only had it 3 weeks - sti v5
30 November 2002, 07:07 PM
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Very nice, a week longer than I've had my V5 
I'm still getting used to the power of mine, no more holding the steering wheel with one hand when accelerating eh?
What DV have you fitted?, I'd be careful with mods if your running a stock ECU if I were you...
I'm still getting used to the power of mine, no more holding the steering wheel with one hand when accelerating eh?
What DV have you fitted?, I'd be careful with mods if your running a stock ECU if I were you...
30 November 2002, 07:23 PM
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I've fitted a Forge vta dump valve . Haven't had any running problems, and it certainly sounds better
Car is all standard otherwise. I'd like to run a decent induction kit and full exhaust system, but i think i'd need to run something like a link ecu as well .
I'm no expert, but learning more every day....
I've fitted a Forge vta dump valve . Haven't had any running problems, and it certainly sounds better
Car is all standard otherwise. I'd like to run a decent induction kit and full exhaust system, but i think i'd need to run something like a link ecu as well .
I'm no expert, but learning more every day....
01 December 2002, 04:37 PM
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Have one too 
Get a Scoobysport downpipe (and the rest of the system when you can) then get a re-map. Paid £800 for a dowload to existing ECU for mine. Result may well be 325 BHP +. Nice for less than £2k, AND it is SAFER for the engine
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Get a Scoobysport downpipe (and the rest of the system when you can) then get a re-map. Paid £800 for a dowload to existing ECU for mine. Result may well be 325 BHP +. Nice for less than £2k, AND it is SAFER for the engine D
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04 December 2002, 02:04 PM
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Yes it feels much better to drive - the engine pulls much more eagerly and pulls like a bloody steam train now! Loads of torque released.
I do have couple of concerns - slower to boost up in 5th (this is apparantely to avoid an over boost situation, but I really dont like it...). It also now lacks any engine braking when lifting off in 5th - this may be hardware...
I think it is an essential as it gives more power and sets the engine safe for 97 RON fuel.
I dont think I need to rolling road it as I already know that it is rather quick I'm happy to believe my guestimate of 330 bhp and ooh probably double that of torque, at least!
I do have couple of concerns - slower to boost up in 5th (this is apparantely to avoid an over boost situation, but I really dont like it...). It also now lacks any engine braking when lifting off in 5th - this may be hardware...
I think it is an essential as it gives more power and sets the engine safe for 97 RON fuel.
I dont think I need to rolling road it as I already know that it is rather quick
I'm happy to believe my guestimate of 330 bhp and ooh probably double that of torque, at least!
04 December 2002, 05:14 PM
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thought it might need rolling roading to set it up, shows how much i know
Are you running a boost gauge ? if so what boost are you running ?
i've just found what appears to be a bleed valve in one of the vacuum pipes ! I hope someone hasn't changed boost too much.
I'm going to plumb in a temp. boost gauge asap , do you know what boostit SHOULD be running ?
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Are you running a boost gauge ? if so what boost are you running ?
i've just found what appears to be a bleed valve in one of the vacuum pipes ! I hope someone hasn't changed boost too much.
I'm going to plumb in a temp. boost gauge asap , do you know what boostit SHOULD be running ?
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04 December 2002, 05:43 PM
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They set it up with a laptop in the car on a few road tests!
The boost guage used to indicate about 16Psi, now it peaks at 20 Psi (but I'm told its actually 21 on an accurate guage)
Your bleed valve (or 'restrictor?) is on all of them - I think the smaller the hole, the higher the boost?
I think Max boost is about 16.5 Psi, but this then drops off a little after using that level of boost for a bit.
Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong as I have no idea how I know this!
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The boost guage used to indicate about 16Psi, now it peaks at 20 Psi (but I'm told its actually 21 on an accurate guage)
Your bleed valve (or 'restrictor?) is on all of them - I think the smaller the hole, the higher the boost?
I think Max boost is about 16.5 Psi, but this then drops off a little after using that level of boost for a bit.
Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong as I have no idea how I know this!
D
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