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Old 3rd June 2020, 23:00   #5
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Originally Posted by rrobson View Post
Not even close! Standard turbo is the biggest restrictor, then fueling. Basically, you need Astra vxr injectors or similar, gapped piston rings, bigger intercooler, bigger fuel pump and a larger turbo then a very good map with an aftermarket ecu of some description.
The standard rods are good for 350bhp, the standard crank is good for over 400bhp, liners and Pistons need upgrading over 300.
Which are the couple of supporting upgrades that get you to just under 300? Or is it all of the above?
It starts to get very expensive when you use an aftermarket ECU and custom mapping.I know from painful experience with my coupe
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