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CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:47 pm
by Kadi
Hi Guyz, my SX is still stock and i'm thinking of upgrading a little bit and seeking your'll expert advise. Except for a 63mm exhaust system, what would you guys recommend as a starter? I'm not looking to build the car as a drag car, but something thats fun to drive especially in town. I find that there is quite a bit of turbo-lag and not much fun in town. I have no complaints on the highway, it goes quite well. Would a turbo upgrade as a start be advisable? If yes, what turbo is recommended and would it be direct bolt-on? At this point I don't want to fit any aftermarket managment etc and would prefer the std AirFlow setup. Looking forward to any valuable input. Thanks in advance guys for your kind input :wink:

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:22 pm
by rat
Stage 2 setup:
76mm exhaust
GT28RS turbo 0.8bar
Filter
Intercooler

These mods will run on a stock ECU

CA18DET doesnt make power below 4000rpm.

Remember to service the car.

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:46 pm
by Riekert
what he said ^^^^

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:56 pm
by SonOfAnarchy ZA
+1

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:37 am
by NIZAN-R
and new feul pump

CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:27 am
by rat
Yes walbro pump ftw.

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:46 am
by Kadi
Thanks guyz, your input is highly appreciated. Out of curiousity, how much boost can the std turbo tolerate, and is it possible to increase the boost on the std turbo?

CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:28 am
by rat
Need a boost controller. Manual or electronic. Stock is at 0.7 I wouldn't raise it past 0.8.

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:34 am
by Kadi
thanks rat ... will start from there then ... much appreciated bud :)

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:35 pm
by Kadi
Hi guys, jus a quick question .. If i upgrade the turbo to GT28RS, would I need to do any fueling upgrades? Thanks in advance for any input :wink:

CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:08 pm
by rat
Just a walbro pump.

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:27 pm
by Kadi
Thanks Rat :wink:

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:02 pm
by White Fang
"NOS" ill be nice to

Re: CA18DET Performance upgrade

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:56 pm
by aep886
as a starter do your filter and exhaust and keep it there if your pocket is not deep enough!