Is 240hp good for a 8v mk1?

[JoshFair]

Hey guys, just met a dude who has been building engines for years, and has a 8v mk1 engine sitting there with heavy duty titainium valves. Worked head and heavy cam, new pistons and its all ready to go. Not sure of other specs but it has a max power potential of 240 pony's. What would that be like compared to a 16v? I know nothing about engines so help me out cheers!

[static1800]

A stock 16v will have around 130-150hp or there abouts depending on the engine.

It would be an absolute rocket! if it is non turbo I couldn't imagine it would be to streetable would have to have an enormous cam!

Would make a great race engine!

[JoshFair]

hmmmm well i reckon it would be wasted on me then.. as i just want a sick daily.. the guy is a pro mini sprint driver.. and builds them from scratch with 4age engines.. and recently sold the shell that wrapped around this beast.. so yeah... he said it will be there for whenever and if i decided to buy it... maybs i should pay him to fit it? what else would i need to do? new gear box... new.... ?? oh and twin webbers 2inch full thru exhaust and extractors would be sick as well

[type 17]

Could you find out the specs for this motor or call pass on this gents details?

Cheers Pedro

[JoshFair]

will do should i be expecting a feeding frenzy?

[GoLfMan]

240bhp from an NA 8v???

not likely mate!

VW motorsport was getting 300bhp from the 16v back in the 90's.

Sorry i just dont believe that figure....