This is the info that I got from emailling the K-star folks... took em about two weeks to reply so i figured Id post it up...
-drew -----Original Message----- From: scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:06 AM To: mailto:[email protected] Subject: Fw: K-Star price and info request ----- Original Message ----- From: Jan Everett <[email protected]> To: amd <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 2:19 PM Subject: Re: K-Star price and info request > Hi, Thank you for your enquiry today regarding K-Star. > > K-Star has been designed to provide a 'high tech' tuning alternative for > cars fitted with the Bosch K-Jetronic system. In use, K-Star provides many > of the benefits of a re-chip, and it permits re-mapping at any stage to suit > future engine modifications. > > Model KS3-01 allows both fuel mapping and ignition timing mapping against > engine speed, with an optional load input. The newest model is KST-01 for > ignition timing mapping only, and this provides a very cost-effective way of > coping with low octane unleaded fuels. Timing can be mapped to only retard > at the few engine speeds where pinking is liable to occur. Elsewhere in the > rpm range a degree or two of advance can be mapped in, so that the engine > actually feels smoother and more responsive than before. > > All the fuel-mapping versions of K-Star can run either a true 'fifth' > injector or multiple injectors, or can be used to control an extra injector > in series or parallel with the warm up regulator. Either way, the idea is to > only introduce extra fuel or reduce fuelling where the engine requires it. > Fuel mapping versions will also require a fitting kit (ANC-02), an injector > holder (KS3-01) and an injector (to make the control valve). The injector > does not need to be a new one. > > Adding fuel mapping in addition to timing mapping provides extra bhp and > torque, even if you are mapping ignition for running on 95-unleaded rather > than for the maximum power output possible. Whilst we have never made any > claims for improved fuel economy, many customers have reported an actual > improvement since fitting KS3-01. > > For fitted prices just call one of our fitting centres (addresses on the > web). As a rough guide, KS3 costs about £500 - £550 plus VAT, inc. all > parts, fitting and mapping. > > Cheers > > Jan Everett > > > > > > Milford Microsystems > Milford House, Oddington, Kidlington > Oxfordshire U.K > Tel (00 44)(0)1865 331552 > www.milford.ndirect.co.uk > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Boyd Drew <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 6:23 PM > > Subject: K-Star price and info request > > > > > > > I am interested in K-Star for my VW 1.8L 16v. Can you please send me > all > > of > > > your information on this product? > > > > > > thank you > > > > > > regards, > > > Boyd Drew > > > > > > _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
