 Build Update, actuator, exhaust, BOV |
 Mar 5, 2006 - 10:47 PM
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Today we installed my new actuator and can now boost as low as 11psi with the EBC off. The GT28RS still spins the tires all the way through first and most of second at 11psi but the car doesn't feel "reckless" anymore.
The mid muffler that we bought was too big so I am going to order a different one. Today we installed a silencer in the tail pipe and now I can hear my radio again. Interestingly enough, I felt no difference in power with the silencer in but I am sure I lost 5-10whp. The GReddy BOV is installed but the recirculation kit has to wait due to the fact that the elbo in my intake tract is made of cast aluminum and Carl didn't have any material to make a flange. Hopefully, the exhaust and BOV will be completed in March. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 6, 2006 - 12:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
VIDEOS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mar 6, 2006 - 2:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Yes. Videos. I wanted a video back when it was "Reckless"
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Mar 6, 2006 - 6:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 16, '04 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
must be nice
what actuator are u using? i woulnt mine have mine set at 11/12psi with out any type of bost control???? Did you simply put a diff spring in it?? |
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Mar 6, 2006 - 6:55 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
good to hear the spring worked! at least you have some form of boost control now!
damnit jay, we DEMAND vids!! 
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Mar 6, 2006 - 10:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(urbandork @ Mar 6, 2006 - 5:17 AM) [snapback]403265[/snapback] must be nice what actuator are u using? i woulnt mine have mine set at 11/12psi with out any type of bost control???? Did you simply put a diff spring in it?? It was at 15psi with no boost control! Its the nature of the stock actuator which comes with the gt28rs. My new spring allows me to boost as low as 11psi. If I turn the boost controller on, I can go as high as I want (not over 17psi on pump fuel). -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 6, 2006 - 1:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Ok do we have to start throwing around words like, bullsh!t, to get you to post vids?
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Mar 6, 2006 - 5:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
By the way, I installed my colder plugs yesterday and I now have no routine timing retard.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 6, 2006 - 5:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
glad you got it all figured out. i knew it was just a matter of a little tweaking to get things perfect!
you should buy one of jeffs camera mounts to make vids at different boost settings. make sure to tape the ouside of the car too... so we can see what it really looks like! -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 6, 2006 - 5:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Mar 6, 2006 - 10:36 AM) [snapback]403320[/snapback] QUOTE(urbandork @ Mar 6, 2006 - 5:17 AM) [snapback]403265[/snapback] must be nice what actuator are u using? i woulnt mine have mine set at 11/12psi with out any type of bost control???? Did you simply put a diff spring in it?? It was at 15psi with no boost control! Its the nature of the stock actuator which comes with the gt28rs. My new spring allows me to boost as low as 11psi. If I turn the boost controller on, I can go as high as I want (not over 17psi on pump fuel). If 17psi is your ceiling with pump gas, what kind of psi could you run on race gas? Is it a significant amount? You could add a fuel cell with a second fuel pump so you can switch between pump gas and race gas, for track days, dyno days and such. -------------------- |
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Mar 6, 2006 - 6:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Cutrara @ Mar 6, 2006 - 4:45 PM) [snapback]403548[/snapback] QUOTE(jgreening @ Mar 6, 2006 - 10:36 AM) [snapback]403320[/snapback] QUOTE(urbandork @ Mar 6, 2006 - 5:17 AM) [snapback]403265[/snapback] must be nice what actuator are u using? i woulnt mine have mine set at 11/12psi with out any type of bost control???? Did you simply put a diff spring in it?? It was at 15psi with no boost control! Its the nature of the stock actuator which comes with the gt28rs. My new spring allows me to boost as low as 11psi. If I turn the boost controller on, I can go as high as I want (not over 17psi on pump fuel). If 17psi is your ceiling with pump gas, what kind of psi could you run on race gas? Is it a significant amount? You could add a fuel cell with a second fuel pump so you can switch between pump gas and race gas, for track days, dyno days and such. I am on the stock ECU so I am maxed out at ~270whp anyway. Modifications beyond my current level would be expensive and, in all candor, pointless for my application. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 6, 2006 - 6:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
so whats the eta on the vids? you know we are all dying to see them so that people can start claiming that their automatic ST is faster...lol
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Mar 6, 2006 - 7:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Mar 6, 2006 - 5:11 PM) [snapback]403563[/snapback] so whats the eta on the vids? you know we are all dying to see them so that people can start claiming that their automatic ST is faster...lol I have worked for about 12 hours already today....maybe I will take a break and see if I can post a vid for you guys.... -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 6, 2006 - 7:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 6, '03 From huntingdon tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
boy... that would sure be nice of you!
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