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200kw or more with turbo
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 10:16 am
by Demogorgon
Hello To All FTO Freaks….
I’m just new to FTO game and just like to know if there any way of getting 200kw or more at the flywheel with out turbo? And what mods and pricing am I looking at? I own a FTO GPX…
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 11:07 am
by GPXXX
200kw at the flywheel is possible in NA trim (excluding NOS), but I'd imagine it wouldn't be street-friendly and when you work out the bang per buck ratio, the cost is just unjustifiable...
Just my 2c...
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 12:17 pm
by Demogorgon
am i just beta off waiting to the turob kit from RPW to come out then spend my money now?????
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 12:38 pm
by GPXXX
i guess you could say that, or if you really must you can also get the kit custom made from another workshop elsewhere... the RPW kit afterall is not exactly a 'proven' package because it is still in experimental prototype stage... the only hassle that i can think of is to find someone experienced enough who knows how to tune the lot together to ensure it runs smoothly...
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 1:13 pm
by MADFTO
*smiles* NA modification will be unjustifiable for most people =)
not in my eyes though, but I'm just a nutter *grins*
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 1:53 pm
by GPXXX
don't get me wrong, NA mods can be very worthwhile, in fact there are several NA monsters out there in the States constantly churning out consistent low 10s with their Civics etc but for tightasses like me who wants maximum bang per buck, the only logical solution is to go with forced induction because:
A. it's more streetable given a wider spread of torque band
B. it's easier to yield substantial HP
C. you can have the turbo whistle and flutter during gearshifts, hehehe...
D. the 'Turbo' sticker really means something...!!
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 5:24 pm
by scracy
Turbo power rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate!
turbo
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 9:04 pm
by elmo
It would need some serious work to get to 200kw in NA form. The only thing that will jump it up to that would be a set of custom cams I spose, cause all the acessories I've got still dont get it to that...
If your in a hurry, you could get the second RPW kit that is floating around and go from there, else yea, I recommend waiting for some results from th UK prototype. Although, regardless of the final result, it's still gonna give a stack more power, it's just how much will the final price be...
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2003 12:36 am
by hnm738
hi elmo what mods have you done that is worth while getting?
i only have $1500 got air and i think exhaust
what can i do to get bottom end power cause top end for mivec are good but bottom end feels so slow
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2003 1:21 am
by GPXXX
hnm738 wrote:hi elmo what mods have you done that is worth while getting?
i only have $1500 got air and i think exhaust
what can i do to get bottom end power cause top end for mivec are good but bottom end feels so slow
for that money the only thing i can think of that will improve low-midrange response is a set of extractors - you will notice some extra urge in the low end, but just don't expect a world of difference though'...