2.5 fitted!

[za - sti]

just fitted a 2.5 sti short block to my STi 5.

what a difference. Its on a safe running in map so not much ignition advance and 0.6bar boost

RR figures : 180bhp and 300lbft torque!!!

drives very well, throttle responce much better, any sacrifice on revs is definitely out-weighed

looking forward to 1000miles and a re-map

cheers

za

[darryll]

a 180 BHP that wont pull a soldier off yer ma yer easy pleased.

[JohnSt]

a 180 BHP that wont pull a soldier off yer ma yer easy pleased.

 

[:^)] Don't think he gets it really Alex, sounds good, who fitted it ?

 

---john---

[Fee]

I dont really get it either [8-)]

[ozzy]

It's only running 0.6bar and a safe map while it's run in hence why it's only producing 180bhp. Torque is still impressive, hence why it drives better.

[:^)]

[darryll]

fair enough would like to c what it does when its run in,  350 bhp and 300 lbft torque would be  good numbers.

[fai17]

That's brill....can't to see the figures when it's fully ran in.[]

[za - sti]

John, TEG did the work and was mapped by Steve Simpson

Ozzy, thanks for explaining

Darryll, this is a competition car so torque more important as a general rule. What i am also looking for is quick spool. The VF35 that I am using is not good for high end power however the torque band will probably end at 5500rpm. I should have said those RR results were at 3000rpm

The power is going to be restricted by the turbo, 2.5 inch exhaust, top mount, 440 injectors.

I am looking for about 330bhp and 350lbft torque but will need to see.

cheers for the interest

za 

[drb5]

Nice innit? []

 

Try it 1.5 bar...........that's even nicer. lol

[drb5]

a 180 BHP that wont pull a soldier off yer ma yer easy pleased.

 

I apologise for stating the obvious, but 300lbs ft at 0.6bar of boost and not fully mapped is awesome matey!!

[john mac]

Sounds like a nice package being put together,and remember dudes Bhp isn't everything, it's ok for bragging down the pub,but its Torque that wins races[]

[AVI_8]

How much did it cost?

[jcscoob]

a 180 BHP that wont pull a soldier off yer ma yer easy pleased.

 

[:S][:$][:|]

 

Ps, very impresive[y] roll on the 1000mile []

[ANDYJDMSTI]

 Bhp isn't everything, it's ok for bragging down the pub,but its Torque that wins races[]

 

If only more people realised this instead of getting tunnel vision and chasing big bhp!!!

Interestingly enough the new GT3 has 409bhp / 298 lbft (or so EVO mag says)  , does not add up to me somehow  [*-)]

 

[drb5]

No turbo attatched, AFAIK Andy, so it's all about revs....like the M3 etc.

 

Besides how light it is, i dare say it's still good fun. []

[fai17]

but its Torque that wins races[]

Does torque not get you off the line and out of corners quickly.

After a certain point bhp does take over and high speed is acheived

[ANDYJDMSTI]

No turbo attatched, AFAIK Andy, so it's all about revs....like the M3 etc.

 

Besides how light it is, i dare say it's still good fun. []

 

Very true dave, forgot to put that in about the lack of turbo. Rev limit now 8400, weighs in at 1395 and has 298 bhp/ton.

Looks absolutely stunning!!!!

the new BMW Z4 M Coupe is also a nice piece of kit too.

 

Pete,

Torque is what you feel when you get shoved in the back of your seat, i would rather have a car with oodles of torque rather than massive bhp and low torque. I prefer the short squirts of power rather than sitting trying to break the land speed record on the motorways.

At the end of the day how often do you drive at top end speeds on our roads, whereas how often do you get the chance to use the grunt on backroads in shorts blasts????

All down to driver/ pub preference i suppose  []

[chris_c201]

Worth having a read of this - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque and this - http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mhorsepower.html

Obviously torque and hp are directly related altho it is to do with what torque is made at what RPM's that defines your peak BHP...

[drb5]

No turbo attatched, AFAIK Andy, so it's all about revs....like the M3 etc.

 

Besides how light it is, i dare say it's still good fun. []

 

Very true dave, forgot to put that in about the lack of turbo. Rev limit now 8400, weighs in at 1395 and has 298 bhp/ton.

Looks absolutely stunning!!!!

the new BMW Z4 M Coupe is also a nice piece of kit too.

 

Pete,

Torque is what you feel when you get shoved in the back of your seat, i would rather have a car with oodles of torque rather than massive bhp and low torque. I prefer the short squirts of power rather than sitting trying to break the land speed record on the motorways.

At the end of the day how often do you drive at top end speeds on our roads, whereas how often do you get the chance to use the grunt on backroads in shorts blasts????

All down to driver/ pub preference i suppose  []

Explained it lovely there, Andy. [H]

WRC cars tell the whole story. 300BHP but what....double the amount of torque??! Try and work out, how they'd still beat the old Group-B cars hands down too! []

[terzo neil]

has it been fully mapped yet and is it ready for saturday sprint at kames

interested in how it goes as your name is down on the running list ?

[herbie]

whats the best way to run in a new engine???

take it easy or drive it hard right away?

have a look at this.....

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

[sma01]

just online now, nice lookin car mate, i turned up with my mate in his P1 just as steve was doing your map, look forward to seeing the finished results....

 

scott