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[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Only turbo ive driven is gbc stage 4 turbo, i was expecting it to be a real bitch to drive after reading about power delivery etc, It wasent dont get me wrong i wouldent give up my stage 3 SC for it because it revs and revs. But it wasent that bad

[G-Bob]

Only turbo ive driven is gbc stage 4 turbo, i was expecting it to be a real bitch to drive after reading about power delivery etc, It wasent dont get me wrong i wouldent give up my stage 3 SC for it because it revs and revs. But it wasent that bad

 

must've driven a good one then. 

[Gedi]

Surely you could just put a supercharger on the z20let? I.e the engine wouldn't need to be swapped as it's already set up for boost

 

But how do you get rid of that extra 50Kg off its fat arse?

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Surely you could just put a supercharger on the z20let? I.e the engine wouldn't need to be swapped as it's already set up for boost

  But how do you get rid of that extra 50Kg off its fat arse?

B207 saab engine

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Only turbo ive driven is gbc stage 4 turbo, i was expecting it to be a real bitch to drive after reading about power delivery etc, It wasent dont get me wrong i wouldent give up my stage 3 SC for it because it revs and revs. But it wasent that bad

  must've driven a good one then. 

One of the best i suspect

[leevx2.2]

Only turbo ive driven is gbc stage 4 turbo, i was expecting it to be a real bitch to drive after reading about power delivery etc, It wasent dont get me wrong i wouldent give up my stage 3 SC for it because it revs and revs. But it wasent that bad

Wouldn't mind a drive of George's he has spent good money on getting it that good so would be good to give it a go ;-)

[siztenboots]

the 2.2 has a flatspot between 2500 and 3500 rpm

the 2.2 owners seem to forget to mention this
 

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

the 2.2 has a flatspot between 2500 and 3500 rpm

the 2.2 owners seem to forget to mention this
 

Nothing which could not be removed with the dutch software, 2.2 na or 2.0sc or 2.2 SC

[G-Bob]

the 2.2 has a flatspot between 2500 and 3500 rpm the 2.2 owners seem to forget to mention this  

Oh yes, the barely noticeable flat spot that is about a quarter of the flat spot on a standard turbo.

[Bumblebee]

Doesn't look to bad in the twisty's to me 300hp tubby

Edited by Bumblebee, 28 May 2014 - 04:01 PM.

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

Doesn't look to bad in the twisty's to me 300hp tubby

Is he naked

[Gilgamesh]

its a swedish forum member with the Z20LEH engine. 

Edited by Gilgamesh, 28 May 2014 - 04:18 PM.

[Claws]

The NA is a perfectly capable road car.

[ArticMonkey]

George has a ££££ standalone ECU to help with the power delivery though? 

[Strugs]

I have a turbo. I wish I had a supercharged 2.2 instead....

 

 

Missed my NA every day after I sold it.. the tubby went last week and I've barely thought about it since..

 

SC for me next time..

[GeorgeBC]

Wow what a topic! Everyone knows a sc is the car to go for if you are serious about tracking. Read the forum and use the search you will find nothing good mentioned about a turbo on track. Lee you are welcome to drive the thing but I'm afraid I have no interest in that sc thing you put up with. Book on to a day I do. Or name a July trackday! Ps. Turbo owner here who has only seen similar powered cars disappear on corners but I don't dare say undriveable sc! Some cars bugger off but they are usually driven by the legend chris_uk or his mini me Mike lol. Believe what you like but don't take one dog sh*t sh** national as gospel! Worst trackday of the year as you never normally get so many novices in one place IMO!

[Duncan VXR]

Good to see you out so much in the car on tack this year George (no jealous at all ) lol

 

As stated a really good driver makes a massive difference! As long as your having fun thats the important thing

 

I have never really been into the SC thing myself but do seem to hold their own on track. Driven one on the road and compared to standalone VXT or TFSI setup there is no contest imo, I really like low down torque and smooth turbo delivery

 

The 450bhp S5 I was in last week was an impessive unit mind 

 

DG

 

 

[P11 COV]

The problem I had with my 2.2 was that on the road I could keep my foot flat to the floor most of the time. Just not enough power for the grip available. On track a standard one becomes a mobile chicane. Yes the turbo has it's faults in standard form but handling can be improved easily with a few quid spent on springs and shocks. Power delivery can also be improved with a remap and exhaust.  Plenty of turbos out there with this work already done.

[siztenboots]

also bear in mind the turbo map is now fully adjustable to any enthusiast with TVXR tuning suite at no cost.

[CocoPops]

 on the road I could keep my foot flat to the floor most of the time.

 

Some might see that as a benefit.

If you drove a turbo foot to floor, you'd wrap it round a lamp post.

Maybe you could say an NA is a car to be driven at 10 tenths?