Future Turbo build........need advice
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Other than 1400+whp, is there a specific goal Tony? Im getting the sense your shooting for something more than a Trophy Dyno Graph lol. You might consider having the block filled completely, and definately hang on to your Nitrous systems, with a turbo that large the gas can be key to spool it
Nothing wrong with Tony's choice of computers, I just know the AEM a lot better. Not sure if his computer will do everything that turbos need.
David
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Other than 1400+whp, is there a specific goal Tony? Im getting the sense your shooting for something more than a Trophy Dyno Graph lol. You might consider having the block filled completely, and definately hang on to your Nitrous systems, with a turbo that large the gas can be key to spool it
Oh yea. Forgot. The building part is very important, no doubt (the best parts, the best fab, etc). BUT the true key to running a turbo set-up is the tuner. If your tuner isn't worth ****, that's what you get - crap. I have seen it way to many times that car either brakes or doesn't run the numbers. Whose fault is it (usually)?
David
David
Cars.... they are like women.. can't live with them and can't live without them. Money and shop issues (to damn busy) put the car on hold. Should be out this spring. Not even running and I already made a bunch of changes (super Victor, 225lb injectors, etc.) Bought a new add-on from RaceCraft.. http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?m..._image&pID=190
Nothing wrong with Tony's choice of computers, I just know the AEM a lot better. Not sure if his computer will do everything that turbos need.
David
Nothing wrong with Tony's choice of computers, I just know the AEM a lot better. Not sure if his computer will do everything that turbos need.
David
I think with a goal of low 8's you could set your HP goal a little lower, depending on the weight of the car.
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Cars.... they are like women.. can't live with them and can't live without them. Money and shop issues (to damn busy) put the car on hold. Should be out this spring. Not even running and I already made a bunch of changes (super Victor, 225lb injectors, etc.) Bought a new add-on from RaceCraft.. http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?m..._image&pID=190
Nothing wrong with Tony's choice of computers, I just know the AEM a lot better. Not sure if his computer will do everything that turbos need.
David
Nothing wrong with Tony's choice of computers, I just know the AEM a lot better. Not sure if his computer will do everything that turbos need.
David
Oh yea. Forgot. The building part is very important, no doubt (the best parts, the best fab, etc). BUT the true key to running a turbo set-up is the tuner. If your tuner isn't worth ****, that's what you get - crap. I have seen it way to many times that car either brakes or doesn't run the numbers. Whose fault is it (usually)?
David
David
I want to set it on kill a couple of times and run a real number! 8.0's or better. Then most of the time dial it down a little and have fun. Raceweight is 3400 right now as it sits.
I want to set it on kill a couple of times and run a real number! 8.0's or better. Then most of the time dial it down a little and have fun. Raceweight is 3400 right now as it sits.[/QUOTE]
Gotcha. Setting on kill is a good thing.LOL!
Gotcha. Setting on kill is a good thing.LOL!
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The FAST XFI is fine for what you are doing. I am using a FAST classic on my turbo car. There is a guy named Ron Shearer on this forum (I think his screen name is shearer) he is a really good fabricator, and has a lot of turbo knowledge. If you can track him down it would be worth it. I wish I could have bought a system from him instead of making it myself, but it's the way it went this time. I think that there is good advice on this thread. The biggest turbo you can fit is probably the best one 
. Basically it will cost more than you want it to, but it will be worth it. If you change your mind on the block, I have a killer NIB (Dart/callies/dyers 300m rods/je pistons) short block set up that I have to sell. Losing my *** on it, but it could be just what you need, PM me if interested.
. Basically it will cost more than you want it to, but it will be worth it. If you change your mind on the block, I have a killer NIB (Dart/callies/dyers 300m rods/je pistons) short block set up that I have to sell. Losing my *** on it, but it could be just what you need, PM me if interested. 