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09-02-2008, 08:37 AM
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Nick,
I've got a spare set of truck manifolds here that you could probably use for a turbo setup if you'd like.
Buy some mandrel bends and I can mock up the setup for you (just need someone to weld it, I can weld, but I'd recommend using someone that doesn't suck terribly at it, which pretty much means NOT me).
Planning a turbo on an FD means that you probably won't need alternator mounts (will need to be relocated), won't need the off-the-shelf radiator mounts (will have to be moved forward for turbo clearance) and should probably look at an electric water pump (the stock water pump is a little weak at idle RPM levels, the electric keeps optimal flow all the time). Cooling isn't as bad as you'd think on the FD chassis, but layout of the turbo/radiator/intercooler area will definitely take some planning and work.
Are you guys talking about Josh with the black skittle? That car makes good power, but from what I've seen is either very peaky or just doesn't put it down as well as it should; I know Josh and am sure he's honest about the power levels, but I'd expect more from the car than I've seen it do. Guess that's why I don't drive a Neon...
I've got a spare set of truck manifolds here that you could probably use for a turbo setup if you'd like.
Buy some mandrel bends and I can mock up the setup for you (just need someone to weld it, I can weld, but I'd recommend using someone that doesn't suck terribly at it, which pretty much means NOT me).Planning a turbo on an FD means that you probably won't need alternator mounts (will need to be relocated), won't need the off-the-shelf radiator mounts (will have to be moved forward for turbo clearance) and should probably look at an electric water pump (the stock water pump is a little weak at idle RPM levels, the electric keeps optimal flow all the time). Cooling isn't as bad as you'd think on the FD chassis, but layout of the turbo/radiator/intercooler area will definitely take some planning and work.
Are you guys talking about Josh with the black skittle? That car makes good power, but from what I've seen is either very peaky or just doesn't put it down as well as it should; I know Josh and am sure he's honest about the power levels, but I'd expect more from the car than I've seen it do. Guess that's why I don't drive a Neon...
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you were talking about your speed density sensor sunday night. shoulda been more specific.
it just seems wierd that your tune could be that finicky. The only drastic difference I can feel in my tune is maybe 2-3 degrees of timing pulled on cold mornings. But I don't know what you're using to tune either.
it just seems wierd that your tune could be that finicky. The only drastic difference I can feel in my tune is maybe 2-3 degrees of timing pulled on cold mornings. But I don't know what you're using to tune either.
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Are you guys talking about Josh with the black skittle? That car makes good power, but from what I've seen is either very peaky or just doesn't put it down as well as it should; I know Josh and am sure he's honest about the power levels, but I'd expect more from the car than I've seen it do. Guess that's why I don't drive a Neon...
09-02-2008, 10:54 AM
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Are you guys talking about Josh with the black skittle? That car makes good power, but from what I've seen is either very peaky or just doesn't put it down as well as it should; I know Josh and am sure he's honest about the power levels, but I'd expect more from the car than I've seen it do. Guess that's why I don't drive a Neon...
Are you guys talking about Josh with the black skittle? That car makes good power, but from what I've seen is either very peaky or just doesn't put it down as well as it should; I know Josh and am sure he's honest about the power levels, but I'd expect more from the car than I've seen it do. Guess that's why I don't drive a Neon...
09-02-2008, 11:17 AM
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Beast, what kind of car are you looking at putting in the turbo LSx motor? A iron block stock crank slight bore 370 cube (truck block) with ported LQ9 truck heads and stock manifolds reversed makes a killer and low buck turbo setup good for lots of hp. OR get a set of longtubes and do a rear mount STS style kit. Single 76 would be fine for 700 crank hp on 91 octane. Have AL port the truck heads, intake, tb, get a forged 370 cube (probably about $2700 using stock crank which is good for 1000 hp)...cheap and fast!
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Beast, what kind of car are you looking at putting in the turbo LSx motor? A iron block stock crank slight bore 370 cube (truck block) with ported LQ9 truck heads and stock manifolds reversed makes a killer and low buck turbo setup good for lots of hp. OR get a set of longtubes and do a rear mount STS style kit. Single 76 would be fine for 700 crank hp on 91 octane. Have AL port the truck heads, intake, tb, get a forged 370 cube (probably about $2700 using stock crank which is good for 1000 hp)...cheap and fast!
. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can to make sure I do it right the 1st time, and also to make sure it's bad *** when all is said and done. Thanks for all the help and feel free to chime in. Last edited by The Beast; 09-02-2008 at 12:13 PM.
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Nick,
I've got a spare set of truck manifolds here that you could probably use for a turbo setup if you'd like. Buy some mandrel bends and I can mock up the setup for you (just need someone to weld it, I can weld, but I'd recommend using someone that doesn't suck terribly at it, which pretty much means NOT me).
Planning a turbo on an FD means that you probably won't need alternator mounts (will need to be relocated), won't need the off-the-shelf radiator mounts (will have to be moved forward for turbo clearance) and should probably look at an electric water pump (the stock water pump is a little weak at idle RPM levels, the electric keeps optimal flow all the time). Cooling isn't as bad as you'd think on the FD chassis, but layout of the turbo/radiator/intercooler area will definitely take some planning and work.
I've got a spare set of truck manifolds here that you could probably use for a turbo setup if you'd like.
Buy some mandrel bends and I can mock up the setup for you (just need someone to weld it, I can weld, but I'd recommend using someone that doesn't suck terribly at it, which pretty much means NOT me).Planning a turbo on an FD means that you probably won't need alternator mounts (will need to be relocated), won't need the off-the-shelf radiator mounts (will have to be moved forward for turbo clearance) and should probably look at an electric water pump (the stock water pump is a little weak at idle RPM levels, the electric keeps optimal flow all the time). Cooling isn't as bad as you'd think on the FD chassis, but layout of the turbo/radiator/intercooler area will definitely take some planning and work.
. I was planning on an electric water pump and low temp thermostat, but like you said, things up front are going to get interesting with the turbo, fmic, radiator, and maybe ac 
. Thank god your the best around when it comes to rx7 lsx's among other things Last edited by The Beast; 09-02-2008 at 12:09 PM.
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I'm going to put it into a 93-95 RX7 should be a little over 3000lbs when all is said and done (Here's a good video of what they look like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBECC-h01gI ) I'll probably go front mount and as long as truck manifolds aren't very restrictive, and allow the turbo to spool quickly, I have no problem using them what so ever. I can get an Iron Block for less than $100, thought I had one for $50 but it wasn't in the best shape for a high hp motor. Would L92 heads and either the weiand street warrior or carb manifold be any better than LQ9 heads? I apologize for all the questions, guys . I'm just trying to learn as much as I can to make sure I do it right the 1st time, and also to make sure it's bad *** when all is said and done. Thanks for all the help and feel free to chime in.
. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can to make sure I do it right the 1st time, and also to make sure it's bad *** when all is said and done. Thanks for all the help and feel free to chime in.
09-02-2008, 12:13 PM
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What have you seen it do? Third gear has been out of it since right after he got it back from chris! When he raced kenny(untuned) a while back, he got pulled down low, then pulled back up top. I woud be stoked pullin a heads cam ls2 c6 up top. Seems like it's running pretty good to me.
Like I said, I consider Josh to be a good guy, and am not trying to down his car, so don't take it that way; whatever happend to his Monte BTW, that was my favorite G-Body in town, so very clean.
