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03 February 2011, 11:54 PM
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04 February 2011, 12:09 PM
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there is plenty to be gained on mapping as standard car, but less than if it has mods on..
done a lot of ppp cars with just an air filter etc and they work very well..
Done a number of standard sti and wrx and tend to gain lots on the throttle response and torque just not as big power gains and you have to be careful to preserve the cats and not to create too much back pressure. Usually make at least ppp figures on standard car without the ppp mods fitted just a remap.
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done a lot of ppp cars with just an air filter etc and they work very well..
Done a number of standard sti and wrx and tend to gain lots on the throttle response and torque just not as big power gains and you have to be careful to preserve the cats and not to create too much back pressure. Usually make at least ppp figures on standard car without the ppp mods fitted just a remap.
Simon
I was thinking along the lines of panel filter(already got) and then fuel pump and a Miltek cat back, then get the Ecutek remap. Don't really want to change cats at this point.
Or am i heading in the wrong direction
(car is MY55 STI UK)
06 February 2011, 02:15 PM
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This is only REALLY funny if you know that Lofty lives almost within sight of their massive complex just off the M62 nearby... 
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06 February 2011, 03:54 PM
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The Hawkeye PPP only removes the 2nd small cat and still passes an MOT, I would really recommend this as its such an easy part to change your self and only costs about £85.00, this way the car is still legal, wont be to loud and will get a little bit more benefit from the new map.
Simon mapped my Spec D a couple of years ago useing a very safe map and got nearly 340bhp with 360 torque (decat and K&N fillter), might not have been massive power figure but the car went like a rocket and is very responsive, I have done nearly 60000 miles now and still going strong! so take what you want from that!!
There have been a lot 2.5 litre head gaskets go, I wonder if they dont like to much boost
Simon mapped my Spec D a couple of years ago useing a very safe map and got nearly 340bhp with 360 torque (decat and K&N fillter), might not have been massive power figure but the car went like a rocket and is very responsive, I have done nearly 60000 miles now and still going strong! so take what you want from that!!
There have been a lot 2.5 litre head gaskets go, I wonder if they dont like to much boost
07 February 2011, 12:46 PM
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The Hawkeye PPP only removes the 2nd small cat and still passes an MOT, I would really recommend this as its such an easy part to change your self and only costs about £85.00, this way the car is still legal, wont be to loud and will get a little bit more benefit from the new map.
Simon mapped my Spec D a couple of years ago useing a very safe map and got nearly 340bhp with 360 torque (decat and K&N fillter), might not have been massive power figure but the car went like a rocket and is very responsive, I have done nearly 60000 miles now and still going strong! so take what you want from that!!
There have been a lot 2.5 litre head gaskets go, I wonder if they dont like to much boost
Simon mapped my Spec D a couple of years ago useing a very safe map and got nearly 340bhp with 360 torque (decat and K&N fillter), might not have been massive power figure but the car went like a rocket and is very responsive, I have done nearly 60000 miles now and still going strong! so take what you want from that!!
There have been a lot 2.5 litre head gaskets go, I wonder if they dont like to much boost
My back box is getting a bit crusty so i really need that changing before it falls off.
07 February 2011, 04:42 PM
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Doing it this way it keeps the noise down a little and the right side of the law ie mot, and you will still see more power figures than a PPP car, Most PPP cars dont make the claimed 320 bhp more like 300-310, but as long as the rollers are correct I recon a healthy 330-340 bhp and very good torque would be achieved.
If you work out the cost its very good;;;;
Cat bypass £85.00
Panel filter £35-40
Back box £100 second hand.
Remap £550.
Total...............................£770 ish
Compared to PPP.............£1700.
Or even a open sorced mapp at £250 ish with mods inc. £520.00
yes thats £520 for 50bhp not bad
07 February 2011, 05:24 PM
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There's a nice condition prodrive back box and cat bypass in the for sale section at the mo for £150, you never know a bid of £120 is not out of the question! 
07 February 2011, 08:37 PM
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stop it i have enough trouble holding onto my money without being encouraged.Seen the prodrive one in the FS section but i really want to buy new, just so it will hopefully last a bit longer.
H&S and Cobra seem to have some reasonably priced options but not sure about the quality
Also looked at RCM's offerings which are a bit more expencive than others
08 February 2011, 05:08 PM
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stop it i have enough trouble holding onto my money without being encouraged.Seen the prodrive one in the FS section but i really want to buy new, just so it will hopefully last a bit longer.
H&S and Cobra seem to have some reasonably priced options but not sure about the quality
Also looked at RCM's offerings which are a bit more expencive than others
I have a prodrive back box and the quality is very high I also have a H&S decat system which is in the same frame
Also I think some of the manufacturers have life time warranty's
10 February 2011, 07:11 PM
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Big thumbs up for Simon
Better results than expected - 358bhp and 380lb/ft - unfortunately haven't been able to enjoy yet - monsoon conditions all the way back to Hastings
Better results than expected - 358bhp and 380lb/ft - unfortunately haven't been able to enjoy yet - monsoon conditions all the way back to Hastings
11 February 2011, 05:29 PM
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Wow great results.
Did you have to travel far?
Was the remap done, on the road or a rolling road?
Looking to for a remap soon on my SpecD will have a 3" Cobra system and sports cat fitted so hoping for a good result.
Did you have to travel far?
Was the remap done, on the road or a rolling road?
Looking to for a remap soon on my SpecD will have a 3" Cobra system and sports cat fitted so hoping for a good result.
11 February 2011, 05:55 PM
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Fantastic figures mate. It really does make a massive difference to the way the car drives. I really must rebook my tweak on my map with Simon and getting on the rolling road.
12 February 2011, 12:15 AM
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combination of rolling road and road tend to give best results imhoSimon
12 February 2011, 02:40 AM
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Worth a day off work mate just to annoy Charlie who runs www.surreyrollingroad.co.uk and get in Simons way (I do ) .
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12 February 2011, 02:43 AM
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stop it i have enough trouble holding onto my money without being encouraged.Seen the prodrive one in the FS section but i really want to buy new, just so it will hopefully last a bit longer.
H&S and Cobra seem to have some reasonably priced options but not sure about the quality
Also looked at RCM's offerings which are a bit more expencive than others
Can't knock the RCM Sports CAT mate. I have one on my car and have done for 4 years and gets plenty of abuse from the anti lag etc and still works even though rated to 350bhp!! Ask Simon, he loves my car.
Still passed MOT each year too.
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12 February 2011, 12:55 PM
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Seems a bit too good to be true that, and also very tempting! 
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