Alex, if you've got the larger I/C on there, you should remove the diverter foam from the air scoop and move it back otherwise you're blocking off 1/3 of the I/C. The Airtec I/C is exactly the same as your MTC (Chinese HoboTec) but they have modified it slightly. There is a mass of information on Minitorque about it. Don't bother 'upgrading' the I/C mate...it's just pissing money away.
@hawkrider883 жыл бұрын
IF those pulleys most such a big difference....I wonder why the factory wouldn't have included them as OEM? Can't imagine that their ultimate cost would have been that different??
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
That could be the argument for any performance modification on any car... could it be a question of consistency of components? The R53 is an easy car to ‘modify’ which helps the owner to personalise their individual car, could that have been in mind as the car was manufactured? I have no idea, but I enjoy it! 👍🏻
@GrindingGearsOfficial3 жыл бұрын
Mr Retro Leads Was The One For Me Too. I Went For Red 8.5mm!
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
Can’t beat Mr Retro Leads! By the way, really enjoyed your latest video buddy!
@GrindingGearsOfficial3 жыл бұрын
@@SULKNATIONtv I realised afterwards LOL! Cheers appreciate the kind words!
@fishfinners3 жыл бұрын
When you replace the clutch get a lighter flywheel
@mufcion3 жыл бұрын
before putting on more power mods you should consider some suspension mods ;)
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
😂 very good point! Suspension is the next! I’ve got a video filmed, awaiting editing, about what lies a head! More bracing is on the list too! Just got to save some cash... I’m not good at saving.
@SofaKingTouge3 жыл бұрын
Had mine just about a year. Completely replaced the suspension and brakes. A lot of the bushing were worn out. Haven't done any hp mods. Car came with a 15% pulley. By far the best thing I've done to increase all around performance is light weight 15s with a 205/50 nankang ar1. Dropped 15lbs a wheel and lowered the car a 1/2 inch. Acceleration, cornering and braking have all improved dramatically. The car is primarily used for rally and touge racing. I'm doing a hill climb so currently doing all the safety stuff. Race seats are in. Cage and fire suppression system are going in soon. Oh and I am going to add a header and exhaust. I hear it will pick up 10hp but it will for sure drop like 40lbs over the stock system. Other then that I don't see the point of adding more power.
@TB.JCE103 жыл бұрын
The list on my car is getting longer and i'm slowly realising i may be spending too much too quickly lmfao. I can't stop looking for rare Japanese bits currently, especially aesthetic stuff. Next year i'm hoping to change how the car looks pretty drastically, either a Garbino bumper and side skirts or the R56 style one from Orranje. Have you seen the MTC/Hobo intercooler diverters you can get? They look epic, don't cost much, and make them even more efficient.
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
The ‘Not So Hobo’ diverter or the ‘Dam Air’ diverters? I bought the ‘Dam Air’ quite a while ago, but keep forgetting to fit them! 🤦🏻♂️ Your plans sound ace mate! I’m sure either choice will look epic! I thought I had a large list, but I think yours is larger man! 😂
@TB.JCE103 жыл бұрын
@@SULKNATIONtv The Not So Hobo ones, on Whatageek. That was my plan before the cracking price on an Airtec fell in to my lap lol. It's always a big list, but i just want something a bit different for how it looks. Everyone goes for the Aero kit which i'm personally not a fan of on a black car. Main issue is that the Orranje R56 bumper and bits needed or the Garbino kit is mighty expensive. I find it hard to justify spending on bits that won't make it faster 😅
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
@@TB.JCE10 Body kits are at least an extra 8bhp. 😂 I feel guilty when I don’t make a purchase for the car at least once a month. Due to this, I have worse debt than when I was 21 (...and that was a lot). Cars. 🤦🏻♂️😂
@TB.JCE103 жыл бұрын
@@SULKNATIONtv The more i spend on a body kit the slower the car will be, daren't go fast in case i damage them haha. Just stick everything on paypal finance and pretend it's not, life pro tip for ya there. I keep getting emails from them reminding me how much money they can lend me, it's like they know i want some new shiny bits. Unfortunately tomorrow is the day my car officially goes in for all the work it was supposed to have recently so i wont have it for a while. Plenty of time to accumulate more parts i think lol
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
@@TB.JCE10 😂 always an opportunity presents itself to buy more parts! My PayPal credit was maxed out a little while ago! 😂
@guyanderson58293 жыл бұрын
"buy your own fuckin glue"
@oscardominguez16803 жыл бұрын
Could you please give me more details about the benefit of the other pulleys(not the SC one)?
@oscardominguez16803 жыл бұрын
And power difference
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
So I didn’t dyno it, but the spool up of the supercharger was definitely quicker! The car felt like it picked up some more torque and a few more horses… based on my ‘fast car’ experience, I would estimate the power of my R53 at around the 200bhp. I did also run an Ultragauge in it, which confirmed 200 ft lbs of torque… 👍🏻
@oscardominguez16803 жыл бұрын
@@SULKNATIONtv I know that very well sir! I used to own an R52 convertible S, with 15% pulley, ramair intake, and 62mm IC, and it pulled on 300 hp cars. And it is way heavier than the R53.. incredible power band, felt like a V8 haha
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
@@oscardominguez1680 as 1.6 litre engines go, the W11 16b is a beast!
@bountyhuntersairsoft65693 жыл бұрын
i am from the US do you know if i can order all these parts to the US since they are all from Europe?
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
I’m not 100% sure but I think Orranje ship internationally. Worth contacting them to see if they can. Oli from Orranje is a good guy and may be able to sort something out...
@harrybyton3639 Жыл бұрын
Get another R53! :P
@emmanuelecaruso87913 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend the mtc Intercooler for a 17% pulley or I need a bigger one?
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
I would! It’s debatable but I’m of the opinion that you should ‘upgrade’ your intercooler from stock if you’re running a 17% reduced pulley. 👍🏻
@simonlloyd75573 жыл бұрын
a larger intercooler is essential when running a -17% pulley. Intake temps rise instantly. Dont get sucked into buying an expensive Airtec though. The core is a generic Chinese item with modified end tanks and their own diverter. Just buy a 60mm chinese jobby mate. The MTC one is a chinese one, but you pay another £50.
@markgeater52883 жыл бұрын
Heat soak!
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
Games! 😂
@darrenlucas27683 жыл бұрын
My bloody R53 is sucking more money out of my wallet than my ex wife.... difference is, ......Lovin it. Make sure you go down the route of 20mm plus rear sway bar....it's a doozy!😉
@SULKNATIONtv3 жыл бұрын
😂 that’s an excellent comparison mate! I’m all about braces in the new year! 😂👍🏻