Hi All, Thinking of rebuilding my R26 for 350/400+. Who's the Daddy out there for a drive in, drive out fully mapped, reliable and cost effective service. Answers appreciated from those who have been there!! Cheers
I'd do it but cannot offer the warrantys these big company's do as I'm just a man with a garage working evenings and weekends and have mate that is a remap'ist with DNA tuning... Also live in what is equivalent to Middle Earth in west wales haha
My R26 is at RS Tuning being forged at the moment. I've got a 250 hybrid so will likely get 330 to 350bhp. To achieve 350/400 bhp you'll need a different turbo + manifold, cams, fuel system etc Also it's important that you choose the builder you use carefully. I've been stung by having a forged engine fail after 5000 miles so it can be an expensive lesson to learn. I've used RS Tuning this time so the engine and mapping etc are all under one roof.
I enquirered at engine dynamics about getting 320 bhp done they said it wasn't a problem, think that would be enough
just needs more boost pressure or a bigger turbo Decent set of cam could make it a lot easier. but then it's what you like to spend vs what you like to achieve
I haven't decided for certain yet but think I'll stick with standard fuel system for now. My build is going to have Catcams on Paul's advice and so I don't have to open up the engine again. Then if I want more power in future I can just upgrade the fuel system.
You might as well go with aftermarket cams if you've gone to trouble of a forged engine and gt28 turbo.
catcams and the rstuning hybrid right? Assuming uprated valve springs too then.... Would be interesting to see what you end up with! Can't remember but do you have a helix clutch or R26R clutch?
Yes, that's right and the R26r clutch. Spec is: 83mm CP pistons PEC i-beam rods Catcams cams Supertech standard size valves Uprated valve springs RS Tuning 250 hybrid Forge recirc and actuator 630cc injectors ITG induction kit Forge hard pipes Forge intercooler Forge coolant hoses RS Tuning 3" decat Ktec 3" exhaust R26r clutch and SMF
Wonder what the r26r clutch is going to hold! mj57 is going to try his luck with it too we're stealing a thread here though, time to update yours on here mate!
