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Old 21-12-2006, 11:44 PM
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In the summer when my resto work is done id like to get my S1 upto 180bhp.

the car is standard at the moment engine wise and not chipped.

What would i need to do and buy to reach these figures?
Old 22-12-2006, 07:26 AM
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KnN filter, performance exhaust, Intercooler, cam, chip, actuator, The thing is mate when you start modding you carnt fucking stop!! its like a virus in ya blood stream it eats away at ya!! its awsome

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Old 22-12-2006, 09:19 AM
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the cam is not essential, but its your choice. I personally prefer the standard cam, the rest i would agree with the above. You can run 180 with standard intercooler however its best to go with a pace one, but once again its not essential.
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are you going to strip the engine apart or is it just bolt on mods

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Old 22-12-2006, 09:32 AM
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if the engine is apart i would do a little work on the head aswell




then get it all set up properly, not a off the shelf chip
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180 is a std healthy engine running 14psi. All you need for this is a -31 actuator or similar, and a chip to remove the boost limit. You don't even need to change the exhaust or airfilter. Keep the standard cam too.
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Old 22-12-2006, 03:04 PM
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where can you get the ...-31 actuator....?

can anyone reccomend a good chip to use?
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Motorsport Developments will do you a chip
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