Going to push a different direction with our car for now Options

[Fastbird]

It's been a while, but it's time to make some changes to the setup of our swapped car. Remember that with a SMT6 piggyback and some other work, the stock CT26 made 249 HP and about 260 TQ to the wheels in Summer of 06. Over the winter I noticed that the CT26 will actually put out 18-20 PSI and HOLD IT TO REDLINE with good enough air.

So here's what I'm thinking (and it will all happen relatively soon):

AEM EMS for complete tunability w/GM IAT and 3 Bar MAP (AEM or GM).
Water/Alky Injection full time, boost referenced and tuned accordingly.
AFM Delete in favor of a better intake tract.

I figure by cooling the intake charge via the Methanol, the boost should hold on a little longer. I'm curious to see how much farther I can push the Ct26..........

There's a dyno shop here in IL about 15 minutes from me that is reasonably priced that I will be frequenting.

Thoughts? I'm sticking with the stock injectors for now as the meth injection will be partially like an added fuel also as well as a cooling tool.

[jgreening]

I think its a good plan. Pushing above 250whp on the AFM and stock ECU is not all that wise given the stress on the engine and imprecision of the a/f mixture (coming from a guy who did it).

I also think that higher boost with a way to control ignition timing and monitoring knock is perfectly fine. The stories that the ct-26 is "maxed out" at 16psi are myths - plain and simple. The turbo is past its most efficient operating range but still will give additional power.

The MR2 gurus don't recommend it because there is piss poor intercooling in an MR2 and ignition timing cannot be effectively controlled with the stock ECU.

In sum, you are one of the few people upgrading your 3sgte who is doing it the right way. Good luck.

Jay