Cat Cams launches fast road profiles for Peugeot 206 GTi

· New ‘Sport’ profiles designed for everyday fast road use
· Mild increase in lift and duration, retains factory idle quality
· CNC ground from top quality chilled castings
· Directly compatible with original Peugeot hydraulic followers
· Dyno proven to add up to 23 bhp and 24 lb.ft when used with custom ECU remap or piggy back ECU unit
· Available now from Cat Cams UK priced at £475.87 including VAT @ 17.5%

It may not have caught the public’s imagination in the same way as the revered 205 GTi, but Peugeot’s 206 GTi seems to attract a loyal following, mainly because of their affordable pricing, availability and potential for modifications.

But with just 137 bhp on tap from its 1997cc EW10J4 engine, few would deny that the 1125 kilo 206 needs added urge to help it live up to the expectations of a GTi badge.

That said, the biggest problem with upgrading the 206 GTi at present is that there’s a huge gap in the engine tuning market between an affordable remap and an expensive, noisy and uneconomical independent throttle body conversion – something that Cat Cams is seeking to try and fill, with its ‘Sport’ fast road cam profiles for the EW10J4 motor.

Designed as a profile for everyday driving in all conditions, the Cat Cams ‘Sport’ cams – part number 4901613 - are produced with modest increases in valve lift and duration, in order to strike the right balance between driveability and performance. Cat Cams has also placed a great emphasis on ensuring that the standard road friendly idle characteristics are maintained.

Technical details on the Cat Cams Peugeot 206 GTi Sport profiles are as follows, shown in comparison to the original factory cams:-

Part no Duration Duration Max Valve Lift Description
@ 0.1 mm+cl @ 1.0 mm+cl
4901613 248 / 240 219 / 211 9.50 / 9.15 mm Sport – Fast Road

OEM 245 / 240 207 / 202 8.70 / 8.20 mm Standard 206 GTi

A straight swap for the original equipment 206 GTi camshafts, the Cat Cams 4901613 profiles are CNC ground from fresh castings and are directly compatible with the standard Peugeot hydraulic followers.

Dyno testing has proven that in conjunction with an ECU remap (or piggyback ECU) to optimise the air / fuel ratio, the Cat Cams 4901613 profiles deliver a peak power increase of up to 23 bhp at just 5500 rpm.

Combined with the retention of the 206 GTi’s much praised low speed torque, the Cat Cams profiles greatly extend the cars usable power band, making the Peugeot not only noticeably quicker, but considerably more user friendly as well. Peak torque increases by up to 24 lb.ft up to 165 lb.ft, with over 150lb. ft available from 3750 to 5500 rpm, making the cams ideal for relaxed, rapid, fast road use.

And this extra performance is designed to be accessible to all Peugeot 206 GTi fans, so the Cat Cams 4901613 profiles are priced at just £475.87 including VAT @ 17.5%. For further information and sales advice please contact Cat Cams UK or your nearest Cat Cams dealer.

NOTE: These profiles also suit the 2.0-litre EW10J4 powered Citroën Xsara and C4, plus the Peugeot 206 CC, 206 GT and the 307 Sport.

An alternative pair of ‘Sport’ profiles, designed for the track day market and carrying part number 4901614 is also under development. They will be launched into the UK market in the next 2-3 months, featuring extra lift and duration on the inlet cam for increased top end power.

Contacts:
Cat Cams UK T: 0845 51 95 720 www.catcams.co.uk

Superchips launches performance ECU remaps for Mercedes 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY models

Superchips launches performance ECU remaps for Mercedes 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY models

* ECU remap boosts performance by up to 34 bhp / 80Nm
* Over 250 bhp available from 2200-4400 rpm
* Suits C / E / M / R and S Class 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY variants
* On sale now through Superchips UK dealer network

Buckingham, United Kingdom, 2nd August 2010
Mercedes’ turbo diesel powerplants have always garnered high praise for their refinement and economy, if not for their outright pace. But now Buckingham-based performance automotive electronics expert Superchips Ltd can rectify this relative lack of urge with the launch of an ECU remap for a range of Mercedes models using the 231 bhp 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY engine.

Covering 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY variants across C / E / M / R and S-Class models, Superchips technicians have created a new ECU map for the Mercedes’ Bosch EDC17 ECU, safely removing some of the inherent performance constraints and fine tuning fuelling and turbo boost parameters. These changes have then been rigorously validated through a combination of road and chassis dyno testing.

The result of the Superchips ECU remap is a healthy increase of 34 bhp at 3008 rpm, resulting in a maximum peak power figure of up to 284 bhp (up from a measured standard power output of 250 bhp.) Importantly, there is a decent spread of driveable power, with over 250 bhp available from 2700-4400 rpm.

Impressively, given the refined nature of the Mercedes 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY models, the Superchips ECU remap delivers a significant boost in torque, which jumps from 587 Nm to 642 Nm at just 2469 rpm, realising a maximum gain of 80Nm at 3008 rpm.

The end result is a sharper, more exciting, more responsive driving experience, with additional reserves of urge on tap for overtaking or towing. And thanks to the extra efficiencies delivered by the Superchips ECU remap, the 350 CDi powerplant feels smoother and is just as frugal. Indeed, if the Superchips remapped version is driven in a ‘like for like’ manner against the standard 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY car, owners will experience noticeable fuel economy improvements due to the additional low rev torque delivered by the Superchips upgrade.

Installation of the Superchips Mercedes 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY ECU remap entails customers visiting one of approximately 80 Superchips performance centres whose trained technicians can undertake the remapping procedure.

Customers can be assured that the Superchips conversion is covered by a full Customer Service Guarantee and an industry-leading 12 month / 30,000 mile supplementary vehicle warranty.

Covering 350 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY variants across C / E / M / R and S-Class models produced from June 2009 onwards, the Superchips ECU remap is available now both directly from Superchips and its UK dealer network, priced at £445.00 including installation and VAT.

Superchips – don’t compromise, optimise.

For more information, please contact:
Superchips Ltd. 01280 816781 www.superchips.co.uk sales@superchips.co.uk

TODA launches low compression stroker kits for Toyota MR2 turbo and Celica 3S-GTE engine

TODA EUROPE LAUNCHES 3S-GTE STROKER KITS FOR MR2 TURBO AND CELICA GT-FOUR ETC

Thurrock, England August 3rd 2010
The venerable 3S-GTE engine may date back to the late 1980s, but it’s still highly popular for Toyota fans seeking high power and torque outputs in the rapid MR2 Turbo and Celica ST205 / GT-Four models.

Hence why leading Japanese tuning house TODA Racing is pleased to announce the launch of a pair of new stroker kits for the 3S-GTE motor, designed to enlarge its standard 1998cc capacity to either 2161cc or 2211cc, greatly increasing the engine’s torque and brake horsepower. With this in mind the TODA Racing 3S-GTE stroker kits incorporate high strength internals, purpose designed to withstand significant increases in power output. In addition, both TODA Racing kits use specially designed low compression pistons, allowing the use of high turbo boost levels and reduced detonation risk.

Key features of the TODA Racing 3S-GTE stroker kits include:-

* A 93 mm, long stroke, dynamically balanced forged steel crankshaft (standard stroke is 86 mm)

* Forged steel I-section connecting rods with fully floating small end bushes and central oil feeds to the gudgeon pins

* High strength gudgeon pins and ARP connecting rod bolts

* Forged alloy pistons balanced to within +/- 0.25 grams and with improved oil return system to provide superior lubrication at high outputs

* Low compression piston design – an 8.2:1 ratio can be achieved with a 1.5mm thick head gasket

* ‘Defric’ coating on piston skirts to reduce friction and aid running in

* A choice of capacities – 2161cc (using 86mm TODA pistons) and 2211cc (using 87mm TODA pistons)

Proven during extensive dyno testing and track evaluation, the TODA Racing 3S-GTE stroker kits are available now, exclusively from TODA Europe, a division of Torque Developments Plc.

TODA Racing 3S-GTE Pricing and part information:-
2161cc kit Part number: 13001-3SG-T00-I Price inc’ VAT: £3915.75
2211cc kit Part number: 13001-3SG-T01-I Price inc’ VAT: £3915.75

For more information:

Contact TDi-Plc / TODA Europe
Tel: 0800 107 3250 www.tdi-plc.com www.toda-europe.com