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I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« on: 19 May 2011, 02:08:00 »
I have the 2.2 which is great when cruising and not too bad on acceleration, BUT I WANT TO GO FASTER lol.

I have always fitted induction filters and after market back boxes to my cars, but am ruling out putting an after market back box in my car as it is not that old, I am considering the induction filter, but is there anything else that will help make it faster without spending big money?

Any little mechanical tricks or adjustments etc...?
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #1 on: 19 May 2011, 02:14:17 »
you need a couple of extra cylinders....

soldering iron should stick em on!  ;D
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #2 on: 19 May 2011, 02:26:37 »
I found contact adhesive does the trick, no need for a soldering iron?
And i wouldnt advise to play about with aftermarket air filters, as most are oiled and bugger the MAF sensor! :y :y
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #3 on: 19 May 2011, 10:12:19 »
The factory induction setup is the same as on the 3.2 V6 which has another 80 BHP so it's a long way from being a restriction on the 2.2. Don't waste your money there.

Easiest and cheapest way to go faster, as said, is to swap it for a V6 Omega. You will burn more fuel, though.

The only way to go faster without using more fuel is to buy a lighter car, I'm afraid. :-/

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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #4 on: 19 May 2011, 10:27:11 »
Yes, nothing magic Im afraid.

Make sure its well serviced, including throttle body and breather clean.
fuel filter etc.

Remove any excess weight you dont need.

And maybe a dose of injector / fuel system cleaner.

Air filter not a restriction in the slightest, so leave well alone there.
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #5 on: 19 May 2011, 10:33:01 »
No substitute for Cubic Inches I`m afraid

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« Reply #6 on: 19 May 2011, 10:46:22 »
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #7 on: 19 May 2011, 11:07:08 »
LOL that is all.  :D :D
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #8 on: 19 May 2011, 11:38:03 »
Have you had your gearbox software checked / updated?

that can improve power delivery.
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #9 on: 19 May 2011, 12:56:46 »
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Have you had your gearbox software checked / updated?

that can improve power delivery.

Is there a fellow OOFer that can check/update the gearbox software in the Bromsgrove area please?   :)
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« Reply #10 on: 19 May 2011, 13:18:08 »
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Have you had your gearbox software checked / updated?

that can improve power delivery.

Is there a fellow OOFer that can check/update the gearbox software in the Bromsgrove area please?   :)


anyone who can do gearbox interrogation with live data should be able to list the ECU type and version,
We can make an educated guess whether or no0t it is updatable with that info.
needs a real tech2 to actually do the update though, such as Brackey, Nottingham, Hampshire or Fife for forum tech2's or try your local VX dealer.
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #11 on: 19 May 2011, 13:26:01 »
Sorted, cheers Jimbob  :y
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #12 on: 19 May 2011, 14:39:28 »
Wow, lots of info written since I last looked, Thank you for all input, Is there anyone in the sussex/kent area that can do the software update on my gearbox please? If so, how much please?
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« Reply #13 on: 19 May 2011, 14:43:29 »
Kevin Wood in Alton, Hampshire is prob your best bet  :y
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Re: I want to go faster without drinking more petrol!
« Reply #14 on: 19 May 2011, 16:37:52 »
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Kevin Wood in Alton, Hampshire is prob your best bet  :y

Yep, certainly can. :y

Prices as per TheBoy's link in my signature.

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