power increases andwhat to expect

after some reading...well most of today actually- i am trying to find out how to increase power but at a cost relative to bhp

ie what sort of route would you take if you were on a budget with an already BPU car

my thoughts were

1. hybrids, emanage/profec/safc etc, fse

2. fmic, 650 injectors, fse emanage/profec/safc on standard turbos

3...what other combinations are there?

and is there anything else to consider with points 1 and 2?

thanx for any input

Irvine

As a guide I have Hybrids, FMIC, 550's, emanage, FSE, Blitz SBC ID-III boost controller and that gives approx 474bhp at the flywheel

sounds good heck

problem is my budget wont spread that far...so gotta think of options with only some of the above for power gains....but your present set-up is definitely something to aim for

Irvine, can you list your current mods.

hi nic

so far i have induction, boost gauge, wlbro pump, fcd, full decat, nur spec and tho they dont do anything for "go faster" performance - brakes from yourself in the post!

..and a BOV

edited - i also purchased cooler plugs in anticipation - presently have the platinum type in

hi nic

so far i have induction, boost gauge, wlbro pump, fcd, full decat, nur spec and tho they dont do anything for "go faster" performance - brakes from yourself in the post!

..and a BOV

Sorry should have also asked what boost you are running and what sort of power increase are you looing for?

at present i am on approx .9 with the CW pipes....good for 1.2

if it were the hybrid route...i would expect 1.4 at least (just gotta find some cheap hybrids)

power wise...i aint greedy...presently running about 350....anything 400 or more would make me smile

at present i am on approx .9 with the CW pipes....good for 1.2

if it were the hybrid route...i would expect 1.4 at least (just gotta find some cheap hybrids)

power wise...i aint greedy...presently running about 350....anything 400 or more would make me smile

I would look at the supporting mods before deciding whether to fit hybrid turbos or not.

Personally I would first fit a more efficient intercooler, either a front mounted or one of Chris' side mounted IC's. I would then fit 550cc injectors in the stock fuel rail and an emanage ultimate. Get the car properly mapped to run at say 1.25bar (you may also want to fit a boost controller and if you want a bit more mid-top end power then a set of in256/ex264 cams.) This would be similar to my current set up and should give you around 400-430hp at the flywheel.

Only once I had these supporting mods fitted would I consider fitting hybrids.

sent a pm nic

Hi Irvine,

Check out this site : http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/index.html . It will give you some idea on the mod. If you have any question, please feel free to pm me. Cheers

Hi Irvine,

 

Check out this site : http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/index.html . It will give you some idea on the mod. If you have any question, please feel free to pm me. Cheers

hi K

thanx for the link

I am in the process of refining my choices and aint too far away from being bpu+ looking at the lists

Few combinations of power upgrades here

http://miami-gt.com/index.php/cPath/100_303?osCsid=d7bbf3e4cf0035b6d8c2c088eb54d6c0

Nothing written in stone - but might give you a few ideas after reading up

hi paul

thanx for that

looking at your list and what i am attempting to buy (2nd hand where possible) I will be at your level 4 very soon - think i have decided on my needs and am awaiting prices...will get back to you if you are less expensive

i am watching ebay for used items mainly tho

hi K

thanx for the link

I am in the process of refining my choices and aint too far away from being bpu+ looking at the lists

Anytime