We here at Pure Tuning want to provide our customers with the highest quality parts and
accessories. Because of this we are now an authorized dealer for K & P Engineering.
For pricing and availability please call us @ 419-474-7992
PURE Tuning is proud to announce that we are now an authorized Whiteline Performance Center. We have been trained, instructed, and approved by the Senior R&D director Andrew Nolen from Whiteline Australia and Tim the US Whiteline representative. Read more…
When we were approached by one of our customers to build the ultimate EVO X street car, we were baffled a little, largely because he also has a 600+whp Evo VIII. However after one ride in the VIII on the street (had been a while) we understood. The car had lost everything that is great about the stock car. The low end power, turbo response, and civility was gone as it had become a racecar driven on the street. So he bought an Evo X to have fun during his work commute, still be able to take the kids to school and use it on date night. After driving the X he loved the drivability and feel of the stock turbo but also wanted the ability to outrun almost anything on the street. So with some of the preliminary discussion normal 93oct pump fuel would be mandatory not E85. E85 is great but it’s lack of consistency was not an option since the car had to be filled at any station through all seasons with out worry of proper content mixture. It would also need to make out of town trips without a refueling flight plan.
Introducing the first aftermarket turbocharger built from the ground up. Borg Warner has done something no other turbo manufacturer has done to date by addressing many issues while bringing all the latest technology and design into a full line of turbochargers specific for the aftermarket community. Be on the watch for upcoming projects and dyno testing here at Pure Tuning. Please take the time to read a little of the story behind these remarkable turbochargers. Once they are released we will have a couple on display as pictures do these turbos no justice as the quality is unbelievable Feel free to call us with questions and submit pre-orders…
When Borg Warner set out to design the new EFR turbocharger, we challenged the technological status quo. We asked ourselves, what features would the world’s most advanced turbocharger include? What if well-known materials such as inconel weren’t the right choice? How much weight could we save with a different material for the turbine wheel? The answer came in the form of Gamma Titanium Aluminide (Ti). The Gamma Ti Turbine Wheel is over 50% lighter than its inconel counterpart and could spin in the slightest breeze. A dual ceramic ball bearing cartridge, stainless steel turbine housing and other integrated highlights all come together in harmony to create the most advanced aftermarket turbocharger in the world.
Introducing the COBB Tuning AccessPORT for 2008-2010 BMW 135i, 335i and 535i vehicles equipped with the N54 twin turbo engine. The AccessPORT brings hand-held ECU flashing, managing and monitoring convenience to BMW, unleashing untapped power hidden in the ECU with just the push of a button. The AccessPORT lets you quickly reprogram your car’s ECU
with performance-tuned calibrations for instant power gains without any tools, wiring, soldering or downtime. Reprogramming the ECU generates significant power gains while retaining the sophisticated control logic and refined engine response developed by BMW engineers. Simply plug the AccessPORT into your car, install the desired calibration and enjoy the thrill of big gains in torque and horsepower!
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Pure Tuning Tests Skunk2 Intake Manifold and Throttle Body for Evo VIII & IX
So a couple months ago I get a call from a friend telling me he’s gonna give his 05 Evo a little update in the power department and at the end of the parts list was the S2 intake manifold.
Uhhh, did I hear a niner in there? Really, I didn’t even know S2 made a intake manifold for the Evo and we are a Skunk dealer, or maybe I did hear of it, but immediately disregarded it think S2 does Honda’s not Mitu’s.
I have to actually admit I was extremely skeptical the manifold was going to work or work any better than half the others on the market.
Now I definitely wanted to test the manifold and knowing the Mitsu community is picky about their intake manifolds I wanted to make sure the S2 manifold actually worked and where, but there are so many other units out there even if it performed would anyone notice? Well Evo fans you need to see the results!!!!!
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Forge Recirc Valve vs Subaru OE Recirc Valve Dyno Test by Pure Tuning.
We still get Subaru WRX / STI owners today that say “the original equipment turbo recirc valve is adequate for any turbo or boost level so why should I change it”. What a better way to prove if this was true or not then on a stock car.
For this test the valve in question is the Forge Motorsport Recirc valve that sells for around $170. This is a direct bolt on replacement valve that uses the adapter from the OE valve to recirculate the exhaled air back to the induction hose.
The car tested was a bone stock 06 STI with mid 20k on the odometer. Looking at the dynograph you can see the difference in power before peak boost is reached at 3800rpm. The OE valve hangs open a little which is primarily for smooth transition between shifts so where this is great for Granny it’s not what we are after. The Forge valve shuts immediately giving the engine all the boost and air volume as the turbo is providing it. The peak number didn’t change as the target boost is the same but the increase in boost pressure below 3800rpm netted 10whp at 3270rpm and 17ft/lbs at 3300rpm.
That is defiantly usable everyday performance!
These tests were performed last quarter 2006. I have been meaning to post a few of our tests on our blog and I’m now just getting around to it.
Car: Mitsubishi Evolution IX MR with 1500miles on Odometer.
Parts testing will be progressive with parts being bolted on taking convenience in mind.
Parts are bolted on without tuning unless specified. When we conducted these tests we tried to take it from the consumers view which was to bolt on the parts and eventually get them all tuned in.
Test are performed on our Mustang Dynamometer MD-1100-AWD-SE
The spy shots from PRI show the new Tial Sport 44mm MV-R wastegate to replace the old V44 scheduled for release sometime in the first quarter of 2010. This new MV-R wastegate is not just smaller and lighter than the older unit but it also has the option for water cooling. There is also no need for re-plumbing as the new MV-R is a direct bolt on replacement for any V44. Trust Pure Tuning to have some available as soon as they are released.
Also included a picture of Tial Sport’s new recirc blow-off-valve scheduled to be released soon.
BorgWarner S200 Twin-Scroll 6-Bolt Turbine Outlet Flanges are now available. The flange is 1/2″ thick and has a 1/16″ recess for a 3″ pipe with plenty of room for hardware. Please check our webstore for more details.
