Beginning to gather parts for build, need experienced input!
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I know slightly more than nothing. It's in the realm of 220. That's what virtual dyno is giving me. I'm pushing 15psi right now, granted I can't keep my boost curve flat with closed loop on the ebc for some reason. I suppose the biggest thing I want out of this build is to have a linear powerband. I hate getting pulled because my tiny turbo can't flow enough. The stock motor wouldn't like much more air thrown at it.
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Gotcha.
A well executed high power turbo build costs good money. So does a well executed v8 swap.
A lower powered turbo build is more realistic, is more drivable, and you have some parts already.
V8s sound cool.
Ask your spirit animal which path you should take.
A well executed high power turbo build costs good money. So does a well executed v8 swap.
A lower powered turbo build is more realistic, is more drivable, and you have some parts already.
V8s sound cool.
Ask your spirit animal which path you should take.
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My spirit animal has been racking my brain about this for a few weeks now. I'm leaning towards going for a 1.8 vvt and an nb 6 spd, and aim for 300whp at first. My next dilemma is whether or not to build the valvetrain. Is it worth the extra ~1k to do it?
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How available is e85? Like every station, or two in your city? How often do you get away e85 being available?
I am a huge fan of 84mm 8.6:1 Supetech pistons. You give up a bit having the less compression, but your safety margin on pump gas is much higher.
Water/meth is not really big here. Mostly because a good front mount intercooler works just as well at those power levels and it does not ever run out. Just make sure you have a very good intercooler core.
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Also if you are just "thinking" about running on a road course then take your 200hp there and learn to drive. You will be surprised how fast you can be with 200hp on a road course.
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I know slightly more than nothing. It's in the realm of 220. That's what virtual dyno is giving me. I'm pushing 15psi right now, granted I can't keep my boost curve flat with closed loop on the ebc for some reason. I suppose the biggest thing I want out of this build is to have a linear powerband. I hate getting pulled because my tiny turbo can't flow enough. The stock motor wouldn't like much more air thrown at it.