Green Bullet ST205 Re-Born, MODIFICATIONS, AND UPDATES! Options

[mandrek]

Guys I'm posting this video for two reasons.

Reason 1: For your enjoyment (I enjoyed it too )
Reason 2: Watch the temp gauge when I boost. I don't freaking get it??? The temperature actually goes down both on my aftermarket coolant temp sensor, and the factory temp sensor. Only happens when I'm cutting through the air really fast.

No I'm not overheating, Yes I did a compression check (all cylinders read 140psi), I burped the coolant, I checked the coolant for air bubbles from a possible failed head gasket. I'm stumped. I currently have the fans running continuously, but the car will hold around 183 degrees under normal driving, 192 at stop lights, and drops significantly when I'm giving it the beans. I have a Koyo rad and a ATS 180 degree thermostat.

Here's the link to the vid...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfMMd0k5EpM...feature=mh_lolz

The t-stat as you found was defiantly the culprit (glad you got that sorted), but the fact that you do not have the fans relayed to a temp switch, will also hyper cool the fluid in the rad, and when the fluid moves it will drop like what you saw.. i would get the fans hooked up and relayed to a temp switch asap.. also will keep the fans from putting too much of a strain on you electrical system. (and it will over time)

[bsamps4]

I have the switch on order. Just a temp solution for the moment.

[mandrek]

I have the switch on order. Just a temp solution for the moment.

cool.. that should take care of any "non-normal" operation of your cooling great progress BTW!!! freeking awesome.

[bsamps4]

Fingers crossed for 300 horsepower! The motor is built to handle 500, but I wanted to over build to be on the safe side. I want it as reliable as possible since it's my DD. It's killing me to not turn the boost control knob. I wanna crank it to 17 already!

[Ted95]

glad to hear you found the problem. how many miles does the motor have on it as of now?

[bsamps4]

560 miles

[mandrek]

totally agree, overbuild to handle aprox 25% more than what you plan to run.. gets your reliability back.. but if your tune is crap, it wont matter if you built it to handle 1k hp.. it will still blow. only a mater of time.. i am SOOOOO on your level of break it in right too.. i am about to drop my project back into the car, and it will need to be broken in right as well, but i will be going for motoman's basis for breaking in motors.. keen on getting the rings to seal correctly.. everything else is just tolerances..

stock turbo? if so how many Lbs are you expecting push to be able to get 300 whp?

[bsamps4]

I'm doing the motorman approach as well. I drive it like I stole it, but on low boost. My compression test already revealed a perfect ring seat. It was 140 across all 4 cylinders. Hoping to see what I get with 17 Psi.

[bsamps4]

Then again my thermostat issue may have thrown a bone in my plan. We shall see.

[bsamps4]

Another bone headed question for you guys. I live in North Carolina and it gets hot enough that A/C is a must. I kept the a/c on the 3sgte, but when I hit the button I don't feel or hear the magnetic clutch on the a/c click over. Is there something I need to do with the wiring to get the a/c working on this thing?

Also curious about my boost controller install in reference to the tvsv ( My boost controller works fine btw), but i'm trying to track down any possible vacuum leaks. I still have the line connected to the top port of the tvsv, and a cap on the bottom. Is this correct? The car also still has the anti-lag set up on it, but I capped the nipples on it.

[Batman722]

Did you use the 3s AC compressor and plug in the AC amplifier under the dash ?
Does the light come on or blink ?

[bsamps4]

Yes, it is the 3s compressor, if the AC amplifier was connected to the engine harness, then yes, I plugged it in. The light doesn't blink, but comes on when i push it.

[bsamps4]

Guys odd symptom. I completed my 1000 mile break in oil change. I went from 5w30 to 10w30 and my low idle issue has been solved. Insight?

[Culpable04]

is exactly what you are thinking. 5W-30 oil was the cause, you were nto suppose to use that oil, is too thin for our application.

[bsamps4]

Everything appears to be fine despite that. I was just going based off of the FSM which said either one was OK, but I will use 10w30 going forward.

[bsamps4]

Finally finished my exhaust,and I must say it is nice to be able to hear myself think while i'm driving. I'm sure my neighbors appreciate it too! Next time I dust the GoPro off I'll be sure to get some exhaust clips, and maybe a driving video. Here's some of the pics.

The full "C" pipe.

Matt and I (easternp1ro)

Working on the "D" pipe.

"D" pipe final.

Here you can see a picture of the "cradle" system we made for the muffler.

Final shots:





Here are a few pics of "over the axle."












This post has been edited by bsamps4: Apr 15, 2012 - 6:55 AM

[bsamps4]

Finally finished my exhaust,and I must say it is nice to be able to hear myself think while i'm driving. I'm sure my neighbors appreciate it too! Next time I dust the GoPro off I'll be sure to get some exhaust clips, and maybe a driving video. Here's some of the pics.

The full "C" pipe.

Matt and I (easternp1ro)

Working on the "D" pipe.

"D" pipe final.

Here you can see a picture of the "cradle" system we made for the muffler.

Final shots:





Here are a few pics of "over the axle."

[manphibian]

Awesome work Looking forward to hearing it

[al94st]

Came out nice man, nice work.

[UndaGrwnD]

Looks nice, what rear muffler is that? And does it sound loud?