by cpur » Sun Oct 08, 2017 4:56 pm
In Malta, it was normal to give these engines massive boost levels.
I had a mk3 fiesta myself which was driven daily with 2.5bar , I had no intercooler ( was always in my mind but didn't have enough money to fit one ). It was the old 1.8 diesel engine, which originally was out from ford with no turbo. I remember floor the pedal on 4th gear and it still used to spin the wheels. It surely was 150bhp and with alot of torque. However in Malta this was nothing so special, diesels where faster than petrol.
Now if we used to get that kind of power with uncalibrated diesel amounts and factory injection timing, i believe that todays TDCIs can output over 200bhp with suitable turbo and intercooler and a proper remap. It is the same block and the same internals i believe, correct me if i am wrong.
I always believe that a power full diesel engine is more economical.
I have now a 2006 connect 90, with a pressure fooling box. I have a boost gauge which shows 15psi. tried to vent the signal to the actuator but will remain at 15.
It needs a harder spring. My friend has a 2008 90bhp connect it goes slightly faster than mine. He says his diagnostic shows 20psi, Turbo is the same , but it has the siemens diesel system, and the intercooler is not tilted , it is vertical.
cheers