RE: Turbo Swap k24-k26

["Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>]

Peter said;

> I like the quicker pick-up but it runs out of breath at higher rpms.  I
> tend
> not to do the stoplight racer thing, I prefer high speed passing power and
> on-ramp acceleration at these speeds I'm already in the 4-5k rpm range and
> want MORE POWER!!!
> 
> I'm still not convinced that I'm going to get that with the swap to a K26.
> In fact most responses have indicated that the swap will provide more
> power
> but not enough to make up for the downside on the lag.
> 
> I think I'm going to first try shimming the waste-gate and by-pass the
> fuel
> cut-off relay. This was suggested by my mechanic and he has had good
> results
> with this (he says).  Any thoughts from anyone on that account?
> 
Peter,
I'd strongly suggest that you leave the K24 in the car for now, and get the
car REALLY chipped by a knowledgeable tuner, such as Scott Mockry.  His
chips are like $350 for your car.  The REAL chip mods leave all the factory
safety's for boost and detonation, remaps timing curves for the new boost,
etc.  A good chip feels like a factory setup, safe, reliable, fast and more
or less bullet proof.  The bypass stuff is a real hack compared to a chip.
The MAC-14 motors, with their higher compression especially, need a greater
margin for safety than the MAC-11's.  

Don't skimp on this step.  You've got a (once) $40,000 luxo super car, do it
right.

I have no financial affiliation with Scott, or any other tuner, IUD, blah,
blah, blah.  Just a very satisfied customer...
My .02

> Gary Lewis 
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