my 5SFTE turbo project, 300+whp PG 23!!!!!!! Options

[presure2]

that sums up the turbo install.
that following monday, i went and had the exhaust done:





yes, its lowered 1.5"+ on eibach sportlines.
i havent hit yet, not even on the biggest speed bumps.

[presure2]

a few days later i went over to my local dynojet:
ok guys, just got back from the dyno, heres the results after 1hr of tuning..i NEED bigger injectors, thats the only thing holding me back right now..
the runs were @ about 8psi, it slowly creeps up to 9, almost 9.5 or 10 in the higher rpms..


all in all, VERY happy so far, ill prolly order a bigger set of injectors here REALLY soon...

[presure2]

and thats about where we stand today, 2.5months later. still running perfectly, did a few long trips in the car with boost,(philly, and NY a couple times) gotta love it!
the car just seems to LOVE boost, once i get the bigger injectors in and installed, ill be heading back to the dyno for more tuning, this time @ 12psi
im figuring if all goes as planned to see around 220+whp, and 240+ft lbs.
THAT will be sweet.
WOOT for the 5SFTE

[shin]

toooooooooooooo HOOOOOOOOOOOT~!! can't wait for mine to be installed

[OOBE]

WOOT! 12 PSI...if my puny little 7A-FE did it, so can your 5S-FE! Keep us posted and record vids.

This post has been edited by OOBE: Aug 17, 2005 - 11:33 AM

[presure2]

since i been fielding a bunch of questions about the ct-27, ill go ahead and add some pics and details here about it, for future refrence

the ct-27 is basicly a ct-26 upgrade that has been developed by ATS racing.
what it consists of is a ct-26 core, that has a TO4E "46" trim compressor wheel put in, and extensive machine work to the exhaust housing, to free up flow.

on top of that, i also had the wastegate area ported out, to try and prevent boost creep.
it still creeps but part of that is because i have a 3" turbo back exhaust too.

a ct-27 will run you 850$ with a good, working core, or 1150 without.
not cheap by ANY sense of the word.
then again, your basicly getting a BRAND NEW turbo, with a 1yr warranty.

here are a few pics of what mine looked like before i sent it:
the whole turbo:


the compressor side:


the exhaust side:


now for the AFTERS!!





the TO4E 46 trim compressor wheel:


the exhaust side:


the ported wastegate:




and there ya go!
the ct-27 from ats racing kicks A$$

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[presure2]

went back to the dyno with the 460cc injectors for round 2 on 9/19/05.
update is here:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=29127&hl=dyno
200+whp 240+ftlbs
went back again for round 3 with the 460cc injectors and a 50/50 mix of 110 sunoco race fuel and 93 pump on 3/21/06
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=35631
230+whp 270+ftlbs

[presure2]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT

ok guys, today officially makes ONE YEAR for the 5SFTE.
30+ dyno runs.
a dozen or so track runs
driven daily, and boosted HARD.

compression was tested a couple days ago, 178-180 across all 4 cylinders, perfect.

i think i've proved the point that i set out to when i started this project.

built right, the 5SFTE is a VERY viable option.

hopfully over the next year, i can continue to solidify the 5SFTE, and continue to push the motor.

im working on having an adjustable cam gear made, to try and open up the top end a little more, we'll see how that works.

any nasayers left??

[shin]

yea. this set up is an awesome set up. i'm looking forward to seeing you get the emanage ultimate and custom cam gears. hopefully one day we might see close to 300whp results

[lagos]

congrads manny !

[brianforster]

every time i see you post i get excited, haha

[dustin15brown]

whats the total cost on this project so far

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Happy birthday, 5SFTE! w00t.

Certainly has been a benchmark for me in tuning my car, without the work and research you put into this setup we wouldn't be nearly as informed as we are now.


I'm looking foward to many more years of kick-ass 5SFTE action.

[presure2]

whats the total cost on this project so far

prolly over 2500.
i coulda prolly kept it closer to 2k, if i had been patient when looking for my parts, and not getting the shaft on certain parts.
i also spent money in places where i didnt have to (IE: coating, the first set of injectors,BTM ect)
if i were doing it again, i could do it prolly at least 5-700$ cheaper, with the same results.

::edit:: after thinking about it for a little bit, im figuring i spent about 2800-3k on my setup.
if i knew then, what i know now, i could have done the same for about 2k-2200

[hitcachi]

Manny, just so you know, your pics on your piping route totally inspired the set-up that i currently have. Great flow, and has never bottomed out or anything. Nice work, dont stop now!

[j0e_p3t]

love your car. never would've thought a 5sfe could be as powerful as your's.

[massbrandon]

Ive said it before and Ill say it again. Youre my IDOL

[Cutrara]

Nice results. I love reading about your project, just goes to show an econo motor can put out some nice numbers.




This post has been edited by presure2: Jun 7, 2006 - 2:30 PM

[sugarfree]

Thats good to see that you have a turbo 5s last that long. I would consider it, but im sure the total $ is equal to just about a swap. Anyways good job, i hope to see more about this in the future.

[MaX]

love your work manny,

i know who to talk to when my 5SFTE begins