desant78
Well-known member
Hello gvr4
I am in the middle of my first build, and learning a lot. I have two questions that I need some input with
1. what turbo should I use?
2. should I replace the head gasket? I already have new ARP hardware.
My build/Mods
560cc Injectors*
Keydriver Stage 3 Chip*
ACT 2600
ACT StreetLite Flywheel
FP Race Exhaust Manifold
Cyclone Intake Manifold
Balance Shaft Delete
New Timing belt, bearings, and tensioner
Wideband A/F
Oil Pressure Gauge
walboro 255
boost gauge*
3g/Evo Maf*
*came already modded in the car
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1. Once I complete this build, I want to find a tuning software, and slowly learn how to tune. My original plan was to use an evo III 16g since it bolts right it and I believe my Keydriver chip can handle the turbo just to drive the car until I get into tuning the car.
When I bought the car, I got a FP3065 turbo with it, and would love to run the turbo BUT feel with my knowledge and stock motor, that I would blow up the car. Upon reading some recent threads, the stock internals seem stronger than I thought, and apparently people run this turbo (or FP3052) on a stock block with no problems. I do not have a horsepower goal as much as I have goal to just learn. I have the oil restricter and all the coolant lines for the FP3065 also. Upgrading my fuel injector size, or temporary running the FP turbo at a lower psi so my current chip and fuel injectors are definately ok with me too. Looking for ideas, I'm not set in stone with the current mods.
So that is my question, I am putting a lot of effort into this build, and do not want to build a 600+ hp car. I want to pick a platform, and try to squeeze all the power I can out of it (of course this is over a long period of time as I learn to tune).
I have an FP3065, if I run a evo III 16g I need to go spend the $400 to buy one still. I'd like to run the FP3065, but I want this car to be a daily driver and reliable. Suggestions?
2. Should I replaace the head gaskets? with the motor on a stand, is this a good idea? or "if its not broke, don't fix it?" Also, how much boost can I expect to hold with a non MLS head gasket? if I run the evo III 16g I want to run about 20 to 22 psi. If i run the FP3065 I have no clue what boost I would run. Should I trust the non MLS head gasket? or should I replace the head gasket? or should I upgrade the head gasket? I do have the ARP hardware already, and a regular composite head gasket.
thoughts would be appreciated. I don't have any friends that care to modify cars, so I really don't have anyone to bounce these ideas off of or know anyone with expierence with these cars.
thanks in advance! feel free to ask questions too.
I am in the middle of my first build, and learning a lot. I have two questions that I need some input with
1. what turbo should I use?
2. should I replace the head gasket? I already have new ARP hardware.
My build/Mods
560cc Injectors*
Keydriver Stage 3 Chip*
ACT 2600
ACT StreetLite Flywheel
FP Race Exhaust Manifold
Cyclone Intake Manifold
Balance Shaft Delete
New Timing belt, bearings, and tensioner
Wideband A/F
Oil Pressure Gauge
walboro 255
boost gauge*
3g/Evo Maf*
*came already modded in the car
-----------------------
1. Once I complete this build, I want to find a tuning software, and slowly learn how to tune. My original plan was to use an evo III 16g since it bolts right it and I believe my Keydriver chip can handle the turbo just to drive the car until I get into tuning the car.
When I bought the car, I got a FP3065 turbo with it, and would love to run the turbo BUT feel with my knowledge and stock motor, that I would blow up the car. Upon reading some recent threads, the stock internals seem stronger than I thought, and apparently people run this turbo (or FP3052) on a stock block with no problems. I do not have a horsepower goal as much as I have goal to just learn. I have the oil restricter and all the coolant lines for the FP3065 also. Upgrading my fuel injector size, or temporary running the FP turbo at a lower psi so my current chip and fuel injectors are definately ok with me too. Looking for ideas, I'm not set in stone with the current mods.
So that is my question, I am putting a lot of effort into this build, and do not want to build a 600+ hp car. I want to pick a platform, and try to squeeze all the power I can out of it (of course this is over a long period of time as I learn to tune).
I have an FP3065, if I run a evo III 16g I need to go spend the $400 to buy one still. I'd like to run the FP3065, but I want this car to be a daily driver and reliable. Suggestions?
2. Should I replaace the head gaskets? with the motor on a stand, is this a good idea? or "if its not broke, don't fix it?" Also, how much boost can I expect to hold with a non MLS head gasket? if I run the evo III 16g I want to run about 20 to 22 psi. If i run the FP3065 I have no clue what boost I would run. Should I trust the non MLS head gasket? or should I replace the head gasket? or should I upgrade the head gasket? I do have the ARP hardware already, and a regular composite head gasket.
thoughts would be appreciated. I don't have any friends that care to modify cars, so I really don't have anyone to bounce these ideas off of or know anyone with expierence with these cars.
thanks in advance! feel free to ask questions too.