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100kw at the back wheels. HOW?

Started by ijd · 15 Oct 2003 · 59 replies

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FullySikArchived member
what is a CAI?
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ookamiArchived member
what timing do atmo VL's run standard? is the same as the turbo's on 14 degrees?
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hugofirstArchived member
CAI = Cold Air Intake.. My 2nd VL, had a proven 97 RWKW.. RB30E Manual Crane Cam (sounded like a V8) Chiptorque Chip Geine Headders - 2.5" straight through mild port/polish CAI (O2Rush filter in original box, then 3" PVC pipe straight down into the brake duct of a GroupA front bar! - worked wonders!) It was a FORMULA though, so i think its the extra stickers that really did it! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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morepsiArchived member
it's interesting to read how a lot of you with N/A's are trying to break that 100rwkw barrier with limited mods, and here are us turbo guys trying to break the 200 rwkws spending as little as possible. The thing is, with 200rwkws, we do 12.8 1/4's and you do 14.8's
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SirGeoArchived member
2 seconds difference and about 3-4G's less.. sounds resonable...
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DeanoArchived member
My R31 skyline is pulling 188.4hp atw (ie 140kw atw) and 940lbs of torque from a NA RB30.
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OVL087Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by morepsi it's interesting to read how a lot of you with N/A's are trying to break that 100rwkw barrier with limited mods, and here are us turbo guys trying to break the 200 rwkws spending as little as possible. The thing is, with 200rwkws, we do 12.8 1/4's and you do 14.8's make that 15.8 , very very few n/a's have done a 14 , even with a lot of money spent on em. i have seen the proof of carcrazy's vs commo beating n/a , seen the dyno printouts , seen the dyno and operator at work etc too , his car is one mean n/a hehehehehe
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hornetArchived member
well my car was dynoed at CSV, and i saw a HSV VY clubbie's results that were still on the screem, it pulled 170rwkw in standard trim. Peter Dichera said that his dyno apparently reads lower than most.. dunno if thats the case, i'll get a 2nd one soon. I had 3 power runs, first 94, snd 92 (car getting hot) so we let it sit for 10 mins with the fan on it, then it reeled off 96.
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BaxArchived member
i got two runs, first at 90 something hp, new plugs and leads and it jumped to 117 or somethinh like that.. hp that is. with absolutely no engine mods. hugofirst i reckon yours should have been churning out more then that with those mods. meh, turbo conversion anyway.
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GatecrasherArchived member
According to ChipTorque (http://www.chiptorque.com) ijd, you should get guaranteed 94RWkw on your N/A VL, with their "Performance Chip, Cam, Exhaust & Extractors" package. That's an 18kW gain at the wheels. Probably lookin' at over a grand for it but... And yeah, 87vl.. the mechanic is right - the N/A VL's were only 76RWkw from the factory. Kingyvl - you should be gettin' round the 110kw at the rears since the turbo conversion. Especially at 7psi. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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hornetArchived member
That chip torque is for an Auto, i think the manuals would make a lot more power. I feel the Jatco autos steal a lot of power. Mines a 5 speed. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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MidzArchived member
I think its the auto's grearing that lets it down. A big phat wad of torque with turbo's conpenstates that problem.
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carcrazyArchived member
I did this on my friend's brand new Dyno Dynamics Dyno in Shootout mode, the engine is completely stock, has no exhaust enhancements, chips, cams etc. I beat a VS Series two V6 buy 7kws too. Ive got a little performance enhancing device going in soon. Specs are: Nizmo cam Fully ported & polished head Performance valve springs Hepolite pistons Fully balanced Port matched manifold Fully balanced 450hp highflow turbo. It will be backed by a MX7 turbo engine & a four pinnion LSD diff also waiting in the wings. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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KingyvlArchived member
vezy vezy nice
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smithy086Archived member
Car crazy... where do u live exactly and where u keep motor ?? haha just kiddin mateim just jealous....
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208FballArchived member
Shootout mode is known to read higher figures than normal DD modes. Don't know why, but people always commenting about it. Cheers, Dave
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carcrazyArchived member
Quote: Shootout mode is known to read higher figures than normal DD modes. Don't know why, but people always commenting about it. We ran normal and shoot out mode and it read exactly the same, shootout mode just has more features and allows overmapping and comparisons. Im hoping for about 260kws @ wheels when its intercooled and run in, a friend has 315kws but he is running an autronic.
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Psi_WagonArchived member
here you go Weights: (estimated kurb weight) (kg's) Model Base Turbo V8 SL sedan 1253 1294 1338 SL Wagon 1307 1348 1392 Berlina Sedan 1292 1325 1360 Berlina Wagon 1350 1383 1407 Calais 1354 1383 1407 enjoy Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Psi_WagonArchived member
and if your interested.... Built: 151,801 134,795 local 4,286 export 12,720 CKD export Nissan RB30E 3.0L Straight Six Capacity: 2.960L Induction: EFI Valvetrain: Overhead cam, 2 valves / cylinder Bore x Stroke (mm): 86.0 x 85.0 Compression ratio: 9.0:1 Maximum Power: 114 kW Maximum Torque: 247 Nm Redline / Cutout: Electronic spark control and closed loop idle speed control Nissan RB30ET 3.0L Turbo straight six same as above except Compression ratio: 7.8:1 Maximum Power: 150 kW Maximum Torque: 296 Nm Water cooled Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger, different camshaft, new pistons, larger oil pump, detonation sensor, two mode fuel injection system, and pressure relief valve in the inlet manifold. Larger diameter front and rear disc brakes plus Girlock's finned Corvette-style calipers at the front necessitated 15 inch wheels with power steering. Upgraded manual transmission with lower first, second and third ratios, revised automatic transmission minus torque converter lock-up and stronger four pinion differential. Transmissions: 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 3-speed automatic: Trimatic (V8 only) Brakes: Calais, and Commodores with V8 and turbo engines: 4 wheel disc Commodore Models (no V8 or Turbo): Front Disc, Rear Drums Wheels / Tyres: SL & Berlina Sedan: P185/75 HR 14 SL & Berlina Wagon: P185/75 HR 14 SL & Berlina with either Turbo or V8: P205/65 HR 15 Calais: P205/65 HR 15 Dimensions: Sedan Wagon (mm) SL Berlina Calais SL Berlina Length 4766 4766 4766 4763 4763 Width 1722 1722 1722 1722 1722 Height 1367 1363 1366 1389 1385 Wheelbase 2668 2668 2668 2668 2668 Ground clearance 155.5 152.5 161.5 151.5 151.0 Fuel Consumption: From RACQ, average for Manual 6: 11.1 L/100km Automatic 6: 11.7 L/100km
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Psi_WagonArchived member
hmmm ,the spacing go all phukt up, hope yous can understand it all
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