arnoldo
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DISCLAIMER: I am not a tuner and I'm still new with tuning. Appreciate your feedback if you'd like to share your thoughts to improve my calibration.
I contacted CAPTS back in November and we discussed about turbocharger upgrade. After the discussion, I decided to get the Stage-2.
I like stock low end power but I believe there is potential if we have more robust connecting rods and slightly bigger turbo. CVT of course is my limiting factor, as well as fuel. As we know, base 1.5T hatchback connecting rods are fragile and fuel system/parts is inferior compare to Civic SI.
Long story short, I upgraded connecting rods, and install CAPTS Stage-2 Turbocharger. Parts installation completed in January and I took some "break in" time just to be on the safe side before tuning.
My aim was to maintain overall low end powerband of stock 1.5T and push the power starting 4000 RPM to maintain CVT reliability.
I tuned the car by myself and I tune for moderate power rather than maximum power. You can tell from the dyno result attached there is still room to play for more power.
Tuning platform: KTuner V 1.2
Engine modification parts:
Ambient Temp: 33 celcius (Dyno environment ambient temperature)
Datalog attached for your reference.
Result:
The workshop owns 2 dynamometers, Dastek and Dyna Pack. We did a test run on both dyno last year using my car to see dyno result difference between Dastek & Dyna Pack. We know Dastek is showing higher number than Dyna Pack as Dastek software is programmed to show converted on engine result. We did this twice. Running using stock calibration and custom calibration. Unfortunately torque cannot be directly converted without sacrificing accuracy too much.
Long story short, Dyna Pack is showing 30 HP lesser vs. Dastek.
I'm not a fan of converting BHP to WHP or one dyno with another dyno but I would rather use an absolute conversion that I have tested rather than using "internet formula"
I'm happy with the result. In terms of delta, the turbo upgrade and calibration resulting in 22 HP peak power higher vs. previous calibration.
Dastek measured 261 HP peak power and 309 Nm peak torque. This is approx. 230 Dyna Pack HP.
In terms of drivability, low to mid RPM power band is similar as stock and power start to come in from 4000 RPM. Now I can drive with the powerband that I like without worrying my CVT longevity too much because I drive between 1500 and 3000 RPM most of the time.
Very happy with CAPTS Stage-2 Turbocharger!
Quick Adjustments & Quick Enables Setting:
Dyno Sheet :
Please note dyno before I upgrade the turbocharger was done in different workshop.
Current Torque:
Current Power:
Stock turbo torque (peak boost was 19.5 PSI) - Parts similar as today with exception of tuning platform, turbo, & intercooler (was Rev9 Intercooler).
Stock turbo power (peak boost was 19.5 PSI) - Parts similar as today with exception of tuning platform, turbo, & intercooler (was Rev9 Intercooler).
I contacted CAPTS back in November and we discussed about turbocharger upgrade. After the discussion, I decided to get the Stage-2.
I like stock low end power but I believe there is potential if we have more robust connecting rods and slightly bigger turbo. CVT of course is my limiting factor, as well as fuel. As we know, base 1.5T hatchback connecting rods are fragile and fuel system/parts is inferior compare to Civic SI.
Long story short, I upgraded connecting rods, and install CAPTS Stage-2 Turbocharger. Parts installation completed in January and I took some "break in" time just to be on the safe side before tuning.
My aim was to maintain overall low end powerband of stock 1.5T and push the power starting 4000 RPM to maintain CVT reliability.
I tuned the car by myself and I tune for moderate power rather than maximum power. You can tell from the dyno result attached there is still room to play for more power.
Tuning platform: KTuner V 1.2
Engine modification parts:
- CAPTS Stage-2 Turbocharger
- PRL catless downpipe
- Custom 2.5 inch front pipe
- Stock exhaust
- Stock intake with Sprint Filter filter replacement
Ambient Temp: 33 celcius (Dyno environment ambient temperature)
Datalog attached for your reference.
Result:
The workshop owns 2 dynamometers, Dastek and Dyna Pack. We did a test run on both dyno last year using my car to see dyno result difference between Dastek & Dyna Pack. We know Dastek is showing higher number than Dyna Pack as Dastek software is programmed to show converted on engine result. We did this twice. Running using stock calibration and custom calibration. Unfortunately torque cannot be directly converted without sacrificing accuracy too much.
Long story short, Dyna Pack is showing 30 HP lesser vs. Dastek.
I'm not a fan of converting BHP to WHP or one dyno with another dyno but I would rather use an absolute conversion that I have tested rather than using "internet formula"
I'm happy with the result. In terms of delta, the turbo upgrade and calibration resulting in 22 HP peak power higher vs. previous calibration.
Dastek measured 261 HP peak power and 309 Nm peak torque. This is approx. 230 Dyna Pack HP.
In terms of drivability, low to mid RPM power band is similar as stock and power start to come in from 4000 RPM. Now I can drive with the powerband that I like without worrying my CVT longevity too much because I drive between 1500 and 3000 RPM most of the time.
Very happy with CAPTS Stage-2 Turbocharger!
Quick Adjustments & Quick Enables Setting:
Dyno Sheet :
Please note dyno before I upgrade the turbocharger was done in different workshop.
Current Torque:
Current Power:
Stock turbo torque (peak boost was 19.5 PSI) - Parts similar as today with exception of tuning platform, turbo, & intercooler (was Rev9 Intercooler).
Stock turbo power (peak boost was 19.5 PSI) - Parts similar as today with exception of tuning platform, turbo, & intercooler (was Rev9 Intercooler).
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