Bad2Rass Posted October 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Well I have finally got around to starting this swap I have got the turbo and manifold mounted in mockup form on the motor in the car the downpipe is gonna be interesting. LOL. I am gonna have to do something about the ac line it is gonna kind of be in the way might just remove it completely but ac is nice in the summer I might just give it up though if thats what it means. :wink: http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/bad2rass/IMG_2807.jpghttp://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/bad2rass/IMG_2806.jpghttp://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/bad2rass/IMG_2805.jpghttp://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/bad2rass/IMG_2804.jpgThanks for looking will keep you all updated I hope it won't be more than another two weeks or so seeing as how I am now waiting on a few more parts and a little more cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 c'mon, man... you don't need any a/c :wink: looks really nice kyle. you still going MPI though, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontyTSI Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Kyle for the downpipe... get a v-band adapter and then you can mount the down pipe at an angle back to the stock loca. The vband allows you to install the down pipe at any clocking angle you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 yeah, listen to little bo peep... he may have lost his sheep, but not his brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Yeah I'm still going MPI I have the manifold but nothing else. I will concider the V-band option it will make life a lot easier now and in the future if I need to pull the exhaust. Thanks for looking stay tuned for more pics soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Well I have made a little more head way I have fabbed up an oil return fitting on the oil pan. I finally have all the adapters and couplers and other odds and ends I need, I think... Maybe by Christmas it will be running. I still need to build an oil feed line to work with this turbo. I will post pics soon. EDIT*** I did decide to go with a v band adapter to make it easier to maake a down piep and for the future when I do need to work on my car and have to drop the exhaust. **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 A better designed manifold would solve that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted January 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well if all goes well I will start the car and drive it this afternoon. So keep your eyes open for more news later and pics. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Well here it is fellas and let me tell you what once this thing is tuned in a little bit its gonna get wild. It will be a great quarter mile car http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/bad2rass/IMG_2985.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremeboost Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 it is an sc63 compressor(precision) with a .58ar p trim t4. I dont know why people are saying that the p trim is too big. There is a guy here running a gt45. The 2.6 needs a big turbo period and I dont believe you need DOHC anymore. Going for 450 or more @ the tires. So do youhave any pics of your complete set-up ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboyb Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Well here it is fellas and let me tell you what once this thing is tuned in a little bit its gonna get wild. It will be a great quarter mile car I was with Kyle last night when we fired it up for the first time and took a drive. He is using a Garrett 60-1 .72 AR T04S compressor with a .84 T3 exhaust with the Stage 3 wheel that I had planned for my MPI car but went bigger. We decided to go ahead and put the turbo on before Kyle's MPI to see just how well a TB G54B could spool a bigger turbo, and I have to say I was shocked with the results. His engine is pretty mild with a stock bottom end, Alabama Non-jv head, TEP 272 cam, and a MAFT Translator setup. While there is obviously more lag than the 18G he was running, at 3000 RPM, it spools the turbo to 7 psi (where his external WG is set) pretty dang quick. There was no noticable loss of drivability from what I could tell, and even at 7 psi the car pulls well to 6000+ where we let off. We didn't adjust the MAFT at all , and the wideband remained in the 11-11.5:1 range during WOT and boost. While time will be the true test, I feel certain that Kyle's current setup at 7 psi will better his previous 1/4 mile times with the 18G at 18+ psi by a substantial margin. It was surprising how well it felt up top with low boost compared to the Mitsu unit he was running. Not to mention, the sound of the 60-1 alone made the swap worth it Another interesting thing we noticed was the tremendously decreased temperatures under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 While there is obviously more lag than the 18G he was running, at 3000 RPM, it spools the turbo to 7 psi (where his external WG is set) pretty dang quick. Another interesting thing we noticed was the tremendously decreased temperatures under the hood. OOOOOO :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionbull Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 it is an sc63 compressor(precision) with a .58ar p trim t4. I dont know why people are saying that the p trim is too big. There is a guy here running a gt45. The 2.6 needs a big turbo period and I dont believe you need DOHC anymore. Going for 450 or more @ the tires. So do youhave any pics of your complete set-up ?? Soon just wait. I got this header that will make everybody drool. I will post pics most likely together with my 400whp dyno sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Well I had it running for a total of four days and he tranny couldn't stand anymore abuse. So now I am in search of another tranny To get back on the road I have a spare but the 3rd gear synchro is gone bad so its not the greatest tranny but it'll run with it. But while it was running I gave a modded WRX a very good run for his money and I was only running 7 psi. But anyway keep an eye out in the warstories section I might have a few good ones soon. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 So hows this car coming along? Get any track or dyno time on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 So hows this car coming along? Get any track or dyno time on it? No I havn't had time to do it yet the car is done as of now. However I had to pull it back apart. I had some problems with my wastegate rattling which in turn cracked the manifold. But I may get some dyno time shortly it spools hard though. Im happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Keep us posted. I gota black one on TBI that Im looking torwards fitting a larger huffer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Got it Running pretty good now. After countless problems since I got it going hopefully things will hold together But I went to the local 1/8th mile on thursday and kicked some a** it was great to finally get to drive the car after a month. I am now running like 10-12 lbs of boost. Its pretty quick now. Hopefully the driveline will stand for the abuse. Ill be down there at the Import Showdown. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 What did you pull in the 1/8th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 What did you pull in the 1/8th? It was grudge night so there were no times being posted as soon as I get times they will be posted though. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4bangerT Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 No times for grudge night? thats a little overboard. I just put a huge Garrett on my TBI setup and it surprised me as well go Garrett! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 This is with my new manifold from ebay a custom built wastegate adapter and a completely redesigned 3 inch downpipe. I also ended up doing the ABS elimination because the exhaust sits really close to the ABS canister. http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/bad2rass/IMG_3659.jpghttp://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/bad2rass/IMG_3660.jpghttp://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/bad2rass/IMG_3662.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit_N_Run-player Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 you guys are running these huge turbos on TBI? wt....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 TBI ftw, If I had all the money I've spend on MPI stuff, I could have bought a sweet ball bearing turbo, manifold, and exhaust stuff, then hardpipes and sweet suspension with some HUGE wheels. Instead I've got a car that doesn't work because I took it apart for MPI..... the results better be worth it. [marlon brandow]I coulda been a contenda[/marlon brandow] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad2Rass Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I do plan on going with MPI but I wanted to see how well a tbi car responded to a big turbo and so far I have no complaints Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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