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Marlin 5exi builds Calling all you sexi builders....sorry 5exi builders, show us your progress.

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Old 12th September 2018, 19:22
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Take today the ECU out. Looking for more power/torq/rev.
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Old 13th September 2018, 06:47
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Depends on what enginec you have currently and your target power.

Money spent on upgrades v power gain
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Old 13th September 2018, 09:15
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From 215ps per 1000kg till 243ps per 1000kg
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Old 13th September 2018, 18:29
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I'm guessing K series.

This site gives you an idea of upgrades, power and prices.

http://www.dvapower.co.uk/

But looks like £2100 for a 30 BHP increase!
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Get 18 to 20 ps more around 24 more torq and 250 rev. It is the max. Take the chip out of the ECU and let it reprogram . Reprogram cost € 399
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Test drive: yes more power and torq
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