911

That sounds a bit stupid, but, I am waiting for a V2 set with helix u/p from the Chrome GB.
If i lag and fit them without any other mods to my Stiv3 with full decat/Blitz boost controller @ 1.31 bar, will i see (feel) any gain?
Xmas plan is an AndyF turbo and Apexi ecu, but I fancy fitting the headers ahead of that lot!

comments please...

911

stevebt

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they really didnt do anything for my car till it was mapped, depending on your level of mods im sure adding hearders and getting the car mapped means less boost with after market headers but more power

chrome

aye

stevebt

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lagged headers ive had mine on the car for nearly 2 years unlagged and ive finally lagged them and guess what i cant tell any difference but im gonna lag my other set as it keeps under bonnet temps down which is a good thing

vulnax999

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The other set of headers live where ... in your garage? That'll keep the temp down ok ...!

911

Thanks chaps
Think i'll wait for the rest to come and have much fun with the turbo bolts at Xmas...
On the Gruppe S site, they have a set of HKS headers with welded-on heat shields for the wires,water hoses and the oil filter. These shields would prevent full wrapping, so maybe that is a thought, but the up-pipe will need something as so many things are close in that tight area.
911

stevebt

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nope they are en-route

Adam M

lagging is theoretically better for power too.

same can be said for lagging up pipe, turbo and down pipe.

Richard Askew

Graham - you may find you run lean during spool up with the new headers on - I did!!

911

Gulp!
I really think i should wait for all the rest to 'arrive' before fitting them....
911

Richard Askew

Or drive off boost? Mind you, you dont use yours as an everyday car!

911

drive off-boost?
What's that ?
Us hill climbers only know one way, drive it like you stole it.

Doing Shelsley in August Richard!

Double Gulp....
911

chrome

get it mapped etc BEFORE then

stevebt

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there will be some double gulps when andy maps that car for you mine runs a safe 1.6 bar on a td05 turbo

911

As long as I can get to the bloody EVO's and Nissans all on/above 380 bhp I'll try to be brave!
Hope the box will hold out until a 6 speed is in there.
With the headers, the AndyF turbo, and ApexiFC + Andy mapping i hope for a torquey driveable engine with good mid range punch. A lot of hill climbing is 4000 to 8000 driving under full throttle.
911

chrome

blimey steve
you nutter! LOL

Richard Askew

1.6 bar Like Brad says - you nutter!!!!

Graham - what date in August are you there? Will try and mooch on over, but I havent many free weekends now the fiancee's left me

chrome

yeah graham= where DO you hill climb?

911

I concentrate on the Three Hills, Shelsley Walsh (Worcestershire), Prescott (Gotherington, Nr Cheltenham) and my Club's hill at Loton Park (Alberbury, Nr Shrewsbury).
Richard, at Shels on the 14/15th Aug.
Grahame Wight Jr has his V10 home built there........

Program is really good for the weekend, except those EVO's and Nissan are there, and the 700 bhp Audi's...HELP!

Promise to try harder....

911

Richard Askew

See you on the sunday

Cant wait to hear the V10, as long as he keeps it on the blackstuff unlike the last meet

stevebt

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its just the way andy managed to map it the boost will be a little lower shortly as im putting a td06 turbo on just been waiting ages for injectors

mmmmmm 1.4-1.5 bar on a td06 cant wait

chrome

can I run a book on how long your gearbox lasts?

wanna PM me your Spec steve? as Im quite curious

stevebt

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RA gearbox

Richard Askew

me too