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  1. Abs Issues

    in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering

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    That's basically saying that the abs controller or ecu is not responding / talking to your diagnostic equipment. you arn't even accessing the ecu to read any fault codes. Start with basics first. check for blown fuses and that the large plug on the abs controller itself is plugged in and connections are clean. can you access orther ecu's on the vehicle ok e.g. engine managment system??

  7. Which cams

    in Engine Tuning

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    I fitted sp 263's last year as they were recommended by stealth racing. I was after more mid range pull as the vr is abit lazy building up the revs. I had the same mods as you with bmc and cat back.

     

        After fitting there was a noticable difference from 2800rpm right through the rest of the rev range, whereas 268's tend to kick in quite late so require you to rev the knackers off your engine to get into the powerband... pointless for a road car in my opinion  :wacko: .  The engine is noticably more aggressive, revs up much quicker from 2800rpm and pulls strong right though. However You will need a remap to get any propper benifits out of cams. I had mine done at stealth.... before remap 178 bhp after sp 263's and remap 203 bhp... cant remamber torque figures but it also increased impressively  :D

  10. Volkswagen Working On Vr6 Engine Successor

    in General Chat

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    Was just messing about on web and found this. Dated 9/05/2013

     

    Volkswagen is allegedly working on a successor for the highly-acclaimed VR6 engine

    Work on the all-new narrow-angle V6 direct-injection gasoline engine is being supervised by Fritz Eichler who is Volkswagens  new head of engine development. Before making the switch to VW, Eichler worked at AMG where he was in charge of the latest power units. While previous VR6 engines were naturally aspirated, the new one will adopt forced induction and could turn out to be a twin-turbo arrangement.

    Volkswagen previewed this engine back in May at the Wörthersee meeting where they showed the design vision GTI concept powered by a twin-turbo V6 3.0-liter engine featuring a narrow angle design The motor is capable of outputting 503 HP (370 kW) and 413 lb-ft (560 Nm) of torque between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm.

    However, the production engine is expected to be less heavily tuned and with a smaller liter output, with power estimated between 340 HP (250 kW) and 450 HP (331 kW).

     

    Source: autoweek.com

     

     

  12. Stealth Racing Turbo Kit discussion

    in Engine Tuning

    Posted

    Although I don't have one myself, I know others who have and they are very reliable with bags of power.

    You do need think about other components though such as brakes, suspension etc...

    The demo car was off the road due to a leaking radiator but if you are serious then contact stealth and take it from there.

    I've had schimmels and remap, highly recommended :)

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    Hi Pete and thanks for reply,

     

     I have uprated the brakes slightly with drilled / grooved discs all round and performance pads etc. I don't intend to be driving like a tit though lol. Iv been doing a lot of reading on here lately and know clutch, fuel pump etc are a must have but like you say I know stealth would advise as necessary.

     

     I can only talk from experience when I had the cams and remap at stealth Vince and john were great, excellent workmanship and the car gave great results too. I am serious about going turbo and believe from what iv seen on here that a kit put together by specialists is the way to go in terms of reliability. That being the key word as this this will be my daily transport. I'm currently freshening the bodywork up but will be giving stealth a call in near future. Then its just the cost to worry about lol.

  13. Stealth Racing Turbo Kit discussion

    in Engine Tuning

    Posted

    Anyone?? After hearing so many good reviews / comments on here about vince and john at stealth about 6 months ago i had some schimmel 263's installed there and a remap. i was impressed. iv been looking into going turbo route but need the car to be as reliable as it is now. I was hoping someone out there may have had this kit installed at stealth or know of someone who has and may have some feedback??? 

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