 Finished 99 GT 3S-GTE Swap from Dr. Tweak UPDATE W/PICS AND VID Page 3, Titled "The Thing That Should Not Be" |
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 Jul 19, 2006 - 9:22 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
"The Thing That Should Not Be"
This was a swap that should have never happened, and suddenly in April, a decision was made and the rest is history. Anyway, Swap is DONE! Sadly, we didn't get to dyno tune it today due to a slight glitch, but it's running at pretty much 100%. Here's what was done: JDM Gen II 3S-GTE w/ECU eBay Downpipe Custom 3" Exhaust system from ST Performance (all stainless, pieced together mandrel bends, Magnaflow muffler and resonator) ATS Racing TB Inlet Pipe ATS Racing GM Knock Sensor kit GReddy Electronic Boost Controller Perfect Power SMT-6 Piggyback HKS BOV Whalbro 255 LPH High Pressure pump (whines like a mofo!!  )Autometer Nexus Gauges in a Lotek Pod (unfortunately, Autometer forgot to include a power cable in the controller box, so they're not working yet). I left the exhaust setup choice up to Dr. Tweak, and he did us right. My wife and I both popped a huge grin when we first heard the car. Sounds completely AWESOME. We turned up the boost to 15 PSI, car seems to run really well. Down low is nothing to write home about, but at about 3000 RPM the boost comes on HARD and she pulls like a mofo on the top end. Given that there wasn't a dyno tune, how much power and torque do you think I'm putting to the wheels?? Dr. Tweak, a review. Dr. Tweak has been nothing but outstanding during this whole endeavour. His customer service is certainly top notch and he's done an outstanding job with the swap. He was having issues with getting the SMT-6 wired in last night and ended up staying at the shop until 3:30 in the morning and only got two hours sleep before coming back in to get everything polished up. If that's not a testament to his dedication I don't know what it. EVERYTHING works on the car, from the A/C back. Nothing but perfection. Everything was installed where and how I asked, cleanly done. He even installed a couple of "feeder wires" through the firewall in the event we decide to install anything in the future that needs wiring through the firewall. Money wise, his estimation was almost spot on. Due to a couple of unforseen events I had to pay some out of pocket, but nothing terrible and certainly an understandable deal. I consider what we got to be well worth the money, and for anyone even contemplating paying someone the swap, I would highly recommend getting ahold of Dr. Tweak. He will go out of his way to make sure that you, the end consumer, is happy. A TRUE professional. Feedback on dyno numbers please people. I'd love to have an idea of where we're at. Lastly, videos to come. Took a couple today and will download and edit them into one vid when we get home tomorrow (parked in the middle of North Carolina for tonight). This post has been edited by Fastbird: Jul 23, 2006 - 6:35 PM --------------------  |
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Jul 19, 2006 - 9:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
pics and vids are a must, congrats
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Jul 19, 2006 - 9:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Congrats. =)
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Jul 19, 2006 - 9:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
congrads.. post some pics
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Jul 19, 2006 - 9:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
id say your probably in the 220-230hp range
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Jul 19, 2006 - 9:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 9, '04 From Las Vegas USA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Where are you at in NC?
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Jul 19, 2006 - 9:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(coldbluesteel @ Jul 19, 2006 - 10:34 PM) [snapback]458361[/snapback] Where are you at in NC? We're in Dunn, NC, about 20 miles north of all the Raleigh Interchanges. Vids will be coming soon. I'm going to try to get a couple on the highway tomorrow while she's driving it. -------------------- |
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Jul 19, 2006 - 10:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Congrats. FMIC? Driving impressions?
-------------------- 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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Jul 19, 2006 - 10:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Jul 19, 2006 - 11:16 PM) [snapback]458375[/snapback] Congrats. FMIC? Driving impressions? FMIC, and the driving impressions is that it's a 100% BLAST to drive. It's just so smooth, so effortlessly accelerates from a stop, and when the boost hits it's insta-grin. Not to mention that cruising on the highway at 80 I can play the turbo (think jet engine sound) at will which just plain amuses me right now. This is our first turbo car and I'm getting a kick out of it. Just going from a stop isn't anything major but with just moderate throttle inputs at about 3000 RPM the power just RUSHES in and it's like "Woah, where'd that come from?" One bad thing I noticed is that it torque steers like a mofo now. That REALLY caught me off guard the first time I really got on it getting on to the highway. -------------------- |
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Jul 19, 2006 - 10:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Fastbird @ Jul 19, 2006 - 10:33 PM) [snapback]458386[/snapback] QUOTE(jgreening @ Jul 19, 2006 - 11:16 PM) [snapback]458375[/snapback] Congrats. FMIC? Driving impressions? FMIC, and the driving impressions is that it's a 100% BLAST to drive. It's just so smooth, so effortlessly accelerates from a stop, and when the boost hits it's insta-grin. Not to mention that cruising on the highway at 80 I can play the turbo (think jet engine sound) at will which just plain amuses me right now. This is our first turbo car and I'm getting a kick out of it. Just going from a stop isn't anything major but with just moderate throttle inputs at about 3000 RPM the power just RUSHES in and it's like "Woah, where'd that come from?" One bad thing I noticed is that it torque steers like a mofo now. That REALLY caught me off guard the first time I really got on it getting on to the highway. Sounds great. As for the torque steer, I highly recommend LSD. I am probably 30-40 hp above you and I have almost no torque steer issues. Enjoy her! -------------------- 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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Jul 20, 2006 - 8:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
jgreening, what mods do you have and what power are you making at the wheels? Once we get this thing on the dyno I think it's going to make 250whp or so.
-Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jul 20, 2006 - 8:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Jul 20, 2006 - 8:12 AM) [snapback]458517[/snapback] jgreening, what mods do you have and what power are you making at the wheels? Once we get this thing on the dyno I think it's going to make 250whp or so. -Doc If you can make 250whp on a ct26 at reasonable boost levels, that will be fairly impressive. When I had mods similar to Fastbird (except for 2.5" exhaust with primary cat in place), I dynoed 214whp. My current mods are listed in my profile - the biggest difference being my turbo. -------------------- 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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Jul 20, 2006 - 8:33 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 20, '06 From Savannah, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I am the owner of Southern Car Customs Inc in Savannah GA we are the new home of Dr. Tweak. I am truly glad to hear that you are so so happy with the Doctors work and we thank you for all your patience and dediction to us.
If anyone else would like to experience this same level of customer service and install knowledege please feel free to call us directly at (912) 961-9222 ask for George or visit us online at our new site www.getswapped.com Thanks agian for your business and we hope you enjoy your new swap. This post has been edited by scarcustoms: Jul 20, 2006 - 8:35 AM |
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Jul 20, 2006 - 9:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
how does it compare to the vette?
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Jul 20, 2006 - 9:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Congrats!!!
About the torque steer. Dont have any unless I go to the limit of the car (traction wise) and I can go a long way. -------------------- JDM Powerplant installed, BPU coming very soon!
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Jul 20, 2006 - 10:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Jul 20, 2006 - 9:12 AM) [snapback]458517[/snapback] jgreening, what mods do you have and what power are you making at the wheels? Once we get this thing on the dyno I think it's going to make 250whp or so. -Doc are you going to be using a dyno jet? if so, can you post the runfiles from it, once you dyno it? -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jul 20, 2006 - 11:02 AM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Congrats Fastbird ! Enjoy it man....
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Jul 20, 2006 - 4:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 20, 2006 - 3:09 PM) [snapback]458536[/snapback] QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Jul 20, 2006 - 9:12 AM) [snapback]458517[/snapback] jgreening, what mods do you have and what power are you making at the wheels? Once we get this thing on the dyno I think it's going to make 250whp or so. -Doc are you going to be using a dyno jet? if so, can you post the runfiles from it, once you dyno it? Even better, a Dyno Dynamics with load-holding capability  -Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jul 20, 2006 - 4:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Jul 20, 2006 - 4:15 PM) [snapback]458663[/snapback] QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 20, 2006 - 3:09 PM) [snapback]458536[/snapback] QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Jul 20, 2006 - 9:12 AM) [snapback]458517[/snapback] jgreening, what mods do you have and what power are you making at the wheels? Once we get this thing on the dyno I think it's going to make 250whp or so. -Doc are you going to be using a dyno jet? if so, can you post the runfiles from it, once you dyno it? Even better, a Dyno Dynamics with load-holding capability -Doc better for tuning, but the numbers wont me anything when they are posted. -------------------- 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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Jul 20, 2006 - 4:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Jul 20, 2006 - 9:20 PM) [snapback]458667[/snapback] better for tuning, but the numbers wont me anything when they are posted. Why do you say that? -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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