Hi All,
Working on some engine upgrades for the new year, want to take the engine to the next level - to me, that means ITB's, cams and management. The car is pure track now, no tax discs, MOT's or insurance here! Most of the labour I'll do myself, so what I'd really appreciate is some insights from those that have experience in this area. As a bit of background, the car is a 172 Cup, currently running a standard engine but with a 182 manifold, decat and KTR stealth exhaust. I'm wanting to remove the existing Renault loom, where possible, which means ditching the clocks, ECU, interior wiring, etc. All I want is a flick switch for the ignition and a push start button, then of course switches for wipers, lights and indicators.
The following is what I've got in my head currently, please let me know your thoughts...
1) Jenvey ITB Kit (48mm ports with 120mm trumpets) - am thinking K-Tec kit here as it's reasonably priced and comes with all the bits
2) Catcam 421's - not concerned with lumpy idle - track only
3) Dephaser removal pulley - read that this is more advantageous than keeping it, welcome opinions here
4) Canems ECU (from 519) or EC-1 ECU (from TDF?)
5) Custom Loom (from 519? - but would need more modifications for wipers, lights, indicators etc)
6) Racetech Dash2 + ECU adaptor cable
7) ARP Rod bolts
8) Head ported & polished
9) New head bolts (OEM)
10) New PTFE gaskets
11) New head gasket
12) Cambelt kit & aux belt
13) Oil, plugs and oil filter
14) Mapping (No idea where, will travel)
Any comments, recommendations would be highly appreciated! Any estimations on power, too?
Many thanks
Rhys
Working on some engine upgrades for the new year, want to take the engine to the next level - to me, that means ITB's, cams and management. The car is pure track now, no tax discs, MOT's or insurance here! Most of the labour I'll do myself, so what I'd really appreciate is some insights from those that have experience in this area. As a bit of background, the car is a 172 Cup, currently running a standard engine but with a 182 manifold, decat and KTR stealth exhaust. I'm wanting to remove the existing Renault loom, where possible, which means ditching the clocks, ECU, interior wiring, etc. All I want is a flick switch for the ignition and a push start button, then of course switches for wipers, lights and indicators.
The following is what I've got in my head currently, please let me know your thoughts...
1) Jenvey ITB Kit (48mm ports with 120mm trumpets) - am thinking K-Tec kit here as it's reasonably priced and comes with all the bits
2) Catcam 421's - not concerned with lumpy idle - track only
3) Dephaser removal pulley - read that this is more advantageous than keeping it, welcome opinions here
4) Canems ECU (from 519) or EC-1 ECU (from TDF?)
5) Custom Loom (from 519? - but would need more modifications for wipers, lights, indicators etc)
6) Racetech Dash2 + ECU adaptor cable
7) ARP Rod bolts
8) Head ported & polished
9) New head bolts (OEM)
10) New PTFE gaskets
11) New head gasket
12) Cambelt kit & aux belt
13) Oil, plugs and oil filter
14) Mapping (No idea where, will travel)
Any comments, recommendations would be highly appreciated! Any estimations on power, too?
Many thanks
Rhys
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