Power Delivery

[Adams225]

Hi people im new to the turbo world,ive always loved LCR's and now i thinking of getting one...but my stupid question is,im after a vicious power delivery..been hearing alot that they will always be a smooth power delivery..im after that (push back in the chair)feeling i no u wont get that from standard but aroung the 270bhp ?? will you ....thanks i hope i get postive feedback as i really like the LCR's

 

[JamJay]

You will never get an insane shove in the back from any stock turbo hatch, not late ones anyway. Modern cars are designed to be smoother and more refined so if you're looking for that big boost, you're either going to have to modify or buy something that's supposed to be racey like the EVO FQ's or STi's.

However, you can get LCRs remapped and depending on the company, some can give you that kick you sound like your after. Remaps like Custom Code are designed to be smoother but others like AMD & REVO are more extreme. It's hard to explain really, you need to try a remapped LCR for yourself, when you do, you'll be buying one though

 

[Adams225]

Thanks jay really helped with my decision!......Looks like ill be getting on now then!

 

[lordgibbness]

The only way to change the delivery is really in the mapping. I'd suggest comparing torque graph printouts from P-Torque, Revo and AmD. The more torque at low revs, the more you'll feel it.

 

[Ronin225]

I remember hearing about some maps being very harsh and aggressive that actually put the car into limp mode
Just something to think about

 

[Adams225]

Can you remember what maps they where ronin???

 

[JamJay]

Well they aren't AMD maps

Where do you live Adam? If you're down south and near-ish me, I'll happily take you out in mine.

 

[JamJay]

By the way, once you buy an LCR, allow up to £500 for the remap (if it's not already remapped) + there are some advisory mods such as a more robust diverter valve and silicone turbo inlet pipe.

 

[Ronin225]

I think it may have been revo but stage 2, not sure?
If so they would be able to tweek it to suit anyway

 

[Shani]

Get that kind whack you in the back remap and you're definately going to need other mods as diverter valve, clutch, dog bone mount and suspension tweaks to get the power onto the road.

Cost these in before making that commitment (but it'll be worth it!).

 

[lordgibbness]

Agree - worth getting a forge dv and cotton air filter as part of the stage 1 upgrade.

Also putting on the best tyres you can afford (such as GY Eagle F1 Asymmetrics) and a stiffer dbm (INA, THS) will help with traction a lot.

I'm now also changing the TIP for peace of mind...

In fact I'm not going to be that far away from a stage 2 spec at this rate (just exhaust and FMIC missing), but then I'd probably rather get ARBs, uprated suspension and 2-piece discs before that. Sorry, I digress!

 

[Shani]

OR......

You could but a diesel cupra/ fr and remap it. That'll definately give you a torque shove (although it doesn't last too long).

To the LCR owners.....sorry I couldn't resist.

 

[tgorman]

my lcr throws you back its 285bhp turbo kicks in at 3k and hits 1.5bar at 4k and holds it till the redline

 

[lordgibbness]

No apology needed, I'd completely agree there.

For a feeling of acceleration modern turbo diesels are great and it is what many people crave for. On the other side of the coin a normally aspirated engine such as in the civic type-r feels very slow due to the very linear power curve.

The thing is there's a difference between what feels fast and what is actually fast...

 

[Hilla LCR]

^^ totally agree. I've come from an RX8 to an LCR 225 and the Rex feels SO slow it's unbearable......but then you look at the speedo and realise you're doing 46mph in 1st!!

The LCR certainly gives me a big shove and it's standard. But that may because, before the LCR, i'd never owned a turbo car.

 

[Adams225]

my lcr throws you back its 285bhp turbo kicks in at 3k and hits 1.5bar at 4k and holds it till the redline

thats what i like to hear...what mods have u had done mate???

 

[tgorman]

thats what i like to hear...what mods have u had done mate???

alot lol

APR Stage 2 Remap + 4 Programs +Throttle Body Alignment, Fault Code Erase

Hybrid K04

Forge Actuator

Quaife ATB Differential

APR 3” Decat

Miltek 2.75 Cat Back

Large Port Intake Manifold

Forge FMIC

Koni FSD Dampers & Eibach Springs

Front & Rear Neuspeed ARBs

Upper S3 Strut Brace

Forge 007P

BMC Induction Kit

Increased MAF Housing

EIP Short Shifter

All Silicone Engine Bay Hoses

 

[lordgibbness]

Quite a few mods there!

 

[Adams225]

alot lol

APR Stage 2 Remap + 4 Programs +Throttle Body Alignment, Fault Code Erase

Hybrid K04

Forge Actuator

Quaife ATB Differential

APR 3” Decat

Miltek 2.75 Cat Back

Large Port Intake Manifold

Forge FMIC

Koni FSD Dampers & Eibach Springs

Front & Rear Neuspeed ARBs

Upper S3 Strut Brace

Forge 007P

BMC Induction Kit

Increased MAF Housing

EIP Short Shifter

All Silicone Engine Bay Hoses

LOL thats why it throws you back then!!

 

[JamJay]

I though a Hybrid k04 would put out more than 285bhp? I think a few like b3lsy, probee & maybe skorchio are putting out the same or maybe more on the stock K04?