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I ono i am just using the app on garrett website, and i think everything is assuming ideal condition. I also think i set the redline to 7200.
You think i should get a gt30 instead of running this unit? Kinda just experimenti my here. Also the flange on the down pipe is made just for the holset bolt patterned so that would be an issue if i decide to swap
You think i should get a gt30 instead of running this unit? Kinda just experimenti my here. Also the flange on the down pipe is made just for the holset bolt patterned so that would be an issue if i decide to swap
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I ono i am just using the app on garrett website, and i think everything is assuming ideal condition. I also think i set the redline to 7200.
You think i should get a gt30 instead of running this unit? Kinda just experimenti my here. Also the flange on the down pipe is made just for the holset bolt patterned so that would be an issue if i decide to swap
You think i should get a gt30 instead of running this unit? Kinda just experimenti my here. Also the flange on the down pipe is made just for the holset bolt patterned so that would be an issue if i decide to swap
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Still looking at the intercooler setup. I bought a 38mm waste gate and the rfl blow off valve. It does sound really nice. Vroom psh vroom psh.
For the intercooler ill show u what i had in mind. I want something larger enough to support the powern but small enough so that i can still keep the low speed impact bar. That way if i hit some stupid rabbit or w.e the impact bar will absorb the damage instead of going through the intercooler, radiator, or condenser. I drive through the boonies to work
For the intercooler ill show u what i had in mind. I want something larger enough to support the powern but small enough so that i can still keep the low speed impact bar. That way if i hit some stupid rabbit or w.e the impact bar will absorb the damage instead of going through the intercooler, radiator, or condenser. I drive through the boonies to work
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I like how the RFL BOV will whistle. Is your wastegate vented to atmosphere or plumbed to the downpipe?
Did you see that intercooler I told you about? It's similar in design to the one that the guy had, but there's nothing forcing you to mount it how he mounted his. You can always use a bracket to mount it lower, or between the frame and impact bar.
You'll probably see a larger pressure drop on a dual pass vs a single. The one I mentioned says it has a .2 - .5psi drop at 15psi, but so does the dual pass that the JnR uses. I think CXRacing just throws numbers up there honestly. I prefer the single pass since it has a 3.5in core, vs 3in.
Did you see that intercooler I told you about? It's similar in design to the one that the guy had, but there's nothing forcing you to mount it how he mounted his. You can always use a bracket to mount it lower, or between the frame and impact bar.
You'll probably see a larger pressure drop on a dual pass vs a single. The one I mentioned says it has a .2 - .5psi drop at 15psi, but so does the dual pass that the JnR uses. I think CXRacing just throws numbers up there honestly. I prefer the single pass since it has a 3.5in core, vs 3in.
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Its vented to atmosphere. I actually got the kit today.The seller included a turbo that dump it to the ground. But it is way too late. I will take some pix on thursday on my day off.
Everything is already wrapped in heat wrap.
also is this the intercooler you were talking about? If so I wish I bought the intercooler from the guy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CXRacing-25-...BS2dR7&vxp=mtr
Everything is already wrapped in heat wrap.
also is this the intercooler you were talking about? If so I wish I bought the intercooler from the guy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CXRacing-25-...BS2dR7&vxp=mtr
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Also should I got 2 step colder or 1 step colder spark plugs?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301747214920?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301747214920?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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6 psi is probably what, 100hp at most added? I'm thinking 5-6psi on a J30 is probably gonna be about 340whp (just my own SWAG), so I'd start only one step colder and go down if you have to. Rule of thumb is a heat range colder per 100HPish added.
That was the intercooler I was referring to. I didn't link it in case the vendor nazis have a cow, but I guess there's no intercoolers for sale by TL vendors, lol. Does the guy still have his? If so, check to see the core size - I'd prefer the 3.5in to the 3in and the el cheapo accord v6 ebay kit has one that looks like that, but is much smaller.
That was the intercooler I was referring to. I didn't link it in case the vendor nazis have a cow, but I guess there's no intercoolers for sale by TL vendors, lol. Does the guy still have his? If so, check to see the core size - I'd prefer the 3.5in to the 3in and the el cheapo accord v6 ebay kit has one that looks like that, but is much smaller.
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see post 43 on the website below on how to setup the waste gate for PSI ranging from 4,5,6,8,9,and 10
EMUSA info - Page 3
EMUSA info - Page 3
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Its vented to atmosphere. I actually got the kit today.The seller included a turbo that dump it to the ground. But it is way too late. I will take some pix on thursday on my day off.
Everything is already wrapped in heat wrap.
also is this the intercooler you were talking about? If so I wish I bought the intercooler from the guy.
Cxracing 25 5x13x3 5 Turbo Fmic Intercooler 3" Inlet Outlet Ford Mustang | eBay
Everything is already wrapped in heat wrap.
also is this the intercooler you were talking about? If so I wish I bought the intercooler from the guy.
Cxracing 25 5x13x3 5 Turbo Fmic Intercooler 3" Inlet Outlet Ford Mustang | eBay
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This intercooler worked about perfect and it will flow plenty of air the dual pass drops intake temps a ton
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the inlet for the downpipe is 1.75in. They are tiny!!! The pipes are 2-2.25in? I think he was using the stock cats. Sooo I think I need to port some of the flanges to get it to match my high flow cats
Part of the down pipe looks like it was crushed bent, but I can't tell since it is all wrapped up. Then back down to a 3in vband. I need to figure out how to tweak my current exhaust to a vband or get a 3 bolt flange.
it is pretty small. I think I am going to do an elbow so I can run a larger air filter.
just and FYI here are what the HFPC opening look like. About 2-2.17in. I think I should port the bottom part so that it is larger than the precat or else there is going to be some problems with the exhaust reversion
Part of the down pipe looks like it was crushed bent, but I can't tell since it is all wrapped up. Then back down to a 3in vband. I need to figure out how to tweak my current exhaust to a vband or get a 3 bolt flange.
it is pretty small. I think I am going to do an elbow so I can run a larger air filter.
just and FYI here are what the HFPC opening look like. About 2-2.17in. I think I should port the bottom part so that it is larger than the precat or else there is going to be some problems with the exhaust reversion
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3.5in core intercooler
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CXRACING-Front-Mount-Intercooler-29-x8-x3-5-3-5-Core-22-x8-x3-5-2-5/291127058806?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211132617%26meid%3D97e7b8e4213447509a94e23bcb86fa50%26pid%3D100085%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D272077439403%26clkid%3D2120659312033789446&_qi=RTM2247627
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CXRACING-Front-Mount-Intercooler-29-x8-x3-5-3-5-Core-22-x8-x3-5-2-5/291127058806?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211132617%26meid%3D97e7b8e4213447509a94e23bcb86fa50%26pid%3D100085%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D272077439403%26clkid%3D2120659312033789446&_qi=RTM2247627
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I am so sorry about the melting piston. Was that the second time that a piston nuked out? Are you running an EGT gauge?
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Any wideband with an output so you can datalog it on the flashpro will do, the stock AF sensor reads way off under boost so don't even look at it while tuning.
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I have two my boost controller is a AEM true boost
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Things I still need to buy
Spare oil pan (50-60)
Oil return and feed line (50)
Intercooler (100-200)
Intercooler piping (90)
Injectors (200-400)
Battery relocation kit (100)
Turbo rebuild kit (30)
3 bolt 3in flange (25)
Turbo gasket (15)
AEM Boost gauge (150)
Estimate another 1065 bucks
What I have so far:
Turbo Down pipe
Holset hx35w turbocharger
Turbo manifold
filter for turbo
AMUSA wastegate
6psi wastegate spring
RFL blow off valve
blow off valve pipe with adapter.
What I like:
XLR8 clutch kit
Back up money:
spare j30a5 motor or j35a5 motor.
Spare oil pan (50-60)
Oil return and feed line (50)
Intercooler (100-200)
Intercooler piping (90)
Injectors (200-400)
Battery relocation kit (100)
Turbo rebuild kit (30)
3 bolt 3in flange (25)
Turbo gasket (15)
AEM Boost gauge (150)
Estimate another 1065 bucks
What I have so far:
Turbo Down pipe
Holset hx35w turbocharger
Turbo manifold
filter for turbo
AMUSA wastegate
6psi wastegate spring
RFL blow off valve
blow off valve pipe with adapter.
What I like:
XLR8 clutch kit
Back up money:
spare j30a5 motor or j35a5 motor.
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200 - 400 sounds cheap for injectors. Most are around 90 bucks a pop. Where you getting a set for 400?
For spare motor money - would you go back to another J30? What about the MDX J35? It has 10:1 compression which might be more turbo friendly. They are fairly cheap too.
For spare motor money - would you go back to another J30? What about the MDX J35? It has 10:1 compression which might be more turbo friendly. They are fairly cheap too.
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I think i been looking st the wrong fic. 59.99 for bosch ev14.
For the motor i been looking at j30a5 and some.j35a5 from.honda oddessy and pilot. The mdx counter parts are twice as expensive
For the motor i been looking at j30a5 and some.j35a5 from.honda oddessy and pilot. The mdx counter parts are twice as expensive
200 - 400 sounds cheap for injectors. Most are around 90 bucks a pop. Where you getting a set for 400?
For spare motor money - would you go back to another J30? What about the MDX J35? It has 10:1 compression which might be more turbo friendly. They are fairly cheap too.
For spare motor money - would you go back to another J30? What about the MDX J35? It has 10:1 compression which might be more turbo friendly. They are fairly cheap too.
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https://secure.fuelinjectorconnectio...impedance.html
I been looking at these. Were they the wrong one?
I been looking at these. Were they the wrong one?
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You can get Bosch ev14 injectors for about half the price, everyone in the Honda world is using them including me, the dual cone is nice but is it worth the $$$, if you have money to burn then yes but you are putting together a turbo kit so we know you are broke and eating romen noodles 3 times a day LOL
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^ lol finally someone that understands!!
I am opening up the turbo today. Going to take a look at what need to be done. I am not 100% sure how freely it should spin. I can spin it but it stops pretty quick.
I am opening up the turbo today. Going to take a look at what need to be done. I am not 100% sure how freely it should spin. I can spin it but it stops pretty quick.
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You can get Bosch ev14 injectors for about half the price, everyone in the Honda world is using them including me, the dual cone is nice but is it worth the $$$, if you have money to burn then yes but you are putting together a turbo kit so we know you are broke and eating romen noodles 3 times a day LOL
The SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT place to not skimp on a turbo setup is the fuel system.
I vote yes, they are indeed worth it. The OEM like atomization is definitely worth it.
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Checked the turbo today. It definitely needs a rebuild. it was also missing the huge oring seal around the compressor side of the housing. I am pretty sure its caked with oil under there
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this thingy where my finger is point to is kinda gritty feeling when it spins.
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watching this video for the rebuild
and some more toys came in
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this thingy where my finger is point to is kinda gritty feeling when it spins.
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watching this video for the rebuild
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because the manifold flange is not divided it will not see the benefit of the separate exhaust pulse. It will act like a normal open scroll turbo. This is why I am planning to gasket match the turbo because there is going to be a lot of turbulence from the manifold to the merge on the turbo.