Drivetrain Success ! JCW Engine + Big Hybrid turbo into MCS

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May 4, 2014 | 09:58 PM

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I had a K04 turbo on my 09 JCW and then switched to the E45. Dynoed the K04 to approx. 245 bhp with my Ultimate Chip. It felt fast. When I switched to the E45, it feels like less power but have not dyno'd it. Looking for my Battle Tune stage 3 soon and 3" exhaust to get my power back.

Just out of curiosity, why did you switch turbos? I'm actually looking into a hybrid turbo setup myself or just going with a catless DP and sprint booster. Decisions, decisions lol.

May 4, 2014 | 10:02 PM

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Just out of curiosity, why did you switch turbos? I'm actually looking into a hybrid turbo setup myself or just going with a catless DP and sprint booster. Decisions, decisions lol.

Sprint Booster is a waste really. If you get a proper tune, the throttle adjustment can be made from tuning w/o having to spend on tune and a Sprint Booster. Makes no sense...

May 4, 2014 | 10:10 PM

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Sprint Booster is a waste really. If you get a proper tune, the throttle adjustment can be made from tuning w/o having to spend on tune and a Sprint Booster. Makes no sense...

I'm just stuck though, I really want to get an OBDII tune from Battle but I got an N18. So I'm sticking with the JB+ till then. I'm just curious if I'll be all right with a hybrid turbo and the JB+. Or if I should just go with a catless DP instead. Tough decision lol.

May 4, 2014 | 10:35 PM

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Original turbo went south and I wanted more HP. The K04 was cheap on Ali Express but the waste gate door fell off in 1000 miles. I need to have it repaired and will sell if interested.

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Just out of curiosity, why did you switch turbos? I'm actually looking into a hybrid turbo setup myself or just going with a catless DP and sprint booster. Decisions, decisions lol.

May 4, 2014 | 11:18 PM

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Those E45's benifit greatly from the stage 4 tune, rewrites the entire code so you can take advantage!

May 4, 2014 | 11:21 PM

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Original turbo went south and I wanted more HP. The K04 was cheap on Ali Express but the waste gate door fell off in 1000 miles. I need to have it repaired and will sell if interested.

I will let you know as soon as I make some decisions between which route I want to go. Thanks for the offer!!

May 6, 2014 | 09:43 AM

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I thought you talked about getting bench tuned?

May 6, 2014 | 12:37 PM

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I thought you talked about getting bench tuned?

I want a OBDII tune. Unfortunately, I can't make it after all the last second planning in NJ for Manic. So I'm sticking with the JB+ till Battle comes out with the tune most N18 people are waiting for. Bench tune would be my last resort if Battle doesn't come out with an OBDII tune by Fall/Winter.