Powerlab 35R kit will not make 500 HP
#221
I wish I coulda had a 12.5% DJ correction on my DD dyno. That woulda put my G35 at 1010whp DJ on stock sleeves.
too bad they are selling and wont try for more HP
http://www.intensepower.com/inmovefowig3.html
too bad they are selling and wont try for more HP
http://www.intensepower.com/inmovefowig3.html
https://my350z.com/forum/6812224-post16.html
from 12.5% i got thats ~510whp on DJ congrats on already reaching 500whp btw...i think i congratulated injected for those results already before.
from 12.5% i got thats ~510whp on DJ congrats on already reaching 500whp btw...i think i congratulated injected for those results already before.
#222
Please go ahead and post your Dyno, I would love to see your results. As mentioned before, This thread is focusing on the power pontenial of the GT35r Powerlab kit. Comparing the GT37R kit to the GT35R kit is like comparing apples to oranges at this point in the game.
Originally Posted by stra8dum1
I wish I coulda had a 12.5% DJ correction on my DD dyno
Yeah they are selling, car did/accomplish everythign they planned on, so on to next project... i dont think they have plans to make it more dedicated track car and up boost, do more.
Last edited by IIQuickSilverII; 05-24-2010 at 09:26 AM.
#223
Please go ahead and post your Dyno, I would love to see your results. As mentioned before, This thread is focusing on the power pontenial of the GT35r Powerlab kit. Comparing the GT37R kit to the GT35R kit is like comparing apples to oranges at this point in the game.
Last edited by marra23; 05-24-2010 at 09:15 AM.
#224
Ya, you wouldnt expect the piping to be suspect. Not sure why it keeps coming back to that. You'd expect it to be an exhaust backpressure / turbine backpressure issue, or a charge pipe proximity to hot radiator or something..
Hopefully PL logged the data that IP was looking for as that is critical for determining realistic power numbers for a kit. For the number of people expecting low to mid 500's on pump, their expectations seem to be based upon other platform data/extrapolated #'s and not PL.
PL's GT37 is a hybrid turbo. Cant remember if it was larger turbine housing though.
Hopefully PL logged the data that IP was looking for as that is critical for determining realistic power numbers for a kit. For the number of people expecting low to mid 500's on pump, their expectations seem to be based upon other platform data/extrapolated #'s and not PL.
PL's GT37 is a hybrid turbo. Cant remember if it was larger turbine housing though.
....james the piping is the same... if the piping was limiting a smaller turbo it would be limiting even more on a larger turbo right?....but that isnt happening, so that is why i have been bringing those other dynos to show that the same piping on other larger turbos have had no problems with flow and the turbo doing what you would expect them to be doing. The turbo is only thing that is not apples to apples
Last edited by str8dum1; 05-24-2010 at 09:48 AM.
#225
"....james the piping is the same... if the piping was limiting a smaller turbo it would be limiting even more on a larger turbo right?....but that isnt happening, so that is why i have been bringing those other dynos to show that the same piping on other larger turbos have had no problems with flow and the turbo doing what you would expect them to be doing. The turbo is only thing that is not apples to apples"
Good point on the the piping.
Good point on the the piping.
#226
Having been busy and away at a great weekend in the Smokies (ZdayZ), I hate that this has already blown out of control. I hope that we can focus on productive conversation with those who have experience with the situation at hand (power limit of PL GT35R kit on built motor), and minimize the other unnecessary noise.
A quick search of built setups with PL kit revealed Jtran, qqq in this thread, and our customer - none of which produced significantly over 500whp. For example, "cliff notes.....pl seems to be maxed out, customer isnt happy, selling turbo kit. installing bigger fuel system, clutch setup, greddy twins with the hta upgrades" Source
This vehicle was tuned on 93octane fuel, and I found that as boost was increased >15psi, torque would continue to climb but horsepower decreased. This is a similar effect (though at a greater power&boost level) that I have witnessed with Turbonetics kits. Before everyone goes crazy, I am not saying they are comparable, as the Powerlab setup is undoubtedly an improvement on the TN setup.
The normal checks have been done and the setup is solid and engine is very healthy. It appears that we have found the limits of this setup on pump fuel on our dyno, which corrected to Dynojet, is in line with others' findings.
My questions to Intense are the following, and can be taken to PM/Email if necessary (though as noted below, did not get a response to question 1 when asked privately before):
1. As asked by Greg and left unanswered, please provide intake air temperature logs at 10, 15, 20 and 25psi?
2. Please explain more on your statement, "I'm curious who told you that you will be making over 500wheel on pump gas?" I take this as you suggesting it likely may not achieve 500whp on pump gas. What was the maximum boost and power you/PL achieved with PL GT35R on pump gas? What would you consider to be the limiting factor of your kit's power production on pump gas? Keep in mind, I do not subscribe to the generic school of thought "you can't go beyond XX psi on pump gas!"... I want to know the reason for the limit.
3. Hopefully you logged exhaust back pressure in the development of this turbo kit? If so, please share the findings, as I feel this is most likely the factor currently limiting further power production. My next move would be finding the limitation causing the back pressure, and improving it - be it piping, turbo, etc. I already know there are plenty of bandwagon people ready to tell me about how great the piping is - but again, please only people with first hand experience of PL Kit on built motor chime in.
Also to clear up anyone stating "A GT35R can make 650whp, so must be install problem!", remember a turbo is only a small piece of the power production puzzle. Piping, pressures, restrictions, etc all contribute. A Powerlab GT35R kit is not a tubular header on a 2.0L engine, so quit comparing the two. This is directed to ALL turbo kit manufacturers....Just because you have xx size compressor wheel, rated for xxx horsepower, DOES NOT MEAN THE TURBO KIT IS CAPABLE OF THAT HORSEPOWER. Housings, pipings, etc all play a large roll when targeting max boost & power.
RudeG, your comments/accusations are clearly wrong and out of line. We do not have plans to produce a competing kit, and your wrongful suggestiveness and attempt to discredit us is noted and not appreciated.
A quick search of built setups with PL kit revealed Jtran, qqq in this thread, and our customer - none of which produced significantly over 500whp. For example, "cliff notes.....pl seems to be maxed out, customer isnt happy, selling turbo kit. installing bigger fuel system, clutch setup, greddy twins with the hta upgrades" Source
This vehicle was tuned on 93octane fuel, and I found that as boost was increased >15psi, torque would continue to climb but horsepower decreased. This is a similar effect (though at a greater power&boost level) that I have witnessed with Turbonetics kits. Before everyone goes crazy, I am not saying they are comparable, as the Powerlab setup is undoubtedly an improvement on the TN setup.
The normal checks have been done and the setup is solid and engine is very healthy. It appears that we have found the limits of this setup on pump fuel on our dyno, which corrected to Dynojet, is in line with others' findings.
My questions to Intense are the following, and can be taken to PM/Email if necessary (though as noted below, did not get a response to question 1 when asked privately before):
1. As asked by Greg and left unanswered, please provide intake air temperature logs at 10, 15, 20 and 25psi?
2. Please explain more on your statement, "I'm curious who told you that you will be making over 500wheel on pump gas?" I take this as you suggesting it likely may not achieve 500whp on pump gas. What was the maximum boost and power you/PL achieved with PL GT35R on pump gas? What would you consider to be the limiting factor of your kit's power production on pump gas? Keep in mind, I do not subscribe to the generic school of thought "you can't go beyond XX psi on pump gas!"... I want to know the reason for the limit.
3. Hopefully you logged exhaust back pressure in the development of this turbo kit? If so, please share the findings, as I feel this is most likely the factor currently limiting further power production. My next move would be finding the limitation causing the back pressure, and improving it - be it piping, turbo, etc. I already know there are plenty of bandwagon people ready to tell me about how great the piping is - but again, please only people with first hand experience of PL Kit on built motor chime in.
Also to clear up anyone stating "A GT35R can make 650whp, so must be install problem!", remember a turbo is only a small piece of the power production puzzle. Piping, pressures, restrictions, etc all contribute. A Powerlab GT35R kit is not a tubular header on a 2.0L engine, so quit comparing the two. This is directed to ALL turbo kit manufacturers....Just because you have xx size compressor wheel, rated for xxx horsepower, DOES NOT MEAN THE TURBO KIT IS CAPABLE OF THAT HORSEPOWER. Housings, pipings, etc all play a large roll when targeting max boost & power.
RudeG, your comments/accusations are clearly wrong and out of line. We do not have plans to produce a competing kit, and your wrongful suggestiveness and attempt to discredit us is noted and not appreciated.
A #1 When I was asked this question, Jason was conducting Pro EFI Classes and was unavailable. You are a dealer for his product so it should be just as simple for you to inquire for those numbers and logging since he was our tuner.
I as the Sales Manager do not (unfortunately) have the logging and AIT's handy on my computer. Nor did or do I have immediate access to the files from the original runs with the kit and vehicle. I have requested it and will fwd them once/if I have them available.
? #2. Please explain more on your statement, "I'm curious who told you that you will be making over 500wheel on pump gas?"
I take this as you suggesting it likely may not achieve 500whp on pump gas.
What was the maximum boost and power you/PL achieved with PL GT35R on pump gas?
What would you consider to be the limiting factor of your kit's power production on pump gas?
Keep in mind, I do not subscribe to the generic school of thought "you can't go beyond XX psi on pump gas!"... I want to know the reason for the limit.
A #2 My question is exactly that. Nothing to be read into it.
We have never made claims to PUMP HP gains on this kit at any boost level because honestly we have never had requests to max out pump gas on a semi built block.
I did not say it would not make it (500WHP on PUMP) and I did not say it would not make it. We will put together some more public testing on the kit that can be seen what numbers can be achieved on 91 (no 93 available here) pump gas shortly.
I don't believe that it is in question that on RACE (C16) Gas the kit made the 653WHP #'s
? #3. Hopefully you logged exhaust back pressure in the development of this turbo kit?
If so, please share the findings, as I feel this is most likely the factor currently limiting further power production.
My next move would be finding the limitation causing the back pressure, and improving it - be it piping, turbo, etc. I already know there are plenty of bandwagon people ready to tell me about how great the piping is - but again, please only people with first hand experience of PL Kit on built motor chime in.
A #3 I will refer to my answer above "Jason was conducting Pro EFI Classes and was unavailable. You are a dealer for his product so it should be just as simple for you to inquire for those numbers and logging since he was our tuner."
On the subject of back pressure.:
Was the exhaust ever uncorked?
What size is the reverse Y-Pipe on the vehicle?
(Some things to consider here as well)
Our assumption is that the turbo kit is being flowed through a standard HKS true dual exhaust which isn't designed for FI
Lastly, if there have been any offensive or derogatory comments made outside of Intensesales (MY) posting and/or My own to be clear towards Injected or the OP then, WE APOLOGIZE for it.
I don't think that IntenseSales ever posted in this manner but, again we have no angst or ill will towards Injected based on this thread or install AT ALL.
We will gladly work with Injected on figuring out what is needed to help their customer out.
The results of our testing will not be immediate and we won't be posting repeatedly in this thread. Things take a bit of time and we have many projects on our schedule but, this will be made a priority.
#227
That's it, my kit is coming off. Anyone have a used turbonetics kit they want to sell me?
I keed I keed
But really, this thread is worth popping on. The shop really needs to post up a few more details. This is way too along the lines of he said she said for me to trust anything thats coming out of it.
I keed I keed
But really, this thread is worth popping on. The shop really needs to post up a few more details. This is way too along the lines of he said she said for me to trust anything thats coming out of it.
Also seriously, I'm looking at this closely too. It was implied to me by many that I could make similar power to, say, a GReddy kit with a built motor, which is a very serious possiblity for me this fall. I will be quite pissed to find out my kit which is screaming "the turbo makes 650 horsepower" can't crack 14 psi or 460 whp on pump...that is BS if Injected's finding hold true. This puts people who were looking to build at a point where they should decide to slap on twins before the motor goes back in to save huge amounts of money, crushing fail, and wasted time. I would not build my motor for a mere 100 horsepower potential bump...that is stupid and a waste.
#228
A #1 When I was asked this question, Jason was conducting Pro EFI Classes and was unavailable. You are a dealer for his product so it should be just as simple for you to inquire for those numbers and logging since he was our tuner.
I as the Sales Manager do not (unfortunately) have the logging and AIT's handy on my computer. Nor did or do I have immediate access to the files from the original runs with the kit and vehicle. I have requested it and will fwd them once/if I have them available.
#229
Pete, why would I ask Jason when first I do not know who tunes your cars, second who's laptop the logs are on, and third when you specifically told me that you would ask Han when he arrived to work. Therefore I waited on a response from you or Han, not knowing to talk to Jason.
Last edited by RudeG_v2.0; 05-24-2010 at 08:14 PM.
#230
On the subject of back pressure.:
Was the exhaust ever uncorked?
What size is the reverse Y-Pipe on the vehicle?
(Some things to consider here as well)
Our assumption is that the turbo kit is being flowed through a standard HKS true dual exhaust which isn't designed for FI
#231
^ Also... Does the OP's wastegate recirculate into that exhaust, or does he have an open wastegate dump?
Look at the difference an open dump made for Elperuano at 8PSI. The benefit of an open dump (and conversely, the disadvantage of recirculating into an exhaust setup like the OP's) would be even more significant at the higher power levels the OP is trying to achieve.
Look at the difference an open dump made for Elperuano at 8PSI. The benefit of an open dump (and conversely, the disadvantage of recirculating into an exhaust setup like the OP's) would be even more significant at the higher power levels the OP is trying to achieve.
Last edited by RudeG_v2.0; 05-24-2010 at 08:53 PM.
#232
I too will be upset if I find building the motor would yield a minimal HP gain. I now have seconds thoughts about doing this given the current results of this kit on built motors. In for a guinea pig or maybe some more r&d for current customers with future goals?
#233
^ Also... Does the OP's wastegate recirculate into that exhaust, or does he have an open wastegate dump?
Look at the difference an open dump made for Elperuano at 8PSI. The benefit of an open dump (and conversely, the disadvantage of recirculating into an exhaust setup like the OP's) would be even more significant at the higher power levels the OP is trying to achieve.
Look at the difference an open dump made for Elperuano at 8PSI. The benefit of an open dump (and conversely, the disadvantage of recirculating into an exhaust setup like the OP's) would be even more significant at the higher power levels the OP is trying to achieve.
#234
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...t35r-8lbs.html
He made 420whp @ 8PSI with supposedly a very conservative tune on a Mustang dyno, which typically reads lower than a DJ. Most guys with the PowerLab kit are making ~400whp DJ at the same PSI.
He made 420whp @ 8PSI with supposedly a very conservative tune on a Mustang dyno, which typically reads lower than a DJ. Most guys with the PowerLab kit are making ~400whp DJ at the same PSI.
Last edited by RudeG_v2.0; 05-25-2010 at 04:00 AM.
#235
I was aware from prior conversations (months ago) that Jason had a part in the tuning of the G35 some time ago. I have not bothered him with these questions, as I feel the developers of a turbo kit should know basic performance data from development, and that it is not the customers responsibility to hunt down a 3rd party tuner regardless of who it is.
Intense, thank you for the reply and I hope to hear back with the info soon.
With regards to the exhaust, we did not unbolt it and test - this is something I would be willing to test when the car comes back. Though Jtran did the same thing prior to their customer ditching the Powerlab kit: "same thing. same power, with stock intake manifold. power still drops. peaked at 506 whp and 547 wtq, not the exhaust either since we are running just the dp open." Source
#236
I think both of you have been shop mouthpieces. I can't say that, in the past, I've been much better. But, from the outside looking in, I am sure many other members of this forum see both you and Eric as shop nuthuggers...no matter what the shops do, you are there to defend.
Last edited by rcdash; 05-25-2010 at 07:25 AM.
#237
#238
Update
I have been real busy since my last post and have been trying to get over all the drama and just drive and enjoy my ride. I have also continue to research the power problem while back in Asheville, NC. I took the car to a friend's shop and had the exhaust removed from the 3' pipe, that was included in the PL kit, back and had the car dyno'd on his dynojet. The good new was an 518whp/ 475 torque run on Mike's Dyno the bad new is that these numbers correlate to the 465whp run on IP's DD dyno. So, the kit will hit the 500 whp mark on a Dynojet dyno but no power was gained by removing the HKS portion of my exhaust. My goal was to achieve 500-520whp (max out the Walbro m255 pump) on IP's dyno so I am still weighing options at this point to achieve this goal on pump gas. I believe the turbo is maxed out at this point (15psi on pump gas) so the three options for me will be MID level Meth kit, 1.06 hot side turbine housing and finally an t67 turbo upgrade. I don't want to spent the $2000 for a new turbo at this point so I am leaning more toward the first two options.
Last edited by james12345pt; 06-06-2010 at 11:46 AM.
#239
I would think carefully before spending too much $ chasing #s. At 15 psi (with my 700bb kit on a 5AT)) I made 482 whp on Sharif's dyno, 505 whp of Injected's DD (at ZdayZ), and 523 whp on a local Dynojet with STD correction. Dyno readings vary all over the place when it's different days, conditions, etc.
When you're ready for a jump in power - you'll need a big jump in power to feel it, whether it's from 465 or 500.
I think you may get the most bang for the buck from a good meth injection setup - that seems like the most practical choice since it will allow you to run the turbo out a little more and cool the intake charge at the same time. Good luck.
When you're ready for a jump in power - you'll need a big jump in power to feel it, whether it's from 465 or 500.
I think you may get the most bang for the buck from a good meth injection setup - that seems like the most practical choice since it will allow you to run the turbo out a little more and cool the intake charge at the same time. Good luck.
Last edited by rcdash; 06-06-2010 at 12:06 PM.
#240
so why is your goal to max out a single pump walbro?
you def don't want to get to that range. it gets super expensive. try 2400$ for a stage 3 fuel system (twin pump). i know, i'm there and there is a HUGE price difference to make any noticable power gains just like RC said.
you def don't want to get to that range. it gets super expensive. try 2400$ for a stage 3 fuel system (twin pump). i know, i'm there and there is a HUGE price difference to make any noticable power gains just like RC said.