DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
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DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
I picked up the LS Swapped 95 ex coupe for $1500 the other day. It has a fresh coat of paint (not perfect but hey) and it runs great minus some small issues.
So my plans are two stage. The first stage is to get some headstuds, and a chipped ecu and slap this turbo on the stock block running no more than 8psi. The second step will be sourcing another b18 block to build for more power.
Right now I still need some things to complete this kit and get step one going.
Arps
Chipped ECU
DSM Blue tops
Boost gauge
Wideband
Downpipe
Smaller wastegate springs
Exhaust
Oil feed and return
Manifold to turbo gaskets
Small list but it adds up quick. More to come in the coming weeks
Pics!!
So my plans are two stage. The first stage is to get some headstuds, and a chipped ecu and slap this turbo on the stock block running no more than 8psi. The second step will be sourcing another b18 block to build for more power.
Right now I still need some things to complete this kit and get step one going.
Arps
Chipped ECU
DSM Blue tops
Boost gauge
Wideband
Downpipe
Smaller wastegate springs
Exhaust
Oil feed and return
Manifold to turbo gaskets
Small list but it adds up quick. More to come in the coming weeks
Pics!!
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Re: DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
I'm honestly not sure about the turbo, the imprint is pretty well worn. Looks like a t3 mount. The exhaust says .63 ar and the intake side says .60. Yeah the manifold came with the kit but I don't expect it to last long. Going to replace it with a cast go-autoworks manifold if/when this cracks.
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Re: DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
this is gonna sound stupid but it looks almost identical to my precision turbo. lol i have a pte 3431e with the same sized hot and cold size so i guess im just going to assume we have the same ****. its a nice turbo, i started seeing positive pressure by 3k. 5psi to be exact. GL on your build.
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Re: DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
this is gonna sound stupid but it looks almost identical to my precision turbo. lol i have a pte 3431e with the same sized hot and cold size so i guess im just going to assume we have the same ****. its a nice turbo, i started seeing positive pressure by 3k. 5psi to be exact. GL on your build.
8lbs what?
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Re: DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
You mentioned that you're going to run it at 8lbs but that doesn't mean anything. 8lbs for me would put me at or around 330whp (just a guess), because 10lbs for me allowed me to make 345whp
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Re: DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/vbat3doadas.html
its a good turbo in my opinion. im very happy i picked it up.
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Re: DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
i also have the 5 bolt for the exhaust housing also. but for a cleaner setup i hit up greg for this sexy piece.
http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/vbat3doadas.html
its a good turbo in my opinion. im very happy i picked it up.
http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/vbat3doadas.html
its a good turbo in my opinion. im very happy i picked it up.
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Re: DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
The guy I bought the kit from was running the 10psi spring on a stock ls integra and blew his ring lands. I don't know about his tune, but I'm sure that was putting to much power for the stock internals. Going to cut that in half and work from there.
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Re: DJ 2501's 95 LST Project
Yea gotta agree here. You should pick a safe horsepower goal not just go 2lbs less then where your buddy blew up. And your not even sure if he had a good tune or what turbo you have. Find a good tuner and see what he thinks. Then use whatever boost it takes to get to that goal. Generally 300 on a healthy stock ls with arps, quality parts and a good tune is fine.
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