Hello!
I was here a couple of months ago looking to increase performance for a 1.2 16v; which I was happy with the economy but the performance was ass... Long story short, I opted to get a 1.2 TCE and I am absolutely loving it. It's not mind blowing performance so to speak but I can 'go fast' in it without ragging the life out of it which is better for my fuel and better for the engine itself.
Now on to why I am here, I am looking to get a little more punch out of it without the need for a Remap because it was only manufactured in 2011 and it is still under warranty. I believe if you change parts on a car under warranty they will not cover you for those specific parts but will cover you for everything else that you haven't changed. So here are my questions:
If I replace the current panel filter with a KTEC KTR one, will the turbo breath better?
Should I stay with a box and filter or purchase a Pipercross Induction kit from KTEC's website which from what I can see routes away from the hot air in the engine?
If I upgrade the Dump valve on the car, will the turbo have better 'performance' EG. Spool Up, Recycling air, loudness?
Exhaust System: If I replace the entire exhaust system with a Longlife system (Mandrel bends etc) but keep the regular cat, will I see further gains?
Front Mount Intercooler upgrade?
Doing all the above, I can also make way for a Remap which I will do in time; It's not really something I'm too keen on right now after seeing how many cars have dropped valves and engine problems.
I was here a couple of months ago looking to increase performance for a 1.2 16v; which I was happy with the economy but the performance was ass... Long story short, I opted to get a 1.2 TCE and I am absolutely loving it. It's not mind blowing performance so to speak but I can 'go fast' in it without ragging the life out of it which is better for my fuel and better for the engine itself.
Now on to why I am here, I am looking to get a little more punch out of it without the need for a Remap because it was only manufactured in 2011 and it is still under warranty. I believe if you change parts on a car under warranty they will not cover you for those specific parts but will cover you for everything else that you haven't changed. So here are my questions:
If I replace the current panel filter with a KTEC KTR one, will the turbo breath better?
Should I stay with a box and filter or purchase a Pipercross Induction kit from KTEC's website which from what I can see routes away from the hot air in the engine?
If I upgrade the Dump valve on the car, will the turbo have better 'performance' EG. Spool Up, Recycling air, loudness?
Exhaust System: If I replace the entire exhaust system with a Longlife system (Mandrel bends etc) but keep the regular cat, will I see further gains?
Front Mount Intercooler upgrade?
Doing all the above, I can also make way for a Remap which I will do in time; It's not really something I'm too keen on right now after seeing how many cars have dropped valves and engine problems.
