300bhp 16v - Component limits?

[VTR-T]

Originally Posted by VTSJONNY

the only 1.6 ave seen with 300bhp is a civic 1.6 16v vtec turbo thats running high boost but 300bhp is far too much mate it would just spin and spin cause of the weight ratio

A mate has over 350bhp in his civic SOHC and it's not that bad for wheelspin.

He's currently Turbo'ing my VTR, and will be making kit's for saxo, at a reasonable price.

[bullit]

rx7 1.3

[luthor1]

The RX-7 is a 2.6 actually - sorry mate!

Andy

[ryanmt]

avoid xspower/ssautochrome

Ive had a flange from them and it was awful quality..

heres some more info too!

http://jdm-insider.com/Blogs/Eric/?p=684

[Beans]

Originally Posted by williamsvts

beans - MS has a progressive boost control feature on it iirc to eid traction. iirc it can also utilise traction control. ive seen plenty people use XS manifolds chopped to suit other cars aswell. but wouldnt really trust their turbos. i dont see why you would need 8 injectors either??

Looked in to the progressive control, definitely worth using. Was wondering whether it was any good, if not I was going to use aftermarket control.

Wasn't planning on using the XS Power turbo or wastegate, was thinking more along the lines of just getting the kit for the intercooler, manifold and some pipework, then selling the turbo and wastegate on.

Originally Posted by snottybadger

Eh!? Thats weird because the older C20LET is easily tuned upto 300bhp. My mate built a Nova, added a few parts, Stage 2 chips, T3 etc (very few £££ spent on tuning) and had it RR'd at just over 300bhp. I know RR figures are to be taken with a pinch of salt but the same rollers had cars pulling stock bhp too.



You would hope so but I think they just like talking rhubarb.



As for chopping a Civic manifold are the port spacings anywhere near the same as a TU engine? I've chopped and welded a 200SX manifold for my mates C20LET and had no problems. Guess you've just got watch for clearence issues really.

Good luck with the build- look forward to seeing a progress thread.

Sounds about right, a decent LET will push 280 all day long on Phase 2 chips with ease, intercooler, plugs etc.

As far as I can see the port spacings aren't too far out, will get proper measurements next time I'm at the scrappy

Originally Posted by ryanmt

avoid xspower/ssautochrome

Ive had a flange from them and it was awful quality..

heres some more info too!

http://jdm-insider.com/Blogs/Eric/?p=684

How long ago was it mate? They've recently changed a hell of a lot and the quality is surprisingly good from what I've seen and heard.

http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...hlight=xspower

Some good info in there

[VTR-T]

Originally Posted by Beans

Looked in to the progressive control, definitely worth using. Was wondering whether it was any good, if not I was going to use aftermarket control.

Wasn't planning on using the XS Power turbo or wastegate, was thinking more along the lines of just getting the kit for the intercooler, manifold and some pipework, then selling the turbo and wastegate on.



Sounds about right, a decent LET will push 280 all day long on Phase 2 chips with ease, intercooler, plugs etc.

As far as I can see the port spacings aren't too far out, will get proper measurements next time I'm at the scrappy



How long ago was it mate? They've recently changed a hell of a lot and the quality is surprisingly good from what I've seen and heard.

http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...hlight=xspower

Some good info in there

You wouldn't need 8 injectors.

A mate makes manifolds i could give you his details should you wish.