Thanks to Tony@EPL (and Al @ CPT) - another K24/18g car lives!
#16
12-04-2008, 11:03 AM
True, sort of. 18G's will make power longer and likely more torgue. 16G's will still run out of breath on the big end, if your'e a highway guy. If you just like "light to light" playing or track your car, 16G is the way to go...although there really is no difference in drivablity. Best thing is to get a ride in both.
Tell Tony what you want and he'll guide you towards the light...
Tell Tony what you want and he'll guide you towards the light...
Thanks. I would be lucky to find someone local with a k16/16g. Most guys here have some kind of k24 application as far as i know. I am definitely going to check out Jason's car to feel out the power.
#18
12-04-2008, 11:08 AM
Solid results Jason! Welcome to the fam. I'll have my K16/16g car at Tony's dyno day this weekend if anyone wants a ride.
Barf bags are conveniently located in the map pocket behind each seat if your stomach reacts badly to face melting torque.
Barf bags are conveniently located in the map pocket behind each seat if your stomach reacts badly to face melting torque.
#21
12-04-2008, 11:17 AM
hard to stay off here...i have been on this forum for almost a year even before i bought my p car. Hey browsing here is about 20% of my time spent at work..
..somehow i still manage to be productive and get stuff done.
..somehow i still manage to be productive and get stuff done.
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#26
12-04-2008, 11:58 AM
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Oh, also, you guys, if you pay an extra $50, Al will wear that bumble
bee costume from his Avitar.
I did and it was worth it!
I did and it was worth it!
#29
12-05-2008, 06:45 AM
Great numbers, and congrats on the kit!! The 18g's are an awesome turbo. The car will be as docile as the day you bought it, or as wild and out of control as you want...it just depends on your right foot.
Out of curiosity, why didn't Tony use an EBC?
Out of curiosity, why didn't Tony use an EBC?
#30
12-05-2008, 07:33 AM
We do use EBC's in some cases. Im my opinion, EBC's are for street cars. Having the ecu able to modulate boost at part throttle for track use is very very important.
Im a big fan of tuning these cars exactly how the factory intended. When using an EPC there are a few "work arounds" that need to be put in place to allow boost to be raised and lowered without the computer shutting down. The factory never intended the car to run in this manner and untimately it can be dangrous to the car.
That said, I would most likely run an EBC on my personal car if it was for street use only.