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Engine Stage 1
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Well, we have to begin somewhere and what better stage to start then modifications to the Engine! Looking at basic, well chosen modifications lets see what is possible...... I think you may be surprised!
SUPPORT AND SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR ENGINE - STAGE 1
Powerstation - Rolling Road Facility, Mapping, Technical Help/Guidance, Product Supplier, Workshop Facilities (fitment/testing of products)
ScoobySport - Product Supplier, Technical Help
Litchfield Imports - Product Supplier, Technical Help
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR ENGINE MODIFICATIONS
Perhaps the single biggest bone of contention is how we would decide to measure/test for any increases (and of course decreases) in power , when looking at Engine Modifications. Several ways exist, namely use of a Rolling Road, Engine Dyno, Performance Meters and the regularly used “arse dyno” (for those that are not familiar with this, it is the term given to the “just driven my car and it feels so much quicker now…. It must be 400bhp”). While this list is not the entire range of methods available, it gives you an idea in the numbers of ways that are available. For the purpose of these comparisons on Engine Modifications figures, these will be attained by use of a Rolling Road, coupled with real driving feedback on the road.
 Even though we may all agree that various rolling roads will give different readings and the arguments that RR figures at X are incorrect and Y are correct is meaningless to a degree. Although many conditions even on the same rolling road can cause changes in figures, we need  something we can use to compare. Obviously the more conditions you can stabilise, the better your figures will be representative. Bearing this in mind, it was decided to approach the new facility at Powerstation. Powerstation now provide a dyno cell, which with the installed  ventilation system strives to provide a more stable running environment that can be repeated time and time again..... perfect for the tests being made within this article. The ventilation system comprises of a huge extraction fan, large and powerful induction fan and to finish it off a specific unit especially for us top mounted intercooler boys.
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