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Stage 1 results and mods questions..

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AJP:
Yeah it'll definitely go back on the rollers and you'll get a graph printout, whether it's a tweak or you're jumping stages.

What route do you think you'll take with the tuning then?

Norfolk Ollie:
It's a family car that the wife uses more than I do, especially the school run so I'd like to stick at stage 1+ really.
That will be enough for me having a blast of an evening or weekend! Tbh, she wouldn't appreciate a fully kitted out stage 2+ with full performance exhaust, etc!  :sick:
There's a lot of talk about a pipercross filter upgrade not being worth it as it doesn't filter so well but what are your thoughts regarding this if I go stage 1+?
Cheers  :happy2:

AJP:
I've got a Pipercross panel and it works fine at 270bhp. I doubt it's massively better or worse than an oem filter to be honest.

1+ is a good choice. If you're running 277lbft now you're REALLY going to feel the extra torque!

Norfolk Ollie:
Haha that's what I'm hoping! just hope the clutch doesn't feel it too..
So you reckon 260bhp (ish) what torque.. 300+?

AJP:
Yeah, somewhere in the 260bhp area, and I'd say closer to 350lb/ft.

You only really achieve the higher bhp figures with more flow, ie mods like a 3" downpipe and an intake kit.

Torque wise, k03 cars make peak at around 3000-3500rpm, right where fuel demand is at its highest which is why an uprated pump can make such a massive difference to torque.

Mine made just shy of 300lbft and 242bhp Stage 1, everything standard. I'd expect you can add a fair bit onto those figures, especially with the pump.

The ideal setup is 2+, where flow is maximised with a big downpipe, intake and better flowing intercooler, and fuel demands are also taken care of with an uprated pump. Then Niki can ask the max of the turbo, and he achieves some really impressive results.

Just a thought though...

What are you going to be spending for the oem cat and downpipe? Are you pricing it up as new? Because you can probably get a 3" downpipe and good sport cat for the same price, if not a tiny bit more. And joined up to your oem cat back it wouldn't be too loud. Could quite possibly be wife friendly, and of course you'd then be looking at even bigger gains along with an uprated pump....

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