Technical help Q & A Got A technical problem with you car? Keep it in here where the techies hang out and we will try to solve it for you!!

Escort RS S2 set up question please read

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-04-2013, 07:56 AM
  #1  
webbie227
A Webb
Thread Starter
 
webbie227's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Braintree
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Escort RS S2 set up question please read

Hi my S2 RS turbo has been set up by power engineering to 180bhp at 18psi I have since turned it back down to 10psi as I want more reliability and less strain on clutch,gearbox ect, does this mean I have to get the car set up again to run 10psi or is it ok as it's below 18psi therefore will not run lean ect, it seems to run fine at 10psi so just needed some more expert advice, cheers
Old 05-04-2013, 09:49 PM
  #2  
AstoN_B
An eye for detail...
iTrader: (1)
 
AstoN_B's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Preston, Lancs.
Posts: 1,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

In theory it should be ok, if a little on the rich side. But to be honest i would leave it at 18psi and just drive it more gently if you're worried about it. You can fit a low boost switch too incase the 18psi is too much for wet conditions etc.

As long as you aren't a moron with it, it should last fine at 18psi, its a good solid power figure. I'll be having mine setup at around 20psi, and i've got low boost switch.
Old 07-04-2013, 07:50 PM
  #3  
webbie227
A Webb
Thread Starter
 
webbie227's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Braintree
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks mate, wow 20psi, what bhp will you be looking at? Can you run 20psi on MFI?
Old 07-04-2013, 11:26 PM
  #4  
AstoN_B
An eye for detail...
iTrader: (1)
 
AstoN_B's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Preston, Lancs.
Posts: 1,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yeah providing its happy fuelling for it.

No idea on power, around 200-220 likely. Turbo is rated up to 22psi but ill be happy with whatever it makes. I'm not chasing power figures.

Gearbox is the only real problem, though I have good word that it'll be ok so long as I'm not an idiot with it, and I have a good amount of mechanical sympathy so I'm not too worried.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Vincereese
Cars for Sale
1
01-06-2023 09:14 AM
Chas
Ford Escort RS Turbo
5
21-09-2015 08:57 PM
Vincereese
Cars & Parts Wanted.
0
18-08-2015 03:57 PM
Vincereese
Cars & Parts Wanted.
2
16-08-2015 06:38 PM
Perfmr2
Ford Escort RS Turbo
11
06-08-2015 07:30 AM



Quick Reply: Escort RS S2 set up question please read



All times are GMT. The time now is 04:14 AM.