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  1. 11th January 2006, 06:21 PM #1
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    hi guys

    im russ in perth and i own a black 2003 astra turbo with cat back 2.5 inch exaust and k&n pod fillter.
    took it to kick ass wed night drags at kwinana and ran et of 14.7. before mods. wat can i do to go quicker for a few grand. comon opelsClick here to enlarge
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  2. 11th January 2006, 06:24 PM #2
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    hey rus, welcome to the site..

    could always get yourself a powerchip/unichip, get a dyno tune etc etc..

    check out the turbo mods area, there maybe some useful info there for you Click here to enlarge
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  3. 12th January 2006, 12:07 AM #3
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    hey mate

    sounds good

    theres another astra t owner on here (mr t) running low 14s!!!
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  4. 12th January 2006, 12:10 AM #4
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    Russ, welcome to the site.
    Hope you enjoy your stay, and i'm sure you'll find what you're looking for on the forums.

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  5. 12th January 2006, 08:24 AM #5
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    welcome to opelaus russ - enjoy!
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  6. 12th January 2006, 09:22 AM #6
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    Welcome dude...enjoy
    2003 Silver Astra SRi-T

    • Electric Sunroof
    • 3" Dump, 2 1/2" Flex, Hi-Flow Cat & Exhaust
    • Custom Dyno Flash Tune (1 Bar)
    • Bailey Dump Valve


    • 136.2 KW @ 5800 RPM
    • 278 NM @ 4100 RPM
    • 14.088 1/4 @ 99.88 MPH
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  7. 12th January 2006, 01:34 PM #7
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    thanks

    cheers for the welcome.
    has anyone that owns a sri t done the powerchip or unichip? and wat dif do you think it made? can get them for about a grand. i had mine on a few dino's and they say it runs rich and the boost drops away after 2000rpm buit rises again abit at about 4500rpm. will the chips hold boost on for longer? and do they also lean them out much? sorry for all the questions but noone knows how to do much to them
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  8. 12th January 2006, 01:44 PM #8
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by rusole21
    cheers for the welcome.
    has anyone that owns a sri t done the powerchip or unichip? and wat dif do you think it made? can get them for about a grand. i had mine on a few dino's and they say it runs rich and the boost drops away after 2000rpm buit rises again abit at about 4500rpm. will the chips hold boost on for longer? and do they also lean them out much? sorry for all the questions but noone knows how to do much to them
    russ
    Yeah champ plenty have, have a brouse around the Turbo section, there is plenty of literature on the subject.

    I personally started out with an Electronic Boost Controller (EBC) but it made the car run richer, so I got a custom dyno tune...and I'm very happy indeed...
    2003 Silver Astra SRi-T

    • Electric Sunroof
    • 3" Dump, 2 1/2" Flex, Hi-Flow Cat & Exhaust
    • Custom Dyno Flash Tune (1 Bar)
    • Bailey Dump Valve


    • 136.2 KW @ 5800 RPM
    • 278 NM @ 4100 RPM
    • 14.088 1/4 @ 99.88 MPH
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  9. 12th January 2006, 04:07 PM #9
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    where is the turbo section. cant find it.
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by rusole21
    where is the turbo section. cant find it.
    http://opelaus.com/forum/forumdispla...aysprune=&f=16
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