Modifying the engine

[dOmInIX]

What do you think are the best parts to use when tuning a strong engine??
I personally prefer Techart's way of doing it (turbochargers and intercoolers, special aluminum intakes, sport air filters, TechArt stainless-steel exhaust system with integrated high-performance catalysts).
Also, I love Garret turbochargers (often used on Supra).
I expect your answers, I want to learn more about auto-technics, so be free to post your answers.

Another question, when you could pick any car to tune, which would it be?? (considering the engine)

tnx, Dominic

[Alx]

i have minimal experience, but i can say the way Kleemann/Renntech etc. do it, id proper.

Stage 1 - ECU upgrade (reprogramming to give the engine max potential at peak levels)
If supercharged smaller crankshaft pulley, in engine is naturally aspirated, than adding a supercharger is ideal.

Stage 2 - Replacing Headers.

From what i know, these are the most potent ways of getting most out of a high powered engine.

Exhaust and air filters are minimal, though Kleem. will also replace you intake system with K&N Air Filter system with the stage 1 upgrade!

As an example this adds just over 100hp to your car in total. I think that is really impressive, personally.

Garret is great for alot more than superchargers, they will also upgrade a Continental GT with ECU and get over 70hp out of it. Thats big!

[martinbo]

Originally Posted by dOmInIX

Another question, when you could pick any car to tune, which would it be?? (considering the engine)

Well that's easy, the engine is the RB26DETT and the car is a Nissan Skyline GT-R34. Somehow, Nissan just managed to get everything right on that engine. It can reliably produce 600 hp and I've heard of a couple of 800 and even 1000 hp examples.

Turbocharged cars are absolutely the way to go for aftermarket tuning potential.

[Carbon]

Originally Posted by martinbo

Well that's easy, the engine is the RB26DETT and the car is a Nissan Skyline GT-R34. Somehow, Nissan just managed to get everything right on that engine. It can reliably produce 600 hp and I've heard of a couple of 800 and even 1000 hp examples.

Turbocharged cars are absolutely the way to go for aftermarket tuning potential.

I'm in agreement about this being a great engine (along with a great car).

In terms of tuners, for German cars I hold Ruf in high esteem and is probably the best German tuner I can think of.
For Japan, I'd say HKS comes to mind as a good company.
I don't know enough about American tuners to recommend a good one.

For other engines, obviously the engine from the last Toyota Supra (don't remember code) is hyped up as easy to get a lot of power out of along with the 4G63 engine most recently in the Mitsubishi Evolutions.

[martinbo]

Originally Posted by Carbon

In terms of tuners, for German cars I hold Ruf in high esteem and is probably the best German tuner I can think of.

Oh yes of course, for 911 aftermarket tuning Ruf are the berries!

[dOmInIX]

My top 3 choices to tune would be:
1.Toyota Supra
2.Nissan Skyline R34
3.Porsche 911 Turbo