Well, I just read all posts over all 41 pages in one go. I feel like going outside, finding a chav, and having him kerbstomp me to a horrible end.
It seems that all helpful information is quite simply not being taken on board whatsoever!
First thing is first, I would like a FULL list of what has been done to the car.
Now, you may not know this yourself, but your tuner who has done this fairytale work (I'm being sarcastic before you agree ) will know what he has done. As you stay in contact (you said he'll be attending your RR day on Monday at 9am (reminder for folks nearby )), get him to provide the vehicle's FULL spec please.
It has been said by others that all other required modifications to support your turbo arrangement would need to be completely efficient (they won't be) and also of a high calibre to accomodate (injector size (yes, you said 850cc but do you know this?), fuel rail etc. etc. etc. the list goes on) this. That's what I'd like a list of
There isn't a lot which I am willing to say that hasn't been asked of you already (pictures, RR (glad you're doing this), spec list).
The way I see outrageous claims like this - apologies guys, I'm throwing something in that's controversial to the max for how I am viewing it - is like religion : I'm believing NOTHING until you prove it to me. (Oh I just went there )
Sorry to everyone for not quoting some of the fantastic posts that I have read over the duration of the thread. I saw just a couple that sum things up and I'm going to use them however
1. Of course it does! I have a 1.4FSI VW Golf. Now, if I sent the car away to get the engine bored out and I get it back with a 2.0T GTi engine that has been slightly opened up, does it matter that it's different? I could claim 220bhp from it (GTi is 200 stock, my car is 88 stock (sssh ) and everyone would rubbish it saying a bored out 88bhp 1.4 can't get 220bhp. They're right in this instance. But then, if they found out it wasn't my original block at all, that's a whole different story is it not?!
2. All factors are worth arguing. Unless proven, it won't be accepted that you ARE getting that power from stock hybrids, because through much trial and error, no-one else is. Without proof to back it up, it's just fantasy speak! The cost is of curiousity, simply because the cost of going single is roughly known by most, and if you are managing the same power through a wholly different method, people wish to know what this equates to in their hard earned pennies, so they could consider going the same route! For "from a different car so it doesn't count", see number 1.
3. Sounds more to me like you're getting worried about the fact that your claims are completely BS and by throwing in little bits such as that the turbos are infact something completely different to what you led everyone to believe initially, you may worm out of it.
The engine in that car looks fantastic, everything LOOKS like it's uprated plenty and, by sheer assumption, I would expect BIG figures from it.
However, until I had proof (which is given by the dyno readout) - I have no grounds to believe such a power claim. This is what you need to do and should have had from the start to back up what you believe/what your tuner has fooled you into believing.
I could say that by putting a cone filter on my Golf and removing the engine cover with it's integrated air box, I have given myself enormous midrange gains, and in difference of propulsion, I estimate 648bhp at the front wheels. This is proven 100% for sure because I raced against a Ferrari F430 and obliterated it.
(That is all jesting for what it's worth, but if you believe what your tuner pal is telling you, that doesn't seem as far fetched as it does to people exhibiting a clue ).
Best of luck to you with your graph and I do genuinely hope that your car is anywhere near what you are told it is and that myself, and the majority, are completely wrong in thinking otherwise. I just don't see it happening though I'm afraid!
