STS install pics... and stuff...
05-18-2008, 09:40 AM
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Those pumps are explained on this site: http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/oilsystems.htm . They sound like they know what they are talking about, and I like the idea of a filter.
I really like the design of this one (cooling fins, quality fittings, ss parts and rubber vibration isolators) as well as the 2 year warranty: http://www.turbowerx.com/Scavenge_Pu.../Exa-Pump.html It is probably what I would choose if I were in the market.
I really like the design of this one (cooling fins, quality fittings, ss parts and rubber vibration isolators) as well as the 2 year warranty: http://www.turbowerx.com/Scavenge_Pu.../Exa-Pump.html It is probably what I would choose if I were in the market.
05-19-2008, 12:24 AM
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alrighty, awesome, I picked some good ones.
also...T-Tap failure; where the oil line trigger is fed to the fuel pump trigger on the PCM wiring harness.
SO ALL STS USERS... TRASH THE T-TAP and just get a butt connector
thats exactly why i'm a mechanic
http://www.westgateparts.com/picture...connectors.jpg
also...T-Tap failure; where the oil line trigger is fed to the fuel pump trigger on the PCM wiring harness.
SO ALL STS USERS... TRASH THE T-TAP and just get a butt connector
thats exactly why i'm a mechanic
http://www.westgateparts.com/picture...connectors.jpg
05-29-2008, 07:43 AM
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Ok guys, LOL, I know i keep resurrecting this thing.
I currently have the STS blow off valve in the same place it was, which is now BEFORE the INTERCOOLER. I have noticed with the addition of the IC it builds boost smoother, peaks and holds.
Well when I let off the throttle suddenly and I listen it seems as if the BOV is going open./close/open/closed.... Kind if like a whooshing sound
So...is this ok or is it because the BOV is before the IC and excess pressure is at the TB and I could be at risk of blowing boots off?
I currently have the STS blow off valve in the same place it was, which is now BEFORE the INTERCOOLER. I have noticed with the addition of the IC it builds boost smoother, peaks and holds.
Well when I let off the throttle suddenly and I listen it seems as if the BOV is going open./close/open/closed.... Kind if like a whooshing sound
So...is this ok or is it because the BOV is before the IC and excess pressure is at the TB and I could be at risk of blowing boots off?
07-09-2008, 07:52 PM
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ok good.
anyway, guys I want to do a cam... and my little 60mm turbo well.. she is small.
what is the next step up that with a proper A/R ratio would be a nice spooling turbo for my car? I don't know much about turbos....only the sizes in mm, I don't know all this t4 t6 and yadda yadda stuff
I'd prefer not to go big, I got a previous recommendation of 70mm and I'm still thinking about that. Also, with whatever is recommended where is a nice place to ORDER/BUY turbos from?
anyway, guys I want to do a cam... and my little 60mm turbo well.. she is small.
what is the next step up that with a proper A/R ratio would be a nice spooling turbo for my car? I don't know much about turbos....only the sizes in mm, I don't know all this t4 t6 and yadda yadda stuff
I'd prefer not to go big, I got a previous recommendation of 70mm and I'm still thinking about that. Also, with whatever is recommended where is a nice place to ORDER/BUY turbos from?
07-09-2008, 07:57 PM
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A TC unit is probably the best turbo for rear mounts since their warranty will cover ALL things that can go wrong with a rear mount for a full year. As for A/R....68A/R for quick spool, .81A/R for mid-range all around power and .96A/R for top end.
07-13-2008, 08:04 AM
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ok sorry guys changed my mind. LOL, that happens doesn't it ?? hahahhahaha. going to get me a cam based on my current setup, so I don't have to spend more $$$ than I really need to.
ALSO,
Everyone, go ahead and do whatever you want if you want to use my idea for the front bird! LOL, if I start a revolution of cut up front licenseplate covers so be it!!! I just ask that you post pics in my thread or somewhere showing it off I would like to see the different variations or different colors.
From what I remember with everything going on, we used a hole saw thing (the tool that has the drill bit in the center and then the metal thing around it with blades... LOL) and then we used the dremel for the rest of it to get the smooth edges
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Everyone, go ahead and do whatever you want if you want to use my idea for the front bird! LOL, if I start a revolution of cut up front licenseplate covers so be it!!! I just ask that you post pics in my thread or somewhere showing it off
I would like to see the different variations or different colors.From what I remember with everything going on, we used a hole saw thing (the tool that has the drill bit in the center and then the metal thing around it with blades... LOL) and then we used the dremel for the rest of it to get the smooth edges
07-13-2008, 09:08 PM
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is it running better with the intercooler? and what boost you running? i know you said you noticed a boost decrease did you get that fixed? i am running a intercooler and it is set at 8# and i see 8# with my sts kit. so not sure why your boost is dropping
07-14-2008, 10:35 AM
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wastegate is a 7psi spring, currently as no reference to manifold, its making 5.2~5.5psi due to pressure loss, thats why i'm losing the boost. soon will have vacuum line run so it will see 7psi
07-14-2008, 10:52 AM
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yea mine is not run to the manifold it is off from the turbo. and my wastegate is also back there but it is a manual wg so maybe thats why i see 8#. at first i turned it to 10# because i read your post and thought there would be some loss from the intercooler. and took it out and holly F it went to 10#. i dont think it hurt anything but now its turned back to 8# but damn that was fun! oh and what does your boost gauge show at idle for vacuume?
07-14-2008, 12:10 PM
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wait... so do you have an intercooler, and why do you not have a pressure drop? there has to be SOME pressure drop unless you have something connected directly to the manifold.
i believe at idle it shows -20 something... have to look at it next time
i believe at idle it shows -20 something... have to look at it next time
07-14-2008, 03:55 PM
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yes i do have an fmic but i dont have any loss from it. my wastegate is adjustable by turning it and for every click it is suposed to be 1psi so i turned it to 10clicks thinking that i would have some loss, but when i took it out for a drive it went to 10# of boost on my gauge. so then i just backed it off 2 clicks and now its at 8# of boost so for some reason i dont have any loss, unless my wastegate is off some? and my -pressure is 20 to so thats good. i thought maybe you hade a leak from your vac source some where
07-15-2008, 02:18 PM
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naw not that i'm aware of. how in the hell are you getting 0 loss?
where did u get your fmic from? is your manual boost adjuster run anywhere else? I don't see an intercooler providing zero loss??
where did u get your fmic from? is your manual boost adjuster run anywhere else? I don't see an intercooler providing zero loss??
07-15-2008, 05:28 PM
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i have no idea why i have no loss? i do have t-bolt clamps on 90% of the pipe. i got my intercooler with my kit. it is a godspeed? not sure how good they are but i have no pressure loss when it goes to 8# at wot it stays there. never would have expected 0 loss but like i said maybe it has to do with the wg im just going by what the guy i got the kit from he said every click is 1# of boost so i turned it to 8clicks and i see 8# so i figure its right. but no my wg is located in the back and comes from the turbo to the controller and then to the wg. maybe my controller is a little off?????
07-15-2008, 08:12 PM
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