Well it's been a long journey piecing everything together and I'm just about done with it. Thought I'd share some pics with you guys.

Any questions or comments feel free to ask.

Here's what's on it +- whatever I forgot
›› Garrett GT3582R
›› Custom Lovefab GT1 tubular manifold
›› AEM 1052 EMS
›› InlinePro 3mm head gasket
›› Lovefab 4" down pipe
›› 3" test pipe
›› Megan 3" single catback
›› Precision 600 intercooler
›› ARP head studs
›› Comptech reinforced differential with Puddymod solid steel sleeve
›› Exedy hyper single 6 puck clutch
›› AEM boost solenoid
›› Tial 44mm wastegate
›› Apex'i race blow off valve
›› Science of Speed 70mm throttle body
›› Walbro 255 fuel pump
›› AEM fuel pressure regulator
›› Seimens 875cc injectors
›› Krank vents
›› Buddy club SECU turbo timer
›› AEM UEGO wideband
›› AEM tru boost
›› AEM Oil press
›› AEM 3.5 bar map sensor
›› InlinePro oil filter relocation
›› Auto meter fuel rail mounted fuel pressure gauge




















Modified by TheCarGuy2021 at 5:43 PM 5/6/2008

 

Nice setup. How is the Inline pro headgasket working for you?

 

Very Nice, one day I will do a turbo s2k
I assume stock bottom end and and stock head? I know that Inline has had Much success with stock motots and their head gasket,they have made 520whp at 20psi with a stock motor

 

this ***** dope yo!

 

I'm not sure how the inline gasket will work for me as I've opted to mate it with ARP studs torqued to 80 lb/ft with their moly lube (I will re torque after a few heat cycles). I've heard some stories of the gasket not holding up with the ARPs for some reason, if it doesn't last I'll be going back to OEM head bolts.

I do plan on daily driving at ~450hp/300tq which should be attainable ~14psi with this manifold/turbo. Stock bottom and top ends. The car used to be supercharged and produced 320whp @ 7psi.

 

MMMMM Rwd Turbo that looks good.

 

do you think you will have any drivetrain issues with the rear end? or is that usually from abuse with high traction tires?

 

I like the setup, except that turbo, IMO, is serious overkill for your power goals on that stock motor.

You're gonna get unnecessary lag for that power setting.

 

The 14psi and ~450hp is my "low boost" setting for being daily driven. Had 450 been my ultimate goal I would have gone with a GT3076R. Also, looking at the compressor maps of the two (GT3582R and GT3076R) and doing some math, I will be at 77%-78% efficiency with the 35R at 14psi compared to ~74%-75% with the 30R. The research was done and I didn't just throw on a big pretty looking turbo. Right around 450hp is when the 30R will start to run out of steam. This is a top end car, I want the turbo to still be pushing a decent amount of air up top. The 35R should be spooled ~4000rpm, which doesn't bother me one bit.


Modified by TheCarGuy2021 at 7:35 AM 5/7/2008

 

Generally these diffs are known to go out due to hard abuse. I do plan on getting a puddymod differential built with a solid steel sleeve, which should hold up pretty well, I've yet to hear of one breaking. http://www.hardtopguy.com/stor...age=1

 

nice

 

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more info on this?

 

a better pic of the manifold bracing if possible. Where did you get the brace and hem joints?

 

very nice setup

 

Nice. In for some numbers. What C/R will you be at with the inline pro HG?

 

thy claim 9:1

 

Im in the area.. Id love to see that car. let me know whats shows your taking it to!!

 

God i love s2ks!!!

 

dope sh*t, not a fan of teh angled/slanted exhaust tho.

 

awsome set up bro....keep it up

 

140sx: I fabbed up the bracing myself using a 3/8" aluminum plate and tig welding it. I just used some rod ends for the braces.

CBoardman: I live ~2 miles from Strongsville, what part are you from?

DfwBB6: I got the exhaust for free and just a few days ago butchered it up (took out a resonator, all straight back now. Pics below)

I still need to do some heat wrapping, swap out injectors, relocate the battery/fuse box, do a passenger side wire tuck, and a few other minor things before it gets tuned.

Here's a quick video of a startup and blipping below 3000rpm while checking everything over. The down pipe was rattling, don't mind it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei_5RP1Ga_c

Here are a few more pictures:









And the modified exhaust:




Modified by TheCarGuy2021 at 7:47 PM 5/28/2008


Modified by TheCarGuy2021 at 7:48 PM 5/28/2008

 

Best of luck!!

Any more pics of the manifold?

Looking for that style myself. Could you pm me the price/etc when able.

Thanks

 

is re-torquing the head bolts after heats cycles a common thing to do ?

 

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You think head studs give the same exact clamping force when you torque them down the first time?

Bolt stretch is irregular.

 

I don't beleive in re-torqing head studs.

Have you EVER seen a factory car have their headstuds retorqed?

No.

My 450whp Si on stock head/piston rod block w/arp's were never retorqued last over 3-4yrs and when it was finally pulled to be freshened up.