Despite the leak from the wastegate, the car was still able to pull of 4 psi
02-18-2003, 09:38 PM
#1
Despite the leak from the wastegate, the car was still able to pull of 4 psi
It definitely felt strong when the car was at WOT... not as strong as the SC, but the hit at 3500 (boost will kick in sooner when the leak is fixed) is NICE! 
I accidentally bounced off the rev limiter twice in first gear because I forgot how fast the car climbed in that gear.
The car was smoking from under the hood after that happened. I thought I blew the motor, but the car was idling fine so I just assumed the new exhaust pipes were culprit.
The spooling sound of the turbo sounds MUCH nicer than the SC.
Two new pics of the car with the VIS carbon fiber hood:
I accidentally bounced off the rev limiter twice in first gear because I forgot how fast the car climbed in that gear.
The car was smoking from under the hood after that happened. I thought I blew the motor, but the car was idling fine so I just assumed the new exhaust pipes were culprit.The spooling sound of the turbo sounds MUCH nicer than the SC.
Two new pics of the car with the VIS carbon fiber hood:
02-18-2003, 09:45 PM
#3
ah getting turbo and first drives are like being 16 and getting your license all over again 
and I'm scared to say I LOVE your wheels, and I dont like dark wheels... whats wrong with me?
your car is looking good! I know you're having fun there now that it's running, and watch the revlimiter - you have mevi? i've found its near impossible to keep it off that with mevi haha ...
and I'm scared to say I LOVE your wheels, and I dont like dark wheels... whats wrong with me?
your car is looking good! I know you're having fun there now that it's running, and watch the revlimiter - you have mevi? i've found its near impossible to keep it off that with mevi haha ...
02-18-2003, 09:45 PM
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Re: Despite the leak from the wastegate, the car was still able to pull of 4 psi
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Y2KevSE
[B]It definitely felt strong when the car was at WOT... not as strong as the SC, but the hit at 3500 (boost will kick in sooner when the leak is fixed) is NICE!
I accidentally bounced off the rev limiter twice in first gear because I forgot how fast the car climbed in that gear. The car was smoking from under the hood after that happened. I thought I blew the motor, but the car was idling fine so I just assumed the new exhaust pipes were culprit.
The spooling sound of the turbo sounds MUCH nicer than the SC.
Two new pics of the car with the VIS carbon fiber hood:
QUOTE]
thats gorgeous!
[B]It definitely felt strong when the car was at WOT... not as strong as the SC, but the hit at 3500 (boost will kick in sooner when the leak is fixed) is NICE!
I accidentally bounced off the rev limiter twice in first gear because I forgot how fast the car climbed in that gear. The car was smoking from under the hood after that happened. I thought I blew the motor, but the car was idling fine so I just assumed the new exhaust pipes were culprit.
The spooling sound of the turbo sounds MUCH nicer than the SC.
Two new pics of the car with the VIS carbon fiber hood:
QUOTE]
thats gorgeous!
02-18-2003, 10:00 PM
#8
We have the NVIS, which is like the VIM (kicks in at 5K). 
Yeah, I missed the car so much I was driving around the neighborhood for 30 minutes. It was SO fun!
Thanks for the compliment guys. Harold, Volk Racing LE37K if you're interested.
I was MOTM in August of 2000. Hehehe..... coilovers are great! MUCH better than the GC/Koni setup.
Yeah, I missed the car so much I was driving around the neighborhood for 30 minutes. It was SO fun!
Thanks for the compliment guys. Harold, Volk Racing LE37K if you're interested.
I was MOTM in August of 2000. Hehehe..... coilovers are great! MUCH better than the GC/Koni setup.
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man...can't wait to see your car this saturday! 
02-18-2003, 10:33 PM
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Good googlie mooglie, that's hot! Carbon-fiber hood goes great with the LE37Ks. Smoke from under the hood was probably excess lubricants, grease, etc... burning off, happened to me after I installed my headers, sure makes your heart jump though. I can't overemphasize how great your car looks, it's near perfect.
They are tears of joy I swear Kev they are!
02-19-2003, 06:43 AM
#21
Thanks for the compliment.
Dyno tune in 2-3 weeks. The car is running very rich... the EGT's sit in the 400 C range while cruising. Bad.....
Supermachoman, I did spill some antifreeze on the radiator and oil lines.
It's definitely scary when the car starts smoking after bouncing off the limiter. You get that "OH ****!!!" feeling.
No invader style hood for me... it's too wild. No chrome except for under the hood. The drawing will be HUGE. I hope you like it, Jason!
Look at what Supermachoman said, Sprite.
Dyno tune in 2-3 weeks. The car is running very rich... the EGT's sit in the 400 C range while cruising. Bad.....
Supermachoman, I did spill some antifreeze on the radiator and oil lines.
It's definitely scary when the car starts smoking after bouncing off the limiter. You get that "OH ****!!!" feeling.No invader style hood for me... it's too wild. No chrome except for under the hood. The drawing will be HUGE. I hope you like it, Jason!
Look at what Supermachoman said, Sprite.
02-19-2003, 07:16 AM
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Now that she runs....
And ya have all your goodies on her (so far, for now ) how was the F&F of the hood installed on the vehicle?
I know you are boosting only like 4psi and it only kicks in about 3500, but is the pull more noticable from 3500 on than your SC? I remember your tq number from your dyno pulls and they really were not to phenomenal. I am suspecting that you might be happier when the leak all go bye bye, but at that point you will be boosting roughly what?
The reason I ask (and I know this is a work in progress and this is all butt dyno feel) is I have no real intentions of boosting more the 5psi. If "speculation" at 5psi is not to good, then I might be outta my league. I am kinda timid about being a "boost monster" and breaking something internally.
And then again it might be all relatvie since when you had the SC, you "had the power" and I have yet to "experience the power".
) how was the F&F of the hood installed on the vehicle? I know you are boosting only like 4psi and it only kicks in about 3500, but is the pull more noticable from 3500 on than your SC? I remember your tq number from your dyno pulls and they really were not to phenomenal. I am suspecting that you might be happier when the leak all go bye bye, but at that point you will be boosting roughly what?
The reason I ask (and I know this is a work in progress and this is all butt dyno feel) is I have no real intentions of boosting more the 5psi. If "speculation" at 5psi is not to good, then I might be outta my league. I am kinda timid about being a "boost monster" and breaking something internally.
And then again it might be all relatvie since when you had the SC, you "had the power" and I have yet to "experience the power".
Damn Kev, Cars looking good... wish I was rolling like that... 
02-19-2003, 07:57 AM
#27
Re: Despite the leak from the wastegate, the car was still able to pull of 4 psi
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
[B]I accidentally bounced off the rev limiter twice in first gear because I forgot how fast the car climbed in that gear.
[B]I accidentally bounced off the rev limiter twice in first gear because I forgot how fast the car climbed in that gear.
Keving... learn to shift!
MWuhahaha
automagicboi
02-19-2003, 08:15 AM
#28
Re: Now that she runs....
Originally posted by Colonel
And ya have all your goodies on her (so far, for now ) how was the F&F of the hood installed on the vehicle?
And ya have all your goodies on her (so far, for now
) how was the F&F of the hood installed on the vehicle?
Originally posted by Colonel
I know you are boosting only like 4psi and it only kicks in about 3500, but is the pull more noticable from 3500 on than your SC? I remember your tq number from your dyno pulls and they really were not to phenomenal. I am suspecting that you might be happier when the leak all go bye bye, but at that point you will be boosting roughly what?
I know you are boosting only like 4psi and it only kicks in about 3500, but is the pull more noticable from 3500 on than your SC? I remember your tq number from your dyno pulls and they really were not to phenomenal. I am suspecting that you might be happier when the leak all go bye bye, but at that point you will be boosting roughly what?
Originally posted by Colonel
The reason I ask (and I know this is a work in progress and this is all butt dyno feel) is I have no real intentions of boosting more the 5psi. If "speculation" at 5psi is not to good, then I might be outta my league. I am kinda timid about being a "boost monster" and breaking something internally.
The reason I ask (and I know this is a work in progress and this is all butt dyno feel) is I have no real intentions of boosting more the 5psi. If "speculation" at 5psi is not to good, then I might be outta my league. I am kinda timid about being a "boost monster" and breaking something internally.
Originally posted by Colonel
And then again it might be all relatvie since when you had the SC, you "had the power" and I have yet to "experience the power". :-D
And then again it might be all relatvie since when you had the SC, you "had the power" and I have yet to "experience the power". :-D
02-19-2003, 08:18 AM
#30
Re: Re: Despite the leak from the wastegate, the car was still able to pull of 4 psi
Originally posted by Chebosto
:rolleyes
Keving... learn to shift!
MWuhahaha
automagicboi
:rolleyes
Keving... learn to shift!
MWuhahaha
automagicboi
Definitely another update when the valve seat is installed in the wastegate. I'll try and give a fair an unbiased opinion once that happens.
Come up, Daniel.
02-19-2003, 08:27 AM
#32
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
No invader style hood for me... it's too wild. No chrome except for under the hood. The drawing will be HUGE. I hope you like it, Jason!
No invader style hood for me... it's too wild. No chrome except for under the hood. The drawing will be HUGE. I hope you like it, Jason!
i think i ordered the a2 size, because of something carl said, but i can't remember all i know is it should be here sometime soon, along with a buttload of other stuff
02-19-2003, 08:37 AM
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Re: Re: Now that she runs....
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
I still don't have all the goodies on the car yet, but close though. The hood couldn't have been installed without Jane's help. Installation was simple, but drilling the holes for the pins was time consuming. After measuring out where the holes needed to be drilled, I still drilled too far off. The passenger side's hole is larger than normal, but the hood pin covers the mistake.
I still don't have all the goodies on the car yet, but close though. The hood couldn't have been installed without Jane's help. Installation was simple, but drilling the holes for the pins was time consuming. After measuring out where the holes needed to be drilled, I still drilled too far off. The passenger side's hole is larger than normal, but the hood pin covers the mistake.
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
4 psi on the turbo "feels" almost as good as what the SC was when it was in that RPM range. Jane said it hit harder than the SC and I say it didn't hit as hard..... so that tells you about how accurate butt dyno is. Go with a smaller turbo if you want to "feel" the power.
4 psi on the turbo "feels" almost as good as what the SC was when it was in that RPM range. Jane said it hit harder than the SC and I say it didn't hit as hard..... so that tells you about how accurate butt dyno is. Go with a smaller turbo if you want to "feel" the power.
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
"Feel" the power and you won't turn back.
"Feel" the power and you won't turn back.
Thanks for your time and patience with my constant questions.
02-19-2003, 09:45 AM
#35
Originally posted by thebigsadler
i wish we had an invader/predator style hood for the 4th gens in CF, i think it runs well with the body lines..
i think i ordered the a2 size, because of something carl said, but i can't remember all i know is it should be here sometime soon, along with a buttload of other stuff :-D
i wish we had an invader/predator style hood for the 4th gens in CF, i think it runs well with the body lines..
i think i ordered the a2 size, because of something carl said, but i can't remember all i know is it should be here sometime soon, along with a buttload of other stuff :-D
Originally posted by Colonel
But as far as the "lines" of the hood. I.E. the gap between the fender and the hood and the gap between the grill and the hood, you are happy with the turn out?
Yeah, I knew I would be getting an "opinion" versus fact. So you got the T04 for the high end capability? I.E. Highway beast? If I go smaller, spool time is quicker, but it runs out of breath up top right?
I am comin, just have to be "sure" before plunking down the investment. If I buy and am not "100% happy" and my wife gets wind of it...I am a dead man. :laugh
Thanks for your time and patience with my constant questions.
But as far as the "lines" of the hood. I.E. the gap between the fender and the hood and the gap between the grill and the hood, you are happy with the turn out?
Yeah, I knew I would be getting an "opinion" versus fact. So you got the T04 for the high end capability? I.E. Highway beast? If I go smaller, spool time is quicker, but it runs out of breath up top right?
I am comin, just have to be "sure" before plunking down the investment. If I buy and am not "100% happy" and my wife gets wind of it...I am a dead man. :laugh
Thanks for your time and patience with my constant questions.
Yes, I got the T4/T04E for high end power and lack of low end power. In my opinion, the VQ engine makes more than enough torque to spin the wheels and lose traction. Having boost come on later will give the tires a chance to grab before losing traction again.
With the T3/T04E, boost should kick in at around 2K (Matthel's car). I can't comment on the T3/T04E high end power because I haven't seen an adequate dyno graph yet. I would rip through first gear with the tires slipping (not feathering clutch/gas) with the SC... something I wasn't too keen about. It may look cool, having some traction is better. Anyone in your area with a SC? See if you can take a ride in it, but remember SC = linear, while turbo = exponential.
I'm glad I can help.
Originally posted by WizzaMax
Great job, Kev...we are all interested in the final monster you have created.
can you express what changes you may have done to the exhaust?
Great job, Kev...we are all interested in the final monster you have created.
can you express what changes you may have done to the exhaust?
02-19-2003, 10:03 AM
#36
Hey kev,
now that you've got the ultimate snail installed, was it worth swapping out the SC and going turbo? all those monthes w/o a car, hitting jane up for rides everwhere...
sheeze!
for such low boost, isnt ur intercooler like way overkill? how much CFM can that thing do?
now that you've got the ultimate snail installed, was it worth swapping out the SC and going turbo? all those monthes w/o a car, hitting jane up for rides everwhere...
sheeze!
for such low boost, isnt ur intercooler like way overkill? how much CFM can that thing do?
02-19-2003, 10:34 AM
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
...In my opinion, the VQ engine makes more than enough torque to spin the wheels and lose traction. Having boost come on later will give the tires a chance to grab before losing traction again. With the T3/T04E, boost should kick in at around 2K (Matthel's car). I can't comment on the T3/T04E high end power because I haven't seen an adequate dyno graph yet. I would rip through first gear with the tires slipping (not feathering clutch/gas) with the SC... something I wasn't too keen about. It may look cool, having some traction is better.
...In my opinion, the VQ engine makes more than enough torque to spin the wheels and lose traction. Having boost come on later will give the tires a chance to grab before losing traction again.
With the T3/T04E, boost should kick in at around 2K (Matthel's car). I can't comment on the T3/T04E high end power because I haven't seen an adequate dyno graph yet. I would rip through first gear with the tires slipping (not feathering clutch/gas) with the SC... something I wasn't too keen about. It may look cool, having some traction is better.
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Anyone in your area with a SC? See if you can take a ride in it, but remember SC = linear, while turbo = exponential.
I'm glad I can help.
Anyone in your area with a SC? See if you can take a ride in it, but remember SC = linear, while turbo = exponential.
I'm glad I can help.
Thanks again for your input.
02-19-2003, 10:54 AM
#38
Originally posted by Chebosto
Hey kev,
now that you've got the ultimate snail installed, was it worth swapping out the SC and going turbo? all those monthes w/o a car, hitting jane up for rides everwhere...
sheeze!
for such low boost, isnt ur intercooler like way overkill? how much CFM can that thing do?
Hey kev,
now that you've got the ultimate snail installed, was it worth swapping out the SC and going turbo? all those monthes w/o a car, hitting jane up for rides everwhere...
sheeze!
for such low boost, isnt ur intercooler like way overkill? how much CFM can that thing do?
You're sick if you think I'm going to keep it at 4 psi. I'm not sure what the CFM is, but the Spearco core is about 29.5" X 7.75" X 3.5"... or something close to that when I measured it.
