Tuning, engine upgrades need next step helps.

[andy91145]

Didn't really know where to post this so sorry if it's in the wrong place!
Basically I am aiming for the 200bhp mark and I know there is a guide but I would like to know what I have left to do and questions about mapping etc so bare with me.

When I got my car it was basically stock since then I have changed/added

FMIC
No bov
No air filter or piping
full stainless exhaust 2.5 to 3"
Decat
Manifold

NGK performance plugs

Also had a full service will oil and coolant change belts etc etc so I think it's ready for some more power

What is left to do I'm guessing I will need different injectors?
I know I will need a new fuel pump and a new fuel pressure reg (can someone tell me if you can get that fitted and set up when you get it mapped? I have no idea how to set and what is the right fuel pressure.)
Obviously a standalone ECU what would people recommend as this is my first car I've actually put money into tuning, also is it possible to have 2 maps like a economy and an aggressive race one?
How much is left to spend does everything thing? I'm guessing a mapping rolling road session is around £500?
Do I need new HT leads? only have standard ones
Doneed a FCD as I would like to run more than boost?
Sorry for the massive essay just have a lot of questions that the guide didn't really help with

Also just wondering if there are any high rise cams you can get for these? or can you use the 5E ones are they bigger?

[RobSR]

Didn't really know where to post this so sorry if it's in the wrong place!

Basically I am aiming for the 200bhp mark and I know there is a guide but I would like to know what I have left to do and questions about mapping etc so bare with me.

When I got my car it was basically stock since then I have changed/added

FMIC

No bov

No air filter or piping

full stainless exhaust 2.5 to 3"

Decat

Manifold

NGK performance plugs

Also had a full service will oil and coolant change belts etc etc so I think it's ready for some more power

What is left to do I'm guessing I will need different injectors?

I know I will need a new fuel pump and a new fuel pressure reg (can someone tell me if you can get that fitted and set up when you get it mapped? I have no idea how to set and what is the right fuel pressure.)

Obviously a standalone ECU what would people recommend as this is my first car I've actually put money into tuning, also is it possible to have 2 maps like a economy and an aggressive race one?

How much is left to spend does everything thing? I'm guessing a mapping rolling road session is around £500?

Do I need new HT leads? only have standard ones

Doneed a FCD as I would like to run more than boost?

Sorry for the massive essay just have a lot of questions that the guide didn't really help with

Also just wondering if there are any high rise cams you can get for these? or can you use the 5E ones are they bigger?

What is left to do I'm guessing I will need different injectors?

Standard injectors are fine for 200bhp

I know I will need a new fuel pump and a new fuel pressure reg (can someone tell me if you can get that fitted and set up when you get it mapped? I have no idea how to set and what is the right fuel pressure.)

A new pump is a good idea, you wont necessarily need an adjustable FPR if you have an aftermarket ecu put in the car. Standard fuel pressure if you do decide to get an adjustable on is 2.4bar. You can fit these before having it mapped.

Obviously a standalone ECU what would people recommend as this is my first car I've actually put money into tuning, also is it possible to have 2 maps like a economy and an aggressive race one?

If budget allows yes a full standalone ecu would be best, however it may be slightly overkill for just 200bhp on the standard turbo. It depends on budget and if you will ever want to develop the car further in the future? Most decent full standalones allow you to have multiple maps. If more on a budget, look at either a piggyback ecu (emanage etc or a plug and play replacement i.e a JAM item which is a original ecu thats been modified. Both remove fuel cut so you wont need an FCD.

How much is left to spend does everything thing? I'm guessing a mapping rolling road session is around £500?

Id budget around that for a map, remember a service before also.

Do I need new HT leads? only have standard ones

Technically no, but id change to some Magnecors.

Also just wondering if there are any high rise cams you can get for these? or can you use the 5E ones are they bigger?

You can, again JAM make some standard replacements if you ever find some for sale, Ivan Tighe make billets. 5efhe ones are the ones with higher lift,.

Hope that helps a little..

[andy91145]

This may seem like a silly question but Ecu wise what's the main difference between a piggyback and a plug and plug I'm looking into the Greddy one I'm under the impression this get mapped where as the plug and play is exactly what is says on the tin? I am looking to develop the car further but at the moment I just want more power to play with on a track! Are plug and plays any good imagine they just crank the fuelling up so it runs rich all the time?