Hi, I've just bought a 1996 (N) 306 XLdt - great car.
I know turbo diesels can easily be tweaked to get extra power, just wondering what I can do to mine. I don't want to buying lots of bits or going over the top, and appreciate that I need to spend more money to get big results. Just wondered what I can do to make a little difference.
Two options I've been give so far are:
* Locate and tighten the wastegate so that it stays on for longer. Been told this will make quite a difference, but I'll need to make sure I jubilee-clip all hoses on tight as pressure will be higher.
* Locate the electronic boost valve (EBV) which determines when the turbo will kick in, and bypass with a manual valve (got from ebay) consisting of a spring and a ball, so that the turbo cuts in quicker and conistently rather than relying on signal from the ECU. been told this will produce 10-15% - although seems optimistic.
Will either of these work well or am I just wasting my time?
Any other simple low-cost methods I can use? Think I can clean, tighten, adjust bypass etc? I've never had experience with turbos, but am good with cars as my dad was a mechanic. Plus good with electrionics/PCs/soldering if needed.
Also, been looking at getting a chip, but noone will say if possible. Or if I can get one myself, or if I can remap using my PC and software. Is there a definative answer on this?
I'm sure you know what I mean here, sorry for all the questions, just unsure on what to do and want someone with experience to say "don't bother with X, buy Y is good etc". Even better, if there is a site with images etc - probably hoping for too much, but would be great.
Thanks for reading - and for any answers.
Apppreciated
I know turbo diesels can easily be tweaked to get extra power, just wondering what I can do to mine. I don't want to buying lots of bits or going over the top, and appreciate that I need to spend more money to get big results. Just wondered what I can do to make a little difference.
Two options I've been give so far are:
* Locate and tighten the wastegate so that it stays on for longer. Been told this will make quite a difference, but I'll need to make sure I jubilee-clip all hoses on tight as pressure will be higher.
* Locate the electronic boost valve (EBV) which determines when the turbo will kick in, and bypass with a manual valve (got from ebay) consisting of a spring and a ball, so that the turbo cuts in quicker and conistently rather than relying on signal from the ECU. been told this will produce 10-15% - although seems optimistic.
Will either of these work well or am I just wasting my time?
Any other simple low-cost methods I can use? Think I can clean, tighten, adjust bypass etc? I've never had experience with turbos, but am good with cars as my dad was a mechanic. Plus good with electrionics/PCs/soldering if needed.
Also, been looking at getting a chip, but noone will say if possible. Or if I can get one myself, or if I can remap using my PC and software. Is there a definative answer on this?
I'm sure you know what I mean here, sorry for all the questions, just unsure on what to do and want someone with experience to say "don't bother with X, buy Y is good etc". Even better, if there is a site with images etc - probably hoping for too much, but would be great.
Thanks for reading - and for any answers.
Apppreciated