Advice on mods...
22 November 2005, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny50
Oh...any benefit from moving to a 3-port boost solenoid ?
Or should the 2 port be up to the job ?
Or should the 2 port be up to the job ?
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22 November 2005, 01:50 PM
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Johnny50 did you get your exhaust system and downpipe sorted out mate ??
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22 November 2005, 05:46 PM
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24 November 2005, 02:57 PM
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Does anyone have any advice on the filter ?
Should i just stick to putting in an Sti panel ?
I dont really want any MAF issues, unless there is an induction kit thats suitable.
What else...
List so far..
TD05
Standard 440's
Sti8 TMIC
Walbro 255 pump
Ported headers.
Am in the process of looking at a full 3" Revolution exhaust.
Awaiting prices from H&S for a 45mm up-pipe.
Still undecided on 2 or 3 port solenoid.
Still unsure about fuel reg.
Should i just stick to putting in an Sti panel ?
I dont really want any MAF issues, unless there is an induction kit thats suitable.
What else...
List so far..
TD05
Standard 440's
Sti8 TMIC
Walbro 255 pump
Ported headers.
Am in the process of looking at a full 3" Revolution exhaust.
Awaiting prices from H&S for a 45mm up-pipe.
Still undecided on 2 or 3 port solenoid.
Still unsure about fuel reg.
24 November 2005, 03:19 PM
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STI Panel IMO unless you really want the sound of a vacuum cleaner desperately.
Revolution system is excellent, though if you are looking around 300bhp personally I would go with a 2.5" system to aid spool up and keep the car more driveable.
3 Port Solenoid for the sake of £30. Proper job and all that.
Fuelling as you have the Walbro I would convert the fuel feed to the injectors to parrallel and stick an SX fuel reg in there.
With the above matched to your current list above, the car at an estimate would be around 320bhp/300lb-s torque and extremely driveable with an ECUTEK remap.
Revolution system is excellent, though if you are looking around 300bhp personally I would go with a 2.5" system to aid spool up and keep the car more driveable.
3 Port Solenoid for the sake of £30. Proper job and all that.
Fuelling as you have the Walbro I would convert the fuel feed to the injectors to parrallel and stick an SX fuel reg in there.
With the above matched to your current list above, the car at an estimate would be around 320bhp/300lb-s torque and extremely driveable with an ECUTEK remap.
24 November 2005, 03:38 PM
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Thanks for that. 
Does anyone else have opinions on staying at 2.5" system rather than full 3" ?
Will need to do a bit of research on the parrallel feed, as i wont be doing much of the work on the car.
Does anyone else have opinions on staying at 2.5" system rather than full 3" ?
Will need to do a bit of research on the parrallel feed, as i wont be doing much of the work on the car.
24 November 2005, 09:20 PM
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Parallel will be expensive if not doing yourself and isn't essential; a mod for future upgrades.
2.5 should be better for spool and sound level if not planning bigger upgrades in the short medium term.
F
2.5 should be better for spool and sound level if not planning bigger upgrades in the short medium term.
F
25 November 2005, 08:54 AM
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As Floyd says, if you arn't doing the work yourself then don't bother.
Something to consider for discussion..... Have you thought about an uprated Samco or related item? The standard one is a bit restrictive. But not essential to do...
Something to consider for discussion..... Have you thought about an uprated Samco or related item? The standard one is a bit restrictive. But not essential to do...
25 November 2005, 09:24 AM
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Keal is right up to a point. Considering your power requirements, I fell you won't need one right now BUT if it changes (ie, MORE POWER!) then it is a good idea!
Consider getting a Perrin one from the US. Running one on my RA right now and she is flying. Need to remove the Inlet manifold to fit it without destroying the old one................................perfect time to do the Parallel fuel rail mod yourself as well
Russell
Consider getting a Perrin one from the US. Running one on my RA right now and she is flying. Need to remove the Inlet manifold to fit it without destroying the old one................................perfect time to do the Parallel fuel rail mod yourself as well
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25 November 2005, 10:28 AM
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To be honest, these mods are as far as i'm going. 
I'm not looking at it as a long term project, just thinking of these mods as a nice "stage 1" upgrade from standard to give it a little more oomf !
I dont think the mods i have will see me anywhere near 350bhp, so i'm opting for a 2.5" system.
I really dont think the parrallel mod is needed at these levels of mods to be honest.
I almost bought a used Samco inlet the other day, but got beaten to it...just not usre if it's really needed.
I'm not looking at it as a long term project, just thinking of these mods as a nice "stage 1" upgrade from standard to give it a little more oomf !
I dont think the mods i have will see me anywhere near 350bhp, so i'm opting for a 2.5" system.
I really dont think the parrallel mod is needed at these levels of mods to be honest.
I almost bought a used Samco inlet the other day, but got beaten to it...just not usre if it's really needed.
25 November 2005, 10:38 AM
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You do right. You can keep modifying and modifying, then the standard engine blows. So you uprate it. And whilst youre uprating it you think "Just a bit bigger turbo..." and before you know it, so much has been spent on the car, it's not worth it.
I've modified mine to the extreme where it has become too quick for my windy everyday roads and when the turbo kicks in you have to lift off to avoid driving into the hedge.
Looking back I had most fun in my car when it was a UK spec PPP car with the AST suspension on it and AP 6 Pots.
I've modified mine to the extreme where it has become too quick for my windy everyday roads and when the turbo kicks in you have to lift off to avoid driving into the hedge.
Looking back I had most fun in my car when it was a UK spec PPP car with the AST suspension on it and AP 6 Pots.
25 November 2005, 10:48 AM
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I was kinda happy with the setup of my last wagon, but i kinda threw lots of stuff at it...and it never really worked out..
I went with
HKS headers
H&S Up-pipe/Downpipe/centre/backbox
VF30
440's
HKS fmic
Walbro pump
Blitz sus induction
Gems Ecu.
Now after all that...it just broke 300bhp !!! And after the money i spent, i was gutted.
But then, i just threw all the bits at it, without really looking into it first.
Dont want to make the same mistake again.
I went with
HKS headers
H&S Up-pipe/Downpipe/centre/backbox
VF30
440's
HKS fmic
Walbro pump
Blitz sus induction
Gems Ecu.
Now after all that...it just broke 300bhp !!! And after the money i spent, i was gutted.
But then, i just threw all the bits at it, without really looking into it first.
Dont want to make the same mistake again.
