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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 06:03 PM
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Default Swirl Pots...at what stage?

I just wanted some advice on what stage anyone went this route and why . Im knocking on the door of 500hp and have just purchased a RCM rotated kit ,im running a mdx321v at the moment but will be upgrading to a biggish turbo .
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 06:09 PM
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Are you tracking the car if no just keep the tank above half full and watch going to quick round right hand bends if low on fuel.
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 06:21 PM
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Are you tracking the car if no just keep the tank above half full and watch going to quick round right hand bends if low on fuel.

Im running the Rcm 340 lph pump will this be sufficient for 580/600hp and no im not tracking it

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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 08:24 PM
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Not imho especially if your thinking of running meth. 450lph would be my choice.
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 08:38 PM
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Not imho especially if your thinking of running meth. 450lph would be my choice.
Thanks for answering my dumb questions , i am running 50/50 meth/water injection and 800 asnu top feed injectors ( sorry of topic )will these be enough ..... probably not
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 08:40 PM
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Is your rcm rotated kit the V branded version?
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 08:42 PM
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Oh yes .....with screamer pipe
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 08:53 PM
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What spec is your engine and what year car is yours.
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 09:05 PM
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Thanks for answering again , i wondered how long it would take for that question to pop up .
The motor is a closed deck ej 2.2 stroked to 2.35 built by Paul Finch , im led to believe it will be capable.
the car is a 2004 fsti .(let the **** taking commence)
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If Paul built the engine would he not answer your queries as you have a lot to talk about.
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 09:19 PM
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For my track car I needed a swirl pot from day 1.
First track day in it (335bhp, with sticky tyres) had bad fuel starve problems with anything less than 1/2 a tank.

If you're only ever driving on the road then you might be ok without, BUT considering the extreme & expensive engine build I personally wouldnt want to run the risk of running lean at all.
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1509joe
If Paul built the engine would he not answer your queries as you have a lot to talk about.
Well yes probably but the build went through lateral performance ....Mark is not always around to answer questions , hence me asking here.








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In this situation you should be talking to your preferred mapper as to what they would be happy with. I'm sure they will be happy to oblige there are too many variables at the stage you appear to be at.
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Old Oct 21, 2019 | 10:51 PM
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Thanks Joe for the reply , i have a link g4+ and my last mapper was abbey motor sport due to them being good with the link system and closer to me
I thought i should ask the question here for some advice first.
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Old Oct 22, 2019 | 10:39 AM
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I have for sale a brand new garrett gen2 GTX 3076r, Tial v banded housing, ceramic coated, proper turbo. Ideal for 500-600bhp oh and I I also have the 44mm Tial wastegate to suit
Mega turbo setup!
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Rcm340lph pump is nowhere near enough for the sort of power you are after. On my set up I have a 3 litre swirl pot with twin 044’s, my in tank lift pump is an RCM340.

You could fit an intank 044 which would work for that power level if you don’t want to go to a swirl pot.
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Originally Posted by IainMilford
Rcm340lph pump is nowhere near enough for the sort of power you are after. On my set up I have a 3 litre swirl pot with twin 044’s, my in tank lift pump is an RCM340.

You could fit an intank 044 which would work for that power level if you don’t want to go to a swirl pot.
Thanks Iain for taking the time to answer , its what I hoped some one would say .

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Originally Posted by lockheed
Thanks Iain for taking the time to answer , its what I hoped some one would say .
No problem and good luck with the build, you’re in very safe hands with Paul Finch
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