Engine Upgrades
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No one has attempted any of this project, except RRM who supposedly swapped their CVT for a M/T, but as a very wise man once said:
"RRM cured cancer too , but they forgot to document it , so all is lost ....."
The only way you're going to find information is through painstaking research, probably through cooperation from people who own these vehicles, or investing and testing.
"RRM cured cancer too , but they forgot to document it , so all is lost ....."
The only way you're going to find information is through painstaking research, probably through cooperation from people who own these vehicles, or investing and testing.
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No one has attempted any of this project, except RRM who supposedly swapped their CVT for a M/T, but as a very wise man once said:
"RRM cured cancer too , but they forgot to document it , so all is lost ....."
The only way you're going to find information is through painstaking research, probably through cooperation from people who own these vehicles, or investing and testing.
"RRM cured cancer too , but they forgot to document it , so all is lost ....."
The only way you're going to find information is through painstaking research, probably through cooperation from people who own these vehicles, or investing and testing.
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And as an updates, im postponing any plans on drivetrain / engine swapping for now, i may bring this back later when i have more available funds and a backup vehicle (my other car was dropped off of a lift at a mechanics shop and is in need of serious work) other than my motorcycle. And on-top of everything i'm also in the process of attaining a 1965 GMC pickup to pour my time into modifying to my hearts content (Also probably alot safer of an investment than an 08 car anyways).
Still planning on modifying the NA engine quite a bit, but nothing amazing or spectacular planned yet, intake larger tranny cooler, timing control, ecu, etc.
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I've heard about non-ballanced pulleys ripping engines apart after 5,000-10,000 miles which really blows... especially if you had no idea of the risk of the pulleys.
And as an updates, im postponing any plans on drivetrain / engine swapping for now, i may bring this back later when i have more available funds and a backup vehicle (my other car was dropped off of a lift at a mechanics shop and is in need of serious work) other than my motorcycle. And on-top of everything i'm also in the process of attaining a 1965 GMC pickup to pour my time into modifying to my hearts content (Also probably alot safer of an investment than an 08 car anyways).
Still planning on modifying the NA engine quite a bit, but nothing amazing or spectacular planned yet, intake larger tranny cooler, timing control, ecu, etc.
And as an updates, im postponing any plans on drivetrain / engine swapping for now, i may bring this back later when i have more available funds and a backup vehicle (my other car was dropped off of a lift at a mechanics shop and is in need of serious work) other than my motorcycle. And on-top of everything i'm also in the process of attaining a 1965 GMC pickup to pour my time into modifying to my hearts content (Also probably alot safer of an investment than an 08 car anyways).
Still planning on modifying the NA engine quite a bit, but nothing amazing or spectacular planned yet, intake larger tranny cooler, timing control, ecu, etc.
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Yea, my best friend who is a mechanic advised me against putting in a crank pulley, on any vehicle really but...i wanna lol. I think ima do it anyways, it seems to me theres alot more success stories than failures.
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Oh I'm well aware I can do w hat I want. And I probably will install it. It's more the "I told you so bro" factor that makes me hesitant lol. Like I said he's my best friend and a mechanic, if he's right Ill never ever hear the end of it...but like I tell him, I think he's just scared I'll be edging up on his G8 (v6 3.6) muahaha...we shall see.
But seriously, how noticeable were the gains from that specific mod? A definate recommend? Cuz I'm currently thinking for powertrain mods ill go with the injen sri and mf catback which i have already, add better plugs, throttle body, and the pulley and top it off with a tune. I think after that ill drive it out for a bit and save the rest of my budget for an evo hopefully for next summer or so.
But seriously, how noticeable were the gains from that specific mod? A definate recommend? Cuz I'm currently thinking for powertrain mods ill go with the injen sri and mf catback which i have already, add better plugs, throttle body, and the pulley and top it off with a tune. I think after that ill drive it out for a bit and save the rest of my budget for an evo hopefully for next summer or so.
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Oh I'm well aware I can do w hat I want. And I probably will install it. It's more the "I told you so bro" factor that makes me hesitant lol. Like I said he's my best friend and a mechanic, if he's right Ill never ever hear the end of it...but like I tell him, I think he's just scared I'll be edging up on his G8 (v6 3.6) muahaha...we shall see.
But seriously, how noticeable were the gains from that specific mod? A definate recommend? Cuz I'm currently thinking for powertrain mods ill go with the injen sri and mf catback which i have already, add better plugs, throttle body, and the pulley and top it off with a tune. I think after that ill drive it out for a bit and save the rest of my budget for an evo hopefully for next summer or so.
But seriously, how noticeable were the gains from that specific mod? A definate recommend? Cuz I'm currently thinking for powertrain mods ill go with the injen sri and mf catback which i have already, add better plugs, throttle body, and the pulley and top it off with a tune. I think after that ill drive it out for a bit and save the rest of my budget for an evo hopefully for next summer or so.
here is the shortened version of RRM's claims
RRM Pulley – aircraft grade aluminum W/ stainless steel wear band (.5 lbs) (Stock 4lbs) Gain 2.7 HP per lb removed (9.45 HP gain)
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Current lineup
Performance:
Pulley (Alutec or RRM V2 (need to research V2 more)
Over-sized tranny cooler (Probably RRM)
Timing advance
ECM
SRI (K&N / tikeda?)
New Headers (need to find out if my car is FED or not, it was in california before i bought it, but im hoping not.
cat-back or full exhaust system (Have yet to see a good true full exhaust system, but ive been hearing good things about the magna flow cat-back. My only problem is that just the name alone screams look at me i'm loud and im a ricer! so im still looking through sound clips.
Visuals
Carbon fiber hood (Carbon Creations / DuraFlex GT?) <- Planned upgrade
Duraflex GT Front bumper / Side Skirts <- curiosity
New Paint job (I'm getting my autobody paint certification and using my car for my final project) and it really needs a paint job, rust is showing through on a small ding on a frame support thats been getting bigger and a streak down one of the doors needs to be re-done.
Performance:
Pulley (Alutec or RRM V2 (need to research V2 more)
Over-sized tranny cooler (Probably RRM)
Timing advance
ECM
SRI (K&N / tikeda?)
New Headers (need to find out if my car is FED or not, it was in california before i bought it, but im hoping not.
cat-back or full exhaust system (Have yet to see a good true full exhaust system, but ive been hearing good things about the magna flow cat-back. My only problem is that just the name alone screams look at me i'm loud and im a ricer! so im still looking through sound clips.
Visuals
Carbon fiber hood (Carbon Creations / DuraFlex GT?) <- Planned upgrade
Duraflex GT Front bumper / Side Skirts <- curiosity
New Paint job (I'm getting my autobody paint certification and using my car for my final project) and it really needs a paint job, rust is showing through on a small ding on a frame support thats been getting bigger and a streak down one of the doors needs to be re-done.
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By gains I mean "hey, I noticed my car drove differently"...driving characteristics i guess would have been a better term, though it was described. I knew the numbers already, but it's good for this thread, thanks.
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I'm thinking of the same ideas as you; Pulley, Intake, headers(eventually). CF Hood would be a bit of a stretch, but who knows.
Also, is there a way to make my '10 Lancer DE silent like a Lexus?
Also, is there a way to make my '10 Lancer DE silent like a Lexus?