Going to push a different direction with our car for now Options

[Fastbird]

It's been a while, but it's time to make some changes to the setup of our swapped car. Remember that with a SMT6 piggyback and some other work, the stock CT26 made 249 HP and about 260 TQ to the wheels in Summer of 06. Over the winter I noticed that the CT26 will actually put out 18-20 PSI and HOLD IT TO REDLINE with good enough air.

So here's what I'm thinking (and it will all happen relatively soon):

AEM EMS for complete tunability w/GM IAT and 3 Bar MAP (AEM or GM).
Water/Alky Injection full time, boost referenced and tuned accordingly.
AFM Delete in favor of a better intake tract.

I figure by cooling the intake charge via the Methanol, the boost should hold on a little longer. I'm curious to see how much farther I can push the Ct26..........

There's a dyno shop here in IL about 15 minutes from me that is reasonably priced that I will be frequenting.

Thoughts? I'm sticking with the stock injectors for now as the meth injection will be partially like an added fuel also as well as a cooling tool.

[lagos]

Art, the CT20b crossed my mind, but correct me if I'm wrong, wouldn't I need a new manifold (different flange?)??? The other thing I've heard of is that the 20 has a ceramic turbine and not a metal one.........causing it to be prone to breakage. Is this a true statement or am I mixing it up with something else?

no, you dont need a new manifold. just buy the turbo and thats it. it bolts up to everything on our motor. thats what makes it such a great upgrade. youll gain around 30hp at the same psi that your at now, and the power will hold till redline

yes, the ct20b is ceramic. but so is the jdm ct26 you have on there now. i believe any of the breakage stories you hear are from people who didnt realize their egt's were sky high. 99% of people never have a problem with ceramic turbos.

This post has been edited by lagos: May 16, 2007 - 3:10 PM