More horsepower for2.4L turbo gt

Asked by GuruW69DK May 24, 2018 at 12:31 AM about the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Convertible FWD

Question type: Car Customization

Without going to larger turbo how much how
increase can I expect in hp from  tune uppity
and chipped? And when larger waist gate  tips?

1 Answer

130

stock turbo is only efficient to around 18-20psi, i wouldn't push it past that, i stay at 18psi spike and 16 to redline, start with a block off plate and bov, helps you spool faster and hold boost better,make sure to use a different vac source as the one use on the stock valve wont open a bov well, tap in right there at the throttle body nipple, next take off your whole air box, you can cut it and leave enough tube to get a cone filter on it, next go around back and cut the "performance" free flo muffler off..... as it is free flowing yes, but if you look in it it goes straight then has a nasty bent and then another to exit out the back, these last two will net louder turbo spools, next go over to Bruce's online speed shop and he has tuners for $250/sale right now as of 6/16/18, or find a diablosport predator, and they are basically a reconfigured Mopar stage 1 ecu tune, but you can adjust more perimeters via the handheld, and also data log for further tuning, these will get you around 280ish whp and a whole lot better throttle response..... after this the next mod would be a clutch, stage 4 rated for 450ish can be had for $500 or so, next when you ready look for a nice upgrade kit with a t3/t4 manifold and slap a good rated turbo on there some stage 2 injectors off ebay for $100, inline fuel pump for $60 and go to a reparable tuner and crank up the boost.... our motors are good to 500hp as we have forged internals.......just be patient, read,read,read, and have fun

8 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Kelly Little Ashford
    Reputation
    4,410
  • #2
    Gypsy Rose
    Reputation
    3,300
  • #3
    docwade931
    Reputation
    2,780
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chrysler 300
23 Great Deals out of 516 listings starting at $6,500
Used Chevrolet HHR
3 Great Deals out of 11 listings starting at $2,399
Used Ford Mustang
41 Great Deals out of 1,610 listings starting at $5,999
Used Chrysler Crossfire
3 Great Deals out of 17 listings starting at $6,990
Used Chrysler Sebring
36 listings starting at $6,950
Used Toyota Corolla
138 Great Deals out of 2,235 listings starting at $3,495
Used Volkswagen Beetle
12 Great Deals out of 173 listings starting at $1,495
Used Honda Civic
179 Great Deals out of 3,944 listings starting at $2,495
Used Toyota Tacoma
36 Great Deals out of 828 listings starting at $9,975
Used Toyota Tundra
27 Great Deals out of 930 listings starting at $10,698
Used Honda Ridgeline
24 Great Deals out of 528 listings starting at $440
Used Toyota Camry
55 Great Deals out of 1,021 listings starting at $3,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.