How do i increase my low rev power

[Timmy C]

Ive noticed that my si has less pulling power below 3k RPM than my TDi had. I presume its because it has less tourque.

 

Are their any particularly good mods for significantly increasing low rev power and the pick up on revs because i miss the kick in first gear that my diesel used to give.

[Rob84]

Ive noticed that my si has less pulling power below 3k RPM than my TDi had. I presume its because it has less tourque.

 

Are their any particularly good mods for significantly increasing low rev power and the pick up on revs because i miss the kick in first gear that my diesel used to give.

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25 shot of nitrous

[Ex-Finesse]

You're not meant to use nitrous unless you've got the throttle wide open.

 

It's also a bad idea to use it when you're low down in the rev range - Si's opinion was only after 3.5k revs

 

To be honest Tim, the zetec is a 16v motor, and they're fundamental flaw is low down torque. It's an engine which works better when it's revving.

 

I wouldn't be flat out in 1st below 3k revs...... If I wanted to accelerate quickly in 1st, I'd have the clutch half dis-engaged and rev the engine to more like 5k rpm!

[steve_sport_scort]

Ive noticed that my si has less pulling power below 3k RPM than my TDi had. I presume its because it has less tourque.

 

Are their any particularly good mods for significantly increasing low rev power and the pick up on revs because i miss the kick in first gear that my diesel used to give.

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its a good question, there must be something that'll improve it,

or did Gran Turismo lie to me about easy upgrades for cars

[Timmy C]

How about a small turbo will that kick in straight away. Im not really that bothered about max bhp to tell you the truth.

 

I wouldnt beable to do a turbo for ages tho. far too expensive, unless i could use a small trubo with my current pistons and compression??

[Rob84]

How about a small turbo will that kick in straight away. Im not really that bothered about max bhp to tell you the truth.

 

I wouldnt beable to do a turbo for ages tho. far too expensive, unless i could use a small trubo with my current pistons and compression??

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if you used a de-comp plate, u'd be able to run a bit more boost and make the turbo more worth while..... or you could spunk £400 ish on some forgies and crank it up some more. crank and rods are good for it. then get your self a RST manifold and turbo and aftermarket management and ur away. give or take a fuew bits obviously. your still looking at around £2k minimum for a good job

[Rob84]

best thing to do would be to speak to Ian Howell, THE god of zetec turbo'ing. he'll steer you in the right direction. 01522 877887

[Timmy C]

Iv not really got the kind of money required at the moment, could be worth me looking into in 6 months time.