Holset users unite!
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Yeah, also hes using crappy wastegate too.... with the kind of Lb/min these turbos are capable of I certiantly wouldnt crap out on the wastegate. You can get a really nice mini-ram for around 380-425 bucks these days... which is only like another 150 more than a log.
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Does anyone actually have solid proof that the ram setups are going to be "omg way better" than logs? I can not find anything related to fluid dynamics, etc, that would suggest that the ram would be worlds better. I could understand that a ram could produce a bit more gains in the extreme areas, aka high rpm or off boost areas, but as far as overall gains I have yet to see anything significant.
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From: etown, ky
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drag log manifold - 50$ no clearance issues with downpipe or turbo , custom mini-ram horn 400-600$ no clearance issues either, but thats 350$ that goes into something else, budget has nothing to do with being smart with your money, are you gonna talk **** because i didnt buy it new?
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No one said you couldnt get it done with a log, but there is definately some significant gains.... If I cant dig up some dynos, Ill show you. I made more power on less boost with a smaller motor by switching to a ramhorn, and really not changing anything else other than injectors, management, and tuner. (obviously this counts for something but you get the idea)
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From: "It's Miley" Pittsburgh, PA
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I am putting together a turbo build on my GSR and I am just looking for what you guys think...I daily drive it so I do not want to push it too hard, also it has a stock bottom end.
Current mods:
Brian Crower stage 2 all motor cams
Supertech Dual wound springs and retainers
port and polished head
EPROM ecu tuned by Phearable.net
ACL main and rod bearings
ARP headstuds
MSD Blaster Coil
Blox intake manifold
Exedy OEM clutch
Jasper S80 open diff racing trans
DC sport header
all new gaskets by felpro & Honda
Walboro 255 fuel pump
Turbo build:
log style cast mani
off-brand wg and bov
intercooler...unsure of size, but medium size i would say
AEM wideband
Hx35 7-blade
I am looking to push around 8psi, do you think that would be safe/worth it on this turbo...
Also, what size injectors would you guys suggest, I do not want to push it over 300hp and would rather stick to maybe 250-300hp...550cc-750cc?
Thanks everyone
Current mods:
Brian Crower stage 2 all motor cams
Supertech Dual wound springs and retainers
port and polished head
EPROM ecu tuned by Phearable.net
ACL main and rod bearings
ARP headstuds
MSD Blaster Coil
Blox intake manifold
Exedy OEM clutch
Jasper S80 open diff racing trans
DC sport header
all new gaskets by felpro & Honda
Walboro 255 fuel pump
Turbo build:
log style cast mani
off-brand wg and bov
intercooler...unsure of size, but medium size i would say
AEM wideband
Hx35 7-blade
I am looking to push around 8psi, do you think that would be safe/worth it on this turbo...
Also, what size injectors would you guys suggest, I do not want to push it over 300hp and would rather stick to maybe 250-300hp...550cc-750cc?
Thanks everyone
anything bigger then 450's will be fine for 300whp
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From: CRESWELL, Oregon, 97426
Re: Holset users unite!
Does anyone actually have solid proof that the ram setups are going to be "omg way better" than logs? I can not find anything related to fluid dynamics, etc, that would suggest that the ram would be worlds better. I could understand that a ram could produce a bit more gains in the extreme areas, aka high rpm or off boost areas, but as far as overall gains I have yet to see anything significant.
We did a log mani car, made 350 whp. switched it out to a mini ram, same power on 6 less lbs of boost.
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welp i finally blew my he351cw. just got a 7 blade hx35 with bullseye 70 a/r hotside to replace it. trying to figure out what manifold to run on a lsvtec. i have a blox cast manifold now. trying to decide between mini ram, ramhorn and top mount. im gonna try my best to make 500whp.
gonna spray water meth and see what i can make
gonna spray water meth and see what i can make
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I have a 18.5cm H1C..The compressor housing has a small inlet compared to any others i have seen.. Are the compressor housings interchangable such as an H1C with the MWE housings?
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I am building my b18c1 with a holset and with these i understand i need to run a reducer so i don't blow the oil seals. Can anyone point me in the direction where to get one?
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i got his for 150 shipped. let me know what you think. i need manifold help. its going in a 93 teg. has a b18a1 for now but when the turbo goes i it will be mounted to a b16or gsr head.
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From: Ballwin, MO
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what are you guys doing with the hole in the compressor where the old line ran from the internal wastegate? looks like an 1/8 npt? wonder if i should just plug it or put a nipple on it and run a line to my external WG?