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[4gbanger]

depends.. i would say not really necessary. becos i might shorten the autobox life span.. but some say that once tuned, it feels almost like DSG box...

 

[stutzedward]

Tuning of gb will allow it to change gear much faster. Max out the tuning will allow the gear change close to DSG. I've sat in a ATR before with tuned gearbox and the gear change was like almost instant. But Ah Wah told me it will compromise the lifespan, hence I do not want to touch it. Stock setting is good enough as I am not racing the car anyway.

 

[4gbanger]

or even if we were racing this trek, it would have been converted to manual earlier..

 

[stutzedward]

hahaha well said.

 

[miras792000]

hmmmm.....better not touch it....STOCK!!

guys tis month i've extra pocket money like RM400....anything i can mod for better performance? Please advice...

 

[stutzedward]

save it bro..... next month u have 800 and so on. If you want 'felt-able' performance, go for Evo cam upgrade. Cost you below RM1200 with installation.

 

[4gbanger]

yup.. stutz was rite.. u will feel alot stronger pull.. best to get evo 6 cam above..

 

[miras792000]

change to evo cams? how many hp does it add or just better pick up only? And 1 more thing, if i change to evo cams...can the gearbox tahan? can oso the engine tahan?

 

[stutzedward]

We have not really dynoed before and after Evo cam install. I am sure there is increase but not much, probably 5-10hp the most. But the big difference is that the car is much more responsive. It won't felt so 'laggy' and best of all, the powerband is widen. Which means power delivery is longer thru the revs and a lot more usable.

 

[miras792000]

We have not really dynoed before and after Evo cam install. I am sure there is increase but not much, probably 5-10hp the most. But the big difference is that the car is much more responsive. It won't felt so 'laggy' and best of all, the powerband is widen. Which means power delivery is longer thru the revs and a lot more usable.

bro, if i were to mod the engine, do i need to go step by step from A - Z in terms for healthier engine?
1. change to front mount intercooler?
2. oil cooler?
3. etc....???
im not sure which n where to start from...the above just tembak only....hihihi

 

[stutzedward]

I've not upgraded any oil cooler before. The ATF one is still standard. Haha... so far, my car is still OKAY.

To answer your question, there's no step by step. But usually, we go by stages. By all means, this is no 'global' standard defination of stages, more from my own perference for Airtrek Turbos.

stage 1 - intake, exhaust (decat + muffler + piping), ignition, BOV, boost controller, suspension, boost meter, turbo timer
stage 2 - intercooler, evo cams, remap, td05 turbo, injectors, fuel pump, downpipe, fuel regulator, brakes, external wastegate, banana
stage 3 - bigger turbo, stroker kit, high-cams, manual transmission

stage 1 without remap, u'll get below 200whp.
stage 1 with remap, u'll get around 230whp.
stage 2 u'll get around 270whp.
stage 3 u'll get above 300whp for sure.

 

[miras792000]

bro really appreciate your great explanation...

for stage 1: intake = air filter? ignition = spark plugs?
stage 2 : banana? :hmmmm:

 

[stutzedward]

intake is air filter. U may choose open pod or drop ins.
ignition could be better plugs + plug cables or even external coils.
banana is exhaust manifold

 

[miras792000]

intake is air filter. U may choose open pod or drop ins.
ignition could be better plugs + plug cables or even external coils.
banana is exhaust manifold

Bro Edward,

really appreciate your advice.....i will seek for your advice again after i done with the cam upgraded...Thanks a lot..

 

[MiM]

so quite arrr? newbie here