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Facilitating the creation of 500, 600, 700, and more horsepower cars is not Nostrum Energy?s mission, but it is a joyful byproduct of their long-term combustion control research. The Ann Arbor, Michigan based company is developing injectors for numerous direct injection applications that should excite and anchor the right feet of go-fast enthusiasts everywhere.
Forget specific output of 120-150 horsepower per turbocharged liter.
Try 250 horsepower per liter.
Powerful Packaging
Case in point, the ubiquitous GM Ecotec 2.0 turbocharged engine. In ATS guise, the stock engine delivers 272 horsepower. That equates to a segment competitive 136 horsepower per liter. However, in conjunction with ZZPerformance (ZZP) outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nostrum?s four-inch long Kinetic High Flow replacement injectors and ECU characterization data are making LT1-like power from this diminutive four-banger. Nostrum?s injectors and the intensive ECU mapping that accompanies them are not making all that power alone, they are working in conjunction with ZZP?s other upgrades to unlock the latent potential in the small Ecotec. We had the opportunity to drive their SEMA-bound ATS with what may become a stage II or III package, including an upgraded turbo along with down pipe, intake, intercooler, and various other upgrades. The fuel system is unaltered. It uses the stock fuel pump and plumbing. Drop in Nostrum?s direct fit K-DI high flow inj...