Hillclimb Project Type R EP3

Hillclimb Project Type R EP3

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Kaveney

1,309 posts

158 months

Sunday 3rd March
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[quote=df76]So a fairly terrifying journey over to wales for a rolling road session yesterday, the snow was just a bit unnecessary. Can’t remember that last time I was so uncomfortable driving on a motorway, not pleasant.

Results of the mapping session was just about what I expected, with a peak power of 244bhp. My exhaust manifold with sports cat set up costing me a fair bit. Something to deal with in the distant future perhaps, but still a good gain from where I was. Will be interesting to see how it feels at an event.

Very nice results there and 244BHP is a great outcome .

It is amazing what gains breathing upgrades make on the K20 engine .

What do you think the sports cat is costing in BHP terms ?

You have made my mind up and i will be putting a set of DC cams on the shopping list smile

df76

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3,639 posts

279 months

Sunday 3rd March
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Kaveney]f76 said:
So a fairly terrifying journey over to wales for a rolling road session yesterday, the snow was just a bit unnecessary. Can’t remember that last time I was so uncomfortable driving on a motorway, not pleasant.

Results of the mapping session was just about what I expected, with a peak power of 244bhp. My exhaust manifold with sports cat set up costing me a fair bit. Something to deal with in the distant future perhaps, but still a good gain from where I was. Will be interesting to see how it feels at an event.

Very nice results there and 244BHP is a great outcome .

It is amazing what gains breathing upgrades make on the K20 engine .

What do you think the sports cat is costing in BHP terms ?

You have made my mind up and i will be putting a set of DC cams on the shopping list smile
Interesting, Jesse (J.Cal) mentioned that he would recommend the DC cams. Also suggested that the engine would be north of 250 with a better exhaust manifold on it, perhaps with a cat further down the exhaust system. Car will definitely be quicker than me, so plenty to learn.

The Rotrex Kid

30,341 posts

161 months

Monday 4th March
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You NA boys, chasing 8-10bhp hehe


Jcal knows his stuff, I would think that a Solid Fab manifold would free it up a abit, £1200 for one with a Cat though, that's what's been putting me off!!

DC cams seem to be a good choice. thumbup

df76

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3,639 posts

279 months

Monday 4th March
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The Rotrex Kid said:
You NA boys, chasing 8-10bhp hehe


Jcal knows his stuff, I would think that a Solid Fab manifold would free it up a abit, £1200 for one with a Cat though, that's what's been putting me off!!

DC cams seem to be a good choice. thumbup
Yep, exactly that! Think I’m all good.. for now.

df76

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3,639 posts

279 months

Saturday 16th March
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A day at a Castle Combe track day has spurred me into some maintenance action. Really nice Civic next to us had its day cut short early by a very nasty sounding idler pulley. Given that I've never changed my aux belt, it's time to get a new belt on the car. Also some noise from the pulley bearing, so that'll be changed.





The tensioner pulley was silent, so I'm not touching that.


df76

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3,639 posts

279 months

Friday 22nd March
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The new idler pulley and belt look better at least. Managed not to over tighten the mounting bolt, which seems to the only real challenge.



And a small safety upgrade, just to cover me when out on the road. Fire safety sticks seem to get good reviews.