Remap+Matched Inlet. Need a bit of advice!

[KC 182]

Hi all,

I'm going to have the Remap + Matched Inlet done soon. Is it necessary / best to change the Inlet Manifold gasket set at the same time too? Also, has anyone had the Remap + Matched Inlet done? Thanks for any advice!
Cheers

Kelvin

PS-Please forgive me for any incorrect wording b'cos I'm still a learner of english!

 

[hill_power_clio]

Hi;

You may as well change the gaskets whilst you are there to a a set of PTFE thermal intake gaskets - these replace the standard gaskets but dont allow heat transfer from the engine to the inlet manifold meaning cooler inlet temps. Also they are reuseable and wont deteroriate like the standard items will.

The set consists of a inlet manifold gasket, a plenum to manifold gasket and also x2 washers which are optional - these can go on the supporting bolts at the back of the plenum to reduce heat transfer from the block to the plenum again.

If you want a set I can supply these - drop me a PM

The remap / inlet flowing is a standard mod on here, together with these gaskets, exhaust and induction to produce good results. To make more power than this you need to start spending some more serious monies!

Cheers
Chris

 

[Gardus]

I think i'll follow your suggestions when i'll remap mine, with the 182 manifold, dekat and ktec exhaust already mounted I should have very good results.

 

[KC 182]

Thanks! Chris

2 washers? Are they PTFE too? How much would they be please?

 

[KC 182]

I think i'll follow your suggestions when i'll remap mine, with the 182 manifold, dekat and ktec exhaust already mounted I should have very good results.

I hope so

 

[Sargara]

Sorry misread the thread. Nevermind

 

[FAST_aD13]

Could someone post up RR results for this?

flowed inlets + remap (one of the off the shelf ones tailored to the mods).. + 2.5" decat/backbox for a 182?

 

[KC 182]

As above!

 

[KC 182]

Sorry misread the thread. Nevermind

No need to sorry mate

 

[Brett]

What sort of gains are you looking at with this? Obviously drivability will improve, but say 10bhp? maybe a little bit more.

 

[K-Tec Racing]

We hope to be doing a fair but if dyno testing on all these mods next month and in the meantime if anyone wants the remap and matched inlets supplying and fitting we will do free before and after power runs.

KC 182, yes the PTFE gaskets are worth doing and you can see further details here http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2928

David.

 

[stan*]

aroud 10bhp is a good enough guess, maybe a tad more. the main thing you'll notice is the increase in "eagerness" to pull from low revs. they really do "free" up the low down pull on these.

 

[TimR26]

What sort of gains are you looking at with this?

I'm getting before and after runs done soon so I'll post up the results.

 

[FAST_aD13]

I'm getting before and after runs done soon so I'll post up the results.

Is your car currently standard?

 

[E-ray_172]

I had the matched inlet and remap (RS Tuning) done on my ph1 172 and was happy with the results, The power was constant from low revs to the redline. at Surrey rolling road I got 174bhp but did have a panel filter and pro speed cat back exhaust too. On the day most standard sports got about 160.
I have heard the 182 inlets are better quality to start of with so the gain isn't as great, not sure if this is true tho..

 

[TimR26]

Is your car currently standard?

Yes, apart from a ktec stealth exhaust and ktec panel filter, but I don't think those have given any gains.

 

[topp_shotta]

Is it worth getting PTFE gaskets even if ya havent got matched inlets??

 

[DMS]

The PTFE gaskets definitely do make a difference.
I've got a set on my car and after thrashing the tits off it all afternoon I can open the bonnet and put my hands on the plenum without fear of getting burnt. That's got to be good news for inlet temps.

Then again, I do have an intercooler as well...

 

[Andyman]

Is it worth getting PTFE gaskets even if ya havent got matched inlets??

Only worth fitting if you want a stronger gasket, better durability than stock.

If your wanting to fit them and are expecting any kind of performace gain waste of time imo

 

[hill_power_clio]

Views on performance are mixed - the fact you can reuse them seems to meet with most peoples's needs.

 

[KC 182]

Thx all for the advice!

 

[KC 182]

We hope to be doing a fair but if dyno testing on all these mods next month and in the meantime if anyone wants the remap and matched inlets supplying and fitting we will do free before and after power runs.

KC 182, yes the PTFE gaskets are worth doing and you can see further details here http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2928

David.

Hi David,

Are the gaskets come with the x2 PTFE washers too? Thx!

 

[K-Tec Racing]

Hi David,

Are the gaskets come with the x2 PTFE washers too? Thx!

No, we have not found the washers to be necessary as the areas in which they are in contact with the head as so small they would make no difference what so ever.

David.

 

[Kris86]

think ill see much difference over standard with:
Miltek,panel filter,remove accoustic valve,matched inlets? Maybe a trip to RS tuning too?

 

[KC 182]

We hope to be doing a fair but if dyno testing on all these mods next month and in the meantime if anyone wants the remap and matched inlets supplying and fitting we will do free before and after power runs.

KC 182, yes the PTFE gaskets are worth doing and you can see further details here http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2928

David.

Hi David,

I'm having the matched inlets + PTFE gaskets, remap and KTR coilover kit done at yours on 19th Jan. I heard that you would remove the acoustic valve at no extra cost, is that right? Is there any benefits? Also, I'm thinking of supercharged my clio later this year. I've seen on the website that you are doing a try before you buy on this. Is it possible to arrange to try the supercharged clio?

Anyway, thank you for my free before and after power runs. Hope to see you soon.

Kelvin