Prefabbed Turbo Kits A place to discuss prefabricated turbo kits on the market

New here.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-04-2006, 08:18 PM
  #21  
Senior Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Jefe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: VT
Posts: 939
Total Cats: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Newbsauce
Well most of this is listed above but I'll say a few things:

Depending on when you last changed them, you might want to consider spark plugs and wires and taking your plugs to a smaller gap/one step colder. Definitely budget for a clutch, and the possibility of a rear end. Wrap things that might melt in heat wrap... not the exhaust itself.. and retard that timing. Other then that.. have fun
+1

I would also add a fuel filter to the list..
Jefe is offline  
Old 10-04-2006, 09:26 PM
  #22  
Elite Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
kotomile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 7,537
Total Cats: 42
Default

fuel filter and new plugs going in before install, I'm also considering checking the fuel system using a gauge before the install just to be certain everything's up to snuff. AC is coming out, stopped for the night, picking back up tomorrow after "mandatory" platoon breakfast at 0615.. yeah..

what's the consensus on plugs? which ones? I don't know if the dude at advance or wherever will know what to get me for one step colder plugs..
kotomile is offline  
Old 10-04-2006, 10:04 PM
  #23  
Senior Member
 
LOLA - 92's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: SWAMPS OF FLORIDA !!!
Posts: 1,161
Total Cats: 0
Default

KOTO -
AC is coming out, stopped for the night, picking back up tomorrow after "mandatory" platoon breakfast at 0615.. yeah..
Why do you want to pull your A/C?
LOLA - 92 is offline  
Old 10-05-2006, 08:11 AM
  #24  
Elite Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
kotomile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 7,537
Total Cats: 42
Default

It doesn't work anyway so it's just dead weight right now.

So it looks like I'll be installing a devilsown WI kit, bipes, and aux. fuel pump along with the kit, since they should all arrive around the next week or so.

Speaking of, with the bipes and WI, I plan on running 6 psi. How much timing should I be able to get away with? I'm trying to cut down on lag as much as possible.

Last edited by kotomile; 10-05-2006 at 11:18 AM.
kotomile is offline  
Old 10-05-2006, 01:36 PM
  #25  
Elite Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
kotomile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 7,537
Total Cats: 42
Default

Ripping out the AC freed up so much room!! The radiator seems much happier now too since it's getting a breath of fresh air. It also *seems like* I can feel the absence of it as more agility in the steering wheel, maybe it's just placebo effect.

So far in prepping for the kit I've:

1. changed the fuel filter
2. done my best to clean out the intake manifold by fogging with injector cleaner
3. timing belt/wp are new (about 5-10k miles)

I've ordered:

1. Greddy kit
2. bipes
3. msd aux pump
4. devilsown basic kit, 3 gph nozzle

I'm thinking, and WideOpenTuning seems to like the idea, of running the 14* btdc that I have now, and having the bipes retard to 10* with the WI. I really want this thing to drive like it came with the turbo (as much as possible anyway). I plan on running 6 psi until I upgrade the fuel system further (what's the next step anyway? 1.8 injectors? better FMU?) and change out clutch, diff, etc.

Should I change the oil now or not bother until after the turbo install?
kotomile is offline  
Old 10-05-2006, 01:53 PM
  #26  
Elite Member
iTrader: (14)
 
jayc72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 4,908
Total Cats: 1
Default

I'd wait to change the oil and filter until after you install the turbo, especially if you intend to drill and tap the oil pan.
jayc72 is offline  
Old 10-05-2006, 06:27 PM
  #27  
Elite Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
kotomile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 7,537
Total Cats: 42
Default

Groovy, thanks! I'm gonna go full synthetic as soon as the turbo's on.

Anyone have answers to my other questions?
kotomile is offline  
Old 10-05-2006, 06:38 PM
  #28  
Senior Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Jefe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: VT
Posts: 939
Total Cats: 0
Default

For plugs,
NGK BRKR7E's (same as a Volvo S70????)
Timing- Try advancing 12-14 degree's base to start(make sure your using premium fuel). (never mind I see your at 14 already...)
Set the Bipes to pull 10-12 like you planned, make sure you have your fuel pressure right before playing with timing too much.
Jefe is offline  
Old 10-05-2006, 07:07 PM
  #29  
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Braineack's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 79,494
Total Cats: 4,080
Default

BKR7E plugs.

You can also get autolite 3922s (a lot easier to find) for a one step colder plug for the 1.6.

And for FI you'll want to gap them between .030 and .035

If you search for a 2001 Saab 9-5 Turbo 3.0LV6 B308E, you should be able to use search results to help find a plug
Braineack is online now  
Old 10-05-2006, 07:14 PM
  #30  
Senior Member
 
LOLA - 92's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: SWAMPS OF FLORIDA !!!
Posts: 1,161
Total Cats: 0
Default

Autolites SUCK!
LOLA - 92 is offline  
Old 10-05-2006, 07:17 PM
  #31  
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Braineack's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 79,494
Total Cats: 4,080
Default

I'm rocking them! All the same to me.
Braineack is online now  
Old 10-05-2006, 10:16 PM
  #32  
Elite Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
kotomile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 7,537
Total Cats: 42
Default

Originally Posted by Jefe
For plugs,
NGK BRKR7E's (same as a Volvo S70????)
Timing- Try advancing 12-14 degree's base to start(make sure your using premium fuel). (never mind I see your at 14 already...)
Set the Bipes to pull 10-12 like you planned, make sure you have your fuel pressure right before playing with timing too much.
Set bipes to pull 10-12 degrees or to retard TO 10-12 degrees? How much timing can I run with the WI @ 6 psi?

What do I do to "make the fuel pressure right"?
kotomile is offline  
Old 10-06-2006, 07:52 AM
  #33  
Boost Czar
iTrader: (62)
 
Braineack's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 79,494
Total Cats: 4,080
Default

dont pull 10-12, set it to retard 2-4, to reach 10-12*. Find your highest degree without ping and maybe pull one extra, but it shouldn't be much.
Braineack is online now  
Old 10-06-2006, 07:55 AM
  #34  
Elite Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
kotomile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 7,537
Total Cats: 42
Default

From what I've been reading, the supplied FMU sucks. I think it's on Pop's page it says that it does nothing until 1 1/4 psi, then shoots up, then levels off at about 5psi, creating a lean/rich/stoich scenario as you make the transition into boost. Would it benefit me to get a Begi or Vortech S-FMU at this point then? Or do they do the same thing?
kotomile is offline  
Old 10-06-2006, 07:56 AM
  #35  
Elite Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
kotomile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 7,537
Total Cats: 42
Default

Originally Posted by braineack
dont pull 10-12, set it to retard 2-4, to reach 10-12*. Find your highest degree without ping and maybe pull one extra, but it shouldn't be much.
Cool, thanks!

Do you know how to set up the switches to accomplish that?
kotomile is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
eddy1128
Miata parts for sale/trade
8
12-10-2015 05:34 PM
aidandj
Miata parts for sale/trade
107
11-30-2015 11:50 AM
Lincoln Logs
Dynos and timesheets
4
09-23-2015 12:26 PM
Marcdasharq
Meet and Greet
2
09-11-2015 12:21 AM
Starsky
Insert BS here
21
12-11-2006 11:03 PM



Quick Reply: New here.



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:50 AM.