10 Psi.

Bigger problem was getting a clutch that would live and still be drivable in traffic.

Spec but then again wasn't available to you before you went auto. Did the auto come with a purse Ian?

Duane

 

[tissimo]

Spec but then again wasn't available to you before you went auto. Did the auto come with a purse Ian?

Duane

:rofl:

 

[supraguru05]

Spec but then again wasn't available to you before you went auto. Did the auto come with a purse Ian?

Duane

the proper term is european messenger bag thankyou very much

 

[KpSupra]

Looks like you're going to get the chance to tell us how much h.p. it takes to kill it.

 

[zachm611]

a friend of mine has a mk2 and is pushing 500rwhp+ his main problem is finding a clutch that is streetable and will live as said before.

 

[IJ.]

Spec but then again wasn't available to you before you went auto. Did the auto come with a purse Ian?

Duane

Didn't know Spec made a twin for the W58 (I made my own)

As for the purse YOU know an Auto is going to be faster/more consistant given the same power in just about any car so if I need to carry a purse to be faster I'm happy to :icon_razz (Could be worse If I had a Yaris they come with a skirt hope ya shaved your legs)

 

[Fuzz420]

What clutch is/was everyone running? I will be running with a spec stage3+(http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pri...PEC/Clutch/Clutch_Kits/part/Import_Stage_3+)I should bust the tranny before i bust this clutch, but we'll see

 

[rs4rush]

I'm running acts extreme clutch. It’s the strongest one they carry. Seems to be working great! Just sucks driving in traffic, I hate it!

 

[darkspeed]

SPEC stg3+ here too. They're about an hour from me; so convenient