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ptuning....turbo kit, etc.... DYNO SHEET pg.39

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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ptuning_tuner
The factory MAF sensor has a built in air temp sensor that will compensate for any temperature changes. So no, what you heard is absolutely not true. Our CAI will only help to increase overall VE with the cooler air charge. If you start with cooler going into the turbo compressor inlet you will inevitably get cooler air leaving the compressor outlet. This is most noticeable during stop and go driving.

Here is an example:

The turbocharged S2000 guys running under hood air filters have noticed significant heat soak during stop and go driving (basically, the car makes less power when getting on boost after being stuck in traffic, or sitting on the line at the drag strip). So when it came time for me to build my turbocharged S2000, I implemented a CAI Airbox that totally eliminated any of the heat soak issues that other owners were experiencing. I was pretty much able to run back to back to back 125mph trap speeds (full weight car with only a preliminary pump gas tune) runs down the drag strip in 95+ degree heat.

Anyhow, when it came time to build our PTUNING tC SS-Turbo System, we felt that a CAI design was the way to go.

To answer your question about tuning your EMU equipped turbo kit, yes I can tune it.

- Toan
Well your setup works with a CAI because it's a short distance for fresh air from the turbo. With a setup like mine, Dezod S1, or Descendent, the intake would need to route 2-3x times further to get to that same fresh air point. Wouldn't a much longer intake cause more throttle delay, more lag, and less low-end torque? I know the CAI I had on my 05 killed my low-end power.

By your setup, I mean the tC kit, not your S2K.
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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I know of 3 others besides that have the kit, maybe more i dont know about


And Im sure a handful of ppl have the ptuning exhaust
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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A few on these boards have the kit installed already, not sure how many have ordered/shipped. They don't really have many of their 'own' parts, aside the turbo/meth/exhaust, but I can assure you that thousands have ordered things from them. I personally drove about 9 hours, round trip, to get tuned and have my clutch/flywheel/motor mounts installed and I've been more than satisfied with the work. Which is the reason why I've convinced multiple people to make that same trip, and which is why all those people are happy with the work they received.
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Odds are, it's a lightweight battery, like the Odyssey. They don't really need much of a battery, just something with enough juice to start the car before race sessions. They also relocated it to the rear of the vehicle for better weight displacement.

Same place I would like to put mine. Behind the passenger seat.
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:06 AM
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i get my kit tomorrow!!!!! cant wait to boost
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Nice me and Bobby (game-over) are looking at Nov. to get are's.
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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sounds good bro. have you decided which kit to get?
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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Were going with the ptuning kit the spec-ss one, along with the full ptuning 3" turbo exhaust.
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:32 AM
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awesome! you wont be disappointed with that exhaust. ive had it on my car for a couple months and it sounds great
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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Sweet I can't wait I just wish I had the money already. It's very tempted not to spend it on other stuff.
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:37 AM
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Good question...
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:37 AM
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fine!! ill get the decendant kit. and i challenge u both lol.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MeatRocket
fine!! ill get the decendant kit. and i challenge u both lol.
Lol go for it Edie. We were going to go with that kit but after alot research and what not we feel this is the best way for us. When you going to get your kit?
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MeatRocket
fine!! ill get the decendant kit. and i challenge u both lol.
thats a great idea. they are both great kits. it wud be nice to see them go head to head



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