Some Advice Please

[ali030386]

hi guys i need some help i drive a R32 gts-t with the following mods:

mapped to 1 bar with apexi power fc on 95 ron fuel

3 inch straight through exhaust with decat

apexi induction kit

greddy spec 2 boost controller

uprated turbo elbow

gtr front mount intercooler with 3 inch piping

RB25 turbo

GTR fuel pump

oil cooler

my problem is that my car seems slower now than it was when i got it when i got it it was boosting 0.8 with an induction kit and exhaust and it really pushed me back to the seat it doesnt have that anymore. when i got it mapped on the rolling road it was hitting 245 bhp at the wheels, which i think is a good figure considering its mapped on rubbish 95 ron fuel. now if anyone can help me with a few question i have i will be very grateful.

1. will mapping it on shell optimax make a big difference? bhp wise how much are we talking on estimate?

2. should i use 2.5 inch intercooler piping instead of 3inch? what difference will that make?

3. is my standard bov ok to be running on 1bar?

4. what are the advantages and disadvantages if i get my intercooler pipes welded instead of using the plastic hoses?

any other help or advise you want to give feel free. thank you

thanks guys

Edited June 15, 2008 by ali030386

[The Mafia]

1. yes, it should. You could possibly gain up to 10rwkw, maybe more.

2. Shouldn't matter that much, the smaller pipe might help throttle response. But I doubt it.

3. yeap, should be fine, if not, get a GTR BOV to replace it. Don't use a Vent to atmosphere, your car will run like crap.

4. None. If there are no leaks, then none at all.

Have you put it on the dyno to see if it has actually lost power?

I have 300rwkw, and it feels pretty average after about 3 months of use. You get used to it and think your car is slowing down.

But definately get it tuned to better fuel. Shouldn't take any longer than about 1 hour on the dyno.

[GeeTR]

245hp, ~180rwkw?... I'm with Mafia, you've most likely just gotten used to it.

Nos and neons time. Why would you weld all your pipes together, thats lunacy,

Edited June 16, 2008 by GeeTR

[R31Nismoid]

Without going back and putting it on the same dyno (to find out if your making 245hp still) its hard to tell.

If indeed you find its making the same power, in the same fashion... easiest thing is dive a corolla for 2 weeks and it'll feel fast again