Boost fall off above 6000rpm
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Hi there everyone, I have bought my first subaru -- a 2002 wrx with prodrive performane kit (in South Africa they claim 250 bhp)- I have noticed that boost and power falls off above 6000rpm - are there any mods to prevent this?? or should I accept this as fact of life with wrx and short shift??
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The boost falling off after 6k is normal, its standard on all cars as if you keep the boost all the way to the redline you could end up doing some damage to your engine/car
The best way is to learn how to use this to your advantage, ie change gear at 6-6.5k rather than the redline so you keep your car on boost all the time
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The best way is to learn how to use this to your advantage, ie change gear at 6-6.5k rather than the redline so you keep your car on boost all the time
Tony
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Yup it's true !
I had a small *cough* race with an identical car a while ago and had the windows open, the other guy was holding each gear a lot longer than me (6000 RPM ish ) I pulled from a few car length's back and passed him
Change quicker to keep MAX torque
I had a small *cough* race with an identical car a while ago and had the windows open, the other guy was holding each gear a lot longer than me (6000 RPM ish ) I pulled from a few car length's back and passed him
Change quicker to keep MAX torque
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A big turbo would sort you out, and will keep producing more power virtually up to the red line, but you will lose boost threshold low down - maybe 500 RPM later to full boost depending on what turbo you select.
[Edited by john banks - 7/28/2002 12:34:19 PM]
[Edited by john banks - 7/28/2002 12:34:19 PM]
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well what do u suggest then?? other than a larger turbo.. an sti intercooler sounds nice (how many horses is that worth?).
ps will an atmospheric dump valve reduce lag?
thanks in advance..
ps will an atmospheric dump valve reduce lag?
thanks in advance..
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scubynxer - decat your car - it increases engine response, gives more high rpm power, and also raises held boost slightly. Subaru Hatfield has a very nice system (twin dump, 3" into 2.5")...I have one on my STi, and it works better than a 3" system.
Fit a boost controller - Turbosmart GBC (R500) is equivalent to the "dawes" device. Or fit an electronic boost controller (R3500).
The higher you make the held boost, though, the closer your turbo will run to it's physical limits...which is not a good thing.
Red-line in first. Change up at about 6300 rpm in all other gears.
Fit a boost controller - Turbosmart GBC (R500) is equivalent to the "dawes" device. Or fit an electronic boost controller (R3500).
The higher you make the held boost, though, the closer your turbo will run to it's physical limits...which is not a good thing.
Red-line in first. Change up at about 6300 rpm in all other gears.
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