# Expected Power and Tuning for SR20DET **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [July 3, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723 "2008-07-03T00:23:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![driftertim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@driftertim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/driftertim)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2008, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/1 "2008-07-03T00:23:49Z")
Hey guys, I have been purchasing a lot of parts for my engine for quite some time now to get it a few more steps closer to a reliable and fast street/track car. I just wanted to know expert opinion on how much the SR20det will make with the bolt-on’s and ECU Tune. What are other better options? I appreciate your replies in advance. 1998 SR20DET Blacktop from 180SX typeX ( Got the VIN to go with motor ) -S15-R Dual Ball Bearing T-28 -300ZX MAF -740cc Deatschwerks -DC Sports Turbo Headers -Greddy type s BOV -Greddy Profec II SpecB -Greddy Elbow -Greddy DP -Greddy VSPL Tube n Fin -Apex’i N1 3" Strait through There is a lot of suspension work, I just finished my GTR Brake swap/5 lug conversion. here is a peek. ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8817.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8817.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8818.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8818.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8819.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8819.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8820.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8820.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8821.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8821.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8822.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8822.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8823.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8823.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8824.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8824.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8825.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8825.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8828.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8828.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8829.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8829.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8830.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8830.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8831.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8831.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8832.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8832.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8833.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8833.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8834.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8834.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8835.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8835.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8836.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8836.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8837.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8837.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8838.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8838.jpg) ![http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8839.jpg](http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/surfinturf/IMG_8839.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Pants](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pants/32/5590_2.png) [@Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pants)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2008, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/2 "2008-07-03T00:27:33Z")
id say you would make around 250 whp but if you were to get some kind of standalone you would be around 300+whp easily ---
**Author:** ![Hurricane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hurricane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hurricane)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/3 "2008-07-03T11:23:22Z")
Hey Tim, nice progress… you’re going to need a stand alone with that setup. Go AEM or PFC then swing by toronto and see Dano @ U2NDyno. Should put you at about 320WHP with a niiiice power curve. Don’t waste your time or money with an ECU tune… do it once, do it right. ---
**Author:** ![Keez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/keez/32/5570_2.png) [@Keez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Keez)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2008, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/4 "2008-07-03T12:57:52Z")
love the aero bumper 😛 ---
**Author:** ![driftertim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@driftertim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/driftertim)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/5 "2008-07-03T17:39:23Z")
Forgot to mention -Walbro 255lh fuel pump -Cat Remove -HKS Filter -ARC Intake Chamber -Koyo Rad + 2 electric fans ---
**Author:** ![driftertim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba9def/32.png) [@driftertim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/driftertim)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/6 "2008-07-08T10:31:07Z")
Thanks guys, i’m still undecided on whether to get a standalone since I only have Macs at home and dont know jack about tuning, but for now I think i’ll get a ecu tune and once I get a GT30 or GT2871r then I’ll get a PFC or e-manage to go with it. -Tim ---
**Author:** ![pearlS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e68b1a/32.png) [@pearlS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pearlS13)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/7 "2008-07-13T07:12:54Z")
You will make more than 250whp with those mods even if its running on a ecu tune. I was making 242whp on the t25 at 12psi and oem ecu. go with an aem or pfc like hurricane said…its only a matter of time before you ditch your ecu tune anyways so might aswell do it right from the start. good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/8 "2008-07-13T08:58:00Z")
Get a standalone. Worth it in the long run. Keep your eyes peeled and you’ll find a good deal online. Hell a buddy of mine just scored an AEM EMS for $1k (regulars like $1600+) ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/expected-power-and-tuning-for-sr20det/116723/9 "2008-07-13T16:12:02Z")
Another reason why I think tuned ECUs suck and are a waste of money :o [http://forums2.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=185099](http://forums2.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=185099) There are many more threads like this online; this one just happened to be recent. Sure it probablly isn’t the ECU (or tune) that’s an issue but it sure is a bitch to diagnose :o