Unity Performance
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- First Name
- Humza
- Joined
- Oct 17, 2020
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- Location
- Toronto, ON | Buffalo, NY
- Website
- unity-performance.com
- Vehicle(s)
- Current Fleet: 18 Si, 20 FK8, 23 FL5
I'm one of the few here to have upgraded the turbo (27WON Kuro), and not touch anything with the fuel system. Managed to put down 406whp when corrected for Dynojet; running Petro-Canada 94, which isn't as good as the 93 offered in the US.
Mod List:
27WON Kuro Drop-In Turbo
27WON IC w/Boost Tubes
27WON FP and Exhaust
RV6 Catted DP
Eventuri Intake
Eventuri Inlet
Is there a point of dropping $2-2.5K on a drop-in turbo + labor for peak numbers that are barely higher than FBO? Yes, tuned stock turbos lose their linear nature - hitting peak torque around 3,400, and peak hp around 5,800 to me personally takes the fun out of revving out the K20C to 7,000. With FBO and Kuro my peak torque is at 4,400, and peak power is at 6,800. I can also stretch 2nd gear to 60mph if need be with a new redline of 7,600. I love turbocharged cars for their ability to extract immense power from small displacement engines, but I will always favor power delivery and response of a naturally aspirated engine. Speaking of response, the Ball Bearings in all the drop-ins spool up very quickly compared to stock turbo Journal Bearings.
Secondly, you're pushing the stock turbo to 100% capacity and beyond to match a drop-in working at 90% like mine is. Being a circuit car that's also a daily I'm alright with sacrificing peak numbers in exchange for drivability, creating less heat, and ultimately long-term reliability - 5,000+ miles with the Kuro already and not a single hiccup with either the hardware or the e-tune by DRob.
That's just my two cents, I'm really happy with my personal decision and I understand some may not agree with my view
Mod List:
27WON Kuro Drop-In Turbo
27WON IC w/Boost Tubes
27WON FP and Exhaust
RV6 Catted DP
Eventuri Intake
Eventuri Inlet
Is there a point of dropping $2-2.5K on a drop-in turbo + labor for peak numbers that are barely higher than FBO? Yes, tuned stock turbos lose their linear nature - hitting peak torque around 3,400, and peak hp around 5,800 to me personally takes the fun out of revving out the K20C to 7,000. With FBO and Kuro my peak torque is at 4,400, and peak power is at 6,800. I can also stretch 2nd gear to 60mph if need be with a new redline of 7,600. I love turbocharged cars for their ability to extract immense power from small displacement engines, but I will always favor power delivery and response of a naturally aspirated engine. Speaking of response, the Ball Bearings in all the drop-ins spool up very quickly compared to stock turbo Journal Bearings.
Secondly, you're pushing the stock turbo to 100% capacity and beyond to match a drop-in working at 90% like mine is. Being a circuit car that's also a daily I'm alright with sacrificing peak numbers in exchange for drivability, creating less heat, and ultimately long-term reliability - 5,000+ miles with the Kuro already and not a single hiccup with either the hardware or the e-tune by DRob.
That's just my two cents, I'm really happy with my personal decision and I understand some may not agree with my view
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