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Im wandering what realistic rwkw figures i should be geting out fo a RB20DET running 14PSI boost 600x300x76 frount mount,microtech LTX-12 running it all.W70 hks plugs only 2 1/2 inch mandrel ex .it seems to run very rich about 11.6 to 1 and usually at 38ish degrees ignition from 2000 rpm onwards its all in my R31 aussie skyline and its not what i had hoped it would be any ideas???

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The 2.5 inch exhaust may be hurting your figures a bit but if it's tuned right and a healthy engine you should be getting anywhere between 150 and 160rwkw

As a reference mine made 164 on 12psi stock computer, pod, 80mm turbo back exhaust, 400x300x60 frontmount with 16 degrees base timing, in shootout mode.

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The engine is in good condition and ive got a K&N pod and my intercooler piping is all 3" mandrel(yes i know 3" piping & 2 1/2" ex???)so its not reastricting anything.IM a little concearned with the exhaust but more so with the tune i.e 11.6 to 1 afr above 2000 rpm(thats runnin real rich) the base ignition timing is 10 as per microtech set up but hits 38 at 2000 & stays there?My problem is out here in country hicksville(just moved from BRISSY) no one knows how to tune microtech & i dont know who to use in syd or canberra (ANY IDEAS ON WHO IS A GOOD TUNER) When it all got up & runnin & tuned it made 150 rwhp which i figure is only 110ish rwkw IM NOT HAPPY & as i said out here is ****ed up i mean ive been asked three times why my radiator is polished & hangin out the front. So who do i see for a good tune?? I want reliability as well as kw & i dont want to be replacing the motor anytime to soon

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Yeah, 11.6 is pretty rich but mine did it running 11.8 at the top end.

I'd be looking to bring the mixtures back to around 12-12.5 and have a good look at the ignition timing. It should really be running base timing of 15 degrees too. I reckon you'll find it's a bit of a dog with that timing.

I cant really remember but i think the microtech gives you timing on top of base timing on the display. I never really looked at that when i had one, mainly fueling.

For tuning in sydney you can't go past CRD in Silverwater but you will pay through the nose for it. I've never heard a complaint from anyone who has had a tune by these guys though.

Also Unique Autosports in Castlehill, JEM in Moorebank, V&E Rigoli in Wetherill Park would be worth a look.

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