LightningXR6T Member 197 Member For: 19y 9m 14d Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 31/07/06 09:40 PM Share Posted 31/07/06 09:40 PM Just had a custom tune done by a reputable tuner, and it maxed out @ 238.1rwkw. He has even confused why he could not get more from it.The possible causes that were suggested were fuel (BP Ultimate) or possibly the cat. I'm happy to replace the cat if that is the case.The very same tune was installed into another T which went straight over 250 and ended up over 260. This T was a std MKI Auto with a Wog Cooler.Does anyone have any other suggestions that may help? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugy Donating Members 199 Member For: 19y 5m 25d Location: Auckland Posted 31/07/06 09:56 PM Share Posted 31/07/06 09:56 PM I got 280rwkw with the factory cat so that wont be the problem. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDIE My new toy Lifetime Members 5,344 Member For: 21y 11m 24d Gender: Male Location: stanthorpe wine capital of qld. Posted 31/07/06 10:01 PM Share Posted 31/07/06 10:01 PM It maybe a cat problem but guys please do not compare different cars as these things are all different.There are so many diffent things that could be causing this.What boost,afr,type of transmisson,intercooler can make a difference.The tuner should be able to find the fault if there really is one.Ian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExAreSix TRAITOR Member 1,063 Member For: 22y 5m 27d Gender: Male Location: Townsville, NQ Posted 31/07/06 10:07 PM Share Posted 31/07/06 10:07 PM LightningXR6T said: Just had a custom tune done by a reputable tuner, and it maxed out @ 238.1rwkw. He has even confused why he could not get more from it.The possible causes that were suggested were fuel (BP Ultimate) or possibly the cat. I'm happy to replace the cat if that is the case.The very same tune was installed into another T which went straight over 250 and ended up over 260. This T was a std MKI Auto with a Wog Cooler.Does anyone have any other suggestions that may help?←Did your tuner suggest the cat was collapsed?Get a torch and shine it up your exhaust. See any gold flakes up there? If so, cat may have collapsed. New cat will solve it.Being an auto, I don't think 238 is too poor a result. Some engines are strong, some aren't so.What was your absolute stock power figure?Don't get too dissapointed with your figure... Instead, take note of how much power you have gained. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo Member of team Kittens Member 609 Member For: 21y 1m 23d Location: Melbourne Posted 31/07/06 10:41 PM Share Posted 31/07/06 10:41 PM ExAreSix said: LightningXR6T said: Just had a custom tune done by a reputable tuner, and it maxed out @ 238.1rwkw. He has even confused why he could not get more from it.The possible causes that were suggested were fuel (BP Ultimate) or possibly the cat. I'm happy to replace the cat if that is the case.The very same tune was installed into another T which went straight over 250 and ended up over 260. This T was a std MKI Auto with a Wog Cooler.Does anyone have any other suggestions that may help?←Did your tuner suggest the cat was collapsed?Get a torch and shine it up your exhaust. See any gold flakes up there? If so, cat may have collapsed. New cat will solve it.Being an auto, I don't think 238 is too poor a result. Some engines are strong, some aren't so.What was your absolute stock power figure?Don't get too dissapointed with your figure... Instead, take note of how much power you have gained.←Good advice!'typical' power is in the order of 240's to 250 - so you are actually not far away - also bear in mind that peak power is typically towards the top end, so you mid range where you drive the car may not be down at all.Speak with the tuner - they should, as others have pointed out, be able to shed some light where the limitations are being reached - it sounds like boost (could be cat) or springs (related) - if it was injectors this would be obvious from leaning out afr's.Some more information in relation to max boost, boost and rpm at peak power, afrs will help...Cheers, Ben. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat-Tony Member 5,364 Member For: 19y 25d Posted 01/08/06 12:22 AM Share Posted 01/08/06 12:22 AM Post up your dyno graph so we can look at your boost levels, afrs and power curve. and bp ultimate and that bad a fuel either, you could be doing far worse. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningXR6T Member 197 Member For: 19y 9m 14d Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 01/08/06 01:29 AM Author Share Posted 01/08/06 01:29 AM ExAreSix said: LightningXR6T said: Just had a custom tune done by a reputable tuner, and it maxed out @ 238.1rwkw. He has even confused why he could not get more from it.The possible causes that were suggested were fuel (BP Ultimate) or possibly the cat. I'm happy to replace the cat if that is the case.The very same tune was installed into another T which went straight over 250 and ended up over 260. This T was a std MKI Auto with a Wog Cooler.Does anyone have any other suggestions that may help?←Did your tuner suggest the cat was collapsed?Get a torch and shine it up your exhaust. See any gold flakes up there? If so, cat may have collapsed. New cat will solve it.Being an auto, I don't think 238 is too poor a result. Some engines are strong, some aren't so.What was your absolute stock power figure?Don't get too dissapointed with your figure... Instead, take note of how much power you have gained.←Very good advise! On the std map it ran 190.1rwkw. I've attached a copy of the dyno sheet for your reference.Next year when funds allow, I want to do injectors, cooler and exhaust. I might wait to then to chase more if you think 240ish isn't too bad! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExAreSix TRAITOR Member 1,063 Member For: 22y 5m 27d Gender: Male Location: Townsville, NQ Posted 01/08/06 02:43 AM Share Posted 01/08/06 02:43 AM LightningXR6T said: Very good advise! On the std map it ran 190.1rwkw. I've attached a copy of the dyno sheet for your reference.Next year when funds allow, I want to do injectors, cooler and exhaust. I might wait to then to chase more if you think 240ish isn't too bad!←50kw gain up top... Aint nothing wrong with that. And have a look around 90kph area... 80+ kw gain down low... Awesome Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotom Team Bute Donating Members 1,550 Member For: 21y 9m Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 01/08/06 03:03 AM Share Posted 01/08/06 03:03 AM forget about the absolute number .... What does it feel like to drive?If you can't "feel" the difference, and are NOT happy with that power level, then you might have to dig a bit deeper in your pockets. That's a very significant increase in low and mid-range power, and it will cost you plenty in tyre wear Low rpm power increase seems quite radical... It must light up the rears real easy. There is a heck of a lot of torque there.Be careful with this tune in the wet. Power comes on very quickly, and may take you (or another driver, spouse/friend etc) by surprise.tom Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 01/08/06 03:18 AM Share Posted 01/08/06 03:18 AM pretty sure I said the detonation from the poor quality fuel your vehicle was running on did not allow for more hence we kept it down to keep it safe as I also said get some octane booster id give you more then and there or I'd play withit free next trip up all you needed was pay for dyno time but yes there was the posibility of blocked cat!but good result was obtained regardless enjoy till I get there again!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/27364-had-a-custom-tune-done/#findComment-415400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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