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    Huge thanks to Martin R Smith

    Took my tdi over to Martin earlier today for general health check and a few more gee gees. not happy that his original map was quite enough he set to work removing computer chips, reflashing new settings put the thing back together again followed by road test. He did this three times in total just to get it right and took several hours. The 2 hour drive home was somewhat entertaining. I did receive a very confused look from a new 325 beemer as to how I was able to share his Lane...lol. I even managed a few more mpg on the way back despite a very different driving style.😉 This forum is really one of the best out there and I am really chuffed to have met Martin. Truly nice fella and could not recommend his help highly enough.
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    I'm really looking forward to getting my clatter-bus down to his, so he can work his magic!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doingitsideways View Post
    I'm really looking forward to getting my clatter-bus down to his, so he can work his magic!
    Get it done. I very nearly sold my car as it was not ticking the power box. Not now. The power delivery very different to the R. Comes in a bit later on mine due to auto but perfect for overtakes and pulls all the way to 72mph...
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    854 T5 - The new project.

    850 tdi - sorely missed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by martin_r_smith View Post
    72mph
    Excellent stuff. What ball park figures are you looking at now it is mapped? I enjoyed reading Martin's project thread with the HE221W turbo. He seems like a real enthusiast.
    Grey 855R Manual. Totally standard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mitchyboy01 View Post
    Excellent stuff. What ball park figures are you looking at now it is mapped? I enjoyed reading Martin's project thread with the HE221W turbo. He seems like a real enthusiast.
    Really hard to say but I guess around the 170bhp and around 400nm torque. Need to get on dyno for sure as I'm really curious. We think we can get a tad more but I don't want to break it. Well keep like this to see if any issues show up. I have a couple of things to look at on Martin's suggestion so we well set how that goes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mitchyboy01 View Post
    Excellent stuff. What ball park figures are you looking at now it is mapped? I enjoyed reading Martin's project thread with the HE221W turbo. He seems like a real enthusiast.
    I have that he221 sitting on the lounge floor right now! Trying to think of something to fit it too......
    854 T5 - The new project.

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    Quote Originally Posted by martin_r_smith View Post
    I have that he221 sitting on the lounge floor right now! Trying to think of something to fit it too......
    Fancy seeing how quickly you could blow up an Escort van??

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    I was down at his on Saturday too, collecting an interior. Great to catch up mate, hopefully see you at Shakey.


 

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