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Old May 12, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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What else to support a MHI 18k?

I have one going in early June. At that point I will have:

Fuel injectors (1100) and pump
ETS 4" IC and L/UICP
GS 3 port
MHI 18k, ported
ETS CAI
ETS TBE - V2 quiet
Synapse BOV

Right now I'm at 320whp @ 26psi on a mustang dyno. Another member with this turbo hit ~370whp on the same dyno. I'd like to see if I can hit the 400whp mark - without pushing the turbo to near death. At first I considered E85 as the easy option to get there, but with the midwest variations in mix I think I will be staying away.

What are some other options and approximate gains?

Ported stock exhaust mani
Ported stock intake mani
Cams
Other?

Thanks!
Old May 13, 2014 | 08:19 AM
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Old May 14, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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Old May 14, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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Stock replacement tubular manifold and a set of cams will help get you to your goal.
Old May 25, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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ETS Michael, is cams really worth it on this turbo, I'm in the same situation and have almost the same exact parts as OP. I'm not sure if its worth the cost to do cams.
Old May 27, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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Old May 27, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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I called AMS and Boostin and they both recommended against it given the cost vs gains. Considering cams are $500+ and I've heard 6 - 10 hours for install plus springs and install you are likely pushing $1500+ for 15-30 hp... Based on that I've decided against it.
Old Jun 26, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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do you think you're starving for fuel? how about some more fuel upgrades?

what tune?

also, dump or recirc DP ?
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