Aidan's loose oily bunghole actually runs a track lap
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To finish out the Yellow Top conversation. Yellow tops work fine for modest goals, but for a guy starting out fresh, the GT500's seem a better way to go.
I think only BEGI can get 250whp out of them, though
I think only BEGI can get 250whp out of them, though
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Nice build so far. You asked about painting options several pages back. Have you made a decision on how you are going to paint?
I'd suggest option 2. I got everything at TCP Global - Quality & Service Since 1974 on the recommendation of a m.net forum member and was really happy. Professional quality paint, cheap spray guns you can hook up to your bad *** compressor, and everything else you need to do the job. You can probably get all paint and materials for well under $500.
They also have a tech support line you can call in with questions like "if the paint is in good shape, do I need to use primer" or "what do I need to clean out my spray guns".
I'd suggest option 2. I got everything at TCP Global - Quality & Service Since 1974 on the recommendation of a m.net forum member and was really happy. Professional quality paint, cheap spray guns you can hook up to your bad *** compressor, and everything else you need to do the job. You can probably get all paint and materials for well under $500.
They also have a tech support line you can call in with questions like "if the paint is in good shape, do I need to use primer" or "what do I need to clean out my spray guns".
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Nice build so far. You asked about painting options several pages back. Have you made a decision on how you are going to paint?
I'd suggest option 2. I got everything at TCP Global - Quality & Service Since 1974 on the recommendation of a m.net forum member and was really happy. Professional quality paint, cheap spray guns you can hook up to your bad *** compressor, and everything else you need to do the job. You can probably get all paint and materials for well under $500.
They also have a tech support line you can call in with questions like "if the paint is in good shape, do I need to use primer" or "what do I need to clean out my spray guns".
I'd suggest option 2. I got everything at TCP Global - Quality & Service Since 1974 on the recommendation of a m.net forum member and was really happy. Professional quality paint, cheap spray guns you can hook up to your bad *** compressor, and everything else you need to do the job. You can probably get all paint and materials for well under $500.
They also have a tech support line you can call in with questions like "if the paint is in good shape, do I need to use primer" or "what do I need to clean out my spray guns".
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Still getting boost oscillations. Seems like I've tried every combination of P and I there is. I need to find someone to go out with me because trying to change stuff while driving is not fun.
Other news:
Engine has been using up oil way too fast. This confused me for a while until I decided to check under the turbo.
You can't really tell from this picture but I guess I forgot to tighten the oil drain flange. There was oil everywhere down there. Hopefully this fixes my oil loss problems otherwise I will be sad.
Also blatantly copied lazarus' hood prop (or lack of) because I got tired of using a piece of wood to keep it up (and I lost the hood prop somehow).
Next plans are:
Seats + back brace
6pt driver+passenger
Install new springs
Drive
Track
Break
I think I'm going to try some of the VHT ceramic coat on the manifold. They make it in white and it would match my engine.
Also purchased some locking downpipe bolts from stage 8.
Can someone explain to me how a stud can back out from a flange when there is a locking nut on the other end of it? I can't wrap my head around how the stud could twist up into the nut if the nut is already tightened down to where the threads on the stud end.
Oh and I found a spare turbo just like mine on CL for 30 bucks. Now it is mine.
Other news:
Engine has been using up oil way too fast. This confused me for a while until I decided to check under the turbo.
You can't really tell from this picture but I guess I forgot to tighten the oil drain flange. There was oil everywhere down there. Hopefully this fixes my oil loss problems otherwise I will be sad.
Also blatantly copied lazarus' hood prop (or lack of) because I got tired of using a piece of wood to keep it up (and I lost the hood prop somehow).
Next plans are:
Seats + back brace
6pt driver+passenger
Install new springs
Drive
Track
Break
I think I'm going to try some of the VHT ceramic coat on the manifold. They make it in white and it would match my engine.
Also purchased some locking downpipe bolts from stage 8.
Can someone explain to me how a stud can back out from a flange when there is a locking nut on the other end of it? I can't wrap my head around how the stud could twist up into the nut if the nut is already tightened down to where the threads on the stud end.
Oh and I found a spare turbo just like mine on CL for 30 bucks. Now it is mine.
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For some reason EBC just worked today. No idea what changed.
Here is what basic gave me:
Then I switched to advanced. I did like 30 pulls and am really starting to figure it out. I think this one needs more I though. Boost target is 170kpa.
Also found this today. Cracked steering wheel hub from ebay:
Are name brand hubs actually better? Or did I just get unlucky with this ebay hub.
Here is what basic gave me:
Then I switched to advanced. I did like 30 pulls and am really starting to figure it out. I think this one needs more I though. Boost target is 170kpa.
Also found this today. Cracked steering wheel hub from ebay:
Are name brand hubs actually better? Or did I just get unlucky with this ebay hub.
Last edited by aidandj; 01-04-2015 at 08:48 PM.
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And my post in I want your spool data:
Engine: '92 1/6L
Turbo: Volvo TD04HL-15g
Manifold: Custom flowish log
Downpipe Size/Style: 3 inch
Exhaust Size: 2.5 inch.
Exhaust Components: Corksport drift exhaust
Intercooler Core Size: 27"x5.5"x2.5"
Intake Manifold: Stock
Headwork: Stock
Engine Management: Megasquirt MS3+MS3x
Other Spoolin' Helpers/Hurters: Toyota COPs, RX8 injectors, EBC
Trans & Rear End Ratio: 5-speed, 4.1 LSD
Rear tire size: 205/50-15
FOURTH GEAR PULL:
RPM Boost(psi)
2250 4.3
2300 4.4
2400 4.5
2500 5.2
2600 6.0
2700 6.8
2800 7.7
2900 8.7
3000 9.5
3100 10.4
3200 10.8
3300 11.4
3400
3500
3600
3700
Closed loop EBC started about 3000 rpms and peaked at 11 psi. My target is 170kpa. Rest will be filled in when I turn up the boost.
Log attached (yes, it was my 45th ebc pull of the evening)
Engine: '92 1/6L
Turbo: Volvo TD04HL-15g
Manifold: Custom flowish log
Downpipe Size/Style: 3 inch
Exhaust Size: 2.5 inch.
Exhaust Components: Corksport drift exhaust
Intercooler Core Size: 27"x5.5"x2.5"
Intake Manifold: Stock
Headwork: Stock
Engine Management: Megasquirt MS3+MS3x
Other Spoolin' Helpers/Hurters: Toyota COPs, RX8 injectors, EBC
Trans & Rear End Ratio: 5-speed, 4.1 LSD
Rear tire size: 205/50-15
FOURTH GEAR PULL:
RPM Boost(psi)
2250 4.3
2300 4.4
2400 4.5
2500 5.2
2600 6.0
2700 6.8
2800 7.7
2900 8.7
3000 9.5
3100 10.4
3200 10.8
3300 11.4
3400
3500
3600
3700
Closed loop EBC started about 3000 rpms and peaked at 11 psi. My target is 170kpa. Rest will be filled in when I turn up the boost.
Log attached (yes, it was my 45th ebc pull of the evening)
Last edited by aidandj; 01-04-2015 at 09:00 PM. Reason: Added logs