Remapping/Over fueling info advice please! (Also a dilema)
08-05-2005, 08:53 AM
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Remapping/Over fueling info advice please! (Also a dilema)
Im looking to buy a vectra, (long story!) but he is saying it is over fueling and needs a remap.
Thoughts please? (Im no expert in this field)
This is the problem in his own words, along with the spec of the car:
The dilema is this; the car started life as a normal V6 Arctic (limited edition rebadged SRI) it is now a GSI replica that has alot more power than a GSI.
The bloke has had it up for sale for 4 months because of lack of interest as he wants 5k for it. Everyone is just seeing it as a well overpriced arctic which is usually worth about 2k.
The facts and figures of why it is so expensive is here:
http://www.cruise-south.co.uk/v2/rev...ctra/index.htm
Basically, a new respray, lots of engine/body work, 19" alloys, add up to a bargain, but resale value is going to be the same problem as he had!
(I suppose it could always be broken)
Thoughts please? (Im no expert in this field)
This is the problem in his own words, along with the spec of the car:
Last year it went to Courtenay for a service and RR tune.They adjusted the fueling - how on a superchip they wouldn`t tell me.
This has resulted in the car running slightly rich- symptoms being a bit smelly of fuel and not wicked MPG.The car still goes like a train and achieved 167 BHP @ hubs @ THOR-running rich-(running rich can knock off power).
If you`ve seen mine and Ziggy`s AFR`s you`ll know what I mean on running rich.The only difference between mine and Ziggy`s is that mines had the fueling adjusted by Courtenay.
To sort it out it`ll require a re-map such as a UNI-CHIP @ about £500-00 or THOR`s Greddy system.Either way better running and more BHP will be gained.-The car runs fine as it is,it`s just not got briiliant MPG and could be down on power a little.THAT`S ALL THAT`S WRONG WITH IT(if you view running rich as wrong)
This has resulted in the car running slightly rich- symptoms being a bit smelly of fuel and not wicked MPG.The car still goes like a train and achieved 167 BHP @ hubs @ THOR-running rich-(running rich can knock off power).
If you`ve seen mine and Ziggy`s AFR`s you`ll know what I mean on running rich.The only difference between mine and Ziggy`s is that mines had the fueling adjusted by Courtenay.
To sort it out it`ll require a re-map such as a UNI-CHIP @ about £500-00 or THOR`s Greddy system.Either way better running and more BHP will be gained.-The car runs fine as it is,it`s just not got briiliant MPG and could be down on power a little.THAT`S ALL THAT`S WRONG WITH IT(if you view running rich as wrong)
CS15+ package which is -
remap,4 bar pressure regulator,air box induction rework,reworked throttle body,reworked inlet manifold centre section,injector clean,lower inlet manifold divider.
New battery @66.6k
Courtenay high torque cams
Cambelt/tensioners replaced same time as cams(uprated cambelt)
New multi v belt
Cool running thermostat
Lightened/balanced flywheel
Sach's racing clutch
F23 gearbox
F23 gearbox breather mod
Quaife LSD
Manifold heatshield
Magnecour leads(8.5mm)
New dispack
K/N 57i (comes with Courtenay Motorsport panel filter and new airbox lid)
New coolant sensor
Powerflow twin exit (letterbox upswept) cat back exhaust
remap,4 bar pressure regulator,air box induction rework,reworked throttle body,reworked inlet manifold centre section,injector clean,lower inlet manifold divider.
New battery @66.6k
Courtenay high torque cams
Cambelt/tensioners replaced same time as cams(uprated cambelt)
New multi v belt
Cool running thermostat
Lightened/balanced flywheel
Sach's racing clutch
F23 gearbox
F23 gearbox breather mod
Quaife LSD
Manifold heatshield
Magnecour leads(8.5mm)
New dispack
K/N 57i (comes with Courtenay Motorsport panel filter and new airbox lid)
New coolant sensor
Powerflow twin exit (letterbox upswept) cat back exhaust
The bloke has had it up for sale for 4 months because of lack of interest as he wants 5k for it. Everyone is just seeing it as a well overpriced arctic which is usually worth about 2k.
The facts and figures of why it is so expensive is here:
http://www.cruise-south.co.uk/v2/rev...ctra/index.htm
Basically, a new respray, lots of engine/body work, 19" alloys, add up to a bargain, but resale value is going to be the same problem as he had!
(I suppose it could always be broken)
08-05-2005, 12:33 PM
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Thats a very nice looking car, but I would be VERY suspicious. Why have all that work done and leave it over-fuelling?
I know Courtenay Sport very well and could possibly find out from them what the situation is with the car.
I like the 'if you view running rich as wrong' line. It seems as though it had 90% of the work done, then just abandoned. Very odd.
I know Courtenay Sport very well and could possibly find out from them what the situation is with the car.
I like the 'if you view running rich as wrong' line. It seems as though it had 90% of the work done, then just abandoned. Very odd.
08-05-2005, 12:37 PM
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Thats whats putting me off most of all. I dont understand why they would change the fueling and then leave it set wrong
If you could try to find out some info on the car it would be great
If you could try to find out some info on the car it would be great
08-05-2005, 01:47 PM
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I know nothing about vauxhall engines, but sometimes the fuelling is deliberately upped to cool the mixture...
Perhaps it was pre-detonating and he didn't want to spend any more lowering the comp ratio?
Just a thought... and maybe a poor one
Euan
Perhaps it was pre-detonating and he didn't want to spend any more lowering the comp ratio?
Just a thought... and maybe a poor one
Euan
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