I love the cars but don't think expensive modifications are really necessary and find it a bit boring as someone who was never into cars until the modern version of the Fiat 500 came along. Boy racers and guys who are always tinkering with their car engines and spending ridiculous amounts on modifications rarely talk about anything-else other than referring to women as birds. Cars can be fun. Just find the details very boring. The £3 paint pen as a modification to the front grill of a series 4 Abarth is more up my street as well as tasteful decals. I like the cars for the way they look and think they sound great as standard. I enjoy the various you tube channels that cover Abarth. I am now a member of the Abarth owners club. I doubt I will go to a meet. I didn't go to the Fiat 500 picnic either. It is a brand. You buy something end of. I personally wouldn't go on about it as much as others. I thought people who get popular on You Tube earn millions. So why the need to promote products on top of that?
I have a 2013 US Abarth. Added the Magneti Marelli GO Petal and ECU piggyback. Also a EuroCompetition Cold Air Injector and PTP Turbo blanket. Road Race Carbon Fiber rear spoiler, Madness HID lights and LED lights. 205 HP - reasonably quick and still relatively stock for good mechanical reliability, no check engine codes thrown, passes Texas emissions 100%, and good gas mileage.
Can't tell you why but my time with my Abarth and being involved with the community the way I have for so many years I know the cruise issue well and it always somehow related to the ECM modules.
I'm not sure who you are asking Jason, but... It depends on if you want better braking, handling, power, or looks. When you start toying with the power it isn't usually a single item purchase that gets you where you'd want to be and many times there are a lot of supporting mods to accompany the "best bang" options. Eurocompulsion has one of the best tuning solutions for the US cars and all the other parts to go along with it. If you just want to FEEL, (not actually increase power), then you can do a simple mod such as the GoPedal which changes the feel of the input for the throttle making the car FEEL quicker based on the seat of the pants dyno but real-world numbers aren't really affected. Best advice would be to join the forums or even heaven forbid one of many Facebook groups and learn what has worked (or not worked) for others. www.fiat500usaforum.com/forum.php can offer a wealth of info and many helpful members willing to share their experiences with a multitude of products and vendors. I'm there too so if you join feel free to drop a line to say hello. (Tweak, one of the mods there).
Considering getting one of these. They seem very good stock and they seem very moddable with a nice community. Plus being from the north east US, everyone here seems to drive lifted trucks, mustangs, and modded civics/corollas. I want something a little different, fun to drive, highly moddable, it doesn't break the bank to get the car, and something unique to show you have more than 2-3 options for a good street/sports car for cheap.
It's a plug in system which gives you options of running multiple tunes with the sport button. They have a 235 remap(with supporting mods) and a 300bhp remap with an upgraded turbo...
stage 1 remap, and a better airfilter was more then enough for my performance needs...15% more torque, 20-30 more hp, better throttle response and broader powerband....found that some kw variant 3 coilovers and some good pilotsport 5´s added at least as much performance gains as the engine tune...then power is nothing without control.
Tony @ tune 4 performance is definitely a legend! He mapped my Brabus forfour and got it from 177bhp to 230bhp! Where other garages couldn't even work out how to flash the ecu.
My favorite modification on my Abarth (prepare for the immediate seemingly corny comment) is your decal on the passenger side (right side in North America). But wait, hold on...there are reasons for this. 1- It represents how strong and passionate this community is (Fiat/Abarth) no matter what region geographically. It's truly worldly! This goes for us passionate car guys, we need more people like us on this world! 2- I placed it on the right side of my car to represent the driver's side in the UK, your home country. I figured this was appropriate. Also, passing lane is the far left here, and obviously that's the Abarth's natural habitat. 3- You definitely put the final coat of clear on my decision making to purchase an Abarth. 4- I anticipated the release of your decal very, very much lol So yes, your decal means a lot to me. As always mate!
I was coming out of a room, hit my phone out of my hand with the side of the door dropping it to the ground. Exactly at the same time when you dropped yours, tripped me out for a bit. 2:10
Alta intake, exhaust, and 17% pulley on my R52 MCS was my favorite...the straight 3" decatted turbo back on my Viggen was also amazing. Love your Abarth man keep up the content!
rare to see a fellow saaber on here. Solid choice in car brother. I have a 99' viggen myself and a few other saabs in the fleet. just added an abarth while I rebuild many of the saabs
on a dyno I was able to get 256HP 288 torque with the stock turbo I did pully, RRM intake, RRM ECU, down pipe and a few other minor things...great video very informative.
My partner just purchased a comp 595 abarth tunes at pro Alfa. It’s broken already 😂 but what a car when working after tradeing in her clio 200 it’s night and day difference 🙌💪
Fluffy dice, bead seat covers and gold tissue box on the rear shelf to help get a 50/50 weight distribution. I did put a stripe on the bonnet but it became undrivable due to the added power.
Bit of info from one of the guys from the abarth pages: One thing of note, you say VXR injectors at 380cc. They aren't Corsa VXR injectors at that rate (They are 311cc/min) (These injectors are fitted to any engine that has the GT1446 as standard), nor are they Astra H VXR injectors (350cc/min). Might be worth making a note of that somewhere as saying they are actually Audi/VW 225PS (1.8T engine) injectors. The others are Ferrari 599GTO injectors which flow exactly the same at 386cc/min. :) Otherwise, good video. As for the intercooler. It sits between the turbo and throttle body as is designed to reduce the temperature of the compressed air (Air heats up during compression), which in turn makes it more dense.By doing so, you increase the amount of oxygen in the air that's filling the cylinders, meaning more power. (I think that's what the video was meant to have said anyway ;) )
There’s a lot of confusion about “cold air” and engines. “Cold air” is not important on a turbo car. It is on NA engine, not turbo. Compressed air is hot, it’s the intercoolers job to cool charge temps. That’s why your air intake temp sensor is on the intake manifold, not where the maf is, because ignition timing etc is not determined by pre turbo temps. All an air filter needs to do is suck in more air than the turbo requires. Turbo car, big filter, good intercoolers, NA engine, “cold air” is important.
It is tho. IATS is the most important metric in turbo cars. If the air coming into the turbo is cold it won't heat as much, it will get colder faster and farther after the ic. In megane rs for example, cai injen are 5° or more difference and at the end of the day around 10-20hp thru the rev range.
Cut de Pie Fails do you really think that a few degrees cooler air coming from an air filter is going to make a difference when the air is going through a turbo that will compress it to hundreds of degrees? No. The intercooler is what’s important because it’s that which is will cool the compressed air. It’s pretty simple thermodynamics
@@winzfeld1 I have stock intake and stock intercooler....If I want to upgrade it the best is go for the intercooler right? I really notice the difference with hot temperatures....I'm from Spain and here is not dificult to achieve 30/40°C..... I am not a fan of changing the intake system....
Just a thought if you don’t want to go down the engine route ? You can try handling IE reduce weight travel with 1/2 tank fuel Best tyres you can afford ( I have Goodyear F1 ays 3 ) Light wheels spin and stop quicker Better suspension And BRAKES / pads / hoses Worth a thought a light car that holds the road and stops is always cool
You feel the 20 hp more if the car is lighter, if the abarth is 230 hp and you mod it to 250 for example, you will feel the difference, that is why motorcycles are faster than cars although they have way less hp than cars. But I love your abarth =D
I'm sure someone out has already commented on this but if not, the intercoolers purpose is to cool the intake temperature after the turbo. This is especially important because the turbo add so much heat to the ambient air after initial intake. There are several advantages 2 cooler intake temperatures like being able to run slightly leaner air to fuel mixture and pushing a little more boost. Even timing advance can be affected.
I took my 160bhp 595 Turismo to Tune4Performance, it’s now running at 180bhp and the difference is amazing. £270 well spent 😃 only trouble is now I want more power 😜
Stef ABtv yes that’s right, Tony did say that he’d released the torque, completely changed the car as I wasn’t impressed with it as stock, but I now love it 😍
Hi, may I ask a question, I've recently brought same 2015, all seems good I believe but doesn't feel like 160bhp in such a light vehicle, maybe its just me.
AHM did my wifes christmas pressie....695 Tributo Ferrari. Had carbon parts added to engine bay and forge intercooler. AHM remapped the car and did all the work. They were fab. They are near Whitley Hartley in the south.
In the USA, GPop sells a +1 wheel size GT1446 which is the sweet spot for 250+ bhp on a multiair car. NGEN sells a +2 wheel sized version also modified GT1446, which is good if you are going to put in a camshaft as well, and want max boost all the way to redline.
So true. My Abarth is pushing 260+ hp... but below 4000 RPM a stock turbo is actually better. So if you live life at redline it's fine.. but every shift reminds you that a +2.5 upgrade on the turbo maybe wasn't the best idea for a street car. Also recommend avoid full decat as well, a 200 cell is the way to go.
I have the EC (dual map wit FT for those long drives lol) phase 1 tune, V4.1, Forge BOV, 4C coils, and Turbosmart WA. EC rates their P1 at 227whp with the V4 intake, so I don't know exactly what bhp I'm running, but I don't care haha. All I know is that I have to let my eyebrows return from the back of my head every time I really hoon it! I love the the multiair system honestly. It's that point where the accelerator switches control from the throttle body to electronically-controlled intake valves that makes me grin every time. Goes from Yaris to Mini-Lambo in about 2.5k rpms :)
GT1446 all the way ;) Maybe it's just because that's what I have lol. Over here in NA Eurocompulsion is basically the gold standard for intakes and remaps. Most people who can, like me, go for EC dual maps, EC V4.1 intake, Alpha 4C coil packs, Turbosmart wastegate actuator, and Forge BOV. People still use intakes and chip tunes from places like Madness and TMC, but they're generally regarded as slightly less reliable than EC. For intercoolers, there's a huge variety. Since we get straight piped exhaust from the factory, most people just go catless or some version of it. These are essentially the supporting mods, with tune, required to push our multi-air 1446's past 235bhp. It's always interesting to see the differences in what it takes to push these awesome little cars past 235bhp! Hope I get to ride in a modded tjet 500 Abarth one day!
I'm assuming you meant BHP doesn't equal WHP. Also, until EC releases their numbers from the new dyno setup, I'm just gonna stay with slightly reduced expectations. I run their FT and phase 1, so I'm not just talking out my ass. I'm not sure if my car is actually putting out 225+ WHP with just the V4.1 and tune. I don't really care, honestly. It's the most fun I've ever had driving.
If you're looking for performance gains and you're in NA, the Eurocompulsion V4.1 is unmatched. It doesn't really give the noises many are looking for tho, but you can always go for an atmospheric blow off valve if you want the whooses and flutters.
Coming from the "tuner craze" in the early 2000's, the intercooler was integral to the the turbo as you know, there are some cryogenic setups that spray nitrogen onto the intercooler like a nitrous kit and cooling the air charge to the intake. On my Eagle Talon I upgraded the turbo from the stock TDO5 14B to the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Lancer Evolution III, straight bolt on affair. Now that I have the Abarth and my Talon just sitting there, I may pluck that tubro out of my Talon and see if it could be fitted to the Abarth.
12’ Abarth 500 Currently have ATM High Flow Cat, K&N Intake, Pedal Commander. Next is a Corsa Forza Performance FMIC, Neu F Axle Back and a Dyno tune. Hoping I can get this little thing to 210-220whp. If not, we’ll say hello to a bigger turbo haha
North American cars have the same TYPES of upgrades, but the BRANDS are generally different as there are enough minor differences that many parts aren't interchangeable.
Hi Steph, I had my 595 Competizione remapped up north by a friend on a lab top connected to Romania. The engines power and torque are a super smother delivery. Fuel consumption is slightly improved. It’s on the dyno at 217 BHP. I’d like 250 plus and Brownie says he can do it just on the ecu. Is this plausible? 40 BHP alone was incredible because it changed the cars attitude. Keep up the good work marra
Well well I can only confirm that Tune4performance and Tony have done some magic on my Comp, with only a standard Garret 1446 and the forge intake, and actuator my result are outstanding! 221.8Bhp but the most interesting it's the torque I've achieved 293.5 Ft the power delivery it's outstanding ! And it pulls all the way! Next stop for me it's an FMIC for the summer . 💪🏻🚗👍🏻 great vid by the way Stef 👍🏻
Intercooler is to cool the air that's circling into the turbo then to the inlet manifold ,front mounted intercooler is better because uv always cold air being delivered to the manifold which keeps the power up better trew the gears ,normal setup for itwill produce warmer air as you climb the gears resulting in less bang in the cylinder in top 3 gears at higher revs ,not a major benifit unless ur rallying or track racing in ur turbo motor ,,
Mine is 210. Bhp I’ve had it chipped at tune 4 performance then forge intercooler and actuator plus light OZ wheels yellowstuff brakes with 250 f/lb torque I’ve left ride height standard as I drive into town daily oh and it’s mk4 595 comp MTA
Btw really enjoyed the video - I may not understand all of it(!) but it was interesting to hear the comparisons of the different makes of turbos and what the expected gains are. And I liked the green screen presenting style too :)
+Simon Woodward thank you Simon! Really appreciate it! Now the winter is coming the green screen will help making content when the weather is pants and show season is over :)
Great video! My Abarth plans have had to go on hold for the time being........Porsche bill! Your output will keep me going though. Thankyou. Please keep them coming
Yes how does adding so much power translate to putting the power down? Is there murderous torque steer? Are you spinning the front wheels all the way thru 3rd? I would think 200 hp would be right on the money without overwhelming it but I might be totally wrong. Can you get to 200 with simple bolt ons (downpipe, intake, fmic and a good tune?
@@StefABtv ok thanks , warranty is up on our trofeo in July so thinking of pulling the plug on a TD04 conversion kit,but just concerned about MOT , seems that even a sports cat mite not pass ,but after watching the videos of your modified comp makes me want to give it a go ,you only live once eh?
With all that extra power does it not need a bunch of supporting suspension, clutch, drivetrain, chassis and brake upgrades? Or can you leave that stuff stock and still have it perform and handle as intended?
Yea these cars wear suspension parts quickly enough stock. With a big tune it will be an issue. They do handle very well and they are light (only slightly over a ton), but they aren't super strong like a Japanese car. The engines are quite strong for only a 1.4 though, I think some of the internals come forged from the factory which is why they tune so well.
AldGregg I do Abingdon and Bedford Autodrome both are good. You can hire a instructor to go in car with you and they give you tips on how to drive and what lines to take
I finally got a stock Tourismo 595, Abarth nirvana for a guy who grew up with fast Fiats & Abarth. Dont care, have an Abarth 595 & received deliverence :) YNWA
Hi, I have a 595 comp sadly with an IHI turbo as it a 2013 model. I have fitted full forge induction replaced with silicone intake. Dump valve etc. I have a TDI tuning box with all that I’m getting around 200 bhp now is it worth upgrading the fuel injectors to the one stated in your video. Cheers for the advise.
I have a 2013 595 comp. I love it. What are the cheapest mods available for acceleration boost? Is there enough enough weight to warrent that extra power because the 180hp seems enough. I'm not into making it loud. I like the occasional pop. ☺ 👍
Hi all! So I own a Tjet Linea, Indian spec, was planning for an aux oil cooler, saw many for the 595s online, can someone give any insights on fitting it?
Hi Stef, thanks to your reviews am picking my 2020 PIsta cab up on Saturday - nearest thing to a 4 wheeled motorcycel I could find :) I have it booked in for the ECU reflash on Tuesday (165>180HP and 230?320lb) and will likely leave it there. My 2 qestions are: 1. Can you do anything to make the monza exhaust pop and crackle more? 2. The shifting felt 'okay' to me on my test ride but have seen that L shaped DNA short shifter for £180 and was wondering if that is something you really feel these cars need. Cheers - If you're in Surrey let me know! Ade
I wanna sack off my stage 1 golf R for a 595. Am I mad ! These look like so much fun. The golf is just point and go. The 595 at 250 basically has the same power to weight as my stage 1. That’s nuts.
@@StefABtv damn! Didn't expect you to see this comment given the vid is from NOV2017! I guess I should tell you that I found the vehicle really informative! Great production quality, sorry if this sounds offensive but I was shocked that it was produced/edited as well as it was given the sub count. Also, I watched this while having the oil changed on my 500 Abarth! Super happy that I went out and bought one a few months ago! XD
Your from burnham, slough?!?! Would love to see this car in the flesh! Always been a bmw man but have a soft spot for these and not sure about making the change
Hi Stef i watch all your videos you are very good and honest im just wondering if you can recommed a gearbox specialist to rebuild a gearbox and add lsd to it as im gathering all parts to go to 280bhp but im going to do everything in one hit i trust your judgement please help if possible many thanks Oggie
Stef, are these forged as standard? Cylinder pressures must be insane on the little 1.4. I'd avoid the low slung air intake behind the bumper to avoid water ingestion.
It not that low. Had a low mounted bmc cda on my alfa 156 that took air about 15-20cm from the ground. Just don't drive into deep water and not only for the airfilter. 😉
Hi Stef haven't watched any of your (or even car) videos in a LONG time but I am debating on switching my 2016 Polo GTI for an Abarth 595 Competizione mainly due to the fact that its basically just me driving the car by myself now and we have a large car for the family stuff. What's the handling like and does the diff work well? Also is it true ESC can't be turned off?
hi Stef - Im looking to get the powermotive (stock 595 145bhp) - Looking to go the decat route since its a year old and no MOT for another 2 years ;). Did you replace the center pipes too?
do you think getting an intercooler and forge induction kit is fine? dont have the funds for the turbo kit yet. not looking for 250bhp atm just a little bit of gains. :)
If I wanted to start modifying my Fiat, is there a community online where I could go and talk to some experts in the field? I don’t want to do anything crazy that could ruin my engine before knowing the facts 👌
Seen quite a few of our vids Stef, all enjoyable I have a 2011 A5oo and hang around a bunch of fellow enthusiasts here in Sydney Australia. Nearly all are modded to some degree. Our basic hassle is that it very difficult to get any decent tuners locally. We are very jealous with what is available in Europe l thought l finished modding my A5oo but you possibly have inspired me to look at some more..........it will have to wait as currently working on getting about 230 outta my A124
I'll just make it breath better with the intercooler, better intake, Alfa's ignition coils & plugs. Already have a Remus exhaust with scorpion cat can't do the turbo cuz I live in India and no remap over here so.. that's that
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ball park how much these mods will cost? im about to purchase a 2013 model for $5k, im assuming this will cost as much as the car? lol
I love the cars but don't think expensive modifications are really necessary and find it a bit boring as someone who was never into cars until the modern version of the Fiat 500 came along.
Boy racers and guys who are always tinkering with their car engines and spending ridiculous amounts on modifications rarely talk about anything-else other than referring to women as birds.
Cars can be fun. Just find the details very boring. The £3 paint pen as a modification to the front grill of a series 4 Abarth is more up my street as well as tasteful decals.
I like the cars for the way they look and think they sound great as standard.
I enjoy the various you tube channels that cover Abarth. I am now a member of the Abarth owners club. I doubt I will go to a meet. I didn't go to the Fiat 500 picnic either.
It is a brand. You buy something end of. I personally wouldn't go on about it as much as others.
I thought people who get popular on You Tube earn millions. So why the need to promote products on top of that?
Great video, just starting on my 500 Abarth adventure. At 74 years old I need to hurry!
Amazing! Great little cars :)
get a tork tune if in usa
Take your time mate 😂
Hope you are still enjoying the journey mate, God bless
👍🏼💪🏼
I have a 2013 US Abarth. Added the Magneti Marelli GO Petal and ECU piggyback. Also a EuroCompetition Cold Air Injector and PTP Turbo blanket. Road Race Carbon Fiber rear spoiler, Madness HID lights and LED lights. 205 HP - reasonably quick and still relatively stock for good mechanical reliability, no check engine codes thrown, passes Texas emissions 100%, and good gas mileage.
Can't tell you why but my time with my Abarth and being involved with the community the way I have for so many years I know the cruise issue well and it always somehow related to the ECM modules.
I'm not sure who you are asking Jason, but...
It depends on if you want better braking, handling, power, or looks. When you start toying with the power it isn't usually a single item purchase that gets you where you'd want to be and many times there are a lot of supporting mods to accompany the "best bang" options. Eurocompulsion has one of the best tuning solutions for the US cars and all the other parts to go along with it. If you just want to FEEL, (not actually increase power), then you can do a simple mod such as the GoPedal which changes the feel of the input for the throttle making the car FEEL quicker based on the seat of the pants dyno but real-world numbers aren't really affected.
Best advice would be to join the forums or even heaven forbid one of many Facebook groups and learn what has worked (or not worked) for others. www.fiat500usaforum.com/forum.php can offer a wealth of info and many helpful members willing to share their experiences with a multitude of products and vendors. I'm there too so if you join feel free to drop a line to say hello. (Tweak, one of the mods there).
Considering getting one of these. They seem very good stock and they seem very moddable with a nice community. Plus being from the north east US, everyone here seems to drive lifted trucks, mustangs, and modded civics/corollas. I want something a little different, fun to drive, highly moddable, it doesn't break the bank to get the car, and something unique to show you have more than 2-3 options for a good street/sports car for cheap.
How much did all of these mods run for?
@@adamrubino178 around $3,500 or so. Money well spent as the car is much more aggressive than stock.
Did you guys like this kind of video and find it informative? Lets try get 300 likes on this video :) thank you all for watching! 🙏
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Stef how many hp gives you in an Abarth a i have downpipe, diverter valule, repro etc Thanks bro , cheers
Intercooler ✅ Exhaust ✅ Tune ✅ Go pedal ✅ Intake, injectors, bigger turbo... Loading... Please wait... 😉😉Awesome vid Stef!!
+Ron F thanks Ron!!!
Id strongly recommend looking into the euro compulsion tuner.
EricGalaxies I have a remap, how do they compare?
It's a plug in system which gives you options of running multiple tunes with the sport button. They have a 235 remap(with supporting mods) and a 300bhp remap with an upgraded turbo...
No bigger fuel pump?
stage 1 remap, and a better airfilter was more then enough for my performance needs...15% more torque, 20-30 more hp, better throttle response and broader powerband....found that some kw variant 3 coilovers and some good pilotsport 5´s added at least as much performance gains as the engine tune...then power is nothing without control.
Tony @ tune 4 performance is definitely a legend! He mapped my Brabus forfour and got it from 177bhp to 230bhp! Where other garages couldn't even work out how to flash the ecu.
My favorite modification on my Abarth (prepare for the immediate seemingly corny comment) is your decal on the passenger side (right side in North America). But wait, hold on...there are reasons for this. 1- It represents how strong and passionate this community is (Fiat/Abarth) no matter what region geographically. It's truly worldly! This goes for us passionate car guys, we need more people like us on this world! 2- I placed it on the right side of my car to represent the driver's side in the UK, your home country. I figured this was appropriate. Also, passing lane is the far left here, and obviously that's the Abarth's natural habitat. 3- You definitely put the final coat of clear on my decision making to purchase an Abarth. 4- I anticipated the release of your decal very, very much lol
So yes, your decal means a lot to me. As always mate!
I was coming out of a room, hit my phone out of my hand with the side of the door dropping it to the ground. Exactly at the same time when you dropped yours, tripped me out for a bit. 2:10
Alta intake, exhaust, and 17% pulley on my R52 MCS was my favorite...the straight 3" decatted turbo back on my Viggen was also amazing. Love your Abarth man keep up the content!
rare to see a fellow saaber on here. Solid choice in car brother. I have a 99' viggen myself and a few other saabs in the fleet. just added an abarth while I rebuild many of the saabs
I have a stock 2012 Abarth... Once the extended warranty expires mods will begin! :) I would be happy with 200hp. Awesome video.
Awesome mate! Great cars!
For sure, great thinking.
Just ran a full straight pipe on my (not stock anymore technically) 2012 abarth
Welcome home to Abarth Stef. Intelligent fun. I wonder if you’ll buy another one. You seem to like cars, but love Abarth. Brilliant stuff.
Cheers Geoffrey!
on a dyno I was able to get 256HP 288 torque with the stock turbo I did pully, RRM intake, RRM ECU, down pipe and a few other minor things...great video very informative.
Rob Neumiller whats thr rrm ecu?
Road Race Motorsports I believe.
My partner just purchased a comp 595 abarth tunes at pro Alfa. It’s broken already 😂 but what a car when working after tradeing in her clio 200 it’s night and day difference 🙌💪
Fluffy dice, bead seat covers and gold tissue box on the rear shelf to help get a 50/50 weight distribution. I did put a stripe on the bonnet but it became undrivable due to the added power.
Bit of info from one of the guys from the abarth pages:
One thing of note, you say VXR injectors at 380cc. They aren't Corsa VXR injectors at that rate (They are 311cc/min) (These injectors are fitted to any engine that has the GT1446 as standard), nor are they Astra H VXR injectors (350cc/min). Might be worth making a note of that somewhere as saying they are actually Audi/VW 225PS (1.8T engine) injectors. The others are Ferrari 599GTO injectors which flow exactly the same at 386cc/min. :) Otherwise, good video.
As for the intercooler. It sits between the turbo and throttle body as is designed to reduce the temperature of the compressed air (Air heats up during compression), which in turn makes it more dense.By doing so, you increase the amount of oxygen in the air that's filling the cylinders, meaning more power. (I think that's what the video was meant to have said anyway ;) )
There’s a lot of confusion about “cold air” and engines. “Cold air” is not important on a turbo car. It is on NA engine, not turbo. Compressed air is hot, it’s the intercoolers job to cool charge temps. That’s why your air intake temp sensor is on the intake manifold, not where the maf is, because ignition timing etc is not determined by pre turbo temps. All an air filter needs to do is suck in more air than the turbo requires. Turbo car, big filter, good intercoolers, NA engine, “cold air” is important.
It is tho. IATS is the most important metric in turbo cars. If the air coming into the turbo is cold it won't heat as much, it will get colder faster and farther after the ic. In megane rs for example, cai injen are 5° or more difference and at the end of the day around 10-20hp thru the rev range.
The Fiat 500 abarth does not have an maf it only has a map sensor
Cut de Pie Fails do you really think that a few degrees cooler air coming from an air filter is going to make a difference when the air is going through a turbo that will compress it to hundreds of degrees? No. The intercooler is what’s important because it’s that which is will cool the compressed air. It’s pretty simple thermodynamics
@@winzfeld1 I have stock intake and stock intercooler....If I want to upgrade it the best is go for the intercooler right? I really notice the difference with hot temperatures....I'm from Spain and here is not dificult to achieve 30/40°C.....
I am not a fan of changing the intake system....
Just a thought if you don’t want to go down the engine route ? You can try handling
IE reduce weight travel with 1/2 tank fuel
Best tyres you can afford ( I have Goodyear F1 ays 3 )
Light wheels spin and stop quicker
Better suspension
And BRAKES / pads / hoses
Worth a thought a light car that holds the road and stops is always cool
My favorite mod is the gopedal. Makes like quick shifting feel and sound automatic. Driver mod installed!
You feel the 20 hp more if the car is lighter, if the abarth is 230 hp and you mod it to 250 for example, you will feel the difference, that is why motorcycles are faster than cars although they have way less hp than cars. But I love your abarth =D
I'm sure someone out has already commented on this but if not, the intercoolers purpose is to cool the intake temperature after the turbo. This is especially important because the turbo add so much heat to the ambient air after initial intake. There are several advantages 2 cooler intake temperatures like being able to run slightly leaner air to fuel mixture and pushing a little more boost. Even timing advance can be affected.
I took my 160bhp 595 Turismo to Tune4Performance, it’s now running at 180bhp and the difference is amazing. £270 well spent 😃 only trouble is now I want more power 😜
Haha you have the bug! It’s the torque increase that Tony would have given you that makes the real difference :)
Stef ABtv yes that’s right, Tony did say that he’d released the torque, completely changed the car as I wasn’t impressed with it as stock, but I now love it 😍
Hi, may I ask a question, I've recently brought same 2015, all seems good I believe but doesn't feel like 160bhp in such a light vehicle, maybe its just me.
I want to get mine to 250 🦂! Thank you for the advice ! Cheers from California !
Same here. Proud owner of 2013 abarthc
Did you do it?
My Turismo has got 239BHP, TD04-kit and I also use the Airtec intercooler 🚀 Keep doing your videos, they are great!
+Fredrik Johansson thank you!🙏
How much roughly did it take to get it up to that power
AHM did my wifes christmas pressie....695 Tributo Ferrari. Had carbon parts added to engine bay and forge intercooler. AHM remapped the car and did all the work. They were fab. They are near Whitley Hartley in the south.
Thanks for sharing, GREAT INFO just bought a 595 for a little project 😇✌🏻
In the USA, GPop sells a +1 wheel size GT1446 which is the sweet spot for 250+ bhp on a multiair car. NGEN sells a +2 wheel sized version also modified GT1446, which is good if you are going to put in a camshaft as well, and want max boost all the way to redline.
+Alvin Brinson great info!
Informative, bud. Thumbs up from me!
So true. My Abarth is pushing 260+ hp... but below 4000 RPM a stock turbo is actually better. So if you live life at redline it's fine.. but every shift reminds you that a +2.5 upgrade on the turbo maybe wasn't the best idea for a street car.
Also recommend avoid full decat as well, a 200 cell is the way to go.
+Alvin Brinson thanks Alvin!
I have the EC (dual map wit FT for those long drives lol) phase 1 tune, V4.1, Forge BOV, 4C coils, and Turbosmart WA.
EC rates their P1 at 227whp with the V4 intake, so I don't know exactly what bhp I'm running, but I don't care haha.
All I know is that I have to let my eyebrows return from the back of my head every time I really hoon it!
I love the the multiair system honestly. It's that point where the accelerator switches control from the throttle body to electronically-controlled intake valves that makes me grin every time.
Goes from Yaris to Mini-Lambo in about 2.5k rpms :)
What’s the maximum power you can achieve with a Comp without changing the turbo? Ie: intercooler intake remap and so on?
What is the front end/body kit on the car that is in the background during most of the video!
GT1446 all the way ;)
Maybe it's just because that's what I have lol.
Over here in NA Eurocompulsion is basically the gold standard for intakes and remaps.
Most people who can, like me, go for EC dual maps, EC V4.1 intake, Alpha 4C coil packs, Turbosmart wastegate actuator, and Forge BOV.
People still use intakes and chip tunes from places like Madness and TMC, but they're generally regarded as slightly less reliable than EC.
For intercoolers, there's a huge variety. Since we get straight piped exhaust from the factory, most people just go catless or some version of it.
These are essentially the supporting mods, with tune, required to push our multi-air 1446's past 235bhp.
It's always interesting to see the differences in what it takes to push these awesome little cars past 235bhp!
Hope I get to ride in a modded tjet 500 Abarth one day!
bhp != whp. The Eurocompulsion tunes are rated for whp. The phase 2 tune with bare minimum supporting mods makes 250+ bhp.
What intake would you recommend for power?
I'm assuming you meant BHP doesn't equal WHP.
Also, until EC releases their numbers from the new dyno setup, I'm just gonna stay with slightly reduced expectations. I run their FT and phase 1, so I'm not just talking out my ass.
I'm not sure if my car is actually putting out 225+ WHP with just the V4.1 and tune. I don't really care, honestly. It's the most fun I've ever had driving.
If you're looking for performance gains and you're in NA, the Eurocompulsion V4.1 is unmatched.
It doesn't really give the noises many are looking for tho, but you can always go for an atmospheric blow off valve if you want the whooses and flutters.
first mod should be an upraded diverter valve. doesn't matter how much boost you make if you can't maintain it.
Coming from the "tuner craze" in the early 2000's, the intercooler was integral to the the turbo as you know, there are some cryogenic setups that spray nitrogen onto the intercooler like a nitrous kit and cooling the air charge to the intake. On my Eagle Talon I upgraded the turbo from the stock TDO5 14B to the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Lancer Evolution III, straight bolt on affair. Now that I have the Abarth and my Talon just sitting there, I may pluck that tubro out of my Talon and see if it could be fitted to the Abarth.
Great Video!
Really enjoyed this video
I'm new to Abarth. Always wanted one. Thank you for this !
Thanks for watching
Good video 👍🏻🍻
12’ Abarth 500 Currently have ATM High Flow Cat, K&N Intake, Pedal Commander. Next is a Corsa Forza Performance FMIC, Neu F Axle Back and a Dyno tune. Hoping I can get this little thing to 210-220whp. If not, we’ll say hello to a bigger turbo haha
I love the video! I'm thinking about getting a 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth myself!
Since when did ross from friends have an English accent and drive an abarth?
😂
the Cadamuro air box and the fiber hood with central air intake are the best options to air flow
North American cars have the same TYPES of upgrades, but the BRANDS are generally different as there are enough minor differences that many parts aren't interchangeable.
+Alvin Brinson absolutely, my knowledge of the American brands is not as good as a lot of the info from the video is based on personal experiences :)
i promise you Stef, whatever you guys got going on is better. Brits know fwd turbo cars more than anyone lol
Hi Steph,
I had my 595 Competizione remapped up north by a friend on a lab top connected to Romania. The engines power and torque are a super smother delivery. Fuel consumption is slightly improved. It’s on the dyno at 217 BHP. I’d like 250 plus and Brownie says he can do it just on the ecu. Is this plausible? 40 BHP alone was incredible because it changed the cars attitude. Keep up the good work marra
Well well I can only confirm that Tune4performance and Tony have done some magic on my Comp, with only a standard Garret 1446 and the forge intake, and actuator my result are outstanding! 221.8Bhp but the most interesting it's the torque I've achieved 293.5 Ft the power delivery it's outstanding ! And it pulls all the way!
Next stop for me it's an FMIC for the summer . 💪🏻🚗👍🏻 great vid by the way Stef 👍🏻
That’s a great result! Thank you for watching! :)
Can you recommend what exhaust I should get for my Fiat 500 sport 2012? And turbo? Which exhaust do you have?
Can you please list the part's that need to be purchased to obtain this power for an Abarth ? Thanks in advance.
1/ air intake ... Forge
2/
3/ etc.
No because then you wouldn't get to watch 12 minutes of shit.
Intercooler is to cool the air that's circling into the turbo then to the inlet manifold ,front mounted intercooler is better because uv always cold air being delivered to the manifold which keeps the power up better trew the gears ,normal setup for itwill produce warmer air as you climb the gears resulting in less bang in the cylinder in top 3 gears at higher revs ,not a major benifit unless ur rallying or track racing in ur turbo motor ,,
Mine is 210. Bhp I’ve had it chipped at tune 4 performance then forge intercooler and actuator plus light OZ wheels yellowstuff brakes with 250 f/lb torque I’ve left ride height standard as I drive into town daily oh and it’s mk4 595 comp MTA
What sort of money for this mod?
My favourite (and only proper mod so far!) is my Bluespark - 170bhp from my stock 145 Abarth 595 series 4 :)
Btw really enjoyed the video - I may not understand all of it(!) but it was interesting to hear the comparisons of the different makes of turbos and what the expected gains are. And I liked the green screen presenting style too :)
+Simon Woodward thank you Simon! Really appreciate it! Now the winter is coming the green screen will help making content when the weather is pants and show season is over :)
Stef ABtv what's the approx cost for achieving around 230bhp and who would you recommend in the north west to install and map a standard 135
Simon Woodward I have one too and I love it!
Owned an abarth 595 prefacelift for a few months and want something more from it. Would you say intake would be a good little thing to start out with
Looking into abarth engines as i want to swap one in my 2001 punto sporting someday :) Thanks for the vid!
What tuner would you recommenced for, forge intake, ATP high flow cat and SILA Concept Intercooler? Trying to be in that 220-250hp threshold.
Great video! My Abarth plans have had to go on hold for the time being........Porsche bill! Your output will keep me going though. Thankyou. Please keep them coming
What clutch are people using or does the standard one some how do the job ?
Alex Young stock
How much did you roughly spend to achieve this? Ball mark figure e.g. 5-7k?
Yes how does adding so much power translate to putting the power down? Is there murderous torque steer? Are you spinning the front wheels all the way thru 3rd? I would think 200 hp would be right on the money without overwhelming it but I might be totally wrong. Can you get to 200 with simple bolt ons (downpipe, intake, fmic and a good tune?
Hi
Who fitted all the parts before it was remapped at T4P ?
A company that closed down. Now give Paul from A for alfa in Aylesbury a call. Tell him I sent you 🙌
@@StefABtv ok thanks , warranty is up on our trofeo in July so thinking of pulling the plug on a TD04 conversion kit,but just concerned about MOT , seems that even a sports cat mite not pass ,but after watching the videos of your modified comp makes me want to give it a go ,you only live once eh?
What's the price range of gaining 100 more hp? Just looking for a little more. Nothing crazy.
Im currently running a stage two eurocompulsion package I want a bigger turbo the stage 3 they offer only makes about 220 wheel how can I get to 250
With all that extra power does it not need a bunch of supporting suspension, clutch, drivetrain, chassis and brake upgrades? Or can you leave that stuff stock and still have it perform and handle as intended?
Yea these cars wear suspension parts quickly enough stock. With a big tune it will be an issue. They do handle very well and they are light (only slightly over a ton), but they aren't super strong like a Japanese car.
The engines are quite strong for only a 1.4 though, I think some of the internals come forged from the factory which is why they tune so well.
@@BlatentlyFakeName Gotcha. Thx
I drive 595 comp witch has 260bhp and it struggles in 5th gear. Personally I want 300bhp. And lsd for Trackdays to help Corning
I've been thinking taking my 595 comp to a track day. Where do you recommend. Is there anyone who could teach me some new skills?
AldGregg I do Abingdon and Bedford Autodrome both are good. You can hire a instructor to go in car with you and they give you tips on how to drive and what lines to take
I’ve got a 2016 comp and had a remap 180 bhp to 210 bhp
I finally got a stock Tourismo 595, Abarth nirvana for a guy who grew up with fast Fiats & Abarth. Dont care, have an Abarth 595 & received deliverence :) YNWA
Hi, I have a 595 comp sadly with an IHI turbo as it a 2013 model. I have fitted full forge induction replaced with silicone intake. Dump valve etc. I have a TDI tuning box with all that I’m getting around 200 bhp now is it worth upgrading the fuel injectors to the one stated in your video. Cheers for the advise.
Great video!! Very informative!
I have a 2013 595 comp. I love it. What are the cheapest mods available for acceleration boost? Is there enough enough weight to warrent that extra power because the 180hp seems enough. I'm not into making it loud. I like the occasional pop. ☺ 👍
Hi all! So I own a Tjet Linea, Indian spec, was planning for an aux oil cooler, saw many for the 595s online, can someone give any insights on fitting it?
Hi Stef, thanks to your reviews am picking my 2020 PIsta cab up on Saturday - nearest thing to a 4 wheeled motorcycel I could find :)
I have it booked in for the ECU reflash on Tuesday (165>180HP and 230?320lb) and will likely leave it there.
My 2 qestions are:
1. Can you do anything to make the monza exhaust pop and crackle more?
2. The shifting felt 'okay' to me on my test ride but have seen that L shaped DNA short shifter for £180 and was wondering if that is something you really feel these cars need.
Cheers - If you're in Surrey let me know!
Ade
If I am looking for 240-250 bhp, should I buy the comp or the baseline abarth as parts will have to be replaced
For 250 you need a turbo change. 230 you can do with a 180 comp stock turbo
@@StefABtv i guess it just makes sense to go with the comp and 230hp then and then can hybrid turbo it in the future if i want more. thanks v much.
I wanna sack off my stage 1 golf R for a 595. Am I mad ! These look like so much fun. The golf is just point and go. The 595 at 250 basically has the same power to weight as my stage 1. That’s nuts.
Yeah a 250bhp Abarth is extremely fun and very involving!
not a mention of forging the pistons and rods lets see how long it lasts :)
It’s lasted 10k miles so far with no issues. Stock block is good for 260bhp
My daughter has a 500 Abarth which she loves, nippy and fun to drive. I have a forged big turbo Mini JCW running meth at 370bhp, good fun.
When I clicked this video, you had 15,555 subs xD found that funny
Haha thanks man!
@@StefABtv damn! Didn't expect you to see this comment given the vid is from NOV2017!
I guess I should tell you that I found the vehicle really informative! Great production quality, sorry if this sounds offensive but I was shocked that it was produced/edited as well as it was given the sub count.
Also, I watched this while having the oil changed on my 500 Abarth! Super happy that I went out and bought one a few months ago! XD
Where do you make the remap?
whats the. kit on. the black one. in the beginnning?
Your from burnham, slough?!?! Would love to see this car in the flesh! Always been a bmw man but have a soft spot for these and not sure about making the change
What happened to Tune4Performance?
Hi Stef i watch all your videos you are very good and honest im just wondering if you can recommed a gearbox specialist to rebuild a gearbox and add lsd to it as im gathering all parts to go to 280bhp but im going to do everything in one hit i trust your judgement please help if possible many thanks Oggie
A for Alfa in Aylesbury. Speak to Paul and tell him I sent you
Stef, are these forged as standard? Cylinder pressures must be insane on the little 1.4. I'd avoid the low slung air intake behind the bumper to avoid water ingestion.
It not that low. Had a low mounted bmc cda on my alfa 156 that took air about 15-20cm from the ground. Just don't drive into deep water and not only for the airfilter. 😉
Funny you should say that, I had a carbon cda on my 156 v6, it hung low but like you said, just avoid high water
Hi Stef haven't watched any of your (or even car) videos in a LONG time but I am debating on switching my 2016 Polo GTI for an Abarth 595 Competizione mainly due to the fact that its basically just me driving the car by myself now and we have a large car for the family stuff. What's the handling like and does the diff work well? Also is it true ESC can't be turned off?
Cadillac CTS V-Sport. Schmidty Tune and Renick parts. Hit low 11's for less than $5k.
I liked before seeing the content and that's because of previous experience.
+Elie Nehme thank you!
What is the largest turbo that I can fit on my 2013 abarth
Heard a German Tuner gets over 400 HP With the Abarth ! No automatic Trans though ! Just wish We had tuners in US That specifically work on Abarths !!
Madness 500 and road race motorsports are two that im familiar with
I have a 2019 595 turismo which has the Garret 1446 - do I need the upgraded injectors( 380cc)?
would a dodge neon srt4 motor fit in an abarth?
hi Stef - Im looking to get the powermotive (stock 595 145bhp) - Looking to go the decat route since its a year old and no MOT for another 2 years ;). Did you replace the center pipes too?
do you think getting an intercooler and forge induction kit is fine? dont have the funds for the turbo kit yet. not looking for 250bhp atm just a little bit of gains. :)
Does anybody know what my numbers could look like with those mods? K&N air filter, decated cat, unichip chip, GoPedal, and GFB Diverter valve
What turbo? Ihi or Garret? If ini prob around 180bhp if Garret around 200bhp
Hi what 0 -100 and quater mile times can u expect from 250hp
Don’t know prob 13’s
If I wanted to start modifying my Fiat, is there a community online where I could go and talk to some experts in the field? I don’t want to do anything crazy that could ruin my engine before knowing the facts 👌
Considering a stock block, how much HP would be reliable to make 6 to 8 trackdays per year, lasting about 3 years?
Just purchased my first 595 competizione I can see why people love these cars. Not as good as my mx5 turbo though sorry guys lol...
How much Km are on your Clock with your modifictions? Will i see my car dying in a few years when i mod it like this?
I had 25k when I did the mods
Seen quite a few of our vids Stef, all enjoyable
I have a 2011 A5oo and hang around a bunch of fellow enthusiasts here in Sydney Australia. Nearly all are modded to some degree. Our basic hassle is that it very difficult to get any decent tuners locally. We are very jealous with what is available in Europe
l thought l finished modding my A5oo but you possibly have inspired me to look at some more..........it will have to wait as currently working on getting about 230 outta my A124
Thanks mate! 230 our of the 124 will be bonkers!
Exactly what i had in mind,I have a gt1446 that i want to let evolution turbo modify.In my mind als the best thing for power,torque and powerband!
+Mark vV if your in the uk you could use someone like midland turbo to modify the 1446 too
Stef ABtv i am frm the Netherlands,but thnx.
+Mark vV ahh ok! My bad! Lol
How many hp can I get with all the mods you have but without the turbo upgrade ?
Cezar Diaconu what car is yours ? Ie 500 has ihi turbo and comp has Garrat
Did you have to do anything transmission wise? Just curious...
Nope other than a clutch upgrade
Did you put spacers behind the wheels? Which measure? See you to Rock’ham mate!
I did mate. 16mm front and 20mm rear 🙂👍🏻 see you there!! Make sure to pop over at 11 for a chat :)
Stef ABtv hope so, coming from London by train. See you there mate
What’s the name of the hybrid turbo you said. The one u said that is the best but isn’t cheap
too bad the stock version top speed is only 130mph. is there a way to increase that?
Remap 🙌
I'll just make it breath better with the intercooler, better intake, Alfa's ignition coils & plugs. Already have a Remus exhaust with scorpion cat can't do the turbo cuz I live in India and no remap over here so.. that's that
tork motorsports can do remote tuning