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Re: Answers - > Posted by Karl [Email]

(#161) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Karl) on Sun, 26 Jan 2003 18:57:51

In Reply to: Re: Answers - >, AlexS, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:25:15 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

300 hp is not "the limit" for a TD04-15T. It is probably way past the limit if you want some form of longevity from your turbocharger, but ut is definetely not the limit.

Check out http://www.maptun.com and "maptuned cars". The third 9000 (a beautiful red one) has been dynoed @ 346 hp, but runs with a software giving around 325 hp as the more aggressive software is slightly "too much"...

The key to developing serious power in the 9000 Aero is quite simple. Start from the factory bottlenecks and work your way down:

1. 3" exhaust w/ 3" free flow cat
2. Modify airbox or open air filter
3. More fuel, such as large Bosch "green giants" (P/N 0280 155 968)
4. Larger more free-flowing intercooler (stock has OK flow, but plastic end tanks don't appreciate 20+ PSI in the long run)
5. Ported wastegate hole on turbo and stronger actuator
6. Larger turbocharger

After step 5 you can start looking at camshafts, ported/polished head etc.

Water injection is not necessary to produce serious power on a 9000, it's mainly a way of "hiding" the fact that you haven't done steps 3-4 above...

Naturally, most steps above require a nice software to suit the modified hardware. And anything beyond step 2 will usually require a reinforced clutch (there's a nice Sachs reinforced pressure plate that can handle 400+ ft-lbs with stock clutch plate).

/ Karl

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Posts in this Thread:

Latest dyno results - at the wheel, 372 Torque / 270 Hp, KevinY, Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:03:34
- That is sooo sweet. good job. nm, Chris., Thu, 23 Jan 2003 20:45:04
- Re: Latest dyno results - at the wheel, 372 Torque / 270 Hp, Mike, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 15:13:46
- nice! wouldn't want to run into you on the highway n/m, Vince T, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 02:17:19
- OK, here's what you really want - the charts, KevinY, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 01:52:11
  - I believe the charts but...., Noah, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 19:45:46
    - Re: I believe the charts but...., KevinY, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 23:51:41
      - Re: I believe the charts but...., Noah, Fri, 24 Jan 2003 22:44:17
  - One more chart - RPM pick-up was not working, KevinY, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 01:54:21
    - OK - Old site is dead, try this new one ----->, KevinY, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 11:36:51
      - Re: OK - Old site is dead, try this new one ----->, AlexS, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 13:22:14
        Re: OK - Old site is dead, try this new one ----->, sully, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 13:33:25
        Answers - >, KevinY, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 13:58:22
        1 bar ~ 14.5 psi, so 1.5 bar ~ 22 psi.......nm, zeke, Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:55:40
        RE: What fuel were you using?, George Darling, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:23:09
        Re: Answers - >, George Darling, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:20:49
        Re: Answers - >, sully, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:05:18
        Re: Answers - >, AlexS, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:25:15
        Re: Answers - >, Karl , Sun, 26 Jan 2003 18:57:51 <-- Viewing This Message
- do you have torque steer issues? just curious .. n/m, Trev, Wed, 22 Jan 2003 22:40:40
  - Torque steer not really an issue ---, KevinY, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 01:56:06
- Is this your 94 9000 Aero? n/m, Jon , Wed, 22 Jan 2003 22:20:41
  - That's my sleeper - ;-) n/m, KevinY, Thu, 23 Jan 2003 01:57:43
- Re: Latest dyno results - at the wheel, 372 Torque / 270 Hp, George, Wed, 22 Jan 2003 20:51:23
- in what car? nm, sab, Wed, 22 Jan 2003 20:34:37

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