More Power

[mikemike180]

Hi guys
 
As some of you will know i\'ve had my FD for nearly 18 months now, i\'m 24 and love booting her up (but i am very sensible about it) so touch wood not a single accident yet
 
As of that, i think its now about time to try getting a bit more from her,
 
Its a completly standard 1300cc twin turbo (Bar an induction kit)
 
I have no idea where to start and was wondering if some of the more experienced guys could give me som advice
 
Thanks alot guys
Mike

[Rzla]

Depends how much power you are after?
That will help you decide if you should go single or stay on twins

[jackaleks]

your first step really should be a new ECU. at the very least one of the \'pre-tuned\' ones like RE-A or Knightsports, that way you won\'t run the risk of detonation and a new engine.
 
also get some gauges if you don\'t have them already (water, oil, boost...)

[Ada7]

If you get an Apexi PFC with the commander then you\'ll have an ECU that can be remapped as and when you up grade bits. Plus the commander will give you the extra gauges as well.
Seeing as you\'ve got the induction already then look at the exhaust. Ditch the CAT and get a better down pipe and free flowing exhaust. Lose the air pump at the same time (blanking off the holes left). This should see you getting some easy extra horses and response from the engine

Adam

[rx7ben]

I have a knightsports Ecu that came off my FD if you want it

[mikemike180]

I have a knightsports Ecu that came off my FD if you want it

Ok mate, how much would you want for that and what kind of bhp would i get from it?

[mikemike180]

Depends how much power you are after?
That will help you decide if you should go single or stay on twins

ok i think i\'d be looking for about 400bhp max tbh

[lee mills]

fly or wheel.

[mikemike180]

fly or wheel.

sorry... whats the difference

[mikemike180]

If you get an Apexi PFC with the commander then you\'ll have an ECU that can be remapped as and when you up grade bits. Plus the commander will give you the extra gauges as well.
Seeing as you\'ve got the induction already then look at the exhaust. Ditch the CAT and get a better down pipe and free flowing exhaust. Lose the air pump at the same time (blanking off the holes left). This should see you getting some easy extra horses and response from the engine
 
Adam

ok how much am i looking to spend on a Apexi PFC with the commander and remapping?

[lee mills]

sorry... whats the difference

about 18 %
like already said your first step is to get aftermarket ecu Apexi/motec etc.
probably new fuel rail/injectors, fuel pump/fpr and a remap should get you somewhere near.

[lee mills]

also with more power your going tto need better cooling i.e uprated intercooler and rad.

[Ed_RX7]

if i were you i would stay away from any of the pre tuned ones as 1. you cant confirm what mods they have been mapped for and 2....they have probably been mapped for japanese fuel which is 100 RON...!
 
just not worth it if you engine is sweet!!!

[leon]

Thats not 100% true, Knightsports will give you a list of what mods the ecu was modded for etc if you post a message up on their forum with its serial number :driving

But yes the 100+ ron and not knowing what the ecu was mapped for and how conservative it was can be a BIG issue.

[overboost]

Thats not 100% true, Knightsports will give you a list of what mods the ecu was modded for etc if you post a message up on their forum with its serial number :driving
 
But yes the 100+ ron and not knowing what the ecu was mapped for and how conservative it was can be a BIG issue.

I used to run a MINES STAGE 1 ECU on my R32 GTR with AVCR.  Mapped for Japanese fuel as well but runs pretty sweet with V-POWER.
 
However RB26 is one tough engine and I won\'t try the same thing on a Rotary.