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Update of Gen2R Install
Now that the Gen 3's are out, there's a handful of Gen 2/2R's available. I'm looking to grab one or even a new 2R for my 2012. Looks like things have changed quite a bit over the past few years from what is ideal for fuel system requirements.
Current: I'm a 2.5" VMP tune, pulley and 90mm Idler, JLT 123, Twin 67mm TB, full stock exhaust manifold to tips, and triple pass fanned HX on 93 octane.
Certains: No E85 around me and I don't have any interest in race gas so will stay 93 octane. I'll be staying full stock exhaust as I like it quiet as I've gotten older and don't care for off road pipe smells. Street only with maybe 1-2 trips a year to the track.
Goal: Gather parts for this time next year to increase 100 rwhp to 600-630. I assume I can still achieve that with a 2 or 2R. Since the car is essentially all street driven, is there any sacrifices from running a 2R over a 2? I don't see the reason to spend extra for a Gen 3 as it wouldn't be as street-able down low but maybe I'm wrong. The price of new and used 2R's really make it enticing.
Fuel: What is the right fuel delivery route for my goals? I don't mind spending money if it's the better decision. 56's? 56's with BAP, or should I be looking at the larger injectors and no BAP? With the Terminators you could safely run a BAP and 60's but that was 10 years ago. The BAP used to be a band aid but I hadn't heard of a widespread issue using them either.
Pulley: What pulley for a safe street 93 octane? Will my current 90mm idler work with the Gen 2 options?
Thanks for any input.
Update of Gen2R Install
Now that the Gen 3's are out, there's a handful of Gen 2/2R's available. I'm looking to grab one or even a new 2R for my 2012. Looks like things have changed quite a bit over the past few years from what is ideal for fuel system requirements.
Current: I'm a 2.5" VMP tune, pulley and 90mm Idler, JLT 123, Twin 67mm TB, full stock exhaust manifold to tips, and triple pass fanned HX on 93 octane.
Certains: No E85 around me and I don't have any interest in race gas so will stay 93 octane. I'll be staying full stock exhaust as I like it quiet as I've gotten older and don't care for off road pipe smells. Street only with maybe 1-2 trips a year to the track.
Goal: Gather parts for this time next year to increase 100 rwhp to 600-630. I assume I can still achieve that with a 2 or 2R. Since the car is essentially all street driven, is there any sacrifices from running a 2R over a 2? I don't see the reason to spend extra for a Gen 3 as it wouldn't be as street-able down low but maybe I'm wrong. The price of new and used 2R's really make it enticing.
Fuel: What is the right fuel delivery route for my goals? I don't mind spending money if it's the better decision. 56's? 56's with BAP, or should I be looking at the larger injectors and no BAP? With the Terminators you could safely run a BAP and 60's but that was 10 years ago. The BAP used to be a band aid but I hadn't heard of a widespread issue using them either.
Pulley: What pulley for a safe street 93 octane? Will my current 90mm idler work with the Gen 2 options?
Thanks for any input.
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