ST170 general mods
#1
Virgin
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ST170 general mods
Hi all,
New to this sort of thing, just recently bought an 03 standard I presume ST, as my mate has had a few and I kind have caught the ST bug, I wanted a nice low mileage clean example but for me I have been a little disappointed with the power and pick up (it feels a little sluggish) for my liking and I'm after the best possible advice to upgrade the performance but without spending shitloads.
I've seen quite a few mentions on here about dreamscience being a good choice, VVTPro or even Nodis? Like I said I'm not into changing everything just probably a few quick wins to smooth the power and bring it up as well, it felt a lot worse but I've just had the cambelt done and that has improved the feel of the car already.
There is also a splutter/ misfire at low revs 1500-2000 rpm, worse underload or gradients but I'm checking fuel filters first as i feel it is fuel starvation??
Any advice and suggestions are most welcome
Cheers Mark
New to this sort of thing, just recently bought an 03 standard I presume ST, as my mate has had a few and I kind have caught the ST bug, I wanted a nice low mileage clean example but for me I have been a little disappointed with the power and pick up (it feels a little sluggish) for my liking and I'm after the best possible advice to upgrade the performance but without spending shitloads.
I've seen quite a few mentions on here about dreamscience being a good choice, VVTPro or even Nodis? Like I said I'm not into changing everything just probably a few quick wins to smooth the power and bring it up as well, it felt a lot worse but I've just had the cambelt done and that has improved the feel of the car already.
There is also a splutter/ misfire at low revs 1500-2000 rpm, worse underload or gradients but I'm checking fuel filters first as i feel it is fuel starvation??
Any advice and suggestions are most welcome
Cheers Mark
#3
Virgin
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Cheers Richie,
Already I think it stops well and handles well enough, my clutch is on it's way out so hopefully can get a lightweight version instead on the heavy dual mass type, I'm speaking to dream science on Monday regarding remapping, but am I going the right way around this ?? Never upgraded what I've got before, I'm used to upgrading the whole car instead lol
Already I think it stops well and handles well enough, my clutch is on it's way out so hopefully can get a lightweight version instead on the heavy dual mass type, I'm speaking to dream science on Monday regarding remapping, but am I going the right way around this ?? Never upgraded what I've got before, I'm used to upgrading the whole car instead lol
#4
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As above, power to weight. For speed add lightness ect
Nodiz is an ignition only ecu.
Power is down to butdget.
Get it running right to start with.
Nodiz is an ignition only ecu.
Power is down to butdget.
Get it running right to start with.
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Poxy784 (29-10-2016)
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Misfire could be MAF if it happens under load. VVT controller has seen good results and also retarding the exhaust cam a bit. Check if the inlet manifold control is working properly, the reason it feels sluggish on get-go is because it has torque limiter in first and second gears.
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Poxy784 (30-10-2016)
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Changing cam timing with either VVT or manually in my view doesn't require a fuel change as there are sensors that alter when needed, O2, knock, MAF etc.
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Cheers Richie,
Already I think it stops well and handles well enough, my clutch is on it's way out so hopefully can get a lightweight version instead on the heavy dual mass type, I'm speaking to dream science on Monday regarding remapping, but am I going the right way around this ?? Never upgraded what I've got before, I'm used to upgrading the whole car instead lol
Already I think it stops well and handles well enough, my clutch is on it's way out so hopefully can get a lightweight version instead on the heavy dual mass type, I'm speaking to dream science on Monday regarding remapping, but am I going the right way around this ?? Never upgraded what I've got before, I'm used to upgrading the whole car instead lol
#19
I changed mine to a megasquirt ecu to make the most of the engine, a good inlet and exhaust and it picked up and pulled much better, I know a little more money but something to consider
#20
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That will alter the cam timing, not ignition timing.
For sure I just wanted to know if it can be done as it would've been free and I enjoy DIY.
For sure I just wanted to know if it can be done as it would've been free and I enjoy DIY.
#22
Skint
Maybe it's worth emailing them with your question...