matty316 Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Just had a JWT Pop Charger installed, and was mulling over the idea of a plenum spacer. Am i right in thinking your talking around £170 ish to get hold of one?? Was just asking for some advice from members who have one installed on the pro's of having one and also if there is any cons. What difference does it make?? Regards, Matty Quote
captain Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 No cons but I believe you won't get the benefit of the 5hp until you Up-Rev - another £400 odd quid. Quote
captain Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 PS - your pop-charger reduces hp so if it's gains you want, you've started on the wrong foot. Quote
Ricey Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Only con I can think of is that it would put your insurance up.......that if of course if you declare it - you'd be a fool not too but then it is hidden! Moral dilemma!. I'm sure someone mentioned about having a few problems getting the strut to sit correctly without hitting the bonnet after fitting. Can't remember who though. Quote
matty316 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 PS - your pop-charger reduces hp so if it's gains you want, you've started on the wrong foot. I thought it was supposed to give a little increase in hp.. I thought after my service the other week when it was fitted that it's felt more responsive. Quote
Ricey Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 PS - your pop-charger reduces hp so if it's gains you want, you've started on the wrong foot. I thought it was supposed to give a little increase in hp.. I thought after my service the other week when it was fitted that it's felt more responsive. It would if it didn't suck hot air out of the engine bay Quote
matty316 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 Well that has pi**ed on my bonfire a bit, having thought that it would give me a hp increase. Oh well, i like the sound it makes so take with one hand and give with another. Quote
Ricey Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 And thats exactly why people have them on - you may not go any faster but you certainly sound like you are. I love ours and I don't really miss the ponies that have bolted Quote
Peter10 Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 It doesn't help that 99% of the sellers you see selling pop chargers on eBay states "a guaranteed increase of at least 5HP." Quote
M13KYF Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 no cons, the front two cyclinders run a bit lean. The spacer stops this. Definetly a bonus Quote
matty316 Posted May 22, 2011 Author Posted May 22, 2011 I didn't wanna shell out the money if it wasn't going to be worth it, so any feedback is welcome. Quote
coldel Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 Longer term I am going for a spacer+exhaust+remap, should be good for a fair few extra horses. If you can fit it yourself and you are planning on a remap then worth the money I reckon... Quote
captain Posted May 22, 2011 Posted May 22, 2011 I didn't wanna shell out the money if it wasn't going to be worth it, so any feedback is welcome. 1. '06 airbox £60 2. performance filter £30 3. spacer £170 3. racing cats/decats £350 4. exhaust - £500 5. Up-rev - £420 Probably give you 30hp+ for £1500ish Quote
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