Turbo engines are fantastic from a tuners point of view and this guide will outline the approach to minimise or reduce lag and reach much higher power figures. Buy online performance chip for your car such as ecu chips, power and flash programmers and custom horsepower tuning. After having the stage one kit fitted you will drive away instantly feeling the difference under you right foot, your ford will accelerate harder and hit boost faster than ever before. Atsv nontune perfomance mods cadillac atsv atsv forum. The tuner gave me 2 tunes, one marked as high boost and another labelled as low boost. Stripping a crashed 700hp xr6 turbo falcon in 12 hours duration.
If you go back to your childhood you probably remember those windmills sold at the seaside. Modern turbo engines are designed to minimise lag and on many you will hardly notice this. The hpf stage 2 upgrade for the ford fg, g6e, fgx xr6 turbo starts with our trained technician modifying the air box and fitting a high flow air filter to increase the engines breathing capabilities. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. I am in melbourne and wondering if any one out there can recommend a a few good places for mods on my g6e non turbo. Despite being inherently high performance in stock form, turbo engines are among the easiest to modify for increased horsepower.
The sheer exhileration and excitement you get as the turbo kicks in is something that sticks with you for a long time. Engine and performance mods brocks ah on gen 1 without a tune. My mechanic said i needed a tune because the fuel injectors wouldnt be able to compensate with enough fuel for the increased airflow. Tune for audi r10 tdi stealth model and other lmps. A tune will smooth out your powerband, get you better gas mileage 515%, and add loads of power, all for less than a catback. Fast car beginners guide to tuning turbo engines posted by glenn rowswell on 9th january 2017 turbo cars are amazing for big power, but modify them poorly and it will end in tears. The stock fg g6e turbo will not run that much power, it tops out at 310320rwkw, pure and simple. Reducing back pressure via a catless dp will cause the turbo to spool in a different manner and changes the ve of the engine. High performance air filter xr6 turbo developments cc fuel injectors xr6 turbo developments intercooler. Torkme offers different stages for different levels of cars. Tuning a g8 pontiac performance maintenance, modifications. Crd automotive solutions, 193 kyle st, rutherford 2020. Honda civic tuning performance upgrades for civics overview of this article tuning your honda civic can be a very rewarding experience. Car modding, car tuning and the science of horsepower.
Tuning guide turbo engine tuning turbo engine tuning guide. Thats the only problem with the turbo it would definitely be getting a tune whereas the ss wouldnt. Our good friends from amc performance brought this mint f6 for a set of injectors and a tune after they carried out a few tasteful mods including a cooler kit, full exhaust battery relo 4intake, walbro 460, gfb drop in fuel reg and our custom tune leaving with a healthy 380rwkw. The manufacturer describes the software as allowing the user to get into the heart of the oem ecu and create custom calibrations for vehicles equipped with virtually any performance modification. Even if it could be done, imagine what you are doing to your turbo i am assuming its somekind of turboed engine. So this is a basic guide on what engine mods you should be doing to get the most power efficiently. We simply send you a new upgrade tune to work with the improvements made to the car. As the wind blows the first propeller a shaft turns the second one and it will blow air in your direction. Before you depart into your adventure in tuning, you should know how much you are willing to spend and in what general order you should purchase your parts. However at independent motorsports we strive to extract the best out of your vehicle tune, with. Mazdaspeed 36 modification guide 2006 to current for those of you starting with a used car, please refer to the general modification guide to find out the very first steps in getting your speed36 up to date on services, fluids, tires, brakes, and general overall condition.
If yours doesnt, then its probably a compatibility issue with your spreadsheet software, try something else like open office. Anyone know if this is same engine looks very similar and if these mods which are extensive really could end up at 260hp. Capas ford flash 2 allows you to replace the factory program of your bafg. However, to get the most out of a tune, the starter mods are necessary. Anyways an lsr racing build is like miles past my budget even a big bore or turbo kit lol i know gen 1s are limited on hp unless you tear into em but, a nice exhaust and pc or tune got to be better than stock butchered header with shorties. I have never had a problem with them communicating with my ecu. The wastegate is a valve that vents the exhaust gas from the manifold to the exhaust without passing through the turbo first.
Custom dyno tuning performance products streetfighter ford. Not all engine mods are effective and some need other modifications to work well. Not all cars are designed for this modification, but many allow. Aprs ecu upgrades are the best dollarperhorsepower modification one can make to the 2. I think your question is about game design more than driving. Many turbo cars suffer from lag but this can be a plus, you get economy when in lag mode and lots of power as it comes on boost. Ok, what i have is a stock 91 short block with hci, 42lb and 255 intank and a 66mm with a about 9lbs. Regardless of how much power your mustang makes from the factory, there is always still some performance left on the table, waiting to be tapped into. The dodge ram srt10 is the ultimate performance pickup truck duration. Everything you need to know about tuning your mustang. Fgg6efgx xr6 turbo hpf stage 2 360kw horsepower factory. I dont think anyone has published a tune for that car. Honda civic tuning civic performance upgrades at pro car. Some cars can cope with 100% more power without an extensive rebuild although reliability may suffer.
Ford babffg xr6 na packages independent motorsports. In this video matt goes over all the features, functions and tuning. Weve found 10 relatively simple bolton components that give you true performance increases without. So this is perfect if you choose to start with a tune, and then add other upgrades later. How to tune up a turbocharged engine for more power. Unlock your engines hidden horsepower advance auto parts. Gt6 whats up with midrear engine cars having no grip. Apr 21, 2010 you can get a custom tune made for your vehicle theres guys on their forums, one in particular i know that has personally done at this point over 300 cars you log like 8 different parameters with the trinity, then send the log files to him and your cars original base tune file, and he goes to town and adjust spark advance and all that. This falcon g6e has been fitted with a gen 2 garrett gtx 3582r turbo and the usual mods, finishing with 451 rwkw. We outline each modification option and go into the benefits and weigh up the pros and cons of each. Enjoy the performance you have and live with the fuel economy you have now.
I have seen guides for gm vehicles but no one so far has done a step by step. Performance modifications can help you achieve significant improvements on your ride without any major drawbacks. At this point im afraid that i didnt made the right decision by buying the automatic dct transmission. The end result is a tune that is custom tailored to the vehicles unique modifications, producing maximum power gains while maintaining the drive. Herrod xr8 vs walkinshaw gts australian ford forums. Tuning your turbocharged vehicle can substantially increase its performance.
I got a hold of the kid and found out that he put a new td0520g turbo on and a new high flow fuel pump but thats it what im looking to find out is what do i. This guide will go over everything you need to know about tuning your mustang. If you are currently asking yourself or others this questionwhat you really need to ask yourself is if you know what a tune really is. A front wheel drive hot hatch from an american car company topped off with a directinjected, turbocharged engine whats not to like. Turbo tuning, uprating turbos and avoiding, reducing turbo lag. I agree you should never use closed loop to fix a tune. Xr6t gets 1100cx injectors, 460walbro fuel pump and 5 100cel cat along with a tune. If you want to know what difference a tune can make ask tommy86 i tuned his car without touching boost. The extra advantage is that as you improve your engines tuneprogram, the fuel economy also improves.
Fast car beginners guide to tuning turbo engines fast car. If you do not wish to remove all performance mods, then you are left with 3 options. It probably stems from my days of overclocking my computers always in search of the best tweak, enhancement or other improvement that would improve my overall computing experience. Our staff of engineers has broken the mold of performance tuning by developing new technology that allows for the development of the highest quality performance available. The focus st has turned out to be one of the bigger surprises of fords recent lineup. Independent motorsports offers ford barra turbo tuning using the latest in pcm tech flash tuning software.
Is it safe to get an ecu remap with no other performance mods. If this is a correct reading of your power a stock g6e turbo would not be able to stick with you. Mar 21, 2017 auto mechanic for the last 49 years, scotty kilmer, shows you the best tips on how to get better gas mileage. An intercooler upgrade as mentioned above is one of the best things you can do, especially if you occasionally get on the pedal. Typically manufacturers of performance parts and car tuning companies use stages. Stage 1 entry level modification package designed to give your car more power, economy and driveability. The hpf stage 2 upgrade for the ford fg, g6e, fgx xr6 turbo starts with our trained technician modifying the air box and fitting a high flow air filter to. I messed with this but i didnt play around too much but i think if you go to turbo valuesminimum torque for back pressure monitoring, you can adjust the lowest torque to say 100ftlbs and then the vgt wont try to work to keep your back pressure in checkat idle. A simple increase of the turbo s boost pressure along with. If you havent already familiarized yourself with the vocabulary of car performance, take a detour here first and come on back after youve skimmed through it.
Due to the extra pressures involved a turbocharged engine is over engineered and much stronger than a standard block. Packages may need to be altered depending on the car and the products fitted which may effect quoted power figures and price. Just had my g6e turbo tuned yesterday and the dyno graphs look pretty ordinary to me. I know this engine has been around for a while, was glancing for 1. When deciding on a power train which should you go for. In the graphs the pink line is the high boost tune and the red is the low boost one.
My warranty will be gone early next year and i want to do some upgrades. Do you want to extract more performance from your na falcon without spending a lot. I would personally stay away from a catless downpipe, but would go with the high flow cat down pipe. I really want to know what are the best bang for your buck upgrades. A tune can be done on a stock car and will be beneficial without all the starter mods. Discussion in newbie and basic turbo tech forum started by 70mav. Mods with out a tune or prior to a tune, the absolute best things you can do with a turbo car are heat management, run good high octane pump gas, and back pressure reduction.
Mick do you think the way the power comes on and the low down torque of the turbo would effect reliability compared to the v8. Ideal performance upgrade for naturally aspirated and turbocharged ford falcons. No messy and timeconsuming rewiring required the elite pro. We can send 2 custom tunes and upgrade tunes at any time you buy upgrades from kermatdi, free of charge in most cases. Ford fgfgx xr6 turbo packages ford ford fgfgx xr6 turbo packages. Plugnplay ecu for ford falcon barra explained youtube. Torquecars take a look at the power plant of a car, the engine and examine the wide range of engine tuning options availble. You just cant bolt a turbo onto a computer controlled engine. I personally do not like the sound of the exhaust without a cat on the 2. Ive spent more time modifying xrts g6e s then i care to mention, not to mention sinking well over 70k into my own bf in performance parts. Hey everyone i was wondering if i need a tune if i put a mishimoto intercooler on my 2018 mustang ecoboost.
Meanwhile the bmw i6 on the new supra can push like an extra 100hp with just a tune. Now imagine a windmill with 2 propellers back to back. I will admit to being a little biased towards turbos. Performance chip tuning racing ecu car chips power super flash. By allowing some exhaust gas straight into the exhaust rather than through the turbo it regulates the boost and prevents the turbo from spinning too fast. Language warning the customer was blown away with his results.
Everything on her is exactly as it was when it came from the factory and i. I will love to make a few performance upgrades but i dont know if it will be a waste of money and then i end up having to trade the car to be happy with a manual one. Streetfighter products and upgrades to compliment fg xr6 turbo and fpv f6 models. Im looking at cold air induction, exhaust and flash tune. A tune also voids warranty i think, and at least that part. Dec 22, 20 im not sure what you mean by press to calculate, everything should automatically recalculate whenever you make or change an entry. How to tune your turbo engine february 3, 2015 by muscle car diy while this book is primarily concerned with the mechanical world, todays high performance engines have their mechanical and electronic functions fully integrated. Most aftermarket companies offer a reflash for stock vehicles, thus making it the only modification needed to tune your turbo. Can anyone tell me what they have done performance wise without tuning that does not void the warranty, products that are out there that does not mess anything up with the car like engine lights coming on, rattlesvibrations after upgrades, or issues products not working well with oem parts. This is made possible through aprs optimization of the factory engine management system to take full advantage of the engines capabilities, without needing any end. This is a fancy way of saying we are able to safely calibrate a tune that will not only make maximum power and torque but with all of the advantages of factory safety limits. Everyday i see either on the facebook or the forums, how do i make x amount of kw or how do i get into 11s or 10s or will this component get me too y power level. Apr 28, 2008 after installing a turbo, do i have to get my car tuned.
The basic understanding of why tuning is needed when upgrading a motor. Mid engine rear drive cars are famous for their handling and all of the great supercars and sports cars, plus many racecars, are this configuration for that reason but theres a big difference between good handling and easy to drive. Roughly what performance gains can i expect after fitting the orssom cai with either a maf or mafless tune and a 2. Ford fgfgx xr6 turbo packages independent motorsports. Making it into our top six list of collectable fords you should buy now is the falcon fg g6e turbo the thinking persons muscle car ford falcon fg g6e turbo. Handheld mustang tuners have revolutionized mustang tuninglong gone are the day of carbureted tuning. An intercooler upgrade as mentioned above is one of the best things you. Maybe he has a tune but just does not want to say like alot of other ford wanks. We read the factory ecu file and make changes to the relevant tables such as boost, injection timing, injection pulsewidth and torque limits. This is a fancy way of saying we are able to safely calibrate a tune that will not only make maximum power and torque but with all. The complete modifications list veloster turbo forum. As most modern turbo cars boost levels can be electronically modified, a full retune of the ecu will both raise turbo psi as well as refine all other necessary engine parameters, such as airfuel mixture. After installing a turbo, do i have to get my car tuned.