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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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I am after some more power from my hawkeye and would like input from anybody who has fitted an SC32 Billet to a 2.5?

I am not chasing big numbers, 300-320 is more than acceptable - what i would like is a responsive car with minimal lag - a good point to point car that is fun on the road. It is a road only car and wont ever see the track.

Will the turbo be OK on the 2.5 - no problems with creep higher up the rev-range? - Car has a decat downpipe so no real back pressure to help with that.

I would rather not go down the second-hand VF route as for the minimal extra cost i get a reciept, warranty and rebuilt turbo - this car is a daily driver.

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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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It'll spool before you start the engine, lol.
If you're after an awesome point to point daily driver I can't imagine a better combo.
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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I cant really comment on the turbo but If you have problem with creep I'd advice porting the wastegate on your own turbo before changing also the car will need a remap to get the most from it
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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If you're after an awesome point to point daily driver I can't imagine a better combo.
Sounds good to me :-)

I cant really comment on the turbo but If you have problem with creep I'd advice porting the wastegate on your own turbo before changing also the car will need a remap to get the most from it
No problems with creep currently as the decat is in the garage at the moment still in its box ;-) - wanted to do turbo / exhaust / clutch at once to save hassle / money - i dont want to have 2 remaps etc months apart.

I was just wondering if creep would be a problem, i suppose i could ask for the wastegate to be ported before being supplied to help with that (if it happens?)
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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I would probably go for a sc36 with a 2.5 lump, but thats upto you
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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I know i definately dont want to push past 310-320 bhp though - I am not getting into the game of an unreliable car (of course things could still go wrong but i dont want to push things)

Its a daily driver, i want it to be fast but not worried about future upgradability - isnt the SC36 more of a 380bhp turbo?

Plus i would rather keep the engine lower in the rev-range as it is a chocolate 2.5 :-)
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Have you had your car remapped? My hawk is 290 bhp and 350 torque thanks to a decat and JGM. Goes well on the standard turbo with no lag.

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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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No remap yet no, i am happy to replace the turbo though @£500 as in reality it does not add that much to the list of clutch / mapping / exhaust fitting and would be much more expensive in the future to get the car remapped and pay for turbo fitting seperately.

This way i can drive in / drive out with a 6k mile service, exhaust, map, pump (if needed) and clutch done and a fresh car for the summer - All issues ironed out at the dyno and nothing to worry about.

The more done at once the more chance of a deal in terms of cost too...

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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rickhughes
I know i definately dont want to push past 310-320 bhp though - I am not getting into the game of an unreliable car (of course things could still go wrong but i dont want to push things)

Its a daily driver, i want it to be fast but not worried about future upgradability - isnt the SC36 more of a 380bhp turbo?

Plus i would rather keep the engine lower in the rev-range as it is a chocolate 2.5 :-)
360 but fair enough keep it safe
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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Slam on a vf43 my ones coming off soon...... sc46 going on so it will be gathering dust.......
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