Install by Cantrell Motorsports progress (56k beware)
08-18-2006, 04:42 PM
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Install by Cantrell Motorsports progress (56k beware)
So, the install in going swimingly, built motor by builtzmotors, greddy tt, wastegate relocation by SVRTechnologies, Blitz boost controller ....
and for the pics ....
Yes, the motor was shipped air !!!!
Swapping over all of the piping etc from the old motor takes a heck of a lot of time ...
and for the pics ....
Yes, the motor was shipped air !!!!
Swapping over all of the piping etc from the old motor takes a heck of a lot of time ...
08-18-2006, 04:47 PM
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So, some of you may remember my "strange metallic tinkling sound" thread back when I had my Stillen .... Well, the 3 tabs from the outer edge of the pressure plate had broken off and been flying around my bell housing for about a year. According to JWT, as long as the surfaces have not been damaged I can still use it!!
Ahhh, parts galor ...
I can't wait to hear the Stillen catback with the turbos ...
Yeah, distractions occur but I'm in no hurry
08-18-2006, 04:49 PM
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Just wanted to take a buttload of pics of the fuel rails because they are soooooo nice and will be hidden ... shame .... Phunk, hurry up with that plenum!!!
08-18-2006, 04:53 PM
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Dry installing to check clearances and to see what needs wrapping and re-routing ...
Dang that is tight ...
But this side is tighter !!!!
Scott makes some quality stuff
More to come next week .....
Dang that is tight ...
But this side is tighter !!!!
Scott makes some quality stuff
More to come next week .....
08-18-2006, 05:13 PM
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Colin
Glad the motor arrived safely..how did you like taht crate
It was a pleasure working with you, I'm looking forward to seeing you push the limits on the unsleeved block with 1/2" headstuds and HKS headgaskets...
keep us posted!
TODD
Glad the motor arrived safely..how did you like taht crate
It was a pleasure working with you, I'm looking forward to seeing you push the limits on the unsleeved block with 1/2" headstuds and HKS headgaskets...
keep us posted!
TODD
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08-18-2006, 05:28 PM
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very nice pictures and awesome project. so very very fresh and clean. I remember when my car/engine bay was that clean and new looking, seems so long ago.
best of luck with the project!
BTW great pics of the rails and stuff, I saved every single one of them.
One thing, make sure that you bend the power steering line by the passenger side turbo out of the way. Its a common problem to have it rub on the turbo until it wears thru and leaks. What I always do is bend it away as much as I can, which isnt much, and then I take a peace of that blue pushfit fuel line and cut a slit down it to open it up, slide it on around the pipe, and safty wire it on. That way if the engine moves enough to touch it, its padded and will not wear thru for years if ever).
best of luck with the project!
BTW great pics of the rails and stuff, I saved every single one of them.
One thing, make sure that you bend the power steering line by the passenger side turbo out of the way. Its a common problem to have it rub on the turbo until it wears thru and leaks. What I always do is bend it away as much as I can, which isnt much, and then I take a peace of that blue pushfit fuel line and cut a slit down it to open it up, slide it on around the pipe, and safty wire it on. That way if the engine moves enough to touch it, its padded and will not wear thru for years if ever).
08-18-2006, 05:30 PM
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The crate was awesome and will be winging it's way back to you sometime next week
I'm still looking for a really good UTEC tuner in this area, Scott pointed me in the direction of John Reed at RRev but I'm not sure how much VQ35 experience he has.
I'm gonna get 3 maps done, 8psi, 12psi and 16psi ...
Colin
I'm still looking for a really good UTEC tuner in this area, Scott pointed me in the direction of John Reed at RRev but I'm not sure how much VQ35 experience he has.
I'm gonna get 3 maps done, 8psi, 12psi and 16psi ...
Colin
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Colin
Glad the motor arrived safely..how did you like taht crate
It was a pleasure working with you, I'm looking forward to seeing you push the limits on the unsleeved block with 1/2" headstuds and HKS headgaskets...
keep us posted!
TODD
Glad the motor arrived safely..how did you like taht crate
It was a pleasure working with you, I'm looking forward to seeing you push the limits on the unsleeved block with 1/2" headstuds and HKS headgaskets...
keep us posted!
TODD
08-18-2006, 05:36 PM
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Thanks for the advice, I'll forward this to the installer ...
Yeah they've been cleaning everything, I'm so happy with the install ... from the pics it's hard to believe the car has 24k miles on it
Cantrell does a lot of Porches etc race car building (they even had a Carrera GT in there on one visit) and are super professional (and a wonder to chat with).
Colin
Yeah they've been cleaning everything, I'm so happy with the install ... from the pics it's hard to believe the car has 24k miles on it
Cantrell does a lot of Porches etc race car building (they even had a Carrera GT in there on one visit) and are super professional (and a wonder to chat with).
Colin
Originally Posted by phunk
very nice pictures and awesome project. so very very fresh and clean. I remember when my car/engine bay was that clean and new looking, seems so long ago.
best of luck with the project!
BTW great pics of the rails and stuff, I saved every single one of them.
One thing, make sure that you bend the power steering line by the passenger side turbo out of the way. Its a common problem to have it rub on the turbo until it wears thru and leaks. What I always do is bend it away as much as I can, which isnt much, and then I take a peace of that blue pushfit fuel line and cut a slit down it to open it up, slide it on around the pipe, and safty wire it on. That way if the engine moves enough to touch it, its padded and will not wear thru for years if ever).
best of luck with the project!
BTW great pics of the rails and stuff, I saved every single one of them.
One thing, make sure that you bend the power steering line by the passenger side turbo out of the way. Its a common problem to have it rub on the turbo until it wears thru and leaks. What I always do is bend it away as much as I can, which isnt much, and then I take a peace of that blue pushfit fuel line and cut a slit down it to open it up, slide it on around the pipe, and safty wire it on. That way if the engine moves enough to touch it, its padded and will not wear thru for years if ever).
08-18-2006, 05:37 PM
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The crate was awesome and will be winging it's way back to you sometime next week
I'm still looking for a really good UTEC tuner in this area, Scott pointed me in the direction of John Reed at RRev but I'm not sure how much VQ35 experience he has.
I'm gonna get 3 maps done, 8psi, 12psi and 16psi ...
Colin
I'm still looking for a really good UTEC tuner in this area, Scott pointed me in the direction of John Reed at RRev but I'm not sure how much VQ35 experience he has.
I'm gonna get 3 maps done, 8psi, 12psi and 16psi ...
Colin
for instance, 16 psi will haul a$$ and 8 psi will feel like crap, no need for it!!
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Interesting advice, thanks ... only problem is that it rains a buttload up here, 16psi is gonna be NO fun in the rain either ....
Would the race fuel map be at the same psi or just with more aggressive timing?
Colin
Would the race fuel map be at the same psi or just with more aggressive timing?
Colin
Originally Posted by Audible Mayhem
im telling you right now, dont even bother with the three maps, you wont like it, i would do a 16 psi map and then a race fuel map if you would like. there is no point in having the lower psi maps cause it feels weird. if you want to go slower, just push down the gas pedal less
for instance, 16 psi will haul a$$ and 8 psi will feel like crap, no need for it!!
for instance, 16 psi will haul a$$ and 8 psi will feel like crap, no need for it!!
08-18-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cersoft
Interesting advice, thanks ... only problem is that it rains a buttload up here, 16psi is gonna be NO fun in the rain either ....
Would the race fuel map be at the same psi or just with more aggressive timing?
Colin
Would the race fuel map be at the same psi or just with more aggressive timing?
Colin
you can really have the different tunes setup any way that you would like...if you do decide to have a few power levels, the most common stragedy is as follows:
low boost:
say 9, 10 psi, you can run moderate timing and run on pump gas, good for the rainy days, or daily driving commute
moderate boost:
14psi, stil on pump gas, but when the roads are dry, can probably run same map (depends on which engine management), with the higher boost, the car wil be operating in a different part of the map (retard timing, adjust fuel accordingly)
high boost:
16-17psi: 101octane
further retard timing a bit (not a fan for running near the detonation threshold)
to add even greater safety in all tunes: water/methanol injection, set it to spray at 3psi on up, aquamist makes an awesome setup that controls the spray of water based off of the injector duty cycle.
enjoy!
-TODD
08-19-2006, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by phunk
yea thats somewhat true... i always have at least a few power settings in my cars... but only one of them ever gets used 
Hey PHUNK- Clear your inbox. I have a question for you.
08-19-2006, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by cersoft
Thanks for the advice, I'll forward this to the installer ...
Yeah they've been cleaning everything, I'm so happy with the install ... from the pics it's hard to believe the car has 24k miles on it
Cantrell does a lot of Porches etc race car building (they even had a Carrera GT in there on one visit) and are super professional (and a wonder to chat with).
Colin
Yeah they've been cleaning everything, I'm so happy with the install ... from the pics it's hard to believe the car has 24k miles on it
Cantrell does a lot of Porches etc race car building (they even had a Carrera GT in there on one visit) and are super professional (and a wonder to chat with).
Colin