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ok for all you road racers out there
I currently have a 93 r1, with a dp, cb, intake, apexi computer and mild street port. the car is fast but I would like some more power in the LOW rpm range, what suggestions do you have. I am thinking new radiator and possily intercooler but have tossed around the idea of upgraded twins. Don't want to do a midpipe but a high flow cat is possible although I thinks this helps top end rather than low.
Any suggestions would be great from redo suspension to go single but again please note this is a road racing car and nt a dragster, also needs to be streetable.
PS almost all reliability mods done.
Any suggestions would be great from redo suspension to go single but again please note this is a road racing car and nt a dragster, also needs to be streetable.
PS almost all reliability mods done.
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That is definitely a tough problem to fix. I think one way to solve the lack of low end torque our cars have is with a ball bearing type turbo that has less lag than the stock twins such as the M2 twins or the ball bearing apexi single turbo (RX6?, I'm not to hip to singles).
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The only thing that will spool faster than the stock twins is the M2 ball-bearing twins. If you want to retain low-end and gain high-end, install a medium SMIC. I haven't seen enough dyno comparisons with a hi-flow cat vs stock to see if you lose any low-end. Definitely don't get a midpipe. Also, I don't think the radiator is going to help you either...
BTW, what cat-back do you have? Some are more biased toward high-end power than low and mid.
Other than that, just increasing the boost will raise your overall power.
BTW, what cat-back do you have? Some are more biased toward high-end power than low and mid.
Other than that, just increasing the boost will raise your overall power.
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Interesting thanks for all the positive feedback. I have a PFS CB (came with the car). the radiator mod would just help keep the temp down I think. I am going to post a question about T&R in Queens in a new thread so if anyone has an opinion let me know. Thanks again.
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i feel the twins/motor has good power above 3000rpm really. Or do you intend to have more power below that? I dont' think a hi-flow will lose that much low end but does gain a lot onn the high end compaed to a midpipe.
What kind of boost controller do you have? Some electronic ones have solonoieds that can give you very fast response as well.
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What kind of boost controller do you have? Some electronic ones have solonoieds that can give you very fast response as well.
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no boost controller I thought the apexi power fc mitigated the need for a boost controler. I am still a newbie to this and have seached ALOT (prop too much cause I am totally confused on most topics)
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the PFC is a boost controller that controls the stock turbo solenoids. If you buy the adapter for it or a profec b, it comes with it's own solenoids that better controls boost. I'm sure boost control is not your problem though.
but yeah, low-end in a rotary is a hard one, it was designed for more high end kick.
Danny
but yeah, low-end in a rotary is a hard one, it was designed for more high end kick.
Danny
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I know what you mean as the 400HP cars like Vipers, Z06 and 996 will pull on us exiting the turns.
The 996 will also seriously out brake us.
I found that we can often carry more speed in the turns than they do.
If you upgrade your brakes you might be able to keep those cars in your rear view mirror or intimidate them enough in the turns to let you by.
Killer brakes let you stay on the boost longer which is almost like a power mod.
As for your power I think a med size (low lag/pressure drop) intercooler will help you as well as a High Flow Cat.
In my case I always noticed low end HP gains with exhaust mods.
I would not do a turbo upgrade if your stock twins are still working.
They are hard to beat on the low end.
Big Brakes and HF Cat are my next mods.
The 996 will also seriously out brake us.
I found that we can often carry more speed in the turns than they do.
If you upgrade your brakes you might be able to keep those cars in your rear view mirror or intimidate them enough in the turns to let you by.
Killer brakes let you stay on the boost longer which is almost like a power mod.
As for your power I think a med size (low lag/pressure drop) intercooler will help you as well as a High Flow Cat.
In my case I always noticed low end HP gains with exhaust mods.
I would not do a turbo upgrade if your stock twins are still working.
They are hard to beat on the low end.
Big Brakes and HF Cat are my next mods.
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You don't need a boost controller with the PFC. BTW, you should talk to Max Cooper if you're interested in road racing. He has the Apexi RX6 single turbo and does a lot of racing. DamonB and SleepR1 also do a lot of racing but I think both of their cars are fairly stock in the power department. I'm sure they could give good advice regarding suspension, tires, and reliabilty issues.
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Do the turbo simplification and remove your ACV, DT, AWS, and EGR. I swear I have more low end power, but it didn't fix my boost problem like I had hoped.
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Originally posted by s4play
again very good ideas, non sequential giving more low end now that is kind of wierd.
again very good ideas, non sequential giving more low end now that is kind of wierd.
Pulleys may help free up a little low end power, but you won't notice it a whole lot. But heck, every little bit helps.
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turbo simplification
http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobi...lification.htm
Check the above. I might go and tackle this job too.
Danny
Check the above. I might go and tackle this job too.
Danny
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If you wanted tons of low end you shouoldnt have gotten a turbo car. anyways if you just shift higher you will be in the power more often than not. Dont get a MP, although I think its one of the best mods Ive done. maybe get a highflow cat but I think they might take a little out of your low end too. BB turbos would help lots, but for the money I would rather buy a single turbo.
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Re: turbo simplification
Originally posted by RX7Elmo
http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobi...lification.htm
Check the above. I might go and tackle this job too.
Danny
http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobi...lification.htm
Check the above. I might go and tackle this job too.
Danny
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Originally posted by s4play
Thanks but why would you want a single turbo for road racing?
Thanks but why would you want a single turbo for road racing?
don't go single if you have to deal with emmissions testing....major PITA.
singles are much simpler and easier to diagnose when problems arise but easier to ruin an engine with if you mess up.
as far as a better setup for road racing......
you will improve lap times much more cost effectively by improving the chassis of your car than by putting down big horsepower.
and remember, the ultimate modification is to learn how to drive for real.
so....mods in this order
1. driving school or equivalent
2. reliability ie...engine temperature management
3. tire/wheel
4. suspension upgrade/tuning
5. brakes
6. power
good luck to ya
fabian