SoCalCoupe

I am in the middle of building an MC2 to throw into my CGT and just can't resist the urge to ask for some horsepower estimates. Aside from a mild cam grind, a 1mm overbore and setting the boost to 15psi, the engine is stock, breathing through stock intake, intercooler and 2.5in exhaust.
I'm guessing it'll be just short of 200hp@flywheel...is this about right?

skiddmark

I would say more like 230-250hp crank if its a good chip.

Tom Faust

<center><img src="http://www.xmission.com/~dempsey/minivan2/cool0001.jpg"></center><p>The easiest IC to fit, if you can find one, is the 200 20V IC. An excellent unit is the Ford Powerstroke diesel unit. It is enormous with excellent flow and about $176.00. It would never fit as is. But, it is all aluminum and you could have it cut.

I posted a pic. I meant to put one in my minivan, but never got to it.

SoCalCoupe

yeah I sorta figured the dinky stock IC wouldn't cut it...I think I'm gonna stay sidemount, but maybe go with a Mitsu Starion unit.
Also, has anyone ever done the "resistor mod" to their ECU? Soldering a resistor of a given value across the terminals of the vacuum/pressure sensor inside the ECU so that a lower pressure is registered, thereby avoiding the fuel cutoff above 8psi or whatever stock ECU is set to. I've heard of a number of people who have used it reliably...any input to the contrary?
By the way, thanks for the HP estimates! Very encouraging! : )

skiddmark

A good chip gives you remapped fuel and ignition to support the higher boost.

ddg=shinebox racing

I live in Burbank...

SteveAngry

My guess on a FWD car is around 180ish at the wheels.

JaredhCGT

you might be higher at 15psi... although you also don't have the big intake valves.... or a 3 inch exhaust.

JaredhCGT

because your timing doesn't get pulled back as you go past the stock map.

JLP

I estimate I'm around 230bhp with a IA stage 1 kit on my 88cst, but I was wondering what kind of torque figures I'm running, any thoughts? whatever it is it feels like alot of push.

TIA J