What is a Stage 1 turbo?

Stage 1 Turbos have compressors that are designed with slim hubs and extended base tips. The result is less friction with air and more air flow capacity. Typical impellers of this type deliver around 15% extra air flow. Extra compressed air entering the aspiration system, means more power output from the engine.

What's the difference between a Stage 1 and Stage 2 turbo?

A stage represents a set of upgrades fitted as a set. As you might expect, a stage is how far you've gone with tuning part of your car. Stage 2 represents a more tuned car than stage 1. Where things can get a bit confusing is that what each “stage” means can vary from car to car, and even from tuner to tuner.

What Is a Stage 2 turbocharger?

Stage 2 tune provides higher power gains than stage 1 but is more complex since you will have to remap the engine, get additional components, and perform expert-level modifications on the parts. Getting a larger turbo or a hybrid turbo in your vehicle is an example of a stage 2 tune.

What does a Stage 1 tune include?

A stage 1 tune is simply an ECU remap or chip tune. This is the most cost-effective way to modify any vehicle for performance. Turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol vehicles respond extremely well to stage 1 tuning and commonly see a 20 – 40% increase in bhp and torque.

What is Stage 1 for a car?

Stage 1. The state of a car after simple modification, which can be just a tune, or a tune with simple supporting modifications such as an aftermarket air filter or intake. Stage 1 implies a modest power/torque increase over stock. Stage 2. The state of a car after another round of modifications.

What Exactly is Race Tuning?

Is a Stage 1 tune worth it?

A Stage 1 tune will provide a noticeable difference in horsepower while maintaining the same level of fuel economy. The average increase in HP is 20%.

Does Stage 1 use more fuel?

Stage 1 Tuning

A Stage 1 Remap increases power and torque while also improving fuel efficiency. Removes flat spots and gives a more responsive drive without compromising reliability.

What Is a Stage 2?

Stage 2 means the breast cancer is growing, but it is still contained in the breast or growth has only extended to the nearby lymph nodes. This stage is divided into groups: Stage 2A and Stage 2B. The difference is determined by the size of the tumor and whether the breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.

What Is a Stage 2 upgrade?

A Stage 2 performance upgrade is a cam change upgrade. In any engine, the cam drives the valves and the valves open to allow air in for combustion. The kits for improved lift, duration and timing focus on either torque or power upgrades. The Stage 2 upgrade delivers up to 30% more horsepower and 10% more torque.

How much do dyno tunes cost?

Potucek explains, “If you're paying for a dyno tune (where the dyno operator is also tuning your car) $300 -$500 is a good base. If you run into a mobile dyno or a shop having a dyno day, maybe $50 for a pull or two.

Is a Stage 1 remap safe?

Stage 1 is the level of remapping that Remap Kings use as it is the only safe level for your car, allowing us to guarantee our work on your vehicle.

What is a Stage 6 tune?

Stage6 Tuning is the tuning department of Stage6. Tuning parts from engine to transmission, intake to exhaust are constantly being redeveloped, tested and optimized in order to then bring these high-quality tuning components to the market and make them available to everyone.

What do turbo stages mean?

Higher stages are more aggressive tunes. They offer more power & torque gains, and better overall performance. Depending on the engine, higher stage tunes might also introduce more risk of things going south. It's pretty simple stuff when you boil it down to the basics. A higher stage tune should offer more power.

What is a Stage 3 remap?

The stage three remap takes into account larger upgrades and can improve already powerful, larger turbo engines and injectors. The stage three software is intelligently developed to build upon proven quality engine modifications. As the user you can opt for your preferred turbo charger, exhaust and air intake upgrade.

How much BHP does a Stage 2 remap add?

Tuning Stage 2 gains

Stage 2 tuning doesn't typically have the same level of gains – you can realistically expect a further 5-10% increase in power and torque. Our stage 2 tuning software for the VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI adds 61 bhp and 85 lb /ft – very impressive indeed.

How much HP does a Stage 1 add?

Most Stage 1 type modifications are typically in the +10-15% power increase over stock. Stage 2: this is typically referred to an engine with a performance cam upgrade as well as the other components within a Stage 1 combination. A typical Stage 2 has generally +20-25% more HP than stock.

How much does a Stage 3 kit cost?

These Screamin' Eagle Milwaukee-Eight Stage III kits will run you $1800 for either the 119ci or 122ci upgrades.

What is a Screaming Eagle package?

It is the perfect kit for riders that want to bike aggressively while also being able to downshift to lower gears and simultaneously keep the engine at a higher rpm range. The components of the kit include the O-rings, the adjustable pushrods and their covers, a Screaming' Eagle SE8-462 cam, and a cam cover gasket.

What is a Stage 3 engine?

Stage 3 modifications are known by most as a track day modification. Similarly, to stage 2, they will also require other mods to support them but they are usually less ideal for road use due to there aggressiveness. A stage 3 modified car will need to be regularly overhauled and serviced.

Do you need to stage 1 remap to get Stage 2?

While many car owners start with a stage 1 remap before progressing to stage 2, this isn't necessary, and you can theoretically take your car for whichever stage of ECU remapping you want – when trying to find the best remap company in your area, try asking garages if they can do a stage 2 or 3 remap on a stock car.

Does tuning ruin gas mileage?

So no, tuning usually gives you more power, but even if in theory it could give you a fuel efficiency gain, in fact it will increase emissions a lot more to get that.

Can a remap damage your turbo?

Some people are concerned that engine remapping could cause problems with their car. But it shouldn't affect reliability if you use a reputable company. Remapping does put extra strain on an engine, but not a dangerous amount if it's done properly.

Is tuning a gas truck worth it?

The bottom line is that high-quality engine performance tuners are absolutely worth the money. The shift firmness on its own makes this a great investment. By retuning your car's engine for performance, you'll boost torque and gain increased power output.

Can you tune your own car?

Even though tuning your own vehicle is more difficult than following the tips for driving a lowered car, it can be a very worthwhile endeavor for many car owners. Before you begin, make sure you have an appropriate ECU reflashing tool and corresponding software, laptop, gauges, and access to a dynamometer.

When should I tune my car?

Typically, if you have an older vehicle with a non-electronic ignition, you should get a tune up about every 10,000-12,000 miles, or every year. Newer cars with an electronic ignition and fuel injection can go from 25,000 to 100,000 miles before needing a major tune up. Need to know more about a tune up service?