WR1 Mod Query
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:01 pm
Hi Guys,
Okay just a quick query after doing a lot of digging on the forums. From what I can see the "easy" mods to do before you are talking major surgery as I call it are as follows:
1) Induction kit / cold air induction kit / aps
2) 3" downpipe and 3" exhaust system with decat
3) New spark plugs
4) ECUTek Remap
From what I can see this little lot boosts the power up to around 350-360bhp mark. I spoke to RCM about these mods and they want a nice big £2,500 notes for it. I noticed someone quoted £1,000 - £1,500 for a similar setup so was wondering where they were getting their kit from?!?
I also am looking for some none-salesman oriented advice with regards to these mods as follows:
1) Induction Kits
I have found all sorts from K&N Typhoon systems claiming +11BHP through to these large cone style RCM systems that sit to the left of the engine. The CAIS systems seem to be smaller cone based systems which are directed out of the way so not to suffer from the dreaded heat soak from the engine. Ive also found several panel filters which in my experience do bugger all to help performance...
Just wondering which way people have gone with these and what you guys would recommend from your own experiences for helping the engine to breathe and to give a bit more torque from the engine. I am not interested in making more noise particularly and if given a choice I would choose power over noise. I do however know from past experience that induction kits which arent enclosed all tend to make the engine sound far revier.
2) I am looking for the best exhaust solution to give me maximum power, minimum noise and to still be legal. RCM suggested a full 3" system with silencer but that was near enough 1,000 notes before fitting when he had finished adding fitting kits etc to the equation. I like the current note of the engine and can bare it on long journeys. I dont want to make the same mistake as I did with my Focus and have an exhaust system that drones at a certain rev level so much so that it becomes unbarable on 2-3hr journies.
Any suggestions/help on this?
would getting a decat fitted to current exhaust system keep sound bareable whilst giving enough power benefit to get up to the 360bhp mark?
Finally with the mods discussed above my aim is to get more torque all around the rev range and to make it a much more drivable car. I do not want to compromise on reliability or the ability to take it for 5-10 laps on a track. If these mods are going to make the engine go bang under heavy load or damage some internal components then id rather know now before it gets on the track.
Once again thanks for the good advice and support here guys, and apologoies if it seems like just another "what are the best mods for the WR1" style thread.
Cheers
Mega
Okay just a quick query after doing a lot of digging on the forums. From what I can see the "easy" mods to do before you are talking major surgery as I call it are as follows:
1) Induction kit / cold air induction kit / aps
2) 3" downpipe and 3" exhaust system with decat
3) New spark plugs
4) ECUTek Remap
From what I can see this little lot boosts the power up to around 350-360bhp mark. I spoke to RCM about these mods and they want a nice big £2,500 notes for it. I noticed someone quoted £1,000 - £1,500 for a similar setup so was wondering where they were getting their kit from?!?
I also am looking for some none-salesman oriented advice with regards to these mods as follows:
1) Induction Kits
I have found all sorts from K&N Typhoon systems claiming +11BHP through to these large cone style RCM systems that sit to the left of the engine. The CAIS systems seem to be smaller cone based systems which are directed out of the way so not to suffer from the dreaded heat soak from the engine. Ive also found several panel filters which in my experience do bugger all to help performance...
Just wondering which way people have gone with these and what you guys would recommend from your own experiences for helping the engine to breathe and to give a bit more torque from the engine. I am not interested in making more noise particularly and if given a choice I would choose power over noise. I do however know from past experience that induction kits which arent enclosed all tend to make the engine sound far revier.
2) I am looking for the best exhaust solution to give me maximum power, minimum noise and to still be legal. RCM suggested a full 3" system with silencer but that was near enough 1,000 notes before fitting when he had finished adding fitting kits etc to the equation. I like the current note of the engine and can bare it on long journeys. I dont want to make the same mistake as I did with my Focus and have an exhaust system that drones at a certain rev level so much so that it becomes unbarable on 2-3hr journies.
Any suggestions/help on this?
would getting a decat fitted to current exhaust system keep sound bareable whilst giving enough power benefit to get up to the 360bhp mark?
Finally with the mods discussed above my aim is to get more torque all around the rev range and to make it a much more drivable car. I do not want to compromise on reliability or the ability to take it for 5-10 laps on a track. If these mods are going to make the engine go bang under heavy load or damage some internal components then id rather know now before it gets on the track.
Once again thanks for the good advice and support here guys, and apologoies if it seems like just another "what are the best mods for the WR1" style thread.
Cheers
Mega