am i running the right kind of power?

[robbie c]

hi guys just thought id post to see if my engine is making the right numbers, as im a bit curious! i have an 05 plate 182 with a bmc, janspeed de-cat & system, matched inlets & re-mapped by jam-sport (top place)
before they fitted the inlets & mapped it, it was making 170bhp at the fly? now it may be me but is that low for a 182 with my mods? it gained 13 bhp from the inlets & remap, so is now 183 at the fly. any feedback would be much appreciated! cheers guys!

 

[dunlop]

170 sounds about right for a standard lw miler.

 

[kully]

defo running a bit low before the good gains of 13bhp .

 

[Dan R]

defo running a bit low before the good gains of 13bhp .

Depends on dyno really and they only run about 175 standard anyway so not much out

 

[robbie c]

it wasnt standard though, it had the bmc and exhaust system which is why i am a bit worried! it hasnt got a cold air feed to the bmc yet, but i wouldnt have thought it makes that much difference in power?

 

[TooneySonic]

nothing to worry about, the clio are known not to make their power.

in truth the rolling road you use plays a big factor too. RR can only be used to compare before and after figures like you have

when my 172 cup was standard it made 158bhp atf on RStunings rollers

what are your at the wheel figures, thats whats important

 

[robbie c]

hmm seems like there is a lot of variables in the power people make, which is why i got miffed lol! aint got a clue what it is at the wheels, only have the at the fly reading from jamsport!

 

[TooneySonic]

trust me your output is fine, some rolling roads are very optimistic, some spot on etc etc, theres alot of factors that can affect the results....

i know one place showed 200bhp on a friends 172 with just headwork, inlets, maxogen and a 182 manifold plus remap....

like i said just concentrate on the fact you have gained 13bhp

 

[Chris n nic]

The airfeed made a big difference to mine m8...especially mid range.

Chris

 

[robbie c]

hmm yer it feels like its making good power to me, but i know the caf on my old pug made a big difference! yer 13bhp was a good number to make! dont think it helps the good old coolant temperature sensor is playing up now lol!

 

[kully]

would better on comparison to another 182 with no mods .

 

[robbie c]

right think i will be happy as is atm then! cheers guys!