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- Nov 15, 2009
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Cedar Falls,
Iowa
So I believe I'm at a stage that my car basically just needs a new tune and some more boost.
By me and my friend's guesses - my car is putting down around 230-250whp
Never been to the track with it either.
I'm trying to decide when I go for my tune, whether to tell them to get me to 300whp or further? It's a thing where I go and tell them what my wheel horsepower goal is, and what psi to stop at.
Currently I'm running 15psi on my 20g (full mod list below)
While I'm sure I could go further - I'm debating whether I can do it reliably.
The thing I like about my current tune is it's pretty reliable and perfect for street driving - however it doesn't move out like I want it to. This is my daily driver until I can sell my Firebird which needs to stay in storage, then I'll buy another DD. So until then I want to make sure I stay well within my motor's capabilities.
I'm not on it a whole lot either. Sometimes my car won't see more than 5psi for days at a time - so it doesn't get beat the hell out of it. However I do put about 2,000 miles on it a month as it sits until I get a new DD.
Anyways- like I said, should I shoot for a goal of 300whp, or perhaps I was thinking about trying for 325whp? Further maybe? I really don't know - just trying to get opinions.
Here's my mod list:
Motor has about 5,000 miles on it, fresh professional rebuild, transmission also with around 3,000 miles on it.
Currently running a Keydiver Stage 3 Chip,however I will be getting DSMLink which is why I will be getting this new tune.
Bolt On's:
20g: td05 turbine housing (clipped to Buschur specs) and a td06 compressor, TRE 3 inlet mod., Tialf38 waste gate open dump, tubular 02 housing, apex-i fmic, blitz ss bov, apex-i 3" cat back, custom 3" down pipe, walbro 255, aeromotive fpr, import evolution install kit -6an ss braided lines, -6AN stainless braided fuel lines from pump to sx 10 micron filter, to rail, 2g maf, k&n 4" air filter, fic 650cc injectors, ported 2g manifold, ss exhaust studs/nuts, Forced Performance intake, non cruise throttle cable, MSD plug wires, Air oil cooler w/ push lock and earls rad., summit slim rad fan pusher mount.
Engine:
Fresh 6 bolt, all new timing components , Arp Head studs, Arp Rod bolts, Arp Main studs, Clevite 77 bearings, MLS Headgasket, b/s removed, rebuilt oil pump, earls air oil cooler, no power steering or a/c, JM Fab heat shield, new alternator, new alt. belt.
Engine management:
apex-i safc, stage 3 keydiver chip.
Drivetrain:
Spec stage 3, fidanza aluminum flywheel, revised clutch fork, shimmed pivot ball, solid shifter inside, welded clutch pedal, extended slave, stainless braided soft line, bearing replace bushings underhood shifter. Royal Purple synthetic trans fluid, redline heavy shock proof transfer case and rear diff (4bolt) fluid, all new driveshaft.
Just copy pasted from the modlist I have recorded on my PC
Thanks for any suggestions, comments, ando ther info!
By me and my friend's guesses - my car is putting down around 230-250whp
Never been to the track with it either.
I'm trying to decide when I go for my tune, whether to tell them to get me to 300whp or further? It's a thing where I go and tell them what my wheel horsepower goal is, and what psi to stop at.
Currently I'm running 15psi on my 20g (full mod list below)
While I'm sure I could go further - I'm debating whether I can do it reliably.
The thing I like about my current tune is it's pretty reliable and perfect for street driving - however it doesn't move out like I want it to. This is my daily driver until I can sell my Firebird which needs to stay in storage, then I'll buy another DD. So until then I want to make sure I stay well within my motor's capabilities.
I'm not on it a whole lot either. Sometimes my car won't see more than 5psi for days at a time - so it doesn't get beat the hell out of it. However I do put about 2,000 miles on it a month as it sits until I get a new DD.
Anyways- like I said, should I shoot for a goal of 300whp, or perhaps I was thinking about trying for 325whp? Further maybe? I really don't know - just trying to get opinions.
Here's my mod list:
Motor has about 5,000 miles on it, fresh professional rebuild, transmission also with around 3,000 miles on it.
Currently running a Keydiver Stage 3 Chip,however I will be getting DSMLink which is why I will be getting this new tune.
Bolt On's:
20g: td05 turbine housing (clipped to Buschur specs) and a td06 compressor, TRE 3 inlet mod., Tialf38 waste gate open dump, tubular 02 housing, apex-i fmic, blitz ss bov, apex-i 3" cat back, custom 3" down pipe, walbro 255, aeromotive fpr, import evolution install kit -6an ss braided lines, -6AN stainless braided fuel lines from pump to sx 10 micron filter, to rail, 2g maf, k&n 4" air filter, fic 650cc injectors, ported 2g manifold, ss exhaust studs/nuts, Forced Performance intake, non cruise throttle cable, MSD plug wires, Air oil cooler w/ push lock and earls rad., summit slim rad fan pusher mount.
Engine:
Fresh 6 bolt, all new timing components , Arp Head studs, Arp Rod bolts, Arp Main studs, Clevite 77 bearings, MLS Headgasket, b/s removed, rebuilt oil pump, earls air oil cooler, no power steering or a/c, JM Fab heat shield, new alternator, new alt. belt.
Engine management:
apex-i safc, stage 3 keydiver chip.
Drivetrain:
Spec stage 3, fidanza aluminum flywheel, revised clutch fork, shimmed pivot ball, solid shifter inside, welded clutch pedal, extended slave, stainless braided soft line, bearing replace bushings underhood shifter. Royal Purple synthetic trans fluid, redline heavy shock proof transfer case and rear diff (4bolt) fluid, all new driveshaft.
Just copy pasted from the modlist I have recorded on my PC
Thanks for any suggestions, comments, ando ther info!
A bit laggier helps me stay out of it.
