FPV 521 FPV521 Member 989 Member For: 20y 5m 26d Gender: Male Posted 27/12/04 07:58 AM Share Posted 27/12/04 07:58 AM Hello, This is my first turbo powered car and I like the things I am hearing about the new stealth or edit but I have a couple of questions about it.I am not very mechanically minded so please bear with me.I am sure the standard car is capable of 7 lb of boost and 240 kw.The new stealth is apparently running either 8 or 10 lb options and 300 to 350 kw (engine) respectively.So that means that you get a 60 kw engine gain for only 1 lb of extra boost?It sound like a few of you think the car runs better at the 8 lb option so if I am to spend $1295 on a stealth I would be interested to know where the extra power is coming from.Do they re map the computer as well?The 10 lb option really interests me and I am sure it goes like hell but if the 8lb option is better its important to know if the power they are stating is being achieved.If you guys could shed some light on this that would be great :banghead: Cheers Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawsy Wanabe mechanical engineer Donating Members 960 Member For: 20y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: At the computer, obviously..... Posted 27/12/04 08:07 AM Share Posted 27/12/04 08:07 AM Hello, This is my first turbo powered car and I like the things I am hearing about the new stealth or edit but I have a couple of questions about it.I am not very mechanically minded so please bear with me.I am sure the standard car is capable of 7 lb of boost and 240 kw.The new stealth is apparently running either 8 or 10 lb options and 300 to 350 kw (engine) respectively.So that means that you get a 60 kw engine gain for only 1 lb of extra boost?It sound like a few of you think the car runs better at the 8 lb option so if I am to spend $1295 on a stealth I would be interested to know where the extra power is coming from.Do they re map the computer as well?The 10 lb option really interests me and I am sure it goes like hell but if the 8lb option is better its important to know if the power they are stating is being achieved.If you guys could shed some light on this that would be great :banghead: Cheers GavinStock boost is less than 6psi (some cars peak at 6 in cold weather but don't run the full 6 all that often.So at over a 2 lb increase, it is feasable with a corrected map.So just go and buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 9m 20d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 27/12/04 08:08 AM Share Posted 27/12/04 08:08 AM Hi Gavin. The standard T runs has about 5psi boost around 2500-3000rpm and tappers off to 4psi higher in the rev range. In certain conditions it will peak at 6lb. If the edit carries 8psi through the whole rev range this would be a massive increase.Geea. :banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macka'sxr6t Member 1,480 Member For: 20y 9m 4d Location: Mildura Posted 27/12/04 08:10 AM Share Posted 27/12/04 08:10 AM Gavin,I'm pretty sure that the stock boost is no more than 6 psi. So the increase is 2 psi. The performance gain is also from more fuel being added along with the extra boost and more timing. Better Air/fuel mixtures.THe Edit certainly produces the power gains it is stating. The 60 kw would most likely be for a manual, I'd expect 40 odd kw if you car is an Auto.Still good value for money which ever way you look at it. :banghead: macka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mals BA XR6T Member 381 Member For: 22y 3m Location: Sydney Posted 27/12/04 08:30 AM Share Posted 27/12/04 08:30 AM I have the Edit, and this is the best thing I have ever bought. 8 PSI is a huge increase in Power (I don't know about 300kW at the motor, but it would have to be close to 280? The 10 PSI would easily be 300kW).I have a boost gauge in the car, and yes stock peaks at 6 PSI, but is mainly 5 PSI (This is also backed up by a stock Dyno graph I have)Hope this helpsMal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV 521 FPV521 Member 989 Member For: 20y 5m 26d Gender: Male Posted 27/12/04 08:46 AM Author Share Posted 27/12/04 08:46 AM That all sounds pretty good. I have a boost gauge as well and I see 5 quite often and 6 occasionally and saw 8 yesterday. Ive been giving the car a bit of stick lately to work the boost side of things out so I can see 2 lbs extra being a good increase especially if its right through the rev range.Really like the sound of 10 lb though and yes I will be getting one once my wedding is all over at the end of Feb so I will have plenty of time to listen to everyones feed back on the latest mod to a great car. :banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOT Member 1,201 Member For: 21y 8m 13d Location: Birkdale Posted 27/12/04 09:06 AM Share Posted 27/12/04 09:06 AM I have the Edit, and this is the best thing I have ever bought. 8 PSI is a huge increase in Power (I don't know about 300kW at the motor, but it would have to be close to 280? The 10 PSI would easily be 300kW).I have a boost gauge in the car, and yes stock peaks at 6 PSI, but is mainly 5 PSI (This is also backed up by a stock Dyno graph I have)Hope this helpsMal<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Do you see 8 regularly? How is traction in 1st and second? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV 521 FPV521 Member 989 Member For: 20y 5m 26d Gender: Male Posted 27/12/04 09:34 PM Author Share Posted 27/12/04 09:34 PM Good question. Also is there anything else you should upgrade when getting the stealth.I.e Valve springs and bigger injectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 22y 6d Location: Toowoomba Posted 28/12/04 02:19 AM Share Posted 28/12/04 02:19 AM Gav I doubt you would be able to run the 10psi option with the standard injectors, they max out at about 280kw. And yes do the valve springs, even if your only going for a small power increase, its better to be safe than sorry.Dazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 1m 2d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 28/12/04 02:33 AM Share Posted 28/12/04 02:33 AM Gav I doubt you would be able to run the 10psi option with the standard injectors, they max out at about 280kw. And yes do the valve springs, even if your only going for a small power increase, its better to be safe than sorry.Dazza.you can run the 10psi on standard injectors... the two maps are for stock cars remember... I have been in a ar that runs the 10psi... feels great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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