JKnuck6
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- Oct 14, 2015
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- Fort Myers FL
I know saying "HoW Do I gEt 400 HoRsEpOwA?!" is just stupid.... but I wanna explain my current set up, and my future set up that I am building on another engine. Hopefully this will let people know I am not full blown tard, and actually am shooting for roughly 400 running e85
Current:
1990 na + .63 China'bay turbo
Green Giants (R injectors)
4 bar FPR from the old dodge turbos
IPD Turbo Cam
Microsquirt, 15psi boost
WC t5 trans, 1piece driveshaft
Road to 400ish:
Upgraded h-beam rods (already in)
Ported 530 head (should be done this week)
Stock exhaust manifold being ported as well
Cometic Head Gasket
ARP Headstuds
Plan on sticking with the IPD Turbo cam
Questions/Suggestions
1) Injectors - I know Green Giants will roughly get to high 200s but not on e85. I know ID injectors would be ideal, but was hoping for something a bit more reasonably priced. I had "Snake Eater" injectors in before the Green Giants and they were a mess for both tuning and seemed to not fire correctly. I believe they were too budget of an injector. Thoughts/Suggestions?
2) Fuel System - I know the stock set up will not do. I have a single Walbro 450 to through in the tank and then obviously with upgraded wiring (i was told to upgrade the relay as well?). All braided fuel lines will be replacing the stock lines as well. Should the W450 be enough for e85 to get to 400, or should I go with something that flows even more?
3) Turbo - I planned on cranking up the boost, but I am sure this ebay thing will cook itself at some point. That being said, I love where it currently spools, however I am not sure it will be enough to get me there. I was looking at a knock off GTX3582 Billet Wheel Turbo .82 but I dont want to have to get to 4500 before it makes any boost. Thoughts Comments Suggestions
4) Transmission - I want to address this before people say "well with 400hp on a t5 you might as well through a grenade in the transmission and hope for the best!" It is currently a drift car, and will stay a drift car so the tires are rarely hooking to put the trans under a full load anyway. That being said, I have looked into upgrading the internals, however for the price of getting another used t5, it almost seems worth it to have back up transmissions instead of spending 1000$ to upgrade the internals on an already mediocre trans. UNLESS you guys know of a reasonably priced option for upgrades to a t5.
5) Intercooler - Currently running 2.5" piping with ebay intercooler that is "rated" for 30psi and 400whp. I am assuming if I attempted this it wouldnt be enough and would be the restricting point of the system. This isnt as important right now considering how easy all of that is to change an upgrade. Just looking for suggestions/past experience on 2.5" vs 3"
I am sure there are somethings I am forgetting but I figured this would be a good starting point. I appreciate everyones input, suggestions, and most of all the time you have taken out of your day to both read this post and put in your suggestions and experiences. Thanks again!
- Jordan
Current:
1990 na + .63 China'bay turbo
Green Giants (R injectors)
4 bar FPR from the old dodge turbos
IPD Turbo Cam
Microsquirt, 15psi boost
WC t5 trans, 1piece driveshaft
Road to 400ish:
Upgraded h-beam rods (already in)
Ported 530 head (should be done this week)
Stock exhaust manifold being ported as well
Cometic Head Gasket
ARP Headstuds
Plan on sticking with the IPD Turbo cam
Questions/Suggestions
1) Injectors - I know Green Giants will roughly get to high 200s but not on e85. I know ID injectors would be ideal, but was hoping for something a bit more reasonably priced. I had "Snake Eater" injectors in before the Green Giants and they were a mess for both tuning and seemed to not fire correctly. I believe they were too budget of an injector. Thoughts/Suggestions?
2) Fuel System - I know the stock set up will not do. I have a single Walbro 450 to through in the tank and then obviously with upgraded wiring (i was told to upgrade the relay as well?). All braided fuel lines will be replacing the stock lines as well. Should the W450 be enough for e85 to get to 400, or should I go with something that flows even more?
3) Turbo - I planned on cranking up the boost, but I am sure this ebay thing will cook itself at some point. That being said, I love where it currently spools, however I am not sure it will be enough to get me there. I was looking at a knock off GTX3582 Billet Wheel Turbo .82 but I dont want to have to get to 4500 before it makes any boost. Thoughts Comments Suggestions
4) Transmission - I want to address this before people say "well with 400hp on a t5 you might as well through a grenade in the transmission and hope for the best!" It is currently a drift car, and will stay a drift car so the tires are rarely hooking to put the trans under a full load anyway. That being said, I have looked into upgrading the internals, however for the price of getting another used t5, it almost seems worth it to have back up transmissions instead of spending 1000$ to upgrade the internals on an already mediocre trans. UNLESS you guys know of a reasonably priced option for upgrades to a t5.
5) Intercooler - Currently running 2.5" piping with ebay intercooler that is "rated" for 30psi and 400whp. I am assuming if I attempted this it wouldnt be enough and would be the restricting point of the system. This isnt as important right now considering how easy all of that is to change an upgrade. Just looking for suggestions/past experience on 2.5" vs 3"
I am sure there are somethings I am forgetting but I figured this would be a good starting point. I appreciate everyones input, suggestions, and most of all the time you have taken out of your day to both read this post and put in your suggestions and experiences. Thanks again!
- Jordan