alex22
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Do you have any plans do produce the down pipe?
~Alex
~Alex
Would the Split Second PSC1-002 and either an FMU or proper injector setup suffice for the older systems?
I can point to at least one person using the Split Second with an FMU, but he'll be getting rid of the FMU soon in favor of better (I think Ford 5.0) injectors. The main problem is that his turbo is mounted near where the A/C compressor is, because he would otherwise need major modification (ie. what you're doing!) to make it fit anywhere else.
What is the possibility of a manifold for the 2.5L? We all know that these things need some help in power, haha... It would require less materials and therefore work... and there might be a little bit more room to work with...
I wonder how hard a piggyback Megasquirt would be? It would certianly be cheaper than the AEm and it can do anything the AEM/FAST/Holley/Motec units can do.
Do you have any plans do produce the down pipe?
Do you think it would be possible to run this turbo/manifold setup at about 4-5 psi non-intercooled without an aftermarket ECU? I realize that it would have better "driveability" and make more power if it were tuned correctly, but do you think a setup like this could be safe with just bigger injectors and a timing retard box, along with an air to fuel ratio gauge to make sure the motor isn't running lean?
What would be the minimum compression ratio you could have to run a kit like this? Not looking for a bajillion psi, just something to give a little more get up.
No real experience with Motec since it's mostly on ricers making a whopping 400hp with 10k invested. lol
The factory compression ratio is actually PERFECT for boost. The nice thing about external WG's are that you can run whatever boost you'd like (everything from 2-30psi+). If all you want is an extra 30hp, it can do it. It'd be kind of a waste of money IMHO, but it'll do it no problem.
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I started doing some research on the necessary parts to build this. The turbo is where i get hung up. You listed that the turbo can be had new for around $650. I found a couple on Ebay listed as new and can be had for $200 shipped. But who knows of the quality. So i have a couple questions on locating these turbos.
1st. Where are a couple good sources for buying these?
2Nd Are there any other Turbos that will comparable? maybe like a slightly smaller one to spool up faster but with less boost and then another larger one?
3rd. Are there any factory vehicles that we may be able to find these turbos on? granted wrecking yards may not be the best options but they might be the way i will go at first to see if a turbo is really going to be the best thing for me.
Dingo
can you send me the solidworks files? i am a ME student at UML and i would find it very interesting to see stuff like this in the design process!!
The nice thing about the T3 turbo flange is that you can choose a turbo that will give the powerband your looking for, without a drastic physical change in turbo size. If you want the absolutely quickest spool with lower overall output, a Garrett super 60 would be perfect. However, if you can manage a slightly laggier spool, with a much higher power potential (500+hp) a Precision SC61 would be the way to go. But I honestly think the 57 trim borg that I have will be perfect for the 4.0l and the mild yet safe powerband I'm looking for.
I honestly don't reccomend searching the bone yard for turbos, but there definetly choices out there. I do however, reccomend for the budget builder to check out classifieds for used aftermarket units. Import forums are a great place to check as most of those guys swap turbo's more than underwear. :dunce:
Manifold - $600-$700
3" SS down pipe - $200
external WG option - $75
1.5" WG dump tube - $75
Intercooler kit - $400-500
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I'd honestly rather not. I'd like the keep the drawing file to myself until I've finished the fabrication. It's also on my work computer which unfortunetly happens to be buried since we just switched buildings.
Those are some spendy prices.
A log style manifold for $600-$700? That is very expensive in my opinion for a poor flowing design.
You could offer mild steel for a much cheaper price as an alternative.
My .02.