Drivetrain The Official ALTA AccessPORT Thread
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But yeah, feedback forum... didn't realize there was one. Moving there now.
Last edited by fishbert; 10-11-2010 at 02:56 PM.
#705
Email Jeff.Perrin@ALTAPerformance.com include your contact information etc. and he will get back to you shortly. Kindly CC me (adam.taft@ALTAPerformance.com) on the same mail so we can converse off NAM too.
Thanks again!
#706
Thanks for asking. If I understand your request, I believe that is already, well, ready!
Email Jeff.Perrin@ALTAPerformance.com include your contact information etc. and he will get back to you shortly. Kindly CC me (adam.taft@ALTAPerformance.com) on the same mail so we can converse off NAM too.
Thanks again!
Email Jeff.Perrin@ALTAPerformance.com include your contact information etc. and he will get back to you shortly. Kindly CC me (adam.taft@ALTAPerformance.com) on the same mail so we can converse off NAM too.
Thanks again!
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That said, take care of it and I'm sure you'll have no issues during the lifetime that you plan to keep the car (which I'm assuming is not longer than 100k miles anyway).
20psi is too fun to not take the plunge and enjoy it
#713
You are not going to see a turbo failure in the amount of time that you own the car, unless of course you follow MINI's oil change interval. Be diligent about 5k mi oil changes with good synthetic (im a M1 0w-40 fan) and follow proper warm up and cool downs and you will have 0 issues.
#715
Thanks folks for all the comments, praise and questions.
The turbo, engine, clutch etc. will all last for a very long time, assuming you drive it in a reasonable manner.
The turbo is not going to be damaged by the increase in boost. You can't over rev it as we are working within the compressor map of the turbo.
The engine has been tested to higher HP than we are pushing. But yes you are working it harder than stock. Safe AFR's will help keep it in shape (as we do), but there is some risk, albeit very small.
Clutch / trans: if you drive like an idiot, the clutch isn't going to last. 5K clutch sidesteps, repeatedly are going to either break or damage one or both. Drive prudently and you minimize this risk tremendously.
So I hope that helps! The car is very safe with the tune we provide is designed to increase HP, TRQ and not cut short the lifetime of the powertrain.
Thanks again NAM!
The turbo, engine, clutch etc. will all last for a very long time, assuming you drive it in a reasonable manner.
The turbo is not going to be damaged by the increase in boost. You can't over rev it as we are working within the compressor map of the turbo.
The engine has been tested to higher HP than we are pushing. But yes you are working it harder than stock. Safe AFR's will help keep it in shape (as we do), but there is some risk, albeit very small.
Clutch / trans: if you drive like an idiot, the clutch isn't going to last. 5K clutch sidesteps, repeatedly are going to either break or damage one or both. Drive prudently and you minimize this risk tremendously.
So I hope that helps! The car is very safe with the tune we provide is designed to increase HP, TRQ and not cut short the lifetime of the powertrain.
Thanks again NAM!
#717
Yes and no.
Through Friday the 15th, if you have an Automatic or require 91 octane mapping, then yes they are $795.
For 92+ and/or 6-spd cars, they are $895.
Thanks for asking and let me know how I can help further!
Adam @ ALTA Performance
Through Friday the 15th, if you have an Automatic or require 91 octane mapping, then yes they are $795.
For 92+ and/or 6-spd cars, they are $895.
Thanks for asking and let me know how I can help further!
Adam @ ALTA Performance
#719
quick question for you all...
I'm planning on adding an intercooler fairly soon.
I was wondering if anybody has upgraded from an Alta Stage 2 tune to an Alta Stage 3 tune after an intercooler upgrade? Is there a significant performance increase between the two? Any graphs/dynos between the two?
thanks for the help!
I'm planning on adding an intercooler fairly soon.
I was wondering if anybody has upgraded from an Alta Stage 2 tune to an Alta Stage 3 tune after an intercooler upgrade? Is there a significant performance increase between the two? Any graphs/dynos between the two?
thanks for the help!
#723
Nick, thanks a lot! i'll be waiting apprehensively for your results
Holy moly chris, you're not lying. That IS a pretty big difference. Initially, i was expecting the addition of intercooler and stage 3 tune to only bump up the top end horsepower by a bit, did not realize the amount of torque gained as well! looks like i'll be ordering an intercooler as my next mod
Holy moly chris, you're not lying. That IS a pretty big difference. Initially, i was expecting the addition of intercooler and stage 3 tune to only bump up the top end horsepower by a bit, did not realize the amount of torque gained as well! looks like i'll be ordering an intercooler as my next mod