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barkster1971 · Apr 24th, 2010, 07:47

I can be! When you are setting it up turn it all the way down then run and increase one click at a time. Some mbc's work better then others and you may get the odd spike.Set it at 10psi and you'll quickly like the increased power. At 10psi you can quickly reach 70+ . The M cam lets you rev up to about 4000 revs so roughly 50 in 3rd. You definitely need a good tune up first before any performance increases though or things will quickly wear out.

Profpriv · Apr 24th, 2010, 15:00

Like the rest of my car then Barkster!!

Shaun(profpriv)

loki_the_glt · Apr 24th, 2010, 16:47

Didn't know there was one for the 900 - if you get offerd more than one then please PM me.

Profpriv · Apr 24th, 2010, 19:03

Are you saying,basically speaking, that if I interrupt the small hose from the inlet manifold to the turbo and install a device(m b c) and a gauge that I can safely increase the power of my engine??

Sound so simple!!!

Almost too simple!!!

Please clarify and end the suspense.

Does this mean running on the higher grade unleaded?

Shaun

CTCNetwork · Apr 24th, 2010, 19:30

Hi,

In a nutshell, yes. Fairly simplified version but yes..

Running higher octane fuel will also help, but until you get your ECU chipped it isn't wholly necessary..

Des. . .

Profpriv · Apr 24th, 2010, 22:03

Phew, If i need to spend much more on fuel I shall need to remortgage!!!

Seriously though,the better fuel might just help the performance

If I have oversimplified ,what should be different??

Shaun

CTCNetwork · Apr 24th, 2010, 22:16

Hi,

In fact, if you fit Fred's chips into your ECU, there is a high possibility that you will actually be using less fuel per mile as well as having stonking performance. . .

But your fuel usage shouldn't be dramatically changed by having a higher pressure for actuation, unless your start to enjoy your driving more..

Des. . .

Profpriv · Apr 25th, 2010, 00:04

Is there any benefit to fiitting an intercooler??

Shaun

CTCNetwork · Apr 25th, 2010, 00:17

Hi,

Given you have a turbo, shouldn't you also have an intercooler already?

Fitting a B-I-G-G-E-R intercooler, now that would be different..

Des. . .

Profpriv · Apr 25th, 2010, 01:23

I guess so.

As I may(or may not) have said earlier,Im still finding my way around this turbo setup.

As a plumber, I should be able to grasp it eventually..............

However, as a start, I think i will stick to the mbc and a gauge.

Do you know od a decent A pillar pod supplier? Ive have a look online and they are all universal. Maybe thats OK.

Shaun

Apr 24th, 2010, 07:47	#11
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 16:38 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	Which one I can be! When you are setting it up turn it all the way down then run and increase one click at a time. Some mbc's work better then others and you may get the odd spike.Set it at 10psi and you'll quickly like the increased power. At 10psi you can quickly reach 70+ . The M cam lets you rev up to about 4000 revs so roughly 50 in 3rd. You definitely need a good tune up first before any performance increases though or things will quickly wear out.

Apr 24th, 2010, 16:47	#13
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	Didn't know there was one for the 900 - if you get offerd more than one then please PM me. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Apr 24th, 2010, 19:03	#14
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Turbo boost gauge Are you saying,basically speaking, that if I interrupt the small hose from the inlet manifold to the turbo and install a device(m b c) and a gauge that I can safely increase the power of my engine?? Sound so simple!!! Almost too simple!!! Please clarify and end the suspense. Does this mean running on the higher grade unleaded? Shaun

Apr 24th, 2010, 19:30	#15
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, In a nutshell, yes. Fairly simplified version but yes.. Running higher octane fuel will also help, but until you get your ECU chipped it isn't wholly necessary.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Apr 24th, 2010, 22:03	#16
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Phew, If i need to spend much more on fuel I shall need to remortgage!!! Seriously though,the better fuel might just help the performance If I have oversimplified ,what should be different?? Shaun Last edited by Profpriv; Apr 24th, 2010 at 22:07. Reason: additional text

Apr 24th, 2010, 15:00	#12
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Like the rest of my car then Barkster!! Shaun(profpriv)

Apr 24th, 2010, 22:16	#17
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, In fact, if you fit Fred's chips into your ECU, there is a high possibility that you will actually be using less fuel per mile as well as having stonking performance. . . But your fuel usage shouldn't be dramatically changed by having a higher pressure for actuation, unless your start to enjoy your driving more.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Apr 25th, 2010, 00:04	#18
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Is there any benefit to fiitting an intercooler?? Shaun

Apr 25th, 2010, 00:17	#19
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Given you have a turbo, shouldn't you also have an intercooler already? Fitting a B-I-G-G-E-R intercooler, now that would be different.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Apr 25th, 2010, 01:23	#20
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	I guess so. As I may(or may not) have said earlier,Im still finding my way around this turbo setup. As a plumber, I should be able to grasp it eventually.............. However, as a start, I think i will stick to the mbc and a gauge. Do you know od a decent A pillar pod supplier? Ive have a look online and they are all universal. Maybe thats OK. Shaun Last edited by Profpriv; Apr 25th, 2010 at 01:29. Reason: Additional text

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