V6 Power limit???

[stevec205gti]

As per the title, although I am reasonably happy with the performance of my recently acquired V6, I'd like to know what limits the power output to it's 160odd bhp. Anyone here know much about tuning this engine???

Discuss........

[zentac]

The 2ltr V6 FTO is 180bhp if thats any help

[Kieran]

The 2ltr V6 FTO is 180bhp if thats any help

But only 147 ft/lbs of torque. That engine was used in the Galant VR-M.... And Zedy (who bought one) found the V6-24 engine quicker, on account of the Galants extra weight.

[strapping young lad]

is the engine in the v6 sport the same as the v6 24v?

the only difference i notice is the gearbox in the sport havnig the tiptronic thingy (can u guess im no techie!)

[psbarham]

i am currently working on a plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a weasel , updates as soon as they happen :smug:

[V6nut]

is the engine in the v6 sport the same as the v6 24v?

the only difference i notice is the gearbox in the sport havnig the tiptronic thingy (can u guess im no techie!)

Think the sport has better set up suspension, don't know about the other bits. Mine is a sport and a manual, not a big fan of auto's, my sister has an FTO and couldn't get used to it at all. What power output is the V6 24V? My sport is apparently just under 160 bhp.

[V6nut]

i am currently working on a plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a weasel , updates as soon as they happen :smug:

A plan! how dastardly!!.... :leer: plan for what though? :inquisiti

[Kieran]

Think the sport has better set up suspension, don't know about the other bits. Mine is a sport and a manual, not a big fan of auto's, my sister has an FTO and couldn't get used to it at all. What power output is the V6 24V? My sport is apparently just under 160 bhp.

Hmm... Interesting your comments on the suspension. V6 Sports come under a lot of fire on here for having suspension that's a bit 'skittish'. A set of progressive-rate lowering springs sorts things out though.

Regarding power outputs. This seems to vary, depending on the year, but I've only ever seen Mitsubishi quote an official figure of 161bhp.

[V6nut]

It was just an assumption about the sport and handling, never driven any others so don't know. Most other manufacturers put sports suspension on to produce a sport version rather than producing more power, how else could there be a clio sport 1.2??!!! I understand you owned a sport Kieran, my suspension seems superb for a car this size, what do the progressive rate springs do?

[Kieran]

Rather than explain, have a read of these ;)

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4758&highlight=revelation

Also, search for the terms 'eibach' and you should get the general idea :thumbsup:

[psbarham]

A plan! how dastardly!!.... :leer: plan for what though? :inquisiti
that would be telling but if my little scheme does work then i will look so :smug:

[strapping young lad]

what became of the bulk order then?

[Paul Beazer]

that would be telling but if my little scheme does work then i will look so :smug:

What is with you and keeping us all in suspense?



Tell us now!!! :evil2:

[psbarham]

What is with you and keeping us all in suspense?



Tell us now!!! :evil2:
if i was kinky you would all be in suspenders, all the best things come to those who wait , well thats what all the girls used to say on first dates

[strapping young lad]

nah thats twaddle if they make you wait then they obviously want...

a relationship

urgh :)

[ritch_w]

i am currently working on a plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a weasel , updates as soon as they happen :smug:


any success with this (and what is it?? :inquisiti ) or are you still wearing suspenders?? :-policema

[psbarham]

any success with this (and what is it?? :inquisiti ) or are you still wearing suspenders?? :-policema
be patient young man , all will be revealed soon enough , and if you are really lucky so will the suspenders :inquisiti

[ritch_w]

be patient young man , all will be revealed soon enough , and if you are really lucky so will the suspenders :inquisiti
/help

[Smokinmasta2]

be patient young man , all will be revealed soon enough , and if you are really lucky so will the suspenders :inquisiti

Well Paul..................... /Hmmm /Hmmm

Smokin..............

[psbarham]

well its nearly there now , well at least its in the car ( well the boot anyway) as soon as its sorted then i will let everyone know the results

[ritch_w]

Splendid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Paul Beazer]

well its nearly there now , well at least its in the car ( well the boot anyway) as soon as its sorted then i will let everyone know the results
Well? What was it? did it work?

I cant believe this thread is from 2005!

[psbarham]

Well? What was it? did it work?

I cant believe this thread is from 2005!
well i could do a kieren style 50 page write up but i won't coz it didn't work , well it could given enough time (which i now have , feckin typical) but i have now sold the parts

[Wodjno]

well i could do a kieren style 50 page write up but i won't coz it didn't work , well it could given enough time (which i now have , feckin typical) but i have now sold the parts

So what was It ???

:idea2:

[psbarham]

So what was It ???

:idea2:
something that didn't work at the time

[Wodjno]

something that didn't work at the time

OK :huh2:

[psbarham]

/Devil5
should i tell him ? yes , no , yes , no ? i'll think about it

[Dr Zed]

:furious3: :rifle: /Hissy

please tell /Grrr

[whizz]

I think that Sport versions have the same suspension like standard galant. Only with that 17" alloys it looks better. But Iam seriously interested in your change :)

[psbarham]

well i suppose i shall yield to the relenting pressure of the CVR4 nosey bleeders society , the planned mod was an fto inlet manifold , the one with the variable inlet tracts , the plan was to fit this and come up with a controller for the stepper motor , this should have the benefit of a variable power / torque curve , this being more advantageous in the higher gears . but as with all great plans something silly was to be the undoing of it , this silly thing is a pipe cast into the inlet manifold of the V6 , it connects to the diaphragm on the left side of the manifold , and of course the fto one doesn't have it , my plan was to trace it back to source and bypass it with an external pipe but funds and time got in the way , and someone offered twice what i paid for the manifold so that was the end of that , I'm sure if another comes up i will have another go :evilgrin:

[Paul Beazer]

I wait for a YEAR and thats all the pap you come up with, humph!/whip

[psbarham]

I wait for a YEAR and thats all the pap you come up with, humph!/whip
well sooooooo sorry , what did you expect ? a mad max style super charger out of the bonnet ? not exactly cunning or subtle is it ?

[Paul Beazer]

well sooooooo sorry , what did you expect ? a mad max style super charger out of the bonnet ? not exactly cunning or subtle is it ?

A cheap and easy 200bhp would have been nice....../Banana

[psbarham]

tell me about it , mind you that supercharger idea has got me thinking :thinking2

[Paul Beazer]

tell me about it , mind you that supercharger idea has got me thinking :thinking2
Where the feck would it go?

[psbarham]

Where the feck would it go?
on the engine /duh /duh

[bradc]

I would imagine with an exhaust, new intake (like on Gly's car) and a fuel controller you would be close to 200hp, and if you still wanted more you could get a custom set of cams made up :)

[Paul Beazer]

on the engine /duh /duh
no sh!t sherlock!

[psbarham]

no sh!t sherlock!
well ask a stupid question and get a stupid answer :d
nah in reality given half a chance the heads would be skimmed and ported , and then a decent induction set up (webber alpha on trumpets ) would do for a start

[Kieran]

well i could do a kieren style 50 page write up

Bah! I resemble that remark! /grr

[psbarham]

Bah! I resemble that remark! /grr
:p /nag /nag /nag :d

[lboots]

: /Banana i think i,ve done all i can to make mine quicker, (feels quicker anyway) sounds great .
mods include
1. de-cat and custom s/steel exhaust
2.hks evo 7 induction kit
3. hks iridium spark plugs
4. forced air induction ram pipe
5 high octane petrol at all times
don,t know bhp figures yet, but will put on rolling road soon
as for skitish handling, eibach sport springs, koni gas adjustable shocks, front struct brace and 18 inch alloys 235/40x18 yoko's, seem to have put any pay to being skitish:thinking2 supercharger only way to go