GMR single kit numbers anyone??
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GMR single kit numbers anyone?? Just wondering if anyone had a GMR single kit and what kind of numbers they were pushing? And what's the biggest turbo someone has stuffed in there? Did they ever get that support bracket out for the turbo?
I'm running the T76GTQ. My numbers are in my signature on 5psi with stock fuel pump.
Since then, I've installed a new fuel pump, added a MBC and am pushing ~7-8psi. I've been trying to get all my exhaust leaks fixed before retuning it and upping the boost. I'm only shooting for around 10psi. Now that the major exhaust leaks appear to be fixed, I can still hear one leak and it appears to be coming from the log manifold right where it connects into the turbo, and it gets louder every day, along with more increased spool time.
I've been PM'ing back and forth with GMR on the support bracket. The last I heard was around the end of August where he said they would have it at the end of the week. It's now two weeks later, I sent another PM a few days ago, and it's still un-answered.
My boost flucuates between 5-8psi depending on which gear I'm in, and I'm sure that has to do with the manifold not holding the pressure. Hopefully in the next few weeks, I'll have some time to dig through it and see exactly what's going on there.
I will say this though -- While I had some headaches during installation, and some bugs to work out here and there, I've been driving the car daily since around May with no other problems other than the exhaust leaks.
I just hope that if the manifold is cracked, that I'll have the support bracket on it before repairing it and getting it put back on.
Since then, I've installed a new fuel pump, added a MBC and am pushing ~7-8psi. I've been trying to get all my exhaust leaks fixed before retuning it and upping the boost. I'm only shooting for around 10psi. Now that the major exhaust leaks appear to be fixed, I can still hear one leak and it appears to be coming from the log manifold right where it connects into the turbo, and it gets louder every day, along with more increased spool time.
I've been PM'ing back and forth with GMR on the support bracket. The last I heard was around the end of August where he said they would have it at the end of the week. It's now two weeks later, I sent another PM a few days ago, and it's still un-answered.
My boost flucuates between 5-8psi depending on which gear I'm in, and I'm sure that has to do with the manifold not holding the pressure. Hopefully in the next few weeks, I'll have some time to dig through it and see exactly what's going on there.
I will say this though -- While I had some headaches during installation, and some bugs to work out here and there, I've been driving the car daily since around May with no other problems other than the exhaust leaks.
I just hope that if the manifold is cracked, that I'll have the support bracket on it before repairing it and getting it put back on.
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Scott, sorry that did not get back to your PM sooner, I was hoping to have the brackets done by now and was really hoping to answer your PM with a tracking number but we have been having problems with the machine shop next store and getting the brackets properly machined. Like I said in one of our previous PM's we are having problems with bending the bracket on a press brake and keeping the mounting holes lined up after the bends, its really been over ridiculous with this time span.
As far as the bugs that you had during installation and any exhaust leaks you may have... this is why we changed to in house installation only to ensure proper installation and operation.
As far as the bugs that you had during installation and any exhaust leaks you may have... this is why we changed to in house installation only to ensure proper installation and operation.
Between work and a new baby at home, I haven't had a whole lot of time to work on stuff.
Here's one suggestion for the crossover pipe. Instead of having the band clamp in the middle (mine got crushed as my car sits pretty low), a friend of my cut the piece out and put two clamps on both sides of the transmission:
I still haven't been able to pinpoint the latest exhaust leak, but it appears to be coming from the flange between the log manifold and the turbo. If the manifold was to crack, is this where it would happen, or is it possible that the flange is leaking? I didn't notice it until we got the crossover pipe and downpipe fixed, and now it spools much quicker, but I have a very distinct ticking sound (sounds like header tick). When my car is cold, I can fire it up and moving my hand around the manifolds, I can feel exhaust coming somewhere close to the flange. Hopefully in the next week or two, I can spend a little more time to try and pinpoint the leak.
I was just curious though, if the manifold cracks, would it crack where the it bolts up to the head, or on the flange to the turbo?
- Scott
Here's one suggestion for the crossover pipe. Instead of having the band clamp in the middle (mine got crushed as my car sits pretty low), a friend of my cut the piece out and put two clamps on both sides of the transmission:
I still haven't been able to pinpoint the latest exhaust leak, but it appears to be coming from the flange between the log manifold and the turbo. If the manifold was to crack, is this where it would happen, or is it possible that the flange is leaking? I didn't notice it until we got the crossover pipe and downpipe fixed, and now it spools much quicker, but I have a very distinct ticking sound (sounds like header tick). When my car is cold, I can fire it up and moving my hand around the manifolds, I can feel exhaust coming somewhere close to the flange. Hopefully in the next week or two, I can spend a little more time to try and pinpoint the leak.
I was just curious though, if the manifold cracks, would it crack where the it bolts up to the head, or on the flange to the turbo?
- Scott
We have that problem with dsms with some gaskets but a retorque or maybe adding some lockwashers should keep things tight.As long as their is no cracked manifold causing the leak.
I sometimes fine leaks by putting sheets of paper near the joints ,they flap loudly when you are near your leak and might be better than sticking your fingers in there.A smoke machine is also great for testing leaks but not all shops have them.It can find boost and vacuum leaks as well.
On our dsms several companies off heavy thicker turbo to manifold gaskets in heavy copper or stainless steel.These usually solve problems with the thinner gaskets blowing out or leaking but with luck its simply loose a bit and a good retorque will likely fix you up.
I sometimes fine leaks by putting sheets of paper near the joints ,they flap loudly when you are near your leak and might be better than sticking your fingers in there.A smoke machine is also great for testing leaks but not all shops have them.It can find boost and vacuum leaks as well.
On our dsms several companies off heavy thicker turbo to manifold gaskets in heavy copper or stainless steel.These usually solve problems with the thinner gaskets blowing out or leaking but with luck its simply loose a bit and a good retorque will likely fix you up.
