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Old May 9, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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I have a stock LS-1 motor and T-56 we are putting in a 2nd generation RX-7 now. Since I need to build custom headers anyway and I have an HKS 60-1 .70ar turbo laying around unused, I'm toying with the idea of putting this on the car.

Here are my questions, hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction for answers.

1) Stock motor - How badly will the stock motor hate me at 6-7psi?

2) Fuel - I understand injector sizing and utilizing a higher flow fuel pump. What is normally used to tune the car? Is there a tuneable ECU that is resonably priced or do people utilize piggyback computers like the SAFC?

3) Single vs Twin - I'm floundering like a fish out of water on this, anyone have any thoughts?

Any help would be appreciated. I am new to the site, the people and information I have found here has been great. Thanks!


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Old May 9, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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if you want to go cheap, put factory manifolds on, fab a cross pipe that connects them and runs to a single turbo.

The stock motor will love 6-7psi

You can use a stock pcm with hptuners
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Old May 9, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Does anyone have any recommendations on BOV/Wastegate sizing and brands?
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Old May 9, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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44mm Tial wastegate
TurboXS RFL BOV
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Old May 9, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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60-1? A 38mm Tial will be more than enough.

For a BOV, I recommend a blitz unit. Best quality and sound, doesnt sound ricey, real smooth sound.
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