4th gen turbo pics
02-20-2002, 08:14 PM
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4th gen turbo pics
Just thought you might be interested to see some pics of the turbo on my car! I couldn't change the subject of the original post to reflect more progress
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....0&goto=newpost
It's still work in progress, but it's getting there!
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....0&goto=newpost
It's still work in progress, but it's getting there!
02-20-2002, 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by nigelcmf
300HP at the wheels to start with
300HP at the wheels to start with
for that kind of an increase, 4-5k$ i would glady dish out...isnt 300 at the wheels almost 500 Hp?????
02-20-2002, 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by ILoveMyMax
AHHHH DAMN THE SERVER IS BUSY! but anyway 300 at the wheels for that kind of an increase, 4-5k$ i would glady dish out...isnt 300 at the wheels almost 500 Hp?????
AHHHH DAMN THE SERVER IS BUSY! but anyway 300 at the wheels
for that kind of an increase, 4-5k$ i would glady dish out...isnt 300 at the wheels almost 500 Hp?????
500hp at the crank would be about 425hp at the wheels.
02-20-2002, 09:42 PM
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i was very sceptic about a turbo for the max, but that looks very nice. only thing is, what amount of boost will that put out? considering we have a 10:1 compression, i wouldn't wanna be pushing too high...
02-20-2002, 09:59 PM
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Let me see if I can answer a couple of questions:
1. We are hoping to see 300 HP at the wheels. No you don't lose 200HP from the tranny.
2. I am running about 7psi of boost, about 1 psi more than the S/C from Stillen run "stock"
3. The S/C run 280HP I believe, but there are losses due to S/C itself taking power from the engine. This has been estimated to be 30-50HP. (sounds a little high but this is from other people)
4. 10:1 compression is high, that is correct, but the S/C people have run as high as 11 psi running smaller pullies, so I am not worried running at 7 psi WITH intercooler.
The intercooler part of the piping is not done yet but will run in front of the engine between the engine and the radiator (I think) I will post more pics when more progress is made!
1. We are hoping to see 300 HP at the wheels. No you don't lose 200HP from the tranny.
2. I am running about 7psi of boost, about 1 psi more than the S/C from Stillen run "stock"
3. The S/C run 280HP I believe, but there are losses due to S/C itself taking power from the engine. This has been estimated to be 30-50HP. (sounds a little high but this is from other people)
4. 10:1 compression is high, that is correct, but the S/C people have run as high as 11 psi running smaller pullies, so I am not worried running at 7 psi WITH intercooler.
The intercooler part of the piping is not done yet but will run in front of the engine between the engine and the radiator (I think) I will post more pics when more progress is made!
YummmY!! 
02-21-2002, 01:25 AM
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Re: 4th gen turbo pics
Your turbo looks awesome! You might want to take a look at my post on the general forum at http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=100321 This is about the electric ramcharger. One of the testimonials on their site is from a guy running a Toyota MR2 Turbo. Here's what he got from adding this mod:
"There has been a noticable low-end power increase. I use a turbo boost controller depending on my driving mood, On for kicking-butt or off for normal "stock" mode. When it's off, I usually show a boost level of 5 or 6 PSI. When it's on and I'm set to 1.0 bar I show 14-15PSI. After installing the e-Ram and running with the boost controller off, I'm registering 9PSI. With the controller on and set at 1 bar I register 20PSI. The really cool thing about this is that I'm not increasing my EGT's (exhaust gas temp). Usually at 19PSI I reach close to 900c. Now I'm reaching high boost, lower EGT's and more power. It's almost like I've upgraded my intercooler! (I'm still running a stock I/C too!)"
"There has been a noticable low-end power increase. I use a turbo boost controller depending on my driving mood, On for kicking-butt or off for normal "stock" mode. When it's off, I usually show a boost level of 5 or 6 PSI. When it's on and I'm set to 1.0 bar I show 14-15PSI. After installing the e-Ram and running with the boost controller off, I'm registering 9PSI. With the controller on and set at 1 bar I register 20PSI. The really cool thing about this is that I'm not increasing my EGT's (exhaust gas temp). Usually at 19PSI I reach close to 900c. Now I'm reaching high boost, lower EGT's and more power. It's almost like I've upgraded my intercooler! (I'm still running a stock I/C too!)"
02-21-2002, 05:48 AM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
The turbo aint as pretty as I thought it would be
Am I jealous as hell ? Yes.
The turbo aint as pretty as I thought it would be
Am I jealous as hell ? Yes.
Anyway, the hood's down when I drive.
.Credit to my tuner on this, but the design that he made makes it very easy to work on other stuff in the enginebay. I don't want to give too much information away cos I know there are other turbo kits in the works and don't want to take anything away from my tuner since he thought of most of it.
The only thing I am a little concerned about, I think he may have forgotten is the fact that Auto trannies are bigger. This one runs pretty close to the transmission. I asked him to make extra clearance, but couldn't tell him exactly how much clearance to leave. It IS actually pretty much bolt-on except for oil line. Can't wait till it's all done! Tomorrow, if I am lucky!
02-21-2002, 02:39 PM
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Originally posted by MadMax95
Waiting to see...
Three orders more in Co? There will be four turbo maxs running around! The boost won't be as bad being we're at altitude.
Waiting to see...
Three orders more in Co? There will be four turbo maxs running around! The boost won't be as bad being we're at altitude.
02-21-2002, 06:01 PM
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Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
Great progress. Looks like your tuner is on top of things. How much labor $$ are you expecting?
Great progress. Looks like your tuner is on top of things. How much labor $$ are you expecting?
I called today and there were problems just getting the car from one place to another. With all these slips I am estimating mid-next week before he's done.
I go to on business trip next sat instead of this ...get to play with my new toy for a bit (hopefully) before I go.
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