I Installed The RPM Motorsports Stage 2 Kit
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- Опубликовано: 21 апр 2018
- I recently installed the Stage 2 kit from Martin Scott at RPM Motorsports along with a high flow cat and dual exhaust.
In this video I'll give you my opinion on whether it's worth it or not along with letting you hear what the new exhaust with the high flow cat sounds like.
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Watching this video, contemplating getting a solstice, and then I noticed the background. That’s my high school and middle school in the background.
Just did my rpm stage 2 kit hardware installed on my gxp now just waiting for the tune. Watching your video man can't wait my tune.thanks martin for input
Thanks for doing the review video. Great info! The improvements are what we are looking at for the roads we drive, which are usually 30-60 mph winding roads.We’re getting close to doing our 2.4 Sol, having added the hi flo cat and CAI already. Looking forward to the upgrade.
Oh man. I wish we had more 30-60 mph winding roads around here. That kit should work out great for you in those conditions. I'm sure you'll have a fun time waking up that 2.4 :)
Good stuff Mike...I can't wait to get mine done!! the exhaust sounds great too
Thanks John. I'm very happy with the results.
Wow, that exhaust noise tho
So, I just sold my 2008 sky redline a few months ago. And i'm about to buy my 4th kappa. Thanks to you! Can't stay away from them for long, lol. I've been following you for a while. I've had an N/A solstice, a GXP trifecta tuned, a Sky Redline Trifecta tuned, and now, I have a bug to return to an N/A setup for autocross. You might think that I'm crazy for going from turbo back to NA, but I thought it would be fun to go ultra weight reduction all motor. I'm going to be removing the top, the side windows, the carpeting, everything HVAC related, the radio, speakers, most of the exhaust cut down to a side outlet. By my calculations I should be able to get it down from 2900 to 2500, with the trifecta tune which promises 20hp 15tq and a couple of bolt ons, I should be able to hit 200 crank. That's going from 16.38 lbs per 1 HP to 12.5 lbs per 1 HP. Should be fun, and I will document and record the process on youtube when the time comes.
Sounds like a good plan. I also autocross with an NA, but it's not a dedicated autocross car so I still have all that weight on mine. I went with the RPM Motorsports Stage 2 tune for the NA and after the dyno, I'm now at 163 WHP. So that's in the 200 crank range. If you're not already a member, you should join the KappaCross Facebook group. It's a bunch of us Solstice/Sky owners that autocross. Just search KappaCross in the FB search area. Good luck and I hope to see your results.
@@MikesHouseOfMods Sounds good man, I'll see you there at KappaCross
@@mikeakaspike Just approved you. Welcome to our group :)
So after experiencing the car with a trifecta and turbo'd... your decision is to go back to 60 to 90 less hp and drop what little weight there is left on the car (already a light car in terms of power to weight ratio )? I am guessing you want to do this just because it sounds fun to go barebones ... Just because you can ? I guess it's hard for me to understand why you would want to go with LESS horsepower on this platform because I have the GXP (not trifecta yet) and it's barely enough car for me and makes me want more power to really pull as hard as i believe this go kart was really meant to go!
Have you replaced the air filter with drop in K&N filter? If so what were the results. I read that was a cheap way to get a few more horsepower.
Hi thanks for the fine vid ! but that crackel and pop you hear is called an after fire that is due to a rich mixture you should get with your tunner to fix that rich mixture.
Hi Francisco. Actually, I don't mind the popping noise (in fact I like it) and I do understand that it's a rich mixture. However, I've been told by many people that it does not harm anything with the engine or exhaust....so I'll just enjoy the sound :)
Mike, Have you dyno'd your car after installing this kit? I am wondering if you have dyno results after this, with a high flow cat, and dual exhaust (maybe cai)? Was there a real increase in HP? If so, how much? I currently have a high flow cat and dual exhaust and am debating on my next upgrade.
What tires and rims do you autocross with? What are the widest rims that fit the Sky?
I don't see the Part ll where you installed the injectors. Can you repost it?
I wish you were my grandpa, you are so cool 😂.
Grandpa? How old do you think I am? Father...maybe. Older brother...even better. But Grandpa? Damn dude. That's cold....lol.
Mike, just curious why you don't get a Redline, you seem to really enjoy the Sky? I do like that exhaust. Anyway, thanks for all your vids. I have a beautiful Chili Pepper Red Turbo Sky. Sold my Silver one to get my holy grail red one.
Mike...my 2006 Solstice Buttress won't release to let me push it shut. It's like it's bent and won't straighten out to attach.
I would normally push at the bend and it would straighten out to attach.
Any idea?
Mike, do you know if that high flow cat also work for California regulations? It sounds a lot better with the resonator.
Hey Mike!!!! I bought the Redline stage 2 kit from RPM and received it today!! I installed the upgraded turbo charge tubes. But I was thinking there would be some sort of OBD2 device in the package for Martin to do the stage 2 tune? I didn’t get any sort of device. What was your process in getting the tune done? Do I have to buy an OBD2 to computer link? Thanks for the info
CCBlocker Smith You should have received everything for the tune. Definitely call Martin Scott to see what's going on.
It all sounds great like, congrats. I have a different set up for my exhaust, I really want to get the number for the rpm tunning, did you make a video where you actually installed the fuel injectors?? I wanna learn how to do it my self.
If you mean phone number, their website is www.rpm-motorsports.com . I did make a video of installing the injectors, but I haven't finished editing it yet. I had a lot of people email and message me about what I thought about the Stage 2 kit that I posted that one first. I hope to get the installation video done soon. The injectors weren't that bad to install. I never did anything like that before, but I was able to do it.
Awesome Mike, I'm getting really sketchy to be honest about adding performance parts to my car. I'm already at 184 k and it's my every day use car for work, I want to but if I'm not gonna be able to enjoy it for long is what worries me. I always drive the limit but sometimes guys try to size me up, haha and believe it or not I've dragged sixes and v8 gt's At the end I do wanna do a swap with either a v8 or a 2jz. What's your opinion on this, should I wait??
Well, I don't think adding new injectors will do any harm to the engine. In fact, Martin Scott told me that when he does his tune, it's actually easier on the engine because of the increased fuel amount and what he can do with the trim levels. If you're serious, definitely give him a call and he'll let you know one way or the other.
I will, I'll also ask him if he has locations near me to do all this, his address online is in Arizona
Where are you located. I would think that any good local garage could swap out the injectors. But he may have suggestions for you as well.
Is there a chip I can buy for my 2.4 to make it faster and would it put to much stress on the engine also do you think the value of the sky will go up because not that many were made thanks I love watching your videos from north Detroit
Dave Harm I believe there is a "chip" solution out there because I've heard of it. But every time I read about them, it said that they don't work and are a waste of money. I guess that's why I never persued it. If you want more power from your 2.4L, the best solutions are the NA Stage 2 Kit or Turbo option from RPM Motorsports. If you have extra money, you could also go the supercharger route from DDMWorks.
You plan on ever getting a turbo kit? Having dellimmas myself between the WERKS and RPM kits
@Patrick Sullivan. I keep going back and forth between a turbo and supercharger. But then I start thinking of an LS swap. So who knows if and when any of those will actually happen, though. Hopefully some day.
I know what you mean. I’ve had the Sky for nearly 3 years and I’m just now finally deciding to pull the trigger on a turbo kit. I love the car but damn I hate the all looks no go. 300 whp here I come!!
Great vid! Have that same dash rattle. Drives me nuts. 😡
Yeah. One of these days this summer I'm gonna take the dash apart to get to that chrome piece and tack it in there better somehow. And I'm sure I'll be videotaping the whole thing too....lol.
6:10 wait wait wait… where was this raddle!?!?! i’ve been trying to get rid of that for so long
Thanks for the video. Martin seems pretty good. Lots of horror stories about Hahn and Werks. Will be putting a turbo on my 2.4 Solstice and Martin is getting my 💰 over the others.
Martin Scott is a good guy to work with. If you do use his products, let him know that you watched my video which helped make your decision :)
Mike Martin Martin change his business name because he was scamming people beware. He was strictly aftermarket
Yeah. I know he has a shaky past, but for the year that I've owned my Sky and all of the posts (and help he gives) on Facebook....as well as the experience I had with him during my Stage 2 kit tune, I believe his past is just that....the past. So until something happens to change my mind, I'll have no problems recommending him and his company.
How much WHP u pushing?
I also have a nitrous kit im going to install on my 2.4 you think they would be able to tune for that too??
What year is your car? Only up until 2007 did they have forged internals in the 2.4 engine. So you may want to check to make sure the engine can handle it before throwing nitrous into that sucker.
Its a 2007, 5 speed manual. Might need a clutch eventually 😂 and to make sure there will be enough fuel supply.
Yeah. A new clutch will probably be needed. I'm not sure how many HP ours is good for....or how much HP adding nitrous will provide. If you haven't already, I'd suggest doing some research before making the plunge. Also, if you're not already a member of the Sky/Solstice Facebook group, you should join. There's a lot of very Sky/Solstice smart people on there to answer questions. facebook.com/groups/107999612683303/
Are you planning on hitting the dyno again??
At some point I will. I may wait until fall so the outside temperature is similar to my first dyno. I know there's a lot of things that can affect the results, so I want to do the second pulls in as similar of an atmosphere as I can.
I got to install the stage 3 turbo kit from rpm on my 07 redline. And ive got to admit im very disappointed with it the turbo came with a few loose screws mechanic didnt notice it till it was too late the actuator rod and the internal actuator were not functioning properly since 2 months ago when the turbo got damaged. Unfortunately after 2 months im still emailing martin scott about the problem. And do not seem to respond or care since they already got my money and I'm stuck with a messed up turbo and no car i wouldn't recommend.
Wow. That sucks. I'm surprised Martin wouldn't respond. You can always post a message on one of the Facebook groups. He may respond there. I hope you get it worked out because I've heard a lot of people that like the Stage 3 kit from Martin.
After a nasty email i sent him, he finally responded hes sendind the parts that are needed. Hopefully the problems solved.
You should totally LS swap that car.
I wouldnt give RPM Motorsports a penny of my money, after they tried to scam my neighbor at their shop in Mesa, AZ.
Tried to say his brand new Chevy dealer installed Turbo was bad, and that they wanted to sell him one for $1,600 +
Have you dyno it yet??
Yeah. I did a few weeks ago. The old number was 134 WHP before the tune. The new one was 161 WHP after the tune. It also has a little more torque but I don't remember how much.
@@MikesHouseOfMods that's really significant what all was done then?
@@theaveragemadgenius8785 It was the Stage 2 tune from RPM Motorsports. It included larger fuel injectors, a high flow cat, and a custom tune. I also have a CAI.
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