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Once I finish completing my basic bolt on mods I would really like to get a turbo. Is it safe just to throw on a turbo or would it be wise to get higher density rings, forged rods and pisitons...etc. :cool:
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depends on our hp goals. up to 400 hp I would keep the stock motor. -
I'd say it depends more on the depth of your pockets. Even if you don't want tons of hp upgrading the engine isn't a bad thing, it just isn't exactly necassary. Its perfectly safe to run stock internals on most basic kits.00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own riskComment
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But then again it will greatly prolong the life of your engine right?Comment
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So far no one has had a problem with the stock internals as long as you don't crank up the boost. Built engines also have a habit of not lasting as long as stock engines. So its kind of an odd tradeoff depending on what you do.00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own riskComment
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Hey the less money i have to spend the better. Anyone have a guestimate on hp and tq gains on a turbo alone?Comment
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search and you'll see alot of people and their numbers. Tiago may be able to give you some stocker + turbo kit numbers as well since ya know.. his is the only actual turbo kit lol.00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own riskComment
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I could give you a started list of the "unlimited budget build-up" of our motors. it basically is my own personal guide to a complete motor swap to a brand new race prepped setup. The few areas I'm hazy on I'm sure tiago could chime in on, since those areas include tuning and customizing of the motor to a turbo application.2001 Arctic White Firebird<br />More mods than I\'m allowed to list!Comment
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@ 5 psi - 255 rwhp 290 rwtq
@ 7 psi - 294 rwhp 360 rwtq
@ 13 psi - 336 rwhp 399 rwtq
@15 psi - 352 rwhp 416 rwtqComment
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looks good what is the SAFE range psi for a daily driver?Comment
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looks good what is the SAFE range psi for a daily driver?Comment
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Basic boost setting for the kit is 7 psi and with teh addition of a boost controller the supplied turbo can push much more.95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------> <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>Comment
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i run 10psi all the time.Originally posted by Brandon83:
looks good what is the SAFE range psi for a daily driver?1998 Camaro, Arctic White<br /><br />Garrett P-Trim T04 turbo<br /><br /><i>348rwhp, 379.5rwtq @ 10psi</i>Comment
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arent those numbers on the 3.4 engine though?? if you have a 3.8 those numbers should be a lil higher.2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 <br />M6, Magnaflow\'s 14336<br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/v6purplebird\" target=\"_blank\">C6 Pics</a><br /><br />Old car:<br />1996 Firebird A4<br />SLP Cold Air Intake<br />Magnaflow Catback Exhaust<br />Magnaflow Catalytic Converter<br /><br />George Mason University<br />CEIE Major<br />Pi Kappa Alpha<br /><br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/nsolano\" target=\"_blank\">Firebird Pics </a>Comment
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those #'s are for a 3.8l in a 2000 firebird. that's close to 400 HP at the flywheel at 15 psi. what's it rated at @ 10 psi?\'98 Camaro - SOLD<br />Best E/T: 15.489 @ 86.48 MPH<br />60\': 2.131<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/skorpion317\" target=\"_blank\">members.cardomain.com/skorpion317 </a><br />1998 Saturn SL2<br />Official <a href=\"http://www.njdisturbance.com\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Disturbance</a> bracket racerComment
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