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 Jul 13, 2004 - 7:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '04 From Mt. Vernon, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Before you guys put on your turbo kits, what things did you do to your engines to keep running safely. I'm seriously considering turboing my car at 4-6PSI regularly and occasionlly using an 8PSI as a high boost. What kinds precations should I take for this boost level??
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Jul 13, 2004 - 7:47 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just keep it up to date maintance wise; make sure everything's always running smoothly.. etc.. Thats not a very high boost level; you should be fine.
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Jul 13, 2004 - 8:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '02 From Washington Spokane / Coeur D' Alene Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
hey shid when you finally going to turbo your car? my car is done pic on my car domain in one sec its going to the dyno shop tomorrow to be tuned
This post has been edited by nik: Jul 13, 2004 - 8:46 PM -------------------- yea your 3sgte is cool but ill stick to my 7agte
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Jul 13, 2004 - 8:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
When I start buying parts actually? hehe. done by xmas
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Jul 13, 2004 - 8:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '02 From Washington Spokane / Coeur D' Alene Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/521899/2 last pic turbo is in
-------------------- yea your 3sgte is cool but ill stick to my 7agte
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Jul 13, 2004 - 9:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice nik
my Celica-T begins November. from there I have 6 monthes to complete it all. By april 12th (20th birthday) the girl shall be done. |
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Jul 13, 2004 - 9:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
6 months??
 Taking your sweet time. I expect to start at latest December 12th, and finish, at latest, July 20th. But in all reality, it'll probably be done in one weekend before the 12th sometimeNik, looking nice.. Engine dressing kit might be a little too much without custom paint on the manifolds and stuff. ct26 turbo? No intercooler? |
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Jul 13, 2004 - 9:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '02 From Washington Spokane / Coeur D' Alene Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
now look a few more pics the manifold might powder coat or something wasn't on my list
-------------------- yea your 3sgte is cool but ill stick to my 7agte
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Jul 13, 2004 - 9:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ahh, you do have a FMIC, my mistake
 Nice job avoiding the heat from the exhaust manifold after the FMIC btwI also hear that if you have the BOV right after the intercooler exit, it sounds cooler.. dont know about that... |
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Jul 13, 2004 - 9:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '04 From Mt. Vernon, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Do I need forged pistons and rods??
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Jul 13, 2004 - 9:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
For 6 psi? hellz no
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Jul 13, 2004 - 9:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '04 From Mt. Vernon, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
And if I put it up to 8psi occasionally is that still fine? Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
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Jul 13, 2004 - 10:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
every now and then it SHOULD be fine. I'm not sure running 8 psi all the time- depends on the condition of your engine
Any of the 7afte guys know? I'm a 5sfe man myself
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Jul 13, 2004 - 10:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 13, '02 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
strongly agreed, check the connections (nuts, bolts, etc) and check oil level at least once a week and you will be fine. Ignore the simple things and itll eventually tear ur turbo and/or engine apart.
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Jul 14, 2004 - 10:37 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '02 From Washington Spokane / Coeur D' Alene Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
hey forkee you ever dyno your car?
-------------------- yea your 3sgte is cool but ill stick to my 7agte
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Jul 14, 2004 - 11:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
turboed 7a's make between 160 and 180 whp. that's the range I've seen...
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Jul 14, 2004 - 11:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 13, '02 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
no money yet. its like 100/hour to get it dyno'ed. i might just get one of those performance meters like the one here: Beltronics -------------------- |
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Jul 14, 2004 - 11:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Forkee, those don't work that well- and it still won't show your hp because your acceleration etc is based off the cars weight, aerodynamics, etc.
Nothing beats a good dynotune |
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Jul 15, 2004 - 2:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 13, '04 From St. Louis (Webster Groves) Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
How much does this run to turbo the car? I cant really see myself doing it, but it looks cool.
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Jul 15, 2004 - 9:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '02 From Washington Spokane / Coeur D' Alene Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
i'm about $1850 deep so far not bad a kit for the rolla is like $3000-$4000 dont quote me on prices i would say just gather all the parts go custom its cheaper on our cars
-------------------- yea your 3sgte is cool but ill stick to my 7agte
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