Just after a bit of advice, I’ve put a deposit on a kit car (600kg rear wheel drive)2.1 forged engine with t34 turbo.

Currently running around 260bhp, but engine is capable of around 400bhp+, I will post pics of car and full spec once I pick it up

Im looking to up the power after a few months, would prefer to have a few power levels on the car for the following scenarios

-regular track fun 200bhp, that’s enough for me in 600kg :0)

-300bhp occasional fun on track.

-full 400 for a bit of straight line fun.

The current DTA ecu won’t take dual maps.


Whats the best way to get these power levels without me spending a load on a new ecu+mapping, I don’t keep my cars long, hence don’t want to spend too much. will invest in a proper remap.

Could I get the car mapped to allow me to increase the power via my spare electric Blitz boost controller, giving me the 200/300/400. would this method work with a decent map.

thanks again



Thanks for looking

 

 

As above....although must be a pretty ancient DTA if it cannot offer you two boost levels or cover what you need via the external controller.

There really isnt any reason it wont work.

 

Get some pics up when you get it.

By the way, Just in case you didn’t know, Mark Shead is the best there is for mapping so just follow what he says and save yourself a lot of hassle. (Not sure if he maps dta)

You also mention not wanting to spend much on a new ecu (which it sounds like you don’t need maybe) but running 400 bhp is rarely cheap in the long run as bits can break, intercoolers, exhaust, injectors etc...all begin to need upgrading.

 

Good advice and you might be better off having a more modern ecu with many maps and get Mark to do the job once and right.

And as Toby says get some pics up.

 

For all he wants to do and not spend the money....little reason why the DTA wont do what he needs, unless it really is some ancient one or something

 

why not just use a switch for low and high boost settings. Simple, cheap and easy?

 

That’s how it was on my Impreza years ago
Low boost was actuator pressure
High boost was done via a grainger valve and a solenoid off a Vw polo