NB Turbo Questions.
Hey! I’m new to cars and I wanted to see if this looked like a good setup. I don’t have the budget to buy it yet but I’ll be able to soon.
-Garrett GT2560r Turbo -Kraken Turbo mani/downpipes -MS3 Basic pnp ecu -AEM X-series Wideband uego af/r gauge kit -BOFI Racing EV14 640cc Fuel injectors -FM Happy meal kit -Boost Products 400hp Intercooler -IAT sensor -NGK BKR7E Spark plugs -Mishimoto Radiator -FM MAC Boost control solenoid kit -Forge Motors Dual piston BOV -Skid Nation Coolant reroute Let me know if there’s anything I should consider/change or add. Thanks! |
The consensus view on MT.net regarding Mishimoto Radiators is NO, you should do better.
SEARCH for better options here on the forum. DON'T get a coolant re-route kit until you've decided on what radiator you'll be running because they include a hose that may or may not suit your radiator. Ideally you want a radiator that mounts the hose to the extreme-most cold-side so that the hose won't foul the TB plumbing and NOT require a kink to get around it. Do you need a 400hp intercooler? I'm betting NO. We don't have a lot of space in our cars so "SIZE MATTERS"! I also recommend holding off for larger injectors so that you don't waste money when you realise you need "MOAR POWA"! |
@Lokiel Ok, so, Better radiator, 300hp intercooler, and bigger fuel injectors? Is there anything else I’ll need? (Thanks btw!)
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I always find it odd that intercoolers often get quoted as nn hp.. as it’s rarely a suitable way to measure its effectiveness unless comparing two coolers on exactly the same application..
I could have a car that makes 600hp with an efficient intercooler, and then replace that with a straight pipe that flows really well but limits safe power to 400hp because of massive IATs. And then market that as a 400hp intercooler. Putting this ‘400hp’ intercooler on a normally 200hp miata might limit it to 150hp, “but its says it’s good for 400hp?”… |
Originally Posted by rascal
(Post 1641803)
I always find it odd that intercoolers often get quoted as nn hp.. as it’s rarely a suitable way to measure its effectiveness unless comparing two coolers on exactly the same application..
I could have a car that makes 600hp with an efficient intercooler, and then replace that with a straight pipe that flows really well but limits safe power to 400hp because of massive IATs. And then market that as a 400hp intercooler. Putting this ‘400hp’ intercooler on a normally 200hp miata might limit it to 150hp, “but its says it’s good for 400hp?”… |
Originally Posted by Jjg0602
(Post 1641806)
@rascal Ok, I see. What intercooler would you recommend?
fwiw, I use a 12" x 11" x 3" Cooling Pro intercooler OTR style ( same as TDR does) There is actually a heap of posts and garage builds documented here that specify what size intercoolers are used, so best to search through those to get a more accurate example than I could give you. |
There is nothing wrong with putting a bigger intercooler on the car even at low power levels. However if you don't plan on huge power ( gt2560 is a 300whp capable turbo) get a vibrant 12800 fmic. It fits great and it's got enough cooling for 350-400whp if you ever want to go that high.
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Since your making a list, I would add a 3 gauge pod somewhere, to hold your gauges. I would definitely add a water temp gauge with it. I have a boost gauge in mine, but it has become a source for vacuum leaks, so it's disconnected. Get the FM heat shield. It will save you grief.
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Originally Posted by joe morreale
(Post 1642091)
Since your making a list, I would add a 3 gauge pod somewhere, to hold your gauges. I would definitely add a water temp gauge with it. I have a boost gauge in mine, but it has become a source for vacuum leaks, so it's disconnected. Get the FM heat shield. It will save you grief.
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Originally Posted by Jjg0602
(Post 1641786)
Hey! I’m new to cars and I wanted to see if this looked like a good setup. I don’t have the budget to buy it yet but I’ll be able to soon.
-Garrett GT2560r Turbo -Kraken Turbo mani/downpipes -MS3 Basic pnp ecu -AEM X-series Wideband uego af/r gauge kit -BOFI Racing EV14 640cc Fuel injectors -FM Happy meal kit -Boost Products 400hp Intercooler -IAT sensor -NGK BKR7E Spark plugs -Mishimoto Radiator -FM MAC Boost control solenoid kit -Forge Motors Dual piston BOV -Skid Nation Coolant reroute Let me know if there’s anything I should consider/change or add. Thanks! If you end up with some extra money to burn, the Kraken 3" exhaust is sick and the FM coolant re-route is top notch. I need to update my build thread. Your build is looking very similar to mine. |
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