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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Jan 3 2007, 07:02 PM
I'm at 241 w/ 12:1 and AEM EMS. Valvetrain has been lightened. Flywheel lightened. Header, testpipe, Invidia dual. 93 octane. I know location and dynos have a lot to do with final numbers, but I hesitate to project 250 easy.
I don't think you can assume that because a 2.0L motor puts out 200 rwhp that an increase of 25% in displacement will net 25% more power. Not being an engine specialist, I am going to guess that there is a point of diminishing return.
I don't think you can assume that because a 2.0L motor puts out 200 rwhp that an increase of 25% in displacement will net 25% more power. Not being an engine specialist, I am going to guess that there is a point of diminishing return.
I will do a search to see if i can find his thread.
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1rst 2.5L Thread
Here is the thread. I believe he made 230 with just the kit and tune. then 240 when adding flywheel, test pipe, and gears. then hit 250whp with the exhaust. However I don't know how much he made with the itb's installed.
Here is the thread. I believe he made 230 with just the kit and tune. then 240 when adding flywheel, test pipe, and gears. then hit 250whp with the exhaust. However I don't know how much he made with the itb's installed.
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Originally Posted by BlownAP,Jan 3 2007, 08:56 PM
It says you can play with fuel, but only RETARD timing? is that true?
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Originally Posted by negcamber,Jan 3 2007, 05:53 PM
Is the VAFC just temporary until you go EMS? If not and the cost difference is the reason to go VAFC, might want to see if the new AEM piggie-back is on the market when it is time to buy.
http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory...CategoryID=116
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...icle_id=631542 (see the video)
Supposed to go for under $500 and give ability to adj timing and modify outputs rather than inputs. Looks like it might be a low cost EMS alternative and still be able to get you past a smog inspection.
http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory...CategoryID=116
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...icle_id=631542 (see the video)
Supposed to go for under $500 and give ability to adj timing and modify outputs rather than inputs. Looks like it might be a low cost EMS alternative and still be able to get you past a smog inspection.
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Originally Posted by Silver9k,Jan 3 2007, 09:53 PM
Yes, the VAFC would be "temporary" as temporary is...I'd probably have it on the car for quite some time in that setup as I pay off the motor, but I will more then likely be getting a 1052 in the late future.
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Jan 3 2007, 09:02 PM
I'm at 241 w/ 12:1 and AEM EMS. Valvetrain has been lightened. Flywheel lightened...
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Dean, I believe I have read that using a lightened flywheel is not as great as it was once thought on this motor. I've had mine in since '04, so it's staying. I can offer no technical reasoning to support my above statement.
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Jan 4 2007, 09:37 AM
Dean, I believe I have read that using a lightened flywheel is not as great as it was once thought on this motor. I've had mine in since '04, so it's staying. I can offer no technical reasoning to support my above statement.
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Originally Posted by dean,Jan 4 2007, 08:03 AM
Thanks much. I've searched around some, but have not been able to find a definitive answer one way or the other.
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I have a Comptech flywheel...I've have not had any issues, but like others, that is as much as I know. The Comptech Flywheel is 9lbs I believe, 7lbs lighter then stock. I have been running it for nearly 40k miles