Sid
I have built a Mclaren M8B replica using a Rover / Audi transaxle set up in a tube frame with a track weight of 700kg`s. The Rover is basicly stock but has been fully freshened and rebuilt with polished heads, a hot cam (stand lifters) and 4 twin choke down drafts ex Alfa 33`s. I would like to think that I have 230 hp and thats the same power to weight ration as a Dodge Viper and way fast enough to get in trouble. I have not run the car full speed yet for various reasons, how ever 4th gear at 5700rpm is an effortless 120mph so I reckon fifth gear must be good for 130mph plus.
One of the good things about the set up is that its almost period correct and the sound is just to die for.
Food for thought.
Russell