Delemonte and his Astra

[delemonte]

Also, I assume I'd be best to get the remap after fitting the FMIC, yes? Any members here had any trouble with the stock LET turbo (as opposed to, say, the LEH), particularly after remaps etc.? Anyone here have a VXR or a Z20LET with a VXR turbo fitted?
Cheers

[auzvectra]

the remap is 400 for the sri-t, the fmic kit is 1000 plus install, but as you mentioned u should be fine with it .
the order of mods is irrelevant as the ecu is constantly relearning and finetuning to suit.
there is about 3 members with the vxr turbo on the Z20let.

[9090GO]

Putting a bigger injectors (VXR injectors) in conjunction of the remap, here is one on ebay, good price too.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VAUXHALL-OPEL...QQcmdZViewItem

[delemonte]

Putting a bigger injectors (VXR injectors) in conjunction of the remap, here is one on ebay, good price too.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VAUXHALL-OPEL...QQcmdZViewItem

With only a FMIC and remap to start with, I'm not sure if I can yet justify replacing the stock injectors (unless someone here recommends otherwise). If I bolt on a VXR turbo, however, I'll definitely look at the injectors . What power output are those members with VXR turbos seeing at the wheels?

[CNBLU]

you wont need bigger injectors with only a remap and fmic. they are 370cc and will do the job.

[auzvectra]

around 20kw more then the 1's without .
the vxr turbo is a cheap, neat, n stock looking mod. but i still prefer the garretts .

[chrissn89]

Hey Delemonte, I have a Silver Astra SRi-T. I see youve been doing a bit of home-work. I live in Boonah but im always getting around in Ipswich. Mines had the re-map from Matt (Auzvectra), Cross-over pipe removed, Pod filter and a 3" dump pipe fitted. If your interested you could jump in for a quick spin to see the difference. My next performance upgrade will be the FMIC.

Cheers,
Chris

[delemonte]

you wont need bigger injectors with only a remap and fmic. they are 370cc and will do the job.

Thanks for confirming that CNBLU

[delemonte]

around 20kw more then the 1's without .
the vxr turbo is a cheap, neat, n stock looking mod. but i still prefer the garretts .

I was previously looking at the possibility of using a GT28RS, but was unsure how difficult and/or economical it would be to get the suitable exhaust manifold to me in Australia. I'm no turbo expert, so when I considered the fact that using the VXR turbo would mean I also wouldn't have to worry about any potential incompatibility issues with my ECU and the boost control solenoid on the GT28RS, I began to lean heavily towards the simpler switchover to the VXR turbo. Any local places/welders you know of that could hook me up with the necessary manifold? What would be the approximate $$$ break down that you'd expect the complete Garret turbo changeover to set me back??

Hey Delemonte, I have a Silver Astra SRi-T. I see youve been doing a bit of home-work. I live in Boonah but im always getting around in Ipswich. Mines had the re-map from Matt (Auzvectra), Cross-over pipe removed, Pod filter and a 3" dump pipe fitted. If your interested you could jump in for a quick spin to see the difference. My next performance upgrade will be the FMIC.

Cheers,
Chris

Chris, that's extremely generous of you to offer! Send us a txt if/when it suits you next time you're in Ipswich I'd be equally happy if you just let me jump in the passenger seat while you take control of your baby; no doubt, I'd love to drive myself, but I understand you don't know me or my driving skills so I completely understand either way! Much appreciated though Naturally, I work during the week, but I'm sure we can sort something out that suits you. Thanks again.

[auzvectra]

there is a decent cost difference, as the garrett turbo itself costs about 50% extra just for the turbo.
personally i think it's worth the extra $$$ as it is a much better turbo, but it is really just personal preference, and depends on what u actually want and how far you want to go.