5.5 Gen Turbo
01-31-2004, 10:38 AM
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5.5 Gen Turbo (with pics)!!
Pics:http://pimpjuice.s5.com/turbo.html
Original thread:http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=282466
Original thread:http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=282466
can't wait to see short term reliability and dyno numbers.
niiiice
Wow. Who ever challenges him is going to get a rude awakening like they've never had. See ya..........lol. Damn was that a family sedan that just ripped me a new one.
01-31-2004, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpjuice
Pics:http://pimpjuice.s5.com/turbo.html
Original thread:http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=282466
Original thread:http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=282466
Deac
01-31-2004, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 95maxrider
Oh man this is awesome. Like everybody else says:
1. dyno
2. dyno
3. dyno
Then some runs down the 1/4 would be awesome too. I'm going to assume that you're a 6 speeder, right?
1. dyno
2. dyno
3. dyno
Then some runs down the 1/4 would be awesome too. I'm going to assume that you're a 6 speeder, right?
01-31-2004, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpjuice
Pics:http://pimpjuice.s5.com/turbo.html
Original thread:http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=282466
Original thread:http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=282466
01-31-2004, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by kloogy
Not crazy about the positioning of the Turbo itself, and the piping bends....but he sure deserves credit for starting something , none of us have !
But it's very nice work!
01-31-2004, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kloogy
Not crazy about the positioning of the Turbo itself, and the piping bends....but he sure deserves credit for starting something , none of us have !
Speak for yourself. I already have pistons, head studs, connecting rods, and a VATN turbo picked out for my 2003 GLE. I'm sticking an NRH built automatic in my car as well...
01-31-2004, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MAXINXS
I just noticed this.... Where's the MAF?
interested to see numbers, kudos on the effort.
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Dyno, Dyno, Dyno...
01-31-2004, 11:47 PM
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Details:
-Turbonetics TO4E/60-1 HI-FI stage 5 ball bearing turbo
-Tial 38mm wastegate with 5.8psi spring (not venting to air, but into downpipe)
-HKS super sequential BOV
-AEM FPR
-Walbro fuel pump
-Gutted front precat and removed rear precat
-Moved O2's behind a 3in. high flow main cat
-Made a y-pipe towards rear and used a U bend to bring it forward
-Aluminized tubing
-2.5" intercooler piping
-3" downpipe (after cat it tapers back down to stock setup..will finish with 3")
-Gauges: fuel pressure, EGT, air/fuel
Cost: way too much
Future plans:
-Greddy e-manage
-RC 440cc injectors
-Return fuel line (if needed)
I agree with the tubing placement, it is a real tight fit. I still have a lot of work and tweaking that needs to be done...remember I have only had this for a day now. All the tubing will be wrapped and if there is too much heat soak, I will try a different setup. I also need to spend some time cleaning up the engine bay and making everything look nice. Fuel management is my biggest concern right now though. MAF sits in the wheel well.
Specific Replies:
Triple8Sol: I will eventually get the looks going, I just decided to start with performance (well besides the body kit).
Quicksilver: Sounds like a sweet setup, I want to get an extra 3.5 and start working on internals as well.
Littledog: The turbo isn't real close to the hood, but you are right the heat could start to discolor and/or bubble the paint. I do plan on adding heat shield material in that area.
I will try to get some dyno numbers as soon as possible (also sound clips and video possibly).
Thanks to all who have replied!!
-Turbonetics TO4E/60-1 HI-FI stage 5 ball bearing turbo
-Tial 38mm wastegate with 5.8psi spring (not venting to air, but into downpipe)
-HKS super sequential BOV
-AEM FPR
-Walbro fuel pump
-Gutted front precat and removed rear precat
-Moved O2's behind a 3in. high flow main cat
-Made a y-pipe towards rear and used a U bend to bring it forward
-Aluminized tubing
-2.5" intercooler piping
-3" downpipe (after cat it tapers back down to stock setup..will finish with 3")
-Gauges: fuel pressure, EGT, air/fuel
Cost: way too much
Future plans:
-Greddy e-manage
-RC 440cc injectors
-Return fuel line (if needed)
I agree with the tubing placement, it is a real tight fit. I still have a lot of work and tweaking that needs to be done...remember I have only had this for a day now. All the tubing will be wrapped and if there is too much heat soak, I will try a different setup. I also need to spend some time cleaning up the engine bay and making everything look nice. Fuel management is my biggest concern right now though. MAF sits in the wheel well.
Specific Replies:
Triple8Sol: I will eventually get the looks going, I just decided to start with performance (well besides the body kit).
Quicksilver: Sounds like a sweet setup, I want to get an extra 3.5 and start working on internals as well.
Littledog: The turbo isn't real close to the hood, but you are right the heat could start to discolor and/or bubble the paint. I do plan on adding heat shield material in that area.
I will try to get some dyno numbers as soon as possible (also sound clips and video possibly).
Thanks to all who have replied!!
02-01-2004, 06:03 AM
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$$$$$
[QUOTE=pimpjuice]Details:
-Turbonetics TO4E/60-1 HI-FI stage 5 ball bearing turbo
-Tial 38mm wastegate with 5.8psi spring (not venting to air, but into downpipe)
-HKS super sequential BOV
-AEM FPR
-Walbro fuel pump
-Gutted front precat and removed rear precat
-Moved O2's behind a 3in. high flow main cat
-Made a y-pipe towards rear and used a U bend to bring it forward
-Aluminized tubing
-2.5" intercooler piping
-3" downpipe (after cat it tapers back down to stock setup..will finish with 3")
-Gauges: fuel pressure, EGT, air/fuel
Cost: way too much
Future plans:
-Greddy e-manage
-RC 440cc injectors
-Return fuel line (if needed)
I agree with the tubing placement, it is a real tight fit. I still have a lot of work and tweaking that needs to be done...remember I have only had this for a day now. All the tubing will be wrapped and if there is too much heat soak, I will try a different setup. I also need to spend some time cleaning up the engine bay and making everything look nice. Fuel management is my biggest concern right now though. MAF sits in the wheel well.
I have a Turbonetics T4/60-1 but not ball bearing. The difference in price was RIDICULOUS! You could have bought 2 turbo-kits for the cost of that turbo alone! Good luck man... YOu definately need fuel management before you can ever hope to run your car properly though or it will be all for naught. Maybe consider downgrading the turbo "a little-bit" and you'll have enough money to get the e-manage w/out incurring so much extra expense. I know you paid out the @$$ already.
From experience I can tell you that even though the Max engine, can handle a T4/60-1 easily, no matter what kind of traction or suspension upgrades you get, the Max cant really keep all that power on the ground anyway. I have a quaife, pr engine mounts and cattman gen 2 coilovers and I'm still spinning tires like crazy. Think about it.
Deac
-Turbonetics TO4E/60-1 HI-FI stage 5 ball bearing turbo
-Tial 38mm wastegate with 5.8psi spring (not venting to air, but into downpipe)
-HKS super sequential BOV
-AEM FPR
-Walbro fuel pump
-Gutted front precat and removed rear precat
-Moved O2's behind a 3in. high flow main cat
-Made a y-pipe towards rear and used a U bend to bring it forward
-Aluminized tubing
-2.5" intercooler piping
-3" downpipe (after cat it tapers back down to stock setup..will finish with 3")
-Gauges: fuel pressure, EGT, air/fuel
Cost: way too much
Future plans:
-Greddy e-manage
-RC 440cc injectors
-Return fuel line (if needed)
I agree with the tubing placement, it is a real tight fit. I still have a lot of work and tweaking that needs to be done...remember I have only had this for a day now. All the tubing will be wrapped and if there is too much heat soak, I will try a different setup. I also need to spend some time cleaning up the engine bay and making everything look nice. Fuel management is my biggest concern right now though. MAF sits in the wheel well.
I have a Turbonetics T4/60-1 but not ball bearing. The difference in price was RIDICULOUS! You could have bought 2 turbo-kits for the cost of that turbo alone! Good luck man... YOu definately need fuel management before you can ever hope to run your car properly though or it will be all for naught. Maybe consider downgrading the turbo "a little-bit" and you'll have enough money to get the e-manage w/out incurring so much extra expense. I know you paid out the @$$ already.
From experience I can tell you that even though the Max engine, can handle a T4/60-1 easily, no matter what kind of traction or suspension upgrades you get, the Max cant really keep all that power on the ground anyway. I have a quaife, pr engine mounts and cattman gen 2 coilovers and I'm still spinning tires like crazy. Think about it.
Deac
02-01-2004, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Deac
I have a Turbonetics T4/60-1 but not ball bearing. The difference in price was RIDICULOUS! You could have bought 2 turbo-kits for the cost of that turbo alone! Good luck man... YOu definately need fuel management before you can ever hope to run your car properly though or it will be all for naught. Maybe consider downgrading the turbo "a little-bit" and you'll have enough money to get the e-manage w/out incurring so much extra expense. I know you paid out the @$$ already.
From experience I can tell you that even though the Max engine, can handle a T4/60-1 easily, no matter what kind of traction or suspension upgrades you get, the Max cant really keep all that power on the ground anyway. I have a quaife, pr engine mounts and cattman gen 2 coilovers and I'm still spinning tires like crazy. Think about it.
Deac
From experience I can tell you that even though the Max engine, can handle a T4/60-1 easily, no matter what kind of traction or suspension upgrades you get, the Max cant really keep all that power on the ground anyway. I have a quaife, pr engine mounts and cattman gen 2 coilovers and I'm still spinning tires like crazy. Think about it.
Deac
02-01-2004, 10:09 AM
#36
Originally Posted by pimpjuice
I totally agree with you about the traction, but the main reason for the ball bearing is spool time. The ideal turbo setup has the turbo close to the exhaust manifold, which allows for quick spool up even without a ball bearing turbo (nothing you didn't already know). So since my turbo sits a mile away from my exhaust manifold I wanted to cut down on some of the lag by getting a ball bearing turbo.
Good luck and good work.
02-01-2004, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by thebigsadler
If you are so interested in spool time why go with such a large turbo? You won't hit full boost till 4500 probably, even with BB. I see all these people running full T04e, T04s and 60-1's and I don't get why people just don't run a hybrid at higher boost? You have to figure out the fuel issues though, especially with all that power up top..
Good luck and good work.
Good luck and good work.
The sun is up!! Hopefully the snow clears up soon, it sucks that it had to snow a day after I finished this. Oh well.
