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Maxicooper Jan 30, 2007 06:21 PM
What kind of improvement we're looking at
 
I would like some knowledgeable guess-timate..:grin:

From what I already have.
Intake, Exhaust, 15% pulley, plugs,

If I add the following:
New fireball cylinder head, Schrick cam, Madness header + high flow cat, and Custon ECU finetuning. What is the potential, should I reach 210 whp?

SayGoodbye Jan 30, 2007 06:27 PM
Originally Posted by Maxicooper (Post 1346856)
I would like some knowledgeable guess-timate..:grin:

From what I already have.
Intake, Exhaust, 15% pulley, plugs,

If I add the following:
New fireball cylinder head, Schrick cam, Madness header + high flow cat, and Custon ECU finetuning. What is the potential, should I reach 210 whp?
At least...the ECU tuning may be the key...If you're going with the Fireball head, have them tune.

Maxicooper Jan 30, 2007 06:45 PM
I agree. But Fireball is in the west, I live in the east. Around here we have Helix13 and Lucky Dog.

SayGoodbye Jan 30, 2007 06:53 PM
Originally Posted by Maxicooper (Post 1346889)
I agree. But Fireball is in the west, I live in the east. Around here we have Helix13 and Lucky Dog.
...and DMH...I bet either one would take a lot of pride in your car and do a great job.

MarioKart Jan 30, 2007 07:50 PM
210whp is very possible, thats what I got with the Fireballed head. I think the record holder is 226whp at 8k rpm with a perfect tune done on the dyno and a laptop when driving around. Make sure you get a good tune and not just a flash. I learned the hard way:sad:

TampaMCS Jan 30, 2007 08:35 PM
I too am in the 210+ boat, achieved via those methods, except I am running the JCW software.

JPMM Jan 30, 2007 11:01 PM
Hi, You have used JCW, dealer installed ECU upgrades and dynoed at 210hp at the wheels? Cool:thumbsup: I'm in Iowa and there is no one that does these things less than about 900+++ miles away except a Mini dealer .It would be nice to think that Knuaz in Chicago could do it.

Originally Posted by TampaMCS (Post 1347091)
I too am in the 210+ boat, achieved via those methods, except I am running the JCW software.

isellem Jan 31, 2007 12:02 AM
Originally Posted by MarioKart (Post 1347014)
210whp is very possible, thats what I got with the Fireballed head. I think the record holder is 226whp at 8k rpm with a perfect tune done on the dyno and a laptop when driving around. Make sure you get a good tune and not just a flash. I learned the hard way:sad:

228whp... checking in...

MarioKart Jan 31, 2007 10:03 AM
Originally Posted by isellem (Post 1347278)
228whp... checking in...
Hey Justin, I gave you a call yesterday but no pick up. I was wondering if you could help me speed up the CP pistons? They need to be 20 over.
thank you
M

pyratio Feb 4, 2007 03:53 AM
where 2 get software
 
--Hey MarioKart where did you get your software and cables for your laptop ecu tuning? I've been looking high and low for something where I can mess with air and fuel but all I find are these shake and bake instant flash type kits. Please let me know if you can hep. Thanks!

~pyratio

Originally Posted by MarioKart (Post 1347014)
210whp is very possible, thats what I got with the Fireballed head. I think the record holder is 226whp at 8k rpm with a perfect tune done on the dyno and a laptop when driving around. Make sure you get a good tune and not just a flash. I learned the hard way:sad:

TampaMCS Feb 4, 2007 05:22 AM
Originally Posted by JPMM (Post 1347230)
Hi, You have used JCW, dealer installed ECU upgrades and dynoed at 210hp at the wheels? Cool:thumbsup:
215whp to be exact :)

The only JCW stuff I have as far as the engine is concerned is the injectors and ecu software. The SBK, Suspension, and spoiler do little to help :)

Seriously, there are some things to consider. For me the JCW update was good, but it still has the car a little leaner than I like, but for street driving it is spot on 12.5-12.8 WOT, 14.7-15.3 cruise and idle. I am in the process of obtaining a EGT sensor to get a better look. If my EGT's are still high after the addition of the methanol/water injection, then I am going to look at other options.


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