Hi guys, I'm after a bit of advice, I've been slowly upgrading my VXT over the years, I like to think I've spent my limited budget in the right places thus far, I've concentrated mainly on handling. I'm now pretty happy with the setup but I could do with a bit more power and more importantly, reliability on track as I hate having to come in or worry about temps the whole time.
My car was a really early tuned car from Courtenay, back when they were using the original Pace charge cooler, not sure who designed it but it's not fit for purpose and I suspect the standard intercooler would probably be better and lighter! It had a remap and a 2.5" Powerflow single outlet exhaust. It actually made pretty good power when I put it on a RR a few years back, 253bhp and about the same torque but for prolonged hard use the inlet temps get too high and as a result power is reduced. Also, on my latest Euro trip it was really struggling with the high ambient temp and thin air.
So my question is where is my money best spent, I have my eye on a used Pro Alloy charge cooler kit which would obviously help with inlet temps but I would like to get a map done again as the power curve isn't quite right and I’d like to get a bit more power if possible. I also think my turbo is worn as it makes an odd noise when on high boost. I note Autovaux do an exchange service with the LEH turbo with the better manifold.
My plan is to rip out the Pace CC, replace with Pro Alloy one, fit the LEH turbo and then have a new map. Do you think this is the best course of action? It's still on the original clutch with no signs of wear. Don't want to spend a fortune but also know I should probably allow for a new recirc valve and actuator, is it worth going to blue injectors at around 260BHP?
Happy to do the install work but would appreciate any info on a decent company to do the mapping that won't charge the earth (Courtenay).
PS. I already have the Pro Alloy rad fitted.