MK2 20VT (Another one)

[tris]

so with the new one not having a re map yet you only have 6 bhp more at the mo

 

[Martin M]

so with the new one not having a re map yet you only have 6 bhp more at the mo

Yeah only 156bhp

I've decided to do everything i need to do (FMIC, DP and cat etc...) before getting it re-mapped, that way I would guess the map will be more efficient.

 

[F2 Stu]

I would say the ABF was running circa 165bhp - mine notched up 170 with catback system and panel filter

 

[ibiza_95]

mines got a cat back and a BMC CDA, does that mean mine might be running near to 165-170?

 

[Martin M]

Ben always said the ABF engines used to come out of the factory with more than 150bhp anyway. He knew of a cordy that had a filter and catback with 161bhp.

I would like to of got mine RR'd before it came out but i just didn't have the time.

 

[m0rk]

mine dyno'd 163bhp stock, 135lbft, so a bit down on 20VT

 

[ibiza_95]

cool... id love to have mine done at some point...

OFF TO GET MY ROLL CAGE TOMORROW .....

 

[F2 Stu]

Ben always said the ABF engines used to come out of the factory with more than 150bhp anyway. He knew of a cordy that had a filter and catback with 161bhp.

That would be me

I stuck it on a mobile RR as Tris & h-man where convinced I was bluffing and it actually had more power (I showed them up at Brands )

Sods law it was 1bhp more than my conservative estimate

 

[roly]

i'd love to know the accuracy of those portable RR's as mine hit 222bhp on the same ones and that was before i started with the mods

 

[tris]

I think that may be about right Ben yours flys

 

[Martin M]

Yeah bens does fly!

I went out to pick some stuff up tonight, taking mine for it's first proper drive and it goes okay! It was struggling with traction on the damp roads but picks up pretty quickly considering it's nearly standard. Should be good fun when it's mapped.

 

[tris]

Will that be before the track day?

 

[Martin M]

Will that be before the track day?

Sadly no, lost my job yesterday so i've got to be careful wih money for abit. I'm still planning on the FMIC and DP before the map anyway.

 

[tris]

So we are both out of work then

 

[Martin M]

Yes mate. The company i was working for went into administration yesterday after my boss decided to do something silly at the weekend.

I've got a shed fill of bits to sell to keep me busy for abit.

 

[Martin M]

Ben and myself put the new fuel tank in yesterday, so now the fuel gauge works the correct way! Just finished off a few little bits this morning. Hopefully going to give the engine bay a bit of a clean this afternoon!

 

[tris]

I spoke to Ben last night
Not a early finsh as normal

 

[Martin M]

No, we had a few problems, then when i pulled up on my drive the car stank of fuel! Got it sorted this morning and finished putting trims in today too.

It started raining so the engine cleaning can wait until another day!

 

[tris]

Is there much more you want done before Brands

 

[Martin M]

The gearbox oil needs changing, new rear brakes, 5.1 brake fluid, a new tyre as one's got a puncture....and a bloody good clean!!!! Apart from that i think it's ready to go!