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my car is not running properly i think.. i only have minimal mods but it does not have much more than stock power wat could be wrong. it has a front mount, boost t 11pound , cat back 3inch zorst, heavy duty clutch. its only got 140atw.. could it be because of stock dump pipe???

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do you have any type of piggy back computer or aftermarket computer. if not then you cant expect much. your afr's will be all over the place and (most probably rich) . once you get something like a SAFC2 (fuel only) or power fc (ignition and fuel)your power will go up to realistic levels.

Blaming the ecu is an easy thing to do. Could also be the dyno reading low. Post up a dyno sheet.

I wouldnt say anything is wrong.

Do the basics first, ie servicing(plugs/oil/timing/ecu reset, etc).

Mine pulled 175rwkw with only a catback and a pod and 12.5degrees and was only running 9psi.

thanks guys i changed the dump pipe and im installing an eboost with a fcd within the next 3 weeks just need money for the tune.

even with the dump pipe changed i have noticed a big increase in spool and top end pull, so looking forward to the e boost :kiss:

the cat is a xforce one so i think its decent

Edited by havoc_r33gtst
Please please do not install the FCD. Do your car a favour and at least try and get a Apexi SAFC II

I've got an SAFC II if you want one - sitting on bedroom shelf. I used it when I had similar mods to you - works well and gives other info like voltage levels, knock, etc.

Id be going a compression and leakdown test before anything else.

180rwkw is a base figure for thos mods.

Personally for mild mods like that i wouldnt bother with an aftermarket ecu. Your not really going to get much top end power. Fuel economy would be better though.

Edited by Pattygtst

ive got 3inch turboback, profecb @ 11.5psi, fuelpump, fmic, pod, hiflowed injectors(unnecessary @ this stage), afc neo, made 197rwkw @ chasers then detuned to 193rwkw

tho it was just an afc it felt tad better to drive after tune

140 looks low friends auto made 150's with only pod and turboback @ stockboost

ive got 3inch turboback, profecb @ 11.5psi, fuelpump, fmic, pod, hiflowed injectors(unnecessary @ this stage), afc neo, made 197rwkw @ chasers then detuned to 193rwkw

tho it was just an afc it felt tad better to drive after tune

140 looks low friends auto made 150's with only pod and turboback @ stockboost

140 is way low..

mine made 186kw with dirty old apexi pod turboback and 11psi coutesy of a tap from bunnings...think it has a better fuel pump too..

Edited by Arthur T3
whats your compression like....

you need to find the problem not buy more shit...you should be getting around 180kw...something is wrong..fix it then buy more shit...

+1

you have a problem some where and an Eboost will not fix the problem.

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is there a way to raise compression if its down or is the car f***ed . could this be fixed if the mechanic i am going to checks it out ???? i bought it stock and then i got a boost tee installed the mech installed it and dynoed it he charged me 550 and it didnt seem to go much better even though boost was increased by 4 pound . since then i have changed mechanics but havent dyno tuned it ... should i ???

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