m271 horse power help

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Mar 30, 2008 | 06:53 PM
  #1  
well i know the m271 isnt the best to get power but what more can i possibly doo
i currently have
irdium spark plugs
kleemann headers with cat
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kleemann pulley kit
k box
i herd someone bored there throttle body did it make much of a diference
what about a si tuning would it help me out
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Mar 30, 2008 | 10:47 PM
  #2  
K&N Oil Body Smear...

Really there isn't much to do.......C55 engine swap maybe?
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Mar 31, 2008 | 12:52 AM
  #3  
Check with this dude, he's installing a turbocharger...
Quote: well my m271 is almost done another month or so ill probably be doing 300hp plus im mounting my turbo on to my kleemann headers
I'm running ~17 PSI. Denso's IK22 work well to help inhibit pre-ignition.
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Mar 31, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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Quote: Check with this dude, he's installing a turbocharger...I'm running ~17 PSI. Denso's IK22 work well to help inhibit pre-ignition.
Yep, thats what I was thinking.

"isn't this dude going with a turbo...."

If you want to share your work thus far, I know plenty of us would enjoy seeing your hard work.

E
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Apr 3, 2008 | 04:39 PM
  #5  
Bump for a member doing some ground breaking work.

Lets help him get some juice outta the M271 prior to going Turbo YO!

E
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Apr 3, 2008 | 05:21 PM
  #6  
Put the ol' C230 on a diet?
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Apr 3, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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Quote: Put the ol' C230 on a diet?
hopefully i will have a turbo by july but until then im trying to tweek every bit i can plus i will loose he k box most likely im gonna need a custom ecu
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Apr 4, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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Quote: well i know the m271 isnt the best to get power but what more can i possibly doo
i currently have
irdium spark plugs
kleemann headers with cat
resonator deleted
kleemann pulley kit
k box
i herd someone bored there throttle body did it make much of a diference
what about a si tuning would it help me out
No hope. Shoulda got a M111.
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