How much power?

[joe260]

Hey guys,

Just wondering. i know that in the log books and the research i have done it says the stock power of the ba is 182kw... is that at the wheels or the flywheel? if at flywheel then how much power at the wheels do i have?

Thanks JO

[vandrsxr6]

It's fly wheel.

Not sure about rwkw , I'm going to guess aroun 120-130.

[webby_191189]

i think it would be somewhere around 125-130kw at the whells

[Powdered Toast Man]

It's at the flywheel. At a very rough estimate take off about 25% for at the wheels.

[webby_191189]

you lose about 30% of power through the drivetrain so to work it out its 182x30% then minus the answer off 182. That is not a spot on answer but its pretty close to what it is

[joe260]

i got a exhaust on it and only k&n filter. how much more would they give??

also i will be getting a high flow cat and extractors also cai how much will that put me up to? thanks

[webby_191189]

exhause and filter maybe 3-4rwkw. And mayb another 8 to 10rwkws with the rest done

[joe260]

what else could i put on to give me more power?

[Outbackjack]

Originally Posted by FordGirl86

what else could i put on to give me more power?

Turbo, nitrous, supercharger..... How much money do you have to spend.

[vandrsxr6]

Originally Posted by FordGirl86

what else could i put on to give me more power?

Buy an XR6T, Nah just joking.

The most people are getting out of these is around the 180rwkw mark.

You'll need an edit/tune etc. Thats hould get you a nice gain after all the mods you've got planned.

[WPN XR6T]

most mods will only give a couple of Kw unless your car is tuned to use the power that those mods are designed to make. Custom editing and tuning using things like a CAPA Tuner and going to visit someone who knows how to get the most out of your engine with ECU tuning is your best Bang for your buck mod I can suggest.

[Rev28K]

This might be telling to how to suck eggs…..

You wouldn’t want to live and die by roller dyno readings. Do a bit of research on them.

Such things as wheel alignment, clutch slippage, how well the car is strapped down to the rollers, gearbox and diff losses all add up and can significantly alter the readings at the treads.
If you are using dyno readings to measure gains try and get them done at the same place, in the same gear, in the same mode, etc.

Engine builders that really want to know what their engine is producing go to the trouble of using engine dynos because they have less variables.

[XCSEDAN]

Depends how much money you have.
Nizpro have kits up to 220rwkw.

[webby_191189]

If your on a smaller budget stick with cam, exhaust, maybe some head work if the budget lets u, a decent tune or a chip

[joe260]

how much are chips worth?? and would putting a bigger cam do much? what also can be done to the head work? im not into turbos really but down the track would supercharge it.. what about flash tuners do they do much? also what would be a recommended dyno place to tune it once ive done the other mods ? thanks

[Ridin-High]

Originally Posted by FordGirl86

how much are chips worth?? and would putting a bigger cam do much? what also can be done to the head work? im not into turbos really but down the track would supercharge it.. what about flash tuners do they do much? also what would be a recommended dyno place to tune it once ive done the other mods ? thanks

Is their any reason why u don't like turbochargers?

[joe260]

no no reasons. doesnt it cost more to put on a turbo then a supercharger?

[GXL078]

Originally Posted by FordGirl86

Hey guys,

Just wondering. i know that in the log books and the research i have done it says the stock power of the ba is 182kw... is that at the wheels or the flywheel? if at flywheel then how much power at the wheels do i have?

Thanks JO

That's nearly the same power as a $70,000 HSV Senator had a few years back. Latest Falc is quoted at 190KW!

[joe260]

geez thats gotta suck i paid 24,000 for mine

[webby_191189]

You will notice good gains from a cam if you get it tuned afterwerds. Wade cams do quite a good job and offer a variety. With the head you can get larger valves, Get your inlet and outlets ported. Which just means makes them larger so it increase airflow. Capa flashtuners are also another option. It reprograms your ecu to get the most out of your car. Not to sure on prices for flashtuner or chips though.

[joe260]

how much to get a bigger cam and the larger valves on the head?? sorry im not much of a car engine type person as u can tell

[webby_191189]

well wade cams do regrinds and im not to sure on what it is but i know its less than $200 if you send then your standard cam and they regrind it to there specs. eg stage 3. Not sure on head work. Try find an xr6 head. I think they came out with larger valves in them

[bigAl]

have you looked at the mod guide in the ford contempory section, also have you had a read in the bseries club section of these forums, there are plenty of N/a owners there that can answer all your questions, me being one

Mods i reconmend
*pacemaker comp headers 4495's $500
*magna flow METAL CAT $300
*2.5'' exhaust $500
*k&n airfilter $110
*XR8 headlight snorkle $65
*turbo snorkle $35

Then once you have all these mods, get a capa flash tuner ($900)
Take your car to AutoTech, and Spiro will work his magic on the dyno

Make sure you use 98 octane unleaded for a few weeks before getting it tuned for best results. EG Caltex Vortex, BP ultimate, Mobile synergy. But STAY AWAY FROM SHELL FUEL its garbage.

[bigAl]

And for cams, there is a group buy in the b series general descusion section, take a looksie over there