Cheapest way to eliminate the torque dip

[Rayme]

Here's an interesting theory, drive the car like a performance 4 banger that it is. Keep the revs over 5k. Problem solved - and it's the cheapest way.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by ottopilot

Here's an interesting theory, drive the car like a performance inline 4 that it is. Keep the revs over 5k. Problem solved - and it's the cheapest way.

My car has a performance inline 4?

[jamesm]

a header and a tune is 1/3 of the way to a turbo kit. just sayin'.

[jamesm]

Originally Posted by ottopilot

Here's an interesting theory, drive the car like a performance inline 4 that it is. Keep the revs over 5k. Problem solved - and it's the cheapest way.

the 86 has a boxer engine

[Rayme]

Originally Posted by jamesm

the 86 has a boxer engine

I'm a fucking dork! I need some sleep.

[mnml10387]

Originally Posted by allawd

No E85 where I am, but seems like headers beat front pipe by a good bit then?

After owning a WRX for many years and doing mods on the cheap (that end up more expensive), I think paying a few hundred more up front isn't going to be as hard to justify.

Any of the dynos showing headers use stock exhaust?

The Rev Works UEL header.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30936

[Xero-Limit]

Originally Posted by allawd

What would be the most efficient/cheapest way to get rid of some of the torque dip?

Push the passenger out when you get to 3200

But in all seriousness the tune is the only thing I've seen make a dent. The upcoming headers will change this no doubt. Will be doing testing shortly to see how they do.

[allawd]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

Where in VA are you?

Alexandria, but my commute is once a week to Annapolis and 2-3 times a week to Gaithersburg.

Originally Posted by frslee

I'm not sure, are you talking about the shop near Andrew Tech?

I know friend of mine got his car tuned there (09 wrx), but not sure about this engine though. I'm sure they'll do a custom tune.

Yes, they are near Andrewtech and they work with Andrew on a lot of things.

Originally Posted by moto-mike

Push the passenger out when you get to 3200

But in all seriousness the tune is the only thing I've seen make a dent. The upcoming headers will change this no doubt. Will be doing testing shortly to see how they do.

I've already got a turbo car and don't want to go that route, if it isn't fixable with something like a tune and some exhaust parts then I'll just live with it. I really don't care for more power on this ride.

I'll be keeping an eye on the Nameless and P&L stuff. Looks nice.

[sho220]

Originally Posted by allawd

I really don't care for more power on this ride.

Have you even driven one yet? If you don't care about more power, why be concerned about the dip? It's not like it affects daily driving in any way...

[allawd]

Originally Posted by sho220

Have you even driven one yet? If you don't care about more power, why be concerned about the dip? It's not like it affects daily driving in any way...

Because I can't leave things completely alone...

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by allawd

Alexandria, but my commute is once a week to Annapolis and 2-3 times a week to Gaithersburg.

then you're near e85 quite often. Annapolis has it, as does Germantown and Rockville. Might be worth looking into a flexfuel kit so that you can fill up on the good stuff and take advantage of the extra power when you're near it, but the freedom to switch back to pumpgas when needed.

[sho220]

Originally Posted by allawd

Because I can't leave things completely alone...

haha...I hear ya. I would drive one first though. I don't get the big deal about the dip...it doesn't affect anything if you keep it in the heart of the power band during aggresive driving, and during normal driving it really isn't bad enough to even be concerned with. I personally think it's been a little blown out of proportion...kind of like the overall lack of power. Yeah, these cars are a little low on power, but if you can't safely merge onto a highway, it's not the car...you're doing something wrong...

[Wonderbar]

I think it feels just fine as is, almost like a buffer to let you know "hey dummy, you're in traffic, don't drive like an ass".

I do plan on finishing out the exhaust, picking up brz edit. Eventually going s/c and putting together some cams

[tracerit]

what's the best way to exaggerate the torque dip? i'm only at 800 miles on my BRZ and i raised my rev limit from 4000 to 5000, but i honestly can't tell the torque dip with regular driving. having said that, maybe i shouldn't try to find out lol.