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I want to know what is the full potential of the turbo kits available for our v6's out there. Waht is the full boost of tiago's kit, shane's kit, any others?? I know that you guys are running low boost because your engine still have no internals, but what if a rebuild engine car was out there with your kit, how much boost can he run and can the kits handle it?? I am going for this turbo project and I am saving all my money, so I really want to know about this. any upgrades in the future?
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Don't listen to anyone that gives you numbers on what you just asked. As far as I KNOW no one has testing the boost capabilities of anyone's kits on a fully rebuilt engine. Your asking questions that people will only be able to guess at the answer at the moment.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 risk -
well on my stock motor Ive ran as much as 20 psi.
the turbo itself can handle 600 hp , psi rating is kinda decieving.Comment
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I have spiked around 15-16psi and ran 14psi for almost a month. I'm sure the engine can handle it but I didn't want to push it so I am just running 10psi right now.2000 turbo/intercooled M5 Black Firebird<br />349.5hp and 415.3tq @ 4400rpmsComment
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nice to know that your kit can handle those high numbers, I wasn't asking about the engine because I already know a rebuilt engine can handle a lot, I was just wondering about the turbo. So that means that my plans are good. I am going to get my engine rebuilt probably by the summer and then buy the turbo kit from you, Tiago. I'll just get my rear end, apperance mods, and stereo over the winters. thanks.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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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Tiago:
well on my stock motor Ive ran as much as 20 psi.
the turbo itself can handle 600 hp , psi rating is kinda decieving.<hr></blockquote>
thought u said u maxed out ur turbo on the dyno at like 12-15psi which was 330hp?Past Ride
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Shane:
thought u said u maxed out ur turbo on the dyno at like 12-15psi which was 330hp?<hr></blockquote>
MY turbo is not the turbo used on hte kit. Its about half its size ;)Comment
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ooooooo gotchaPast Ride
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I spoke to the guy at EB motorsports and he wanted me to give him info on what parts I wanted for my engine rebuild for the turbo. The moron said that I had to get tons of custom made parts and that they could do it, but it would be very expensive, so he recommended a v8 swap. What I am thinking now is just to get my winter mods, and then just buy the turbo and run low psi like you guys. Then slowly do the engine rebuild. Hopefully by that time some guys have come up with parts that are not so costly, like heads that cost $1500, i was looking more like $800. I'll research some more and then ask more questions about pricing and such.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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your guy obviously knows nothing. You can get heads for $800, let me know if you want a set. The only custom thing needed is the pistons which is still only ~600 for a custom set, no big deal in terms of internals.Comment
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I can get heads done and a cam installed for less than $1500. Your shop is bogus... get a new one.2000 Firebird. Whisper Lid, True duals, TSP mail order tune, Built Tranny , TCI 2800 stall verter, B&M tranny cooler, Eaton LSD, 3.42 gears. Current best ET. 15.232 89.09 MPH 2.175 60ft on stock 3.42\'s and open diff.<a href=\"http://www.geocities.cComment
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well if you guys give me the prices and things that I need for internals, I can buy the parts and ask him for installation prices, they are not very educated on V6's. They only like v8's in there, they even sometimes refuse to service imports, but for the money they do it. Thats good to know that I only need custom pistons.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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My 3.4 motor I am building to go in my car for boost is running ross forged pistons and eagle rods so far with a stock block. It's taking its sweet time getting built -- but work takes all my damn time. haha. My motor should be down around an 8:1 compression ratio when I am done with it, perfect for boost [img]graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]
What do you guys think about the headwork? Should I just get a port and polish?Mustangs.. Come to the darkside...<br /><br />The dark side is the path to the shadow of greed. =DComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by KBeezy:
My 3.4 motor I am building to go in my car for boost is running ross forged pistons and eagle rods so far with a stock block. It's taking its sweet time getting built -- but work takes all my damn time. haha. My motor should be down around an 8:1 compression ratio when I am done with it, perfect for boost [img]graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]
What do you guys think about the headwork? Should I just get a port and polish?<hr></blockquote>
port the hell out of the heads and get a big turbo camComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Tiago:
port the hell out of the heads and get a big turbo cam<hr></blockquote>
Thats my big problem, I dont know what I should do for cam specs. Just something aggressive that doesnt have the exhaust and intake valves opening at the same time?Mustangs.. Come to the darkside...<br /><br />The dark side is the path to the shadow of greed. =DComment
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