Fowler's turbo build
08-26-2012, 06:35 PM
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Think it is time for a new wastegate, seems all I can get out of this one is 11psi even when I adjust my EBC settings, quite strange.
Hopefully my order on my 6uls gets shipped out this week, planning on buying some new tires in the next few weeks then the car gets torn down and completely redone for paint! After we custom build my rollbar of course
Hopefully my order on my 6uls gets shipped out this week, planning on buying some new tires in the next few weeks then the car gets torn down and completely redone for paint! After we custom build my rollbar of course
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09-19-2012, 11:00 PM
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Just returned from my vacation so I am yet to do anything!
Before I left I happened to pickup a 99 longblock pretty damn cheap. I am debating on parting out or making a monster out of it. A big turbo and a built 99 does sound nice but my transmission and gears will definitely need to be swapped out!
I still have quite a bit of tuning to do with my autotuning, car runs great but it could be better. Very very exciting being in 3rd gear and lighting the tires up going down the highway!
Don't think I will be able to do that once my 6uls and new tires get here (hopefully next week my 6uls ship out)
Before I left I happened to pickup a 99 longblock pretty damn cheap. I am debating on parting out or making a monster out of it. A big turbo and a built 99 does sound nice but my transmission and gears will definitely need to be swapped out!
I still have quite a bit of tuning to do with my autotuning, car runs great but it could be better. Very very exciting being in 3rd gear and lighting the tires up going down the highway!
Don't think I will be able to do that once my 6uls and new tires get here (hopefully next week my 6uls ship out)
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09-26-2012, 09:54 PM
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Seems I need to sell my car :(
I have a great racing opportunity ahead of me that I will be pursuing. I am already regretting the thought of selling the car but I am focused on the future ahead of me! Not looking forward to this lol
I have a great racing opportunity ahead of me that I will be pursuing. I am already regretting the thought of selling the car but I am focused on the future ahead of me! Not looking forward to this lol
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09-26-2012, 10:33 PM
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haha car runs damn good but it will definitely help to have some extra cash for my racing. For several years I have been trying to make my way into some professional stock car racing series in NASCAR. I tested for ARCA last December (which is why I sold my NB miata) and now I have a shot at a few different series in California. Everything costs money which I don't have, $250,000 for small series but luckily I know a few people that may be willing to pull out the cash as a sponsor. I just need the right opportunity.
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09-28-2012, 08:04 PM
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Well the nice weather made me fall in love with the car again, so car is no longer for sale. Things didn't pan out like I had hoped but good news is I am not going to make the same mistake I did last time.
6uls shipped this evening from California, looking forward to getting them! Buying some RS3's to throw on and building myself a street cage in the next few weeks. After that I plan to rebuild my 99 with forged internals, worked head and a big turbo. Time to start breaking ****
Pics to come soon!!!!!!
6uls shipped this evening from California, looking forward to getting them! Buying some RS3's to throw on and building myself a street cage in the next few weeks. After that I plan to rebuild my 99 with forged internals, worked head and a big turbo. Time to start breaking ****
Pics to come soon!!!!!!
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09-29-2012, 09:06 PM
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Seeing rain is like the chance of seeing snow, very rarely does it ever happen here in town.
Very glad I talked myself out of selling the car, think I am even more excited about continuing it then I was before I started even building it!
Very glad I talked myself out of selling the car, think I am even more excited about continuing it then I was before I started even building it!
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10-30-2012, 05:54 PM
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It has been awhile since I have updated so I figure I shall do so. I've got the car running great til I decided to run 15psi. I blew a I/c coupler and found a slight oily substance so I figure my seals are leaking. I want you guys input, should I rebuild or put a bigger turbo on? If new turbo what should I go for? I want to blow **** up it gives me a reason to buy better lol currently running a small t25 and want to use the same flanges so I can use my same exhaust parts. Any suggestions?
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10-30-2012, 08:29 PM
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Preferably journal since it is rebuildable but if I can find a good deal on a ball bearing I wouldn't mind.
No shaft play if any it is very minimul, restrictors are:
Compressor: T-25, 60 trim 56mm BCI-1 compressor.
Turbine: T-25, 62 trim 53.8mm 0.64 A/R turbine housing.
No shaft play if any it is very minimul, restrictors are:
Compressor: T-25, 60 trim 56mm BCI-1 compressor.
Turbine: T-25, 62 trim 53.8mm 0.64 A/R turbine housing.
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