Big power reliability?

[Dave]

I could never surpass 180hp reliably, as soon as I tried I shit something. I think if you have the ideal turbo/pump setup and you're making good power midrange its possible to reach it on torque but the limitations of stock injectors and cylinder pressures have a big part in when your shits gonna hit the pavement if you're pushing higher rpm's or mental boost. If you can make it produce the torque midrange without excessive boost by just using a really suited efficient turbo its possible, and I think Ruan so far is the only person to achieve this, but then the problem moves to other areas like gasket. 170hp is about the limit if you want something semi-reliable as a daily but you need to be carrying water with you at all times, or a nappy for your engine when it poos itself.