Mods....what should I achieve?

DAVE-IV

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This has maybe been asked 1000's of time...but now it's my turn to ask:D
I have an Evo IV that has the following mods:-

Evo VI Engine
Uprated Fuel Pump
3" Exhaust inc De-Cat
HKS Filter
Blitz Boost Controller
Injectors & Airflow Meter from a VI

I am looking to have the head gasket done as it has failed so while it's being stripped thought I would go for some 8MR cams with a 71 Series Turbo. So if I go with this option what potential BHP / Torque will I expect to achieve?

I am running a VI ecu that has been geekmapped by Andy F and will be having a remap if I decide to go with the upgrades on the cams & turbo.

Thanks for your advice & thoughts in advance.
 
DAVE-IV

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That would be lovely Power too with little lag :)

Yeh I'm hoping it'll be a nice power delivery, and should make a reasonable road car..........not that it's not been a good car for the past 7 years but I just thought it would make sense to mod it a bit while it's in pieces :)
 
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Thats the way. I never replace bits with standard, always upgrade where possible.
 
B6lee

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I'd forget the 71 series. They seem to struggle to get proper power. Go for the 80series much better at making power and holding it :)
 
DAVE-IV

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I'd forget the 71 series. They seem to struggle to get proper power. Go for the 80series much better at making power and holding it :)

Fair comment Lee but the difference in price is quite a lot and I think I'll see a good enough benefit over my VI turbo..do you agree?
 
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You'll see a benefit, but don't expect miracles. It will be slightly laggier too as the MIVEC helps on the IX achieve an early spool
 
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Personally I'd stick with the turbo you've got mate and spend the money on a set of 264 cams or 272 s :)
 
DAVE-IV

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You'll see a benefit, but don't expect miracles. It will be slightly laggier too as the MIVEC helps on the IX achieve an early spool

Thanks for that info mate........most I have spoken to have said 71's are spool monsters and a good upgrade but not as good as the 80 series that's for sure, but the cost is quite a big difference.

Personally I'd stick with the turbo you've got mate and spend the money on a set of 264 cams or 272 s :)

The MR cams weren't my idea TBH it was an option given to me by the tuner it's going too mate.
 
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