View Full Version : BTF Bigwheel Kit


AaronSS
10-22-2008, 11:14 AM
Bald Turbo Freak from the Solstice forums has a K04 that he's fitted with a bigger inducer wheel. Dyno results are coming soon, but he's hoping for 335+whp on a stock Solstice with only a tune. With our lower drivetrain losses...

There are some issues with surge in the midrange that can be tuned out by dropping the boost in the midrange with HPT, and then get full boost from 4500-7000+. Less power midrange, but more power under the curve. It's also possible that supporting mods like a catless downpipe and intercooler would eliminate surge. Cost is ~$830 with a two day turn around. Looks like another good option that I thought I would share.

crazysteve
10-23-2008, 09:04 AM
this is what i was wanting to do, sweet some one did the leg work for me now i just have to hand over the money....aaron were can i get some more info on this turbo.

XXL
11-17-2008, 07:32 PM
this is what i was wanting to do, sweet some one did the leg work for me now i just have to hand over the money....aaron were can i get some more info on this turbo.

Here's a thread (http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f120/stock-turbo-compressor-upgrade-47371/) at Solstice Forum on the details of the Sneaky Pete, or you can contact him via his website (http://www.baldturbofreak.com).

camaro98z28
11-17-2008, 07:45 PM
Here's a thread (http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f120/stock-turbo-compressor-upgrade-47371/) at Solstice Forum on the details of the Sneaky Pete, or you can contact him via his website (http://www.baldturbofreak.com).

I think this would be the best way to go with the room we have. 335 whp is pretty damn good and reasonable for these cars.

mightymouse
11-18-2008, 06:46 PM
i guess this is not an option for me since i have a hahn/bsr tuner...

Dr_Jekyll
11-18-2008, 07:28 PM
It's option for you Mightymouse, just alittle more expensive an option compared to others.:2cents:

08redhhrss
11-18-2008, 07:53 PM
That's what I was wondering.....can you get the tuner upgraded, or changed to support other mods? Might be a question for Bill, unless you guys know.

XXL
11-18-2008, 09:05 PM
That's what I was wondering.....can you get the tuner upgraded, or changed to support other mods?

BSR has made it very clear that they're not interested in supporting upgrades to the current tune. They make too much money hooking... er, eh... selling "basic" tunes in Europe to care about our niche market. If you've got the BSR tune, you're stuck with it... no changes, no selling to someone else.

08redhhrss
11-18-2008, 09:36 PM
BSR has made it very clear that they're not interested in supporting upgrades to the current tune. They make too much money hooking... er, eh... selling "basic" tunes in Europe to care about our niche market. If you've got the BSR tune, you're stuck with it... no changes, no selling to someone else.

That takes care of that! Thanks

mightymouse
11-19-2008, 01:01 PM
from what i understand that might not be true. we will have to wait to see... also just wanted to say,no one is "stuck" with a tune. i can take it off and get an hptuners if i choose to do so lol.

08redhhrss
11-19-2008, 04:40 PM
from what i understand that might not be true. we will have to wait to see... also just wanted to say,no one is "stuck" with a tune. i can take it off and get an hptuners if i choose to do so lol.

lol, true you could spend some more $$ for another tune...then you could switch between the two to see which one you liked better! Wish we had the kind of money to toss around to try all the different tunes =-) I thought that's what this forum was for!

XXL
11-19-2008, 04:43 PM
from what i understand that might not be true. we will have to wait to see... also just wanted to say,no one is "stuck" with a tune. i can take it off and get an hptuners if i choose to do so lol.

Please provide something substantive, along with a source. Regarding any tune updates, my 2 sources are Bill Hahn, Jr., himself, and Engineering Support at BSR in Sweden. Regarding transferrability of the unit/tune, it's clearly stated in the license agreement on the product, and has also been directly substantiated by both Bill and BSR Engineering Support.

As for being stuck... the only implication was that you couldn't "cash out" or upgrade WITH THE BSR. Of course you can always use another tune. Duh.

08redhhrss
11-19-2008, 05:01 PM
"I have the Hahn tuner for 5sp. , due to a totaled SS I would be happy to make someone a great deal if it could be reconfigured for your car???" posted by hog wild....what did he ever find out?

IgottaWoody
11-20-2008, 02:44 AM
I would think if it was totaled and he had access,it would be better to pull the whole control box out as this is what the tune is keyed to,correct?Then someone has the opertunity to swap out without reprogramming..but if the vehicle is gone...he has a nice paper weight!