This is my long term review on my the ForgedPerformance motor build and JWT850BB turbos.

This weekend my car turned 10,000 miles since I picked up the car from FP.
As far as the motor is concerned, it is running stronger than ever, Joe Kenefic did another leak down and compression test and all was perfect. The motor doesnt burn any oil what so ever, and I do drive the car very hard. The only major problem I have had (if you call it major ) is the Fans, going crazy, but that was fixed this weekend by Modified Auto designs in IN (thats another tread in its self).

The turbos
As far as the turbos, well in the begining I was up and down on the choice I made, but now I just cannot see myself not having them. The more time I spend with them the more I love them, they make soo much torque, and are so linear, and that makes them very manageable. I just love them!

The tune
What can I say the tune is just right for me and is what I wanted all along




What went wrong!

Fans
they were wired way wrong!

cam sensors
They failed and cost me $1000 to diagnose

Rear diff
Shop fail to tell me to change fluid frequently

Catch can
shop failed to install catch can properly

Initial tune
was weak as hell, was fixed when I went back in Feb of this year.







Some notes:
My car has been runned at up to 260temps on the track, on the strip it sees a top of 195, on the street never above 180. I have the big KOYO just to give you an idea on how well this rad works, I drove from NC to IN with no fans and saw max engine temps of 188 going thru the hill in WV, thats bad *** with no fans!

I check the oil every time I leave my house (duh!)

Purge my motor every 2 or 3 weeks or right aftera track event (that I have not done since Jan)

change oil around 2K (I dont know why I just do)

DO a 4th gear pull once a week at all boost levels to confirm proper boost and A/F (becuase I dont look at my gauges when I drive fast)

I always look at my engine temp ALWAYS like 200 times on every drive (I don't why but I do).

Check all lines hoses for leaks, cracks, when changing oil.

I am sharing this cuz I might be doing something right, cuz I drive the car harder than anyone on this forum (guarantee), and its holding up like a champ. This is on eagle rods, pistons and S7 cams, with meth and high boost 19-20 psi. IMO this is all you need to support 700hp and some big turbos. Im doing it, so can you.

I will start another thread of some things "Modified Auto Design" did to make my car more street and track ready sometime this week, also some reviews and fixes a certain BOV I installed fixed.

Till then if you have any questions please feel free to PM me, I am always looking to help out the community.

Remember keep the motor simple and go big with the turbos, for big power!!


Purging

put funnnel on fill 1/4 of it with coolant
get to temp around 170 degress
rev to 3 to 5K up and down for about 3 to 5 min
you will be able to see the bubble come out
plug and put remainder of coolant in over fill
cap rad and enjoy

Luie

 

Thanks for the info! As always you guys share what you find, and it is very appreciated.

What do you mean exactly by purge?

 

Purge the engine for air, it builds up when you run the car hard at high boosts levels.

 

You mean the coolant I think?

Are you running one of the balanced crank pulleys?

But yeah, nice info. Thanks for sharing everything.

 

Yes coolant. Thanks Craig

 

Great info-Appreciate it!

 

excellent right up

 

Nice to hear Luie - and kudos for taking the time to write it up and update the community with your experience to date. (and good job ForgedPerformance )

 

Nice post Luie, and +1 on the S1 shortblock, same as I am running and I have had no issues with the motor. It runs as strong as ever.

On your 4th gear pulls on your meth tune, what A/F's are you seeing?

 

Thanks for the info Luie, seems like the S1 is a pretty solid little setup.

 

Thanks Luie....D@mn !! I love to read reviews like that. Makes me feel better about my build.


You did not answer the question about the pulley Are you using one I just went ahead and had Sharif install one...not sure if I needed it...but people are starting to say that the UR (and other pulleys like that ) or causing engine problems with FI's

Comment ......

 

stock pulley.

 

I think this was a good move - although based on anecdotal data, it doesn't hurt to play it safe for such a small incremental cost...

 

Thx Raj...good to hear ....

 

Nice review - it's that you're happy with the setup that matters most!

 

Lucky you. BTW-you drive like my sister

 

^lol, Oh no he didn't

 

Nice writeup Eagle! Now sell me your Cosworth plenum

 

Yeah I know!

I have my driving aid on now..... It goes click very fast

 

Awsome News Eagle! It just goes to show the quality of your build!!!

+1 for Forged and +1 for your **** vehicle check list!