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aLmk
05-09-2012, 03:19 PM
New build thread: http://boostedk20.com/forums/showthread.php/670-aLmk-s-Turbo-FA5?p=10248&posted=1#post10248
I bought a used greddy kit last fall and I'm shooting for 400whp with upgraded turbo and accessories.

Comments, suggestions, and criticisms welcome!

Turbo Stuff

Garrett GT 3076-iwg
TSI manifold ceramic coated
Fast-turbo oil return kit
Greddy intercooler piping
Greddy type rz bov
SRT v.1 intercooler
3'' downpipe
3'' intake
Omni Power 4 bar map
MAC boost control solenoid
AEM boost and wideband
All new couplers and t-bolt clamps


Fuel System

ID 1000cc injectors
Walbro 255
Crushed FPR
Flashpro - Vit Tuned


Suspension

Buddy Club N+ Coils
Hasport Mounts - 62a
Energy Suspension LCA bushings
Ingalls camber plates and bolts
Stock rims with 235/40/17 star specs


Misc.

NGK iridium plugs - 9
Omni Power CMC
Hybrid Racing Cable Bushings
TWM Short Shifter with bushings
SS clutch line
Exedy Stage 1 clutch
Full-Race 3'' exhaust


All parts are on the car except for the turbo stuff, ID 1000ccs, and spark plugs. I will post pics over the next few days when I have time.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/77589218.jpg
These should help...
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0024.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0026.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0025.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0028.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0029.jpg
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/Resampled952012-06-269517-10-1095755.jpg?t=1340846657
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0052.jpg
First track night:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0057.jpg
First pass:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0060.jpg
Second pass:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0059.jpg
Pump gas 93 e-dyno (no quick spool):
http://edyno.mycarisslow.com/graph/view/50278428_0_502784283ef9d5.88629030
C16 race fuel e-dyno:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/503c0b26_0_503c0b26397046.png
Dyno sheet from IMW dyno day 9/22/12. Pump gas 93 in 87* temps according to dyno:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0073_zps04c050fd.jpg?t=1348403555

Si Speed 317
05-11-2012, 11:04 AM
:welcome: to :boostedk20: Looks good, I would personally go with the GT3076-iwg between the two. Better performance. I assume it's gonna be a GTX because you wrote GT 307X?

aLmk
05-13-2012, 12:21 AM
No it will not be GTX series. The X in Gt307X was because I didn't know if I was gonna get the 71 or 76. However, I bought the 3076 earlier today from evans-tuning.

Si Speed 317
05-13-2012, 11:47 AM
Good stuff, evans has the best prices on Garrett turbos. :thumb: Congrats!

aLmk
05-13-2012, 08:06 PM
Yeah I would have loved to use a GTX3071-iwg, but it was too much for me.... $1600 is a lot for a turbo. I wanted a good bit of money left over in case the worst happens.... :pray: it doesn't

ksboi
05-19-2012, 10:43 PM
I would say get rid of that TSI manifold. But It looks like you got everything. What about that clutch?

aLmk
05-20-2012, 11:05 AM
Why get rid of it? I don't need a $1400 full race manifold. I don't plan on building the motor, and I will still make 400whp with this. As for clutch I have an exedy stage 1 and I'll see how long that lasts.

Btw I bought a gt3076 from Evans. Shooting to have installed week of June 13th.

aLmk
05-20-2012, 09:52 PM
First post updated.

aLmk
06-22-2012, 12:00 PM
First post updated with a few install pics. Hoping to pick the car up tomorrow morning.

Si Speed 317
06-22-2012, 07:47 PM
Awesome update, love the tires! I plan on running them when I need to re-up on tires. What's left on the build?

Why get rid of it? I don't need a $1400 full race manifold. I don't plan on building the motor, and I will still make 400whp with this. As for clutch I have an exedy stage 1 and I'll see how long that lasts.

Btw I bought a gt3076 from Evans. Shooting to have installed week of June 13th.

This is why:http://www.boostedk20.com/forums/showthread.php/16-Log-Manifold-vs-Tubular-Manifold

aLmk
06-23-2012, 03:25 PM
Nothing is left. Its all at the shop. Still not finished though he ran into issues with the last pipe that goes to the throttle body because my SRT intercooler puts the piping in a different location and it causes it to hit the battery. Also, I understand the point of using a tubular manifold, but for my goals I'd rather save $1000.

Spoolin_VTEC
06-25-2012, 08:31 PM
There are always last minute issues, I hate them but it's a part of life. And as long as you know, that's what counts. Who is doing your tuning? E-Tunez?

aLmk
06-27-2012, 04:19 PM
Yeah I was expecting issues to come up, and delays to happen because the shop I am working with is quite busy and its pretty much just a one man show. For tuning Vit will be taking care of me. I've had him tune my car in the past with just bolt ons and his track record is too good to beat! Especially for the price!

Si Speed 317
06-27-2012, 11:18 PM
Yeah I was expecting issues to come up, and delays to happen because the shop I am working with is quite busy and its pretty much just a one man show. For tuning Vit will be taking care of me. I've had him tune my car in the past with just bolt ons and his track record is too good to beat! Especially for the price!

Vit is the man, E-Tunez has their stuff down pat. He's my tuner, and I can definitely say I'm extremely happy. He sent me a new cal at 4:30am a day or two ago, he works his ass off! And yes, he definitely has a great track record, and the price is amazing too.

Or, as most say, just rolls his face across the keyboard and sends you the new cal. :rotfl:

aLmk
06-29-2012, 03:50 PM
Haha yea he is always awake really late! Even accounting for the 3 hour time difference since he is west coast.

ksboi
06-30-2012, 06:03 PM
got my map at 330am lol. I wanna see vids of this car!

Si Speed 317
06-30-2012, 07:37 PM
He really is up late, and doing work! Business never sleeps :shrug: I wanna see vids too! First boost run, post it! And the next, and the next, and the next! Don't forget the one after that too.

aLmk
07-03-2012, 12:49 AM
I will if I ever get this damn car back!!! Hoping tomorrow afternoon is the day. Had issue with IAT sensor (one that came with used kit was bad), and he has been looking for a sensor that is a screw in like mine and trying all kinds of old honda IATs. My dumbass didn't realize it was an AEM sensor till today :facepalm: so he should be able to get one tomorrow and finisher her up!

Si Speed 317
07-04-2012, 12:20 PM
I will if I ever get this damn car back!!! Hoping tomorrow afternoon is the day. Had issue with IAT sensor (one that came with used kit was bad), and he has been looking for a sensor that is a screw in like mine and trying all kinds of old honda IATs. My dumbass didn't realize it was an AEM sensor till today :facepalm: so he should be able to get one tomorrow and finisher her up!

I know the feeling. But from my experiences, as much as you want the car back just make sure not to rush him/them. I did and it tuned out they didn't gap my spark plugs, they didn't install the coolant lines/fittings for my turbo, they put the gas tank cap (under the seat) on crooked and gas spewed everywhere when I went to fill up, my custom testpipe was bouncing off my H brace, the whole thing was a nightmare. That was a long time ago though.

Long story short - it'll be worth the wait! :heart:

aLmk
07-04-2012, 10:40 PM
Yeah I understand. I actually am a little concerned about the plugs, because when I told him about gapping the plugs he said he had never really heard of anyone gapping iridium plugs because of there really small tip. I know you can use a traditional tool to do it, but I'm not sure how you're supposed to. He is also not the first person that has mentioned to me they haven't ever gapped iridium plugs. Any insight?

Si Speed 317
07-06-2012, 01:59 PM
Not true at all, I gap mine all the time. You need to, small tip doesn't necessarily matter if the gap is incorrect. You'll be misfiring for sure. Mine are BKR9EIX gapped to .018 as per Vit. I highly suggest to follow that. ~.020 would be good.

aLmk
07-07-2012, 03:35 PM
Yea I talked to my mechanic he said they were all right at ~.020 out of the box.

Spoolin_VTEC
07-08-2012, 11:59 AM
They're ~.030 out of the box. No way BKR9EIX are .020 out the box. He's wrong, I would double check them ASAP to be safe

aLmk
07-08-2012, 01:31 PM
Ok I will. Is it a micrometer that I need to measure the distance?

PetefromtheStreets
07-09-2012, 01:31 PM
Ok I will. Is it a micrometer that I need to measure the distance?

Feeler gauges bro.

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/adm_rsx/0e3c288d.jpg

aLmk
07-09-2012, 02:44 PM
Ok cool thanks!

Si Speed 317
07-10-2012, 11:18 AM
Don't get the round ones from Autozone, get the actual straight feeler gauges. They work best. I can't see the pic Adam posted, but this is what they look like:
http://www.fine-tools.com/s309613a.jpg

aLmk
07-10-2012, 12:31 PM
Ok thanks. I looked around and a place local to me, harbor freight tools, has them. Gonna pick some up tonight or tomorrow.

On another note supposed to get the car back today at the end of the day. My mechanic started the car last night with the new iat sensor and said it was running much better (the broken one was reading -40*).

PetefromtheStreets
07-10-2012, 02:20 PM
Don't get the round ones from Autozone, get the actual straight feeler gauges. They work best. I can't see the pic Adam posted, but this is what they look like:
http://www.fine-tools.com/s309613a.jpg

Our pics were almost identical. Lol. Great minds think alike.

Si Speed 317
07-10-2012, 06:17 PM
Ok thanks. I looked around and a place local to me, harbor freight tools, has them. Gonna pick some up tonight or tomorrow.

On another note supposed to get the car back today at the end of the day. My mechanic started the car last night with the new iat sensor and said it was running much better (the broken one was reading -40*).
Idk, that's a great reading. If only it would be safe to do that... :rotfl: On a serious note, glad to hear all is well. TRIPLE check the gap on those plugs before ever boostingm and keep us updated! I've been waiting for this build to be 'finished' for a while!! Best of luck!

Our pics were almost identical. Lol. Great minds think alike.
Now that I'm on my desktop I can see the pic :facepalm: At least we passed on the knowledge!

aLmk
07-10-2012, 10:20 PM
Yea still no car today. Not sure what happened today. Didn't hear from him. O well always tomorrow. I will def check the plugs I have a new type r valve cover to put on so I'll do it then.

PetefromtheStreets
07-12-2012, 11:21 AM
Let's see this engine bay.

aLmk
07-12-2012, 11:27 AM
Will post up as soon as I get it! Will get the car as late as Saturday morning.

aLmk
07-13-2012, 11:22 PM
Alright guys so we are having some issues with the car, and we think it may have to do with the calibration, but I'm not really sure (maybe a corrupt cal? IDK if that's possible..) I've tried several times to re download the calibration onto the flashpro and then on the car and it is making the sensors go really wacky like the iat sensor reads -40* and the coolant tempt is 90* off yet if we unplug the IAT sensor it reads accurately. Also the map sensor is reading like 74 in/hg(or w/e the unit is). I've double checked each time and changed the cal to use the stock map sensor since that's what I'm using. And we replaced the iat sensor with a brand new one because we thought initially that it was just a bad iat sensor. 2 days ago when the new iat sensor was put in it was reading correctly, my mechanic told me at that time he didn't check all the other sensors because he was not su****ious of anything as the car ran and drove perfectly fine. Now today is when all of these issues are happening. I did notice tonight when I got home from work that the cal I was using had the 'enable VSA' check box uncheck which should be check since I have an 07, so MAYBE that's causing all these problems, but I really don't think it would change things that badly... If anyone has any input I'd be greatly appreciated we are not really sure what's causing all the problems.

aLmk
07-14-2012, 11:21 AM
^Solution: unplug battery for ~1hr, reupload map, everything works!

Si Speed 317
07-14-2012, 12:50 PM
^Solution: unplug battery for ~1hr, reupload map, everything works!

I sent Steve from E-Tunez an email this morning so he can get back to you on the issue. Glad you got it fixed though! For future reference, disconnect your battery and hold the brake pedal for a bit. Saves you an hour wait time :) So now we can expect massive amounts of videos?

Spaz
07-14-2012, 12:56 PM
I've had to reupload tunes before myself. It was a strange problem so we ended up reseting and reuploading and it cured issues

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aLmk
07-14-2012, 03:46 PM
Yea i think it def was an issue with the cal not fully uploading. And I don't have the car yet, he was waiting to cut the vac lines for the boost control solenoid and boost gauge till once this problem was fixed since he was doing diagnostic work with the sensors he had things apart. Now that he can put everything back on like the cowl, he will know where he wants to mount the solenoid and thus the lengths of the vac lines, he really likes to have stuff hidden. But other than that everything is done, the gauges are wired up and work fine. He went into the shop at 4am just to try to fix my car this morning, and he is probably going to finish it tomorrow (even though he has family in visiting for the weekend).

Spoolin_VTEC
07-15-2012, 02:27 AM
That's awesome! I love when shops pull through. Very uncommon though, and usually happens when they've noticed they're slacking. Can't wait to see how your car performs when done!

aLmk
07-15-2012, 09:56 AM
Yeah it is nice... I wouldn't say they've been slacking, I've received texts from him like 3 days in a row around 5-6am... They are just super busy with regular repair work, and also have contracts with companies which makes him have to get their work done fast.

E-Tunez
07-15-2012, 03:37 PM
Hey guys, glad you got it fixed. Typically when those issues happen there are 6 things to check.

1) Car Battery - Make sure voltage is up
2) Ground - Make sure the grounding cable is good, you can check by turning on the defrost with the ignition on, see what happens to other accessories.
3) ODBII Connector - These are starting to wear out in well used tuning vehicles. Loose connections cause bad flashes, Hondata has a thread on this somewhere.

With the Cal:

4) Accessories, like VSA, Secondary O2 etc, make sure are setup properly.
5) ROM Base - Different years require different base ROMs, ie 06 different then 07+. It could also be an AFM/MAP issue, different base ROM's again.
6) Bad Flash - Sometimes Flashes go bad, and then the ECU has trouble accepting a new flash as you found out. A total system reset followed by new flash seems to cure it, thanks Honda for engineering ECU recovery mode, better then a dual BIOS PC board ;)

Hope that helps,

Steve

aLmk
07-15-2012, 11:19 PM
Thanks for the info! I think your post should be stickied.

aLmk
07-17-2012, 04:23 PM
Picked up the car this morning!!! Everything about the install is good car runs perfectly fine, however I cannot boost it yet as per Vit. So need to get some datalogs and get them out to him. I will post some pics and vids when I can.

aLmk
07-18-2012, 06:08 PM
Pulled the plugs today to double check the gap and you guys were right. I gapped them to ~.019 as best I could as Vit recommended .018-020. Unfortunately when I was putting things back together, one of my coil plug bolts decided to snap while I was tightening it, so now I have to get a tap to drill that out, and I won't be able to get a new bolt till Friday because I am going to the beech tomorrow. :( O well, there's always something....

PetefromtheStreets
07-18-2012, 11:49 PM
Damn man that always sucks. If its not one thing, it's another.

Si Speed 317
07-19-2012, 03:51 PM
Pulled the plugs today to double check the gap and you guys were right. I gapped them to ~.019 as best I could as Vit recommended .018-020. Unfortunately when I was putting things back together, one of my coil plug bolts decided to snap while I was tightening it, so now I have to get a tap to drill that out, and I won't be able to get a new bolt till Friday because I am going to the beech tomorrow. :( O well, there's always something....

Damn man that always sucks. If its not one thing, it's another.
:yeahthat: Glad you figured it out though! I would stay home from the beach to work on the car, but that's just me. You have to enjoy your life too! Just keep us updated :upsidedownparty:

aLmk
07-20-2012, 11:35 AM
Yea working a double today hopefully I'll have enough time between shifts to put everything back together. Got the replacement parts this morning.

Si Speed 317
07-20-2012, 08:14 PM
That's good, keep us updated. Can't wait to see this build all finished and running!

aLmk
07-20-2012, 11:49 PM
Wasn't able to get any time into the car today. Plan on waking up early to replace the stud. Hope to have it finished before I go to work. I also plan to make some vids once the car is fully tuned!

aLmk
07-21-2012, 10:42 PM
Car is fixed and back on the road! Just waiting on a few acorn nuts so I can put my intake manifold cover back on.

Si Speed 317
07-23-2012, 11:53 PM
Awesome! Congrats man, make sure to keep important picture and video documents to share with us BoostedK20 nuts :iorun: Hows she running?

aLmk
07-24-2012, 03:29 PM
Running pretty good. Vit said its ok to go up to 6k. Can't wait to really get into it.

Si Speed 317
07-25-2012, 01:48 PM
Awesome! Any teaser videos? :wavey: How are you liking it so far?

aLmk
07-25-2012, 08:17 PM
No teaser vids yet... Car is still in slow stage imo opinion as I'm still at 0* cam across the board. But I can feel the torque coming on much harder than it ever did while N/A it just ends so quickly :( But all in time....

Si Speed 317
07-27-2012, 11:39 AM
No teaser vids yet... Car is still in slow stage imo opinion as I'm still at 0* cam across the board. But I can feel the torque coming on much harder than it ever did while N/A it just ends so quickly :( But all in time....

The beginning process always leaves you wanting more. But as you said, all in due time :thumb: Have you hit redline yet?

aLmk
07-27-2012, 04:39 PM
No redline yet. This morning was first pull using high cam also. Vit wanted 3.5k-6.5k

Si Speed 317
07-27-2012, 04:46 PM
Its worth the wait, the pull is amazing. Its gonna be like Pringles - once you pop, the fun don't stop!

Spoolin_VTEC
07-28-2012, 12:41 AM
^ Very good way to put that. It's like pistachios - have you ever had just one pistachio? Because I can't have just one.

Great pics aLmk. By the way, what does "aLmk" mean anyway?

aLmk
07-28-2012, 09:56 AM
It's my initials plus my moms maiden name initial. So nothing special...

Spaz
07-28-2012, 10:06 AM
Awww isn't that cute :)

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aLmk
07-28-2012, 04:59 PM
Haha I got the idea in Spanish class when I was in high school. It's my 'Spanish' initials. But I'm not at all Spanish.

Spaz
07-28-2012, 05:12 PM
Friends think I'm mexican cause I go to mexico a lot...I'm super white and german!

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Si Speed 317
07-28-2012, 07:17 PM
I love mexican food. Moe's southwest grill is an awesome place to go in NY. Just saying! I've never been to mexico, but it'd be cool to visit. Might do that one year.

aLmk
07-28-2012, 10:12 PM
Haha mo's is bangin we have one less than 2 miles from my house. And I am also white and German....

Si Speed 317
07-29-2012, 11:47 PM
:rotfl: Glad someone else can share the experience with me! I normally get the burrito bowl, I like it better than Chipotle's food. Do you have a Chipotle by you?

aLmk
07-30-2012, 09:44 AM
There is a chipotle on main st. which runs through campus, but I've never eaten there. We have this great non-chain burrito place called el diablo that makes all of there stuff in house and all the sauces are home made from fresh ingredients so that place is the best imo.

PetefromtheStreets
07-30-2012, 11:35 AM
Chipotle is the muhfuckin shit!

Spaz
07-30-2012, 05:37 PM
In mexico my favorite restaurant serve a fish called trigger fish and they serve it with chipotle and it is amazing!!!

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Si Speed 317
07-30-2012, 10:43 PM
There is a chipotle on main st. which runs through campus, but I've never eaten there. We have this great non-chain burrito place called el diablo that makes all of there stuff in house and all the sauces are home made from fresh ingredients so that place is the best imo.

Two things I love about this: 1. Non-chained food places are amazing. And 2. Your build thread has become an off-topic food frenzy. Love it.

:binkie:

aLmk
07-31-2012, 06:06 PM
:)
Anyways... back topic! My boost solenoid doesn't seem to be working... Anyone know how to test the solenoid like during idle? In about an hour I'm gonna go check all the lines and wiring when the car cools off, but I am pretty positive its installed correctly.

Spaz
07-31-2012, 07:08 PM
Not sure sorry...

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aLmk
07-31-2012, 08:48 PM
Vac lines were setup opposite so I switched them and went for a drive, hit 11 psi in third so I think its all fixed!

Spaz
08-01-2012, 11:41 AM
did that once... felt retarded :face:

fre$h si
08-01-2012, 03:33 PM
Happened to me too and it cost me $$ before I figured it out :(

aLmk
08-04-2012, 07:46 PM
Here's a pic I took last night with my new type r valve cover and carbon fiber IM cover. As you can see the coupler to the throttle body is a greddy coupler because I didn't order that size when I ordered new ones, and I plan to paint the dipstick black. http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0052.jpg

Si Speed 317
08-04-2012, 09:00 PM
Looks good! Glad you got your boost solenoid situation fixed too :thumb:

aLmk
08-08-2012, 01:43 PM
Thank you! If I can get my Friday night shift covered and it doesn't rain, gonna head to the track and see what I can do.

Spaz
08-08-2012, 02:44 PM
Keep us updated for sure

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aLmk
08-08-2012, 04:08 PM
Will do, I doubt my times will be spectacular.... In this heat my e-dyno is around 350hp, however I have been able to put all the power down, I do not spin even in first gear (waste gate pressure). So hopefully I'll be somewhere in the 13's. Gonna do a baseline run with no launch and then go from there.

Si Speed 317
08-08-2012, 06:56 PM
Traction makes a difference! Enjoy the track, definitely keep us updated!

aLmk
08-09-2012, 10:23 AM
Ended up going to the track last night instead. I only did two passes, first pass was with no launch at all and ran a 13.715 at 108, the second pass I tried a little launch and ended up running 13.433 at 109 with a 2.237 60'. Overall I'm pleased with how the night went as this was my first time at the track with this setup and first time at the track in over a year. I was also on my street tires (dunlop star specs) at 40psi. Was hitting just about 9 psi in first gear about 10 in 2nd and 13 or so in 3rd, 4th, and 5th. My IATs were getting up to about 130 at the top of 3rd gear through 5th gear. Also note it was at least 85* ambient at the track last night. Plan to go some more this summer and see if I can get that 60' lower with a more aggressive launch and with lower psi in the tires. Last night I was just testing the water! Here are some pics:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0057.jpg
First pass:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0060.jpg
Second pass:
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/IMAG0059.jpg

Si Speed 317
08-09-2012, 12:22 PM
That's great! Congrats on testing the waters, now it's time to dip into the 12's. That'll be easy, just a bit of practice. Any videos from the runs?

aLmk
08-09-2012, 12:48 PM
My friend took a video of my first pass with his iphone, but its really not worth seeing, you can't really hear my car either because of all the muscle cars and the shitty honda i was running that had a fart can on the back. My car is very quiet even at WOT with the full-race exhaust and internal gate.

aLmk
08-09-2012, 02:25 PM
Also I got the sending unit I sent to AEM for them to fix back this morning (my boost gauge wasn't working), and I put it back in place and it still doesn't work. I just got off the phone with them, and they think it might be the gauge itself that is not working properly since when the sent me the unit they tested it and it worked fine. Hopefully tonight I can check it with a voltmeter when my roommate comes here.

fre$h si
08-09-2012, 03:07 PM
That happened to me before but it was replaced and sent back just days after I sent it in. Mite have even been in the same week if I remember right. But mine was the sensor and it would just read --- about 80 percent of the time and sometimes start reading right if I gassed it hard.

aLmk
08-09-2012, 03:29 PM
Yeah mine always reads ---. So he thinks its the gauge not the sending unit. I already sent the sending unit in and they repaired it and sent it back. You're lucky because you live in Cali where they are located, I am on the east coast in Delaware.

aLmk
08-09-2012, 05:59 PM
Took a closer look at my datalogs and my IATs were as high as 145* at the top of 4th going into 5th. Mucter and I have been discussing intercoolers in my build thread on the 8th and he suggests I get a different one considering the one I have (SRT v1) is small. Posting this here to get your thoughts on a possible new intercooler for next summer, since this one is almost over :(
Here are some dimensions:
SRT v1: 24x6.4x3
SRT v2: 24x10.5x3
Then there's this:
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/product.phtml?p=32&cat_key=63&prodname=TRV125+Series++Intercooler++500HP
Which has 2 options:
12.5x6x3.5 and 12.5x9x3.5 (Core size)

fre$h si
08-09-2012, 06:14 PM
thats odd because when i was emailing them they said that its either a bad sensor or a short.....



how about this one? better to go big so u have breathing room later on.
http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/product.phtml?p=2033&cat_key=63&prodname=TRV1859+Series+Intercooler++720HP

aLmk
08-09-2012, 07:25 PM
Yeah that's what AEM said I mean they just sent me the sensor and said it was tested and in working order prior to them sending it out to me....

I may look into that one as well, but if I were to ever go for that much power I'd probably just buy a full-race kit and sell this kit since so much would need to be changed anyways.

Si Speed 317
08-10-2012, 10:29 AM
It's better to have a larger intercooler with your situation. Our cars aren't exactly set up properly for an intercooler to work effectively. You'd either need an aftermarket front bumper, or do what VTECFRED did. I'm running a CXRacing 28x11x3 and it works nicely. I'll pull up a datalog in a minute to see my IATs

aLmk
08-10-2012, 11:03 AM
Does that intercooler fit behind the crash beam with no modification? And work with the greddy piping?

Si Speed 317
08-10-2012, 01:20 PM
I had to modify the crashbeam slightly, and the greddy piping is what I have. Had to modify that slightly as well. Just cut a pipe and get a coupler. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

aLmk
08-10-2012, 03:00 PM
What did you have to do to the beam? I've already cut a pipe because of my intercooler.

aLmk
08-12-2012, 04:03 PM
Here is my e-dyno (no quick spool):
http://edyno.mycarisslow.com/graph/view/50278428_0_502784283ef9d5.88629030

fre$h si
08-12-2012, 09:18 PM
hows traction going for you? did u end up deciding what your gonna do about fuel?

aLmk
08-12-2012, 10:10 PM
Traction has not been an issue... Even with a little more than wastegate in first I hardly spin, 2nd gear and up no spinning at all. These 235 star specs are working well! For fuel I'm really leaning towards getting the tank really low and picking up some c16 as per Vit's recommendation. There is a VP racing fuels distribution center about 5 mins from my house. Not just a dealer, like the actual VP place.

fre$h si
08-13-2012, 12:53 AM
wow so are you gonna run race fuel all the time or just at the track?

aLmk
08-13-2012, 07:16 AM
Just at the track and if I want some extra fun. Its expensive! Definitely cannot afford ~$20/gal daily.

fre$h si
08-13-2012, 03:49 PM
Haha ya that's what I was thinking, gotta be baller for that stuff.

aLmk
08-13-2012, 04:01 PM
Yeah quite expensive. The nice thing about this though is I can have alot more power whenever I want it once its tuned (just change the tune over and fill up with c16) without having to buy all the stuff for a fuel return and deal with all of that!

Si Speed 317
08-14-2012, 02:28 PM
What did you have to do to the beam? I've already cut a pipe because of my intercooler.

I had to notch it a bit, I'll find some pics and post em for you :thumb:

aLmk
08-14-2012, 03:19 PM
Thanks!

Si Speed 317
08-16-2012, 01:24 PM
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3799/dsc02056gt.jpg
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/817/dsc02064ap.jpg
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4810/dsc02066tp.jpg

aLmk
08-16-2012, 08:49 PM
Thanks!

fre$h si
08-17-2012, 09:14 AM
thats a nice IC. any idea whats the difference between verticle flow and horizontal?

aLmk
08-19-2012, 09:15 AM
Si speed what are you IATs if you do like a 1-4 pull at the top of 4th with that intercooler?

Si Speed 317
08-19-2012, 12:49 PM
Just checked my last datalog, my IAT's don't go over 105 while doing 3rd & 4th gear pulls on a ~90* day. And that's with GReddy charge piping. 2.5 straight through would definitely be much nicer.

aLmk
08-19-2012, 10:05 PM
Damn! That is a vast improvement over my setup and I also have greddy piping. How much boost? Definitely gonna consider this for next summer.

aLmk
08-21-2012, 09:22 AM
Putting the c16 in tonight and getting a log off to Vit. If all goes well, I will be running c16 at the track Friday night! :turbosmiley:

Si Speed 317
08-21-2012, 10:21 AM
Damn! That is a vast improvement over my setup and I also have greddy piping. How much boost? Definitely gonna consider this for next summer.

Definitely a nice improvement, I would highly consider it





Putting the c16 in tonight and getting a log off to Vit. If all goes well, I will be running c16 at the track Friday night! :turbosmiley:

Awesome! Keep us updated on how it goes, I have yet to dabble in the love called race gas.

aLmk
08-21-2012, 10:42 AM
Yeah I'm pretty excited to see the results. Vit is confident we can get up to 440-450whp which is like a 80whp gain with just fuel! That's nuts!

Si Speed 317
08-21-2012, 10:49 AM
Yeah I'm pretty excited to see the results. Vit is confident we can get up to 440-450whp which is like a 80whp gain with just fuel! That's nuts!

Thats awesome, shows how important tuning is!

aLmk
08-21-2012, 11:07 AM
Yeah and nearly all, if not all the gains, will come from ignition only, as my boost control solenoid is already at 69% duty cycle.

Spaz
08-22-2012, 09:38 AM
^that is great

aLmk
08-22-2012, 10:58 AM
So went for my first real pull with the race gas and a tune for it this morning and I think I hit boost cut for the first time, but just for a split second. When it was happening I thought I was misfiring or something and let off, but after looking at the log there is not one knock in the whole thing and at the point where I felt the hesitation my injector duty cycle had gone to 0 and then instantly back up to where it was and the pull continued. It was not nearly the violent experience of boost cut that I had read about, but perhaps that's just because I 'barely' hit my max boost of 17.5 psi.

aLmk
08-24-2012, 09:29 AM
What do you guys think about this? I originally thought it was me hitting boost cut, but I took a closer look and my tplate never goes down, however my injector duty cycle flat lines to 0 and my afr spiked really high because of it. Yet, my AEM wideband never read about 13.5, the stock wideband read ~25 for a very short time, then my injector duty cycle came back and everything was fine. Also boost cut is set to 17.5 psi, however a little before this, during the pull, my map sees 17.7 psi and nothing happened. Thoughts? Apparently I cannot attach the datalog...

Si Speed 317
08-24-2012, 10:40 AM
Weird... Let me ask Steve

aLmk
08-24-2012, 03:22 PM
Just went out for a spin with boost cut set to 18 rather than 17.5 psi and all is well! Didn't hit boost cut and everything looks good.

Si Speed 317
08-24-2012, 03:26 PM
Awesome, how did you figure that out?

aLmk
08-24-2012, 03:33 PM
Well I set my boost cut to 8 psi and went out for a little drive to see what boost cut was like, because I had yet to hit it. I dataloged me hitting boost cut and took a look at it when I was done, and the car did the same thing as what it did yesterday during my third gear pull. Only difference being with the 8 psi boost cut as soon as it cut it would continuously cut over and over because I kept hitting 8 psi, whereas during the third gear pull it cut for just a moment because I barely hit peak boost and then after it was done cutting it continued to pull higher because boost started to drop. So when I went on my ride today with boost cut set to 18 psi I did a third gear pull and I did not hit boost cut and the car pulled just as it normal would, just slightly faster :) I looked at the datalog when I was done, and it appears I hit a max boost of around 17.5 psi, and afrs were on point the entire time. So, I'll be going to the track tonight with the race gas in the tank, unfortunately the tune is not complete, so I am not getting everything out of it that I can, at least I'll know it will be perfectly safe and I am making a little more power than the last time. Hopefully I can improve my times!

Si Speed 317
08-24-2012, 03:53 PM
Well I set my boost cut to 8 psi and went out for a little drive to see what boost cut was like, because I had yet to hit it. I dataloged me hitting boost cut and took a look at it when I was done, and the car did the same thing as what it did yesterday during my third gear pull. Only difference being with the 8 psi boost cut as soon as it cut it would continuously cut over and over because I kept hitting 8 psi, whereas during the third gear pull it cut for just a moment because I barely hit peak boost and then after it was done cutting it continued to pull higher because boost started to drop. So when I went on my ride today with boost cut set to 18 psi I did a third gear pull and I did not hit boost cut and the car pulled just as it normal would, just slightly faster :) I looked at the datalog when I was done, and it appears I hit a max boost of around 17.5 psi, and afrs were on point the entire time. So, I'll be going to the track tonight with the race gas in the tank, unfortunately the tune is not complete, so I am not getting everything out of it that I can, at least I'll know it will be perfectly safe and I am making a little more power than the last time. Hopefully I can improve my times!

That is a great way to check yourself, it would have taken me a while to figure that out. You tune the car yourself? I'm afraid to, I don't want to mess my motor up or anything else. :shrug: Glad you fixed it though!

And yea, better be safe than sorry. You're still on race gas, so you'll get a better feel for everything. Enjoy and make sure to take videos and pics!!

aLmk
08-24-2012, 04:46 PM
No Vit tunes me, all I did was change boost cut ha! I have no clue how to really tune my car, I just know how to check the vitals. Vit sent me this cal so I know its safe, its also the first one for race gas so its not pushing it really crazy yet!

aLmk
08-24-2012, 09:53 PM
Well my first pass tonight I pulled a 2.201 60ft and ran 13.256, mind you I hit the rev limiter in 2nd and boost cut in third :( so I think without that and some more seat time I can definitely break into the 12's!!! My second pass I was a pussy launching the car and ran 13.6. Nonetheless was a fun night. I saw a car run 7.XX at 120mph!! Thats a 5 second car!

Spoolin_VTEC
08-25-2012, 05:16 PM
Nice job! Congrats, you definitely will be able to dip into the mid to low 12's don't worry. With slicks and the right driver, 11's. And wait, how can it be a 7 second run at only 120mph unless the guy slowed down at the end..

aLmk
08-26-2012, 09:51 AM
Yeah he probably let off around the 1/8 mile maybe even before that. This car was a full out drag car. Ran a 1.03 60 ft.

And thank you! Plan on getting slicks for next summer.

E-Tunez
08-27-2012, 11:16 PM
Hey guys,

Anytime you hit a IPW of 0ms, there is a good change its an ECU related fuel cut. In your case it was boost cut, but the same symptoms present for Rev Limit cuts and Launch Control cuts. The ECU will cut fuel, but never spark. This presents backfiring or fuel build up in the cylinders during the cut. There is no risk associated with the IPW going to 0ms as a fuel cut, its when IPW goes to 5ms when it should be 15ms, that its an issue (running lean).

Hope that helps :)

Steve

aLmk
08-28-2012, 08:42 AM
Cool thanks for the input.

Spaz
08-28-2012, 10:06 AM
even with bad runs I always had fun going to the track. Some slicks will definitely change the game for you!

aLmk
08-28-2012, 10:11 AM
Yeah I always enjoy it. I was very happy with the first run, just a little mad at myself for being a pussy on the second.

aLmk
08-29-2012, 04:46 PM
First post updated with race gas e-dyno!

fre$h si
08-31-2012, 03:48 PM
I've heard that there's a difference between when u run your car at the track and when u do it on the streets with the tune. What makes it any different?

aLmk
08-31-2012, 04:52 PM
Yeah Vit and Jay both said its different on the track in my build thread on the 8th. I can tell you at the track I was hitting boost cut, while we were still working on the race gas tune, but I was not hitting it on the street with that same tune. As to why its different, I have no idea! Vit offered to tune me while I'm at the track, we just have to set it up before hand. In order to do this I have to figure out how to tether my computer to my phone for internet, since the track has no wifi, and I also need to know when I will be able to go to the track again, which probably won't be for a little while since school just started. The two week nights the track is open is Wednesday and Friday, on Wednesday I have class 6-9 and on Friday I want to work because that's the money night!

Si Speed 317
09-01-2012, 06:43 PM
I would assume traction. Your tires can ever-so-slightly lose traction then gain then lose then gain etc on the street due to imperfect roads. As for wireless at the track, I know optimum and verizon have wireless internet adapters for service almost anywhere in the US. That's a possibility.

aLmk
09-02-2012, 09:34 AM
Does anyone know if my turbo can be changed into a pretty much normal t3 gt3076 by swapping the turbine housings?

Si Speed 317
09-02-2012, 01:22 PM
Does anyone know if my turbo can be changed into a pretty much normal t3 gt3076 by swapping the turbine housings?

Absolutely, what turbo are you running and what manifold?

aLmk
09-02-2012, 05:25 PM
Right now I have an internally gated GT3076 on a tsi manifold. I'd like to possible change the turbine housing out for a t3 style and eliminate the external gate and get a different manifold now that something has come on the market ;)

aLmk
09-10-2012, 09:55 AM
Update: Car absolutely loves these 65* temps!! Too bad boost cut doesn't like it as much as I keep hitting it in 4th. Time for a log...

aLmk
09-13-2012, 01:05 PM
Going to the track tomorrow and I will be doing my best to break into the 12's. Hopefully the slightly cooler weather helps!

aLmk
09-15-2012, 03:54 PM
Was not able to break into the 12's last night. Best run of the night was my first 1, ran 13.5 with a 2.2x 60ft. Only did 2 other runs attempting launch harder (and failing), then my friend that came with me had to go home suddenly because of some family issues and I was his ride so we left early. O well, gonna take some practice getting a hard launch down well, going to try preloading next time out. So far only 7 passes in total with the turbo setup.

aLmk
09-19-2012, 02:42 PM
Just bought a somewhat complete fuel return setup that I will complete and install sometime before spring. I see E85 in my future :)

aLmk
09-23-2012, 08:38 AM
First post updated with dyno sheet from IMW dyno day. Made around 365whp on average from the 3 pulls.

Si Speed 317
09-23-2012, 01:34 PM
Right now I have an internally gated GT3076 on a tsi manifold. I'd like to possible change the turbine housing out for a t3 style and eliminate the external gate and get a different manifold now that something has come on the market ;)
Once you have open wastegate, you'll never want to go internal again. Open dump is such an addicting sound, I can't explain it. But, a T3 manifold/hotside would definitely make you a happier camper!

Update: Car absolutely loves these 65* temps!! Too bad boost cut doesn't like it as much as I keep hitting it in 4th. Time for a log...
Same here, now I'm running out of fuel. Which leads me to your post after the next one...


Was not able to break into the 12's last night. Best run of the night was my first 1, ran 13.5 with a 2.2x 60ft. Only did 2 other runs attempting launch harder (and failing), then my friend that came with me had to go home suddenly because of some family issues and I was his ride so we left early. O well, gonna take some practice getting a hard launch down well, going to try preloading next time out. So far only 7 passes in total with the turbo setup.
Happens to the best of us, all it takes is some tweaks and practice. You'll get there no problem. Were you on street tires? (I'm assuming because of your 60' times)

Just bought a somewhat complete fuel return setup that I will complete and install sometime before spring. I see E85 in my future :)
Elaborate prease. :binkie:

aLmk
09-23-2012, 07:19 PM
Yes I was on street tires at the track. As for my fuel return what came with it is: fuel line w/ fittings, modified fuel cage w/ sending unit, and FPR. I will need a fuel rail and pressure gauge, and will probably need a few fittings.

aLmk
09-25-2012, 09:56 AM
Si speed I assume you're using this intercooler? http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CXR&Product_Code=IC0010-30&Category_Code=INCO

snizzletoff
09-25-2012, 10:15 AM
seems like a well priced intercooler for the size!!

aLmk
09-25-2012, 12:00 PM
Ya I just want to make sure that's the one he has so i know it fits.

PetefromtheStreets
09-25-2012, 12:13 PM
That's very cheap. I wish I had gotten a pre made fmic vs having one made.

aLmk
09-25-2012, 12:16 PM
I wish i had bought this in the first place rather than the $600 srt intercooler I bought that I thought would be plenty good. Turns out its probably worse than the greddy one :(

Si Speed 317
09-27-2012, 09:59 AM
Si speed I assume you're using this intercooler? http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CXR&Product_Code=IC0010-30&Category_Code=INCO
Yup, that's the one! Bumped in price a little though. Still cheap!

seems like a well priced intercooler for the size!!
Definitely is! 700hp rated core

That's very cheap. I wish I had gotten a pre made fmic vs having one made.
Yours doesn't come pre-made though, right?

I wish i had bought this in the first place rather than the $600 srt intercooler I bought that I thought would be plenty good. Turns out its probably worse than the greddy one :(
Sounds like it's time to resell on 8th

aLmk
10-06-2012, 09:40 AM
New goodies
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/photo.jpg?t=1349458818
Now I just need a new intercooler

Si Speed 317
10-06-2012, 10:51 AM
New goodies
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/photo.jpg?t=1349458818
Now I just need a new intercooler

4 port? I liketh. Whats the new wastegate actuator set to?

aLmk
10-06-2012, 05:17 PM
Idk we will find out. It depends on what I set it to really but that also to a point depends on how long the rod needs to be to fit my setup. I'm going to set it to as low a psi as I can.

aLmk
10-12-2012, 06:49 PM
Well the 2 port actuator will not fit. Even at the shortest rod length its too long for one and the bracket would need to be modified for it to *maybe* fit if you could shorten the rod enough. So no 4 port boost control for me :(

Si Speed 317
10-12-2012, 09:27 PM
Why is it a 2 port actuator? I haven't had an internal setup in a long time, but I used to have a 5-6psi actuator and that was from atp (IIRC).

aLmk
10-12-2012, 09:51 PM
Well to use the 4 port solenoid you need a 2 port actuator. All external wastegates have 2 ports so it automatically works with external setups.

aLmk
10-13-2012, 12:01 PM
Ok so I out everything back together and this morning I'm having an issue. Quick spool is working but as soon as quick spool reaches target boost my boost drops as if there is no boost control. Any thoughts? Note: I like an idiot had cut out my 3 port before realizing the actuator would not fit so I did have to solder it back in an the wires are a little shorter.

aLmk
10-13-2012, 11:42 PM
Well I cut both ends off of the line that gets pressure to the solenoid in hopes that it had a leak or be seal and that didn't fix this issue so I know it's not leaking out of that line. I don't think it Wouk be leaking out of the line going to the waste gate because if that leaked my logic tells me I'd over boost if anything. Other than those vac lines, the wires of the solenoid being cut and re-soldered in, and the actuator and bracket being taken off and put back on nothing else has changed. Does anyone have any thoughts? So weird that it boosts to about 10psi then completely dies off making less boost than if I turned the boost control off back when things were working correctly.

aLmk
11-19-2012, 10:12 AM
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/photo2.jpg

Yay hit and run. Glad damage is not bad.

PetefromtheStreets
11-19-2012, 10:37 AM
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/photo2.jpg

Yay hit and run. Glad damage is not bad.

There are some real assholes in this country.

But glad the damage wasn't bad.

Si Speed 317
11-19-2012, 02:55 PM
Well I cut both ends off of the line that gets pressure to the solenoid in hopes that it had a leak or be seal and that didn't fix this issue so I know it's not leaking out of that line. I don't think it Wouk be leaking out of the line going to the waste gate because if that leaked my logic tells me I'd over boost if anything. Other than those vac lines, the wires of the solenoid being cut and re-soldered in, and the actuator and bracket being taken off and put back on nothing else has changed. Does anyone have any thoughts? So weird that it boosts to about 10psi then completely dies off making less boost than if I turned the boost control off back when things were working correctly.
My apologies, I thought I responded to this. Has it been fixed?

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/almk/photo2.jpg

Yay hit and run. Glad damage is not bad.
I HATE when this happens. Complete BS that makes you wonder how people were raised. Hard to tell full damage from the pic, doesn't look like they got the quarter panel though - which is awesome. What was the extent of the damage? I see a Mugen rear lip coming soon ;)

aLmk
11-19-2012, 04:40 PM
Boost control is fixed. The lines were hooked up incorrectly because I was following AEM instructions that were incorrect. Found a different set of instructions also by AEM and they were correct :facepalm:

From what I can tell its just the bumper and the metal underneath the bumper. I don't think I'll get a mugen rear end or anything because insurance is taking care of it since its a hit and run.

vdubkilla
11-19-2012, 10:04 PM
That sucks man sorry to see that people do stuff like this they'll get theirs one day !

aLmk
11-28-2012, 03:41 PM
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3799/dsc02056gt.jpg
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/817/dsc02064ap.jpg
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/4810/dsc02066tp.jpg

Where did you get those brackets? local hardware store? Get the bolts at same place?

I ask because I plan to get this intercooler by the time the weather warms up and I think I just may buy a boost junkys manifold, downpipe, dumptube, and a t3 GT30 to have some real fun. I'll sell my GT30, tsi, and 3'' downpipe as a package deal.

Si Speed 317
11-28-2012, 05:24 PM
Where did you get those brackets? local hardware store? Get the bolts at same place?

I ask because I plan to get this intercooler by the time the weather warms up and I think I just may buy a boost junkys manifold, downpipe, dumptube, and a t3 GT30 to have some real fun. I'll sell my GT30, tsi, and 3'' downpipe as a package deal.

Come with the kit but are too narrow cut for the bolts so u have to make them a little wider. And just bend them to shape. Works great.

And thats a good idea, works out perfect

aLmk
11-28-2012, 06:09 PM
Thank you!

I hate that the last greddy IC pipe is 60mm, the pipe that connects to the throttle body that is. No one sells 60mm couplers.... 60mm is 2.3622'' so IDK if I should get 2.5 inch coupler or 2.25 inch coupler and IDK what size t bolt clamp to get if I did get the 2.5 inch coupler because it would be a little big...

Si Speed 317
11-29-2012, 03:02 AM
Thank you!

I hate that the last greddy IC pipe is 60mm, the pipe that connects to the throttle body that is. No one sells 60mm couplers.... 60mm is 2.3622'' so IDK if I should get 2.5 inch coupler or 2.25 inch coupler and IDK what size t bolt clamp to get if I did get the 2.5 inch coupler because it would be a little big...

Get 2.5" coupler, thats what mine is on the charge pipe side. IIRC the oem tb OD is 70mm, so my tb side of the coupler is 2.75". And your t-bolt would be 2.5" because thats the coupler size, they tighten down. If you'd like, you can check the t-bolt desc (or call and ask company) to find out what the t-bolt range is. They should have a range of fully loose diameter and fully tight diameter.

aLmk
11-29-2012, 06:12 AM
The OEM tb is 65mm which is 2.55''. The 2.5'' t-bolts clamp from like 2.6-2.9'' because of the outside diameter of 2.5'' couplers, but I need it to clamp down a little more I think. Its dumb the greddy coupler from last pipe to throttle body is 60mm-65mm, no one makes that size! I think I"m just gonna try a straight 2.5'' coupler there and hope a 2.5'' t bolt works for the 60mm pipe.

aLmk
11-29-2012, 06:43 AM
So I'm really leaning towards getting boost junkyz manifold/dp/dt and tial wastegate to upgrade my setup. I would keep the greddy IC piping and upgrade to the cxracing intercooler. My question for you guys is what do you think about turbo size? I've been thinking I would want a standard t3 GT3076, but I am thinking maybe a GT3582 would be nice also... Thoughts? I'd like to be able to make near 500 if not right at 500whp on race fuel with the stock motor and I'm not sure if a GT30 will get me there.

Si Speed 317
11-29-2012, 10:23 AM
So I'm really leaning towards getting boost junkyz manifold/dp/dt and tial wastegate to upgrade my setup. I would keep the greddy IC piping and upgrade to the cxracing intercooler. My question for you guys is what do you think about turbo size? I've been thinking I would want a standard t3 GT3076, but I am thinking maybe a GT3582 would be nice also... Thoughts? I'd like to be able to make near 500 if not right at 500whp on race fuel with the stock motor and I'm not sure if a GT30 will get me there.

I did what you're looking to do. Sold my TSI mani, dp, and gt2871r and got a tubular mani (one-off top mount mani from SRT) and dp with a GT30R and kept my GReddy charge piping. A GT35R, as I was told many many times, is really only beneficial on a built motor setup. On the street, the GT30R allows for a much more useful powerband, vs the GT35R. If you want to hit 500whp on pump 93, iI would recommend a precision 5857. That is ths turbo I would've liked to have gotten, but at the time it was more expensive than a 30R and I couldnt swing it. Str8JDM hit over 500whp on 93 pump with that turbo. But on race gas, you'll hit 500whp for sure with a GT30R. ;)

aLmk
11-29-2012, 10:43 AM
Ya I want to stick with Garrett ball bearing like the water cooling aspect. I also only want 500 on race. Not necessary on pump. I think I'll stick with the gt30 then. Thanks for input!

PetefromtheStreets
11-29-2012, 11:16 AM
The gt30r should make for a much better street car. Like speed said a more useable power and. But vdubkilla uses 35r with a huge ar. He made well over 500 on race gas. He also used it to tear up mustangs from lights in OC. So his car did well on the street too. I guess it's about what you want as the end result. Is this a street car? Or a strip car that's driven on the street sometimes.

Si Speed 317
11-29-2012, 01:04 PM
Nice to see someone else who will upgrade from almost the same setup to pretty much the exact same setup. :thumb:

aLmk
11-29-2012, 02:52 PM
This is a street car that I sometimes drag. But fun street driving is number one priority for me at this point.

PetefromtheStreets
11-29-2012, 03:07 PM
This is a street car that I sometimes drag. But fun street driving is number one priority for me at this point.

A 30r is probably a more accurate turbo for your needs then. My friends putting a 67mm on his rsx. Lol.

aLmk
12-06-2012, 11:27 AM
So what're your guys' thoughts on the efr 7670 vs. 7064?

Si Speed 317
12-06-2012, 01:33 PM
So what're your guys' thoughts on the efr 7670 vs. 7064?

I like external gates, so I haven't gotten too deep into efr turbos. But I will look into them for you and respond.

P.s. now you have a reason to make an informational article about EFR turbos and why they're so innovative! ;)

aLmk
12-06-2012, 02:10 PM
I really like the price point. A full-race efr kit is less than $3800 with everything needed for the kit (not including fueling and tuning, which I already have) which is a steal! I think I like external gate more too (can't say for sure, because never had it) but there are things about internal that I do like, plus with their dual port wastegate actuator I can use the 4 port solenoid I bought and should be able to run low boost in 1st and 2nd and high boost in other gears. The 7670 is supposed to spool somewhere between the GT30 and GT35 but flows more lbs/min than the GT35 by I think 2 and the 7064 I think flows the same or slightly more than the GT30 but will spool faster. They are rated at 650hp and 550hp respectively.

aLmk
12-06-2012, 11:15 PM
Well after talking to fresh si, gonna scratch the idea of going EFR.

Si Speed 317
12-07-2012, 10:14 AM
How come? All the fab work involved depending on the turbo u go with?

aLmk
12-07-2012, 12:15 PM
No there would be no fab work because I'd get the full race kit. If anything that's the only plus is that I'd have a kit that definitely fits without modification. Basically it's that the turbos are not that great mostly over hyped and a GTX3076 would be a MUCH better turbo for me and the external gate would also be loads better even though I would have gotten full race's dual port actuator.

snizzletoff
12-07-2012, 10:22 PM
Want to possibly post the exact info youe got, kinda curious

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aLmk
12-08-2012, 06:56 AM
I had the 7670, I actually was the first K to have one...even before Brett and ikon, they only put it on before me cuz fr was being stupid and didnt wanna send me the right pipe and my wg block off plate. But anyways the turbo had oil seepage between the chra and Hotside but no smoke was comming out. Idk what it was. It took a lot of bitching for those *****s to finally inspect it and they sent it to BW and BW supposably said that it had an internal leak but nothing that I should worry about. Idk how the fck they expect me to be ok with that but I threw a fit and finally they gave me a refund but charged $100 for the pos inspection that took em like 5 mins. The EFR is all hype dude. They spool freakin slow af and the wg thing is a pita. Idk if Vit will say it on the forums but i was at go power & him and Jeff were talking bout the EFR and how shitty they are. my gtx spools a million times faster. I looked at some logs to compare before and by the time the EFR got to 6psi the gtx was already at like 10 or 11psi. Geoff just hypes the EFR cuz he has an investment with them

Just keep it here since full race doesn't really come here. Might get the ban hammer on the other site lol.

aLmk
01-26-2013, 02:30 PM
Alright so after some discussion on the 8th and help from Vit I know what wheel and slick setup to buy this spring. Posting the info here incase anyone else is interested.
Rota slipstreams 15x8 40mm offset. 24.5x8.5x15 M&H slicks.

aLmk
02-19-2013, 05:48 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/18/yregyseg.jpg
Coming soon..... :woohoo:

ddukk
02-19-2013, 06:06 PM
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/18/yregyseg.jpg
Coming soon..... :woohoo:

Planning on getting rid of your iwg 30R now that you have that? I'm on 8th as well you can pm me there if anything. I may be interested when you decide to swap to the new kit.

aLmk
02-19-2013, 06:18 PM
Ya I do plan to sell my setup. Probably wont be till Summer though.

ddukk
02-20-2013, 01:14 PM
Ya I do plan to sell my setup. Probably wont be till Summer though.

That's perfect. Don't plan on changing anything until then anyways. If you give me a fair price on the turbo. I'll deff take it off your hands. Me and Vit already pushed my greddy turbo to the limits lol.

aLmk
02-20-2013, 01:32 PM
Ya I am interested in selling it as a whole kit but maybe we can workout a trade plush cash. Like I give you my gt30 and 3" dp for your greddy turbo and downpipe plus cash so I at least still have a complete kit to sell :shrug:

ddukk
02-20-2013, 03:52 PM
I have a custom 3" downpipe already :giggle:. Just need the turbo. But yeah I can deff do a trade plus cash. I have the greddy intake/turbo/downpipe that I could trade. Plus I think you could make more money selling that downpipe with the rest of the kit since thats a highly sought out part for that specific set up.

aLmk
02-20-2013, 05:30 PM
Ya I will definitely be in contact with you once the kit is off.

ddukk
02-20-2013, 05:43 PM
Ya I will definitely be in contact with you once the kit is off.

Sounds good. The turbo has the compact housing and a v-band entry? .86 A/R?

aLmk
02-20-2013, 06:01 PM
Its the compact housing (3'' inlet, 2'' outlet, similar to GT28 housing) It has 5 bolt exit on the exhaust side, and doesn't have a vband entry. Just the normal entry that turbos have. Clamp a coupler to it. And yes .86 a/r.

ddukk
02-21-2013, 04:14 PM
Sweet deal exactly what I'm looking for.

aLmk
02-25-2013, 02:43 PM
New build thread: http://boostedk20.com/forums/showthread.php/670-aLmk-s-Turbo-FA5?p=10248&posted=1#post10248