Just had a power run

[chris01]

Hi guys, I just had a power run done on my 180, it made 182bhp but only 152bhp at the wheels, was wondering if the transmission loss sounds about right and what mods can I do to get more bhp to the wheels?? cheers

[peterzs]

Sounds good, all too technical for me, but you lose a lot through the gearbox and drive train.

[stamford]

Seems about right, rollers do vary though. What mods have you done already?

[petet16]

Allowing for about 17% transmission loss your numbers are about right.

[peterzs]

That was the number I was going to put, Pete.

[petet16]

It seems to work as a good ball park figure Peter.

[petet16]

There's not much you can do to make more bhp at the wheels without making more at the fly, decent induction and a decat would be a good start without breaking the bank, although if you're making 182 I'm assuming that some work has been done already.

[chris01]

The only mods I have are a cat back exhaust and a viper pipercross induction kit, oh yeah and some magnecor ht leads (although cant see them making much difference) They did say to me that if I relocated my induction filter away from the rad I should be nearer to 190bhp, at the moment im suffering abit from heat soak, I was thinking of a remap but the guy reckons a lightened flywheel and a diff (couldn't remember what diff he said) is money better spent???

[petet16]

A lightened flywheel and torsen diff are good mods which will allow you to make the most of the power you have.

[stamford]

If the cone or filter is exposed then either enclose it or move it away from the engine bay heat. A well positioned cold air feed will be beneficial too.

The flywheel and diff mod won't add any power but will make for a more fun experience ;)

A remap is very much a mixed bag, I found it to be worthwhile and have never regretted it. You'll see improved afr and around 8-10 bhp on top of the breathing mods and decat.

[chris01]

that's it, a torsen diff lol, the induction I have is already an enclosed filter (viper) but is still suffering a bit from heatsoak, he said moving it down is a good idea, iv been seriously thinking about a remap but haven't quit made my mind up yet lol

[OllieZS]

I can vouch for a Reidy remap, I've just had mine done and it is very noticeable and has reduced my cars thirst for v-power! Lol

The lightened flywheel is probably the next best mod you can do!

[chris01]

iv heard nothing but praise for reidy remaps so i know it will be a worthwhile investment but once iv added the cost of getting there and back and food etc it will be a very expensive day :( maybe once iv done a few more mods it will be more worthwhile making the journey

[stamford]

Perhaps we ought to arrange a rolling road day down there and maybe push it into a couple of days for those wanting a remap? Summer campsite, bbq and beers :D

[DuckFeet]

Perhaps we ought to arrange a rolling road day down there and maybe push it into a couple of days for those wanting a remap? Summer campsite, bbq and beers :D

bump the group buy thread I made? I can think of exactly 2 people that would be interested. I hope ot have neough spare cash for it by summer :)

[Captain Peanut]

Out of interest how much do the remaps cost?

[chris01]

that sounds like a plan :) that would make it a more worthwhile journey for sure

[chris01]

Out of interest how much do the remaps cost?


i think i read that its £220, i could be wrong though lol

[Captain Peanut]

Cool, thanks Chris

[peterzs]

Best to do all the mods first, then get the remap.

[Maxxed_Ross]

jeeze that's cheap!

[talkingcars]

My relocated filter avoids heatsink nicely, sits where the battery should be.