max bhp for Coupe 2.0SE '99

[alexmslv]

What do you think, what is the max engine power you can reach on this car.
Basically I'm interesting to do some modifications, already change my wheels to 17" and ordered a body kit.
So interesting what would you suggest to do to increase a power and the most important thing where I can do it, because cars are not my profile
Thanks for your help
P.S. I'm from London

[theaznsensation]

turbo...depending on size and what not is what you can achieve out of it....its been known to reach over 600 bhp:dead: all depends on money....and putting wheels and 17" rims dont add any power at all

[tibby01]

http://rdtiburon.com/index.php?name=...iewtopic&t=184:

[joralfg]

600HP how much psi it have ??

[Zman]

If you are going for serious performance, then definitely go turbo, but it's going to be a serious budget also (of course achieving the same performance with a normally aspirated engine would be even more expensive, but that has been discussed a lot).
If you are not crazy over high HP numbers, but want to add some decent power while keeping your expenses under control, you have some N/A options.
First thing would be improving admission with a cone filter and Cold Air Intake, that helps and sounds sweet. Next would be to replace your exhaust with a performance one (the slightest is to just change the OEM muffler; the complete thing would be high flow cat, complete 2,25" line, and if you don't have that cat-integrated manifold that is common in the UK, a header).
Next step would be cams. If you can get OEM parts for cheap, the OEM intake camshaft from the 1.8 or 1.6 liter engine (same as your engine but smaller) will improve your torque and power, without costing you to loose much on bottom end range. If you want more serious performance, try the cams offered on this site's store; only intake, or intake and exhaust.
Then Throttle Body (and an Air Ram) would be nice to complete a decent N/A setup.
I don't think you guys in UK have your ECU's programmed to comply with very high emission standards as the OBDII, so all that (or some of it as you choose) will give you more power than people in the US gets.