My Twin Turbo Build is Under Way
01-28-2009, 07:33 PM
#203
[EDIT: I would like] to make a custom turbo system to my specifications with ALOT of Roger's help, of course (OK, Roger is doing most of the work, but I'll have my hands in their too). I can't let go of the Engineer in me. Roger thinks I'm just plain crazy. 
Don't get me wrong, I love the results I have seen so far, but I can't stop thinking about how it would be if I designed it. I'm not saying it is going to be better than anything already on the market, nor will it be something suited for everybody, but it will have my own personal touches and suited to me.
Since I started this project I have always looked at everything and thought about how I would do it. That's why I designed my own surge/swirl tank and my own meth system (using Coolingmist's components). Since the engine is pulled out, I figure now is the time to do it to the engine. Besides, I get great enjoyment out of designing things and seeing the end results, which is probably more important to me than the actual hp numbers I put down.
Stay tuned. As we progress with the build I'll post pictures.
Of course, selling some of these parts to get working capital will make things progress much quicker.
Edit: I just heard about some of the prices that were being offered for the Greddy TT kits.
If I don't get a reasonable offer on the Greddy TT kit within the next few weeks, I may put the custom turbo system on hold. Although I am very excited about doing a custom turbo setup, and I'm willing to suck up a reasonable loss in order to move on to the next project, I'm not willing to part with my Greddys (they have served me very well) for the offers I just heard about. My kit is nearly brand new and laid down over 600 hp on 93 octane on a Mustang dyno... With meth, higher boost and more advanced timing, I'm sure my Greddys will get me to 750 RWHP. Again, the custom turbo idea was more about the experience than the HP, but I don't want to leave a perfectly good turbo system sitting in my attic. If it sells, great, then I'm proceeding. If not, I'll wait until the next time I drop the motor out.
Don't get me wrong, I love the results I have seen so far, but I can't stop thinking about how it would be if I designed it. I'm not saying it is going to be better than anything already on the market, nor will it be something suited for everybody, but it will have my own personal touches and suited to me.
Since I started this project I have always looked at everything and thought about how I would do it. That's why I designed my own surge/swirl tank and my own meth system (using Coolingmist's components). Since the engine is pulled out, I figure now is the time to do it to the engine. Besides, I get great enjoyment out of designing things and seeing the end results, which is probably more important to me than the actual hp numbers I put down.
Stay tuned. As we progress with the build I'll post pictures.
Of course, selling some of these parts to get working capital will make things progress much quicker.
Edit: I just heard about some of the prices that were being offered for the Greddy TT kits.
If I don't get a reasonable offer on the Greddy TT kit within the next few weeks, I may put the custom turbo system on hold. Although I am very excited about doing a custom turbo setup, and I'm willing to suck up a reasonable loss in order to move on to the next project, I'm not willing to part with my Greddys (they have served me very well) for the offers I just heard about. My kit is nearly brand new and laid down over 600 hp on 93 octane on a Mustang dyno... With meth, higher boost and more advanced timing, I'm sure my Greddys will get me to 750 RWHP. Again, the custom turbo idea was more about the experience than the HP, but I don't want to leave a perfectly good turbo system sitting in my attic. If it sells, great, then I'm proceeding. If not, I'll wait until the next time I drop the motor out.
Last edited by ttg35fort; 01-28-2009 at 11:44 PM.
01-29-2009, 04:38 AM
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Terry good luck with the project. Did you try the z club (sfzcc.com) down here? By the way I saw your bearings, I didn't think you could do that to metal.
01-29-2009, 02:23 PM
#208
I know. They were ACRs with the special coating. I must have put alot of stress on those things. There is a chance that when I over-revved it I had some pre-detonation, but there was not evidence of that on the pistons. The pistons and rods were in great shape.
01-30-2009, 04:47 PM
#214
LOL because I'm nuts? That I'll agee with.
Nonetheless, I will assure you that the Greddy's are definitely making power.
I am more than a little indecisive, but this is what Roger has been dealing with since I started this projiect. What can I say (really nothing, except perhaps a personality flaw.)
Nonetheless, I will assure you that the Greddy's are definitely making power.
I am more than a little indecisive, but this is what Roger has been dealing with since I started this projiect. What can I say (really nothing, except perhaps a personality flaw.)
01-31-2009, 03:58 PM
#215
It was time to upgrade my 2003 G35 6MT Coupe. The car and all of the components below are at Japtrix or in route, except for the Volks, Wilwood Brakes, CJ Motorsports Fuel System and Cosworth Plenum, which are still on order. I can't wait until it's done. 
When it is complete, I'll post pictures. Here is what's being installed:
VQ35DE
Eagle Rods w/ ARP Rod Bolts
Wiseco 8.8:1 Pistons with Ceramic/Moly Coating
Balanced/Blue Printed Rotating Assy
ARP Main and Head Studs
Heads Match Ported/Polished
Ferrea Valves
JWT C2 Cams
JWT Springs
RC Eng'g 750 cc Fuel Injectors
Cosworth Plenum
Greddy TD05H-18G Twin Turbo Sys
Greddy Intercooler
Tial 38mm W/Gs - 1 Bar Springs
Tial BOVs
CJ Motorsports Stage 2 Fuel System
Walbro In-Tank Fuel Pump
54mm Koyo Radiator
Nismo Low Temp Thermostat
Nismo Rear Diff Cover/Cooler
Custom Oil Cooler
HKS Twin Power DLI II Ignition System
HKS F-Con V Pro
HKS Navigator
HKS A/F Knock Amplifier
HKS EVC Boost Controller
HKS Turbo Timer Type-1
Coolingmist Meth/Water Pump
Coolingmist 1.5 Ga. Trunk Mount Tank
Coolingmist Smart Injection Controller
Coolingmist Vari Cool Controller
2 x Coolingmist Super High Speed Valves (S-HSVs)
2 x 10 GPH Meth/Water Injectors
Mike Norris Motorsports PCV Catch Can
APS 2.5" Cat Back Exaust
APS 2.5" Test Pipes
Driveshaft Shop Level 2 Axles
Clutch Masters FX600 Twin Disc Clutch
Techna SS Clutch Line
Wilwood Brakes
Tein Flex Coilovers
Tein EFDC System
Stillen Sway Bars
Greddy Strut Brace
GT Spec Rear Tie Brace
GT Spec Front Lower Tie Brace
GT Spec 4 Point Mid Chassis Reinforcement Brace
GT Spec Rear Lateral Arm Brace
Kuruma Z Bumper
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
Mercury Silver Volk GT-S Wheels 19x9.5F, 19x10.5R
A big THANK YOU to Roger and Bala at Japtrix, Kyle at Import Parts Pro, Dave at Coolingmist, Art at Advanced Race Technology, and Sharif and Sandy at Forged Performance!!!
When it is complete, I'll post pictures. Here is what's being installed:
VQ35DE
Eagle Rods w/ ARP Rod Bolts
Wiseco 8.8:1 Pistons with Ceramic/Moly Coating
Balanced/Blue Printed Rotating Assy
ARP Main and Head Studs
Heads Match Ported/Polished
Ferrea Valves
JWT C2 Cams
JWT Springs
RC Eng'g 750 cc Fuel Injectors
Cosworth Plenum
Greddy TD05H-18G Twin Turbo Sys
Greddy Intercooler
Tial 38mm W/Gs - 1 Bar Springs
Tial BOVs
CJ Motorsports Stage 2 Fuel System
Walbro In-Tank Fuel Pump
54mm Koyo Radiator
Nismo Low Temp Thermostat
Nismo Rear Diff Cover/Cooler
Custom Oil Cooler
HKS Twin Power DLI II Ignition System
HKS F-Con V Pro
HKS Navigator
HKS A/F Knock Amplifier
HKS EVC Boost Controller
HKS Turbo Timer Type-1
Coolingmist Meth/Water Pump
Coolingmist 1.5 Ga. Trunk Mount Tank
Coolingmist Smart Injection Controller
Coolingmist Vari Cool Controller
2 x Coolingmist Super High Speed Valves (S-HSVs)
2 x 10 GPH Meth/Water Injectors
Mike Norris Motorsports PCV Catch Can
APS 2.5" Cat Back Exaust
APS 2.5" Test Pipes
Driveshaft Shop Level 2 Axles
Clutch Masters FX600 Twin Disc Clutch
Techna SS Clutch Line
Wilwood Brakes
Tein Flex Coilovers
Tein EFDC System
Stillen Sway Bars
Greddy Strut Brace
GT Spec Rear Tie Brace
GT Spec Front Lower Tie Brace
GT Spec 4 Point Mid Chassis Reinforcement Brace
GT Spec Rear Lateral Arm Brace
Kuruma Z Bumper
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
Mercury Silver Volk GT-S Wheels 19x9.5F, 19x10.5R
A big THANK YOU to Roger and Bala at Japtrix, Kyle at Import Parts Pro, Dave at Coolingmist, Art at Advanced Race Technology, and Sharif and Sandy at Forged Performance!!!
02-01-2009, 04:26 PM
#218
Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pUaQDWdoCw
Mine is one of the quieter cars out there. See the pass right around 3:20 into the video. That is with the Evo TT Exhaust. The APS 2.5" is even quieter.
The magnet on the left hand side with my number blew off during the first or second session, so I improvised by using painters tape to make the number on that side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pUaQDWdoCw
Mine is one of the quieter cars out there. See the pass right around 3:20 into the video. That is with the Evo TT Exhaust. The APS 2.5" is even quieter.
The magnet on the left hand side with my number blew off during the first or second session, so I improvised by using painters tape to make the number on that side.
Last edited by ttg35fort; 02-01-2009 at 10:24 PM.
02-01-2009, 05:41 PM
#219
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Nice,
What does your car weigh in race trim?
tom
What does your car weigh in race trim?
tom
Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pUaQDWdoCw
Mine is one of the quieter cars out their. See the pass right around 3:20 into the video. That is with the Evo TT Exhaust. The APS 2.5" is even quieter.
The magnet on the left hand side with my number blew off during the first or second session, so I improvised by using painters tape to make the number on that side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pUaQDWdoCw
Mine is one of the quieter cars out their. See the pass right around 3:20 into the video. That is with the Evo TT Exhaust. The APS 2.5" is even quieter.
The magnet on the left hand side with my number blew off during the first or second session, so I improvised by using painters tape to make the number on that side.
02-01-2009, 10:04 PM
#220
I haven't weighed it yet, but its not light. I figure between the twin turbo setup, the intercooler, the two oil coolers and and the extra chassis braces, I must have added at least 150 lbs to the weight. The Seibon hood saved about 8 lbs (not much). The main reason I added it was to help vent hot air out of the engine compartment.
Once I get the racing seats and ditch the spare tire, this should help shed just about the same amount of weight I have added with the other mods. Carbon Figer fenders won't help save too much, but if I ever make it a track only car, I'll go with Carbon Fiber doors. That will save alot of weight, but I wouldn't want to drive around with them on the street just in case some fool runs into the side of me while I have my wife or one of my kids in the passenger seat.
Once I get the racing seats and ditch the spare tire, this should help shed just about the same amount of weight I have added with the other mods. Carbon Figer fenders won't help save too much, but if I ever make it a track only car, I'll go with Carbon Fiber doors. That will save alot of weight, but I wouldn't want to drive around with them on the street just in case some fool runs into the side of me while I have my wife or one of my kids in the passenger seat.
Last edited by ttg35fort; 02-01-2009 at 10:30 PM.