I8A4RE Turbo thread: Questions and Comments

Post by **I8A4RE** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:11 pm

FtoSam wrote:Actually decompression is important for reliability... Hence if its a stronger engine, it will take more boost...

But you need this straight up... FTOs have a very high compression (around 11:1)... mine is down around 8.4:1....

I'd say knock it down to 9.5 or so... it will be worth it...

call up JnR or perhaps a performance workshop such as APC Performance Center (Mitsi speecialist) and have a chat about it first....

Dude i understand all this i was a mechanic for a while, so you dont know what size? Casue rpw are saying 1.50 or over needs new cams, im dont want to do a full engine rebuild

Post by **aza013** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:16 pm

FtoSam wrote:HAHAHHAHAHA.....

thats HKSFTO's car isnt it???

somebody spam the thread and kill the foo!!!

lol I just did I am loged in as FTO13
and sorry for spamming your thread

Delvance · Post by **Delvance** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:22 pm

If you only want to run 5 psi or so...then imho it's not necessary for a decomp gasket. Just make sure you get a good piggyback and find a good tuner for it and tune it with at least 95 octane with a small window for leniency/safety.

But you KNOW what's gonna happen. 5 psi will feel old after a couple of months and then suddenly you turn the psi up. Heck, with 5 psi, you probably won't even need to run the intercooler...though i suppose you want that showing for the "respect" factor hehe.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:25 pm

i dunno man... i've got decompressed pistons... so i dont run one... as i said... call up APC... ignore RPW for now... but even if it drops it one point... itd be enough for 5-7 psi safely...

Post by **I8A4RE** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:27 pm

Delvance wrote: Heck, with 5 psi, you probably won't even need to run the intercooler...though i suppose you want that showing for the "respect" factor hehe.

Hahaha......TOTALLY........ To some people thats more important

Post by **aza013** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:29 pm

I have moved the other stuff out for you into Oll13's turbo conversion ???

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:31 pm

f**k it just run water injection

Post by **I8A4RE** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:32 pm

aza013 wrote:I have moved the other stuff out for you into Oll13's turbo conversion ???

Thanks AZA

AMACHA · Post by **AMACHA** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:58 pm

hey,simon can you put up a price list of how much everything has cost you likeparts labour etc all charges thanks mate. im jealous i want a intercooler

Post by **I8A4RE** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:04 am

i Will definitly, as i buy them ill put price up on my first post.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:15 am

UPDATE: PRICES

maggsy · Post by **maggsy** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:36 am

I8AFRE wrote:RPW webite says that when replacing the head gasket it is imperative to replace the head bolts at $275 for the kit. Is this necessary???

I got my headbolt kit for $70 at Autobarn

Post by **Bennoz** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:41 am

FYI - standard compression is 10:1

Head bolts waste of time if you're only running 5 psi... similar sentiments to decompression gaskets. As soon as you pull the heads, the $'s start to add up. $500 gasket kit for starters...

If you stay to your mild boost plan, you'll be fine. I think Sam just got unlunky. There's plenty of other blokes running turbos on stock compression with no issues.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:12 am

Bennoz wrote:FYI - standard compression is 10:1

Head bolts waste of time if you're only running 5 psi... similar sentiments to decompression gaskets. As soon as you pull the heads, the $'s start to add up. $500 gasket kit for starters...

If you stay to your mild boost plan, you'll be fine. I think Sam just got unlunky. There's plenty of other blokes running turbos on stock compression with no issues.

Thanks mate thats what i thought, exactly what i was wanting to hear.

Sam thank you for your input though much appreciated

Thanks maggsy thats good info man

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:34 am

bah....

i know you're going to want to wind the boost up... you wont be able to stand 5psi for too long...

if you're doing the work yourself, id say do it regardles...

oh and as jono said... water/methanol injection may be another solution with less cost...

eThix · Post by **eThix** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:53 am

+1 for sam

You will always want more power, it just comes with being a man

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:55 am

how about we work together I8AFRE and produce a turbo kit for the chumps

Post by **I8A4RE** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:54 pm

jonowong wrote:how about we work together I8AFRE and produce a turbo kit for the chumps

Pm me

ftosam wrote:i know you're going to want to wind the boost up... you wont be able to stand 5psi for too long...

Maybe........ but if i feel the need too, i will just take another look at those pics you just posted hahaha.

All, please remember that i dont want a 10sec car, if i wanted a monster i would just buy jeffs car and spend the dollars to make it look like mine

eThix · Post by **eThix** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:27 pm

Hey mate, so do you need to find these parts?

Injectors 210cc
RR Fuel pressure regulator
BOV
External wastegate (maybe not sure yet)
Gauges

and what Gauges you after? and what brand? 2nd hand?
and BOV? what one you wan't? 2nd hand?
(youtube the BOV you want. so you can hear what it sounds like)

Post by **I8A4RE** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:36 pm

Yes i do.

210cc injectors can get from RPW for $46 a piece so total = 276
RRFPR = i want new
BOV = I want new i think its the trust greddy one but cant remember have to look on my other computer
Gauges: Not really worried about brand but i can greddy ones for $80. I want white faces and either light up blue or green. Ill buy second hand if they are cheap enough.

Cheers
Simon