View Poll Results: Greddy Install, pull engine or not
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Greddy Install...engine in or out?
on a stock block you cant run a boost controller, just ~8-10psi wastegate springs, so Uprev is all the tuning you need.
The additional features and controls for a Haltech etc are just overkill. On a built block, you need the additional safeties, so a better EMS is needed.
The additional features and controls for a Haltech etc are just overkill. On a built block, you need the additional safeties, so a better EMS is needed.
How many people stay stock block and don't rebuild/go for bigger power?
the price difference between a used haltech and a maf+osiris is probably like 200$. considering almost everyone blows eventually and or most go built regardless it's just a bandaid. the old addage do it right or not at all stands tall and true. ive learned it the hard way so far.
the price difference between a used haltech and a maf+osiris is probably like 200$. considering almost everyone blows eventually and or most go built regardless it's just a bandaid. the old addage do it right or not at all stands tall and true. ive learned it the hard way so far.
on a stock block you cant run a boost controller, just ~8-10psi wastegate springs, so Uprev is all the tuning you need.
The additional features and controls for a Haltech etc are just overkill. On a built block, you need the additional safeties, so a better EMS is needed.
The additional features and controls for a Haltech etc are just overkill. On a built block, you need the additional safeties, so a better EMS is needed.
Last edited by Resmarted; Sep 18, 2012 at 03:20 PM.
You know where I'm at with vehicles... But I still cringe about uprev being cOnsidered the "wrong" way.
I think uprev is a solid route but everyone thinks its soooooo inexpensive compared to haltech so they go uprev. Some guys aren't here to crush numbers- uprev holds its own... But guys need to know that as you expand on your hp /tq you spend a lot more on the uprev route that is already included with haltech. As mentioned the costs balance out.
I think what sylvan said is a good benchmark- if you're going to build your block... Haltech is the way to go. Stock block? Well- uprev may be a reasonable option. Haltech Brings with it a measure of protection that uprev technically doesn't- either way when you consider the cost of all the extras- especially if you need a second tune because you don't go with the upgraded maf off the start... A used haltech (from a trusted member of the forums) is a compelling option.
I think uprev is a solid route but everyone thinks its soooooo inexpensive compared to haltech so they go uprev. Some guys aren't here to crush numbers- uprev holds its own... But guys need to know that as you expand on your hp /tq you spend a lot more on the uprev route that is already included with haltech. As mentioned the costs balance out.
I think what sylvan said is a good benchmark- if you're going to build your block... Haltech is the way to go. Stock block? Well- uprev may be a reasonable option. Haltech Brings with it a measure of protection that uprev technically doesn't- either way when you consider the cost of all the extras- especially if you need a second tune because you don't go with the upgraded maf off the start... A used haltech (from a trusted member of the forums) is a compelling option.
Last edited by Eno; Sep 18, 2012 at 04:01 PM.
I haven't built my stock block, had it boosted for 4+ years, and have tracked it (road course) 25+ times. If I blow an engine, I will build it, but so far, it has been good. Driven across the country boosted 4 times, as well.
And I went with the Haltech, after getting sick of my UTEC and the assorted problems.
And I went with the Haltech, after getting sick of my UTEC and the assorted problems.
I haven't built my stock block, had it boosted for 4+ years, and have tracked it (road course) 25+ times. If I blow an engine, I will build it, but so far, it has been good. Driven across the country boosted 4 times, as well.
And I went with the Haltech, after getting sick of my UTEC and the assorted problems.
And I went with the Haltech, after getting sick of my UTEC and the assorted problems.
edit, saw your car domain link. still running 363?
Last edited by Escobar; Sep 18, 2012 at 06:06 PM.
What are you using for oil feed lines? also the return lines??? I am going to get the feed lines from Forged Performance, they look awsome and from what I have been told are way better.
But are you using the Greddy oil pan?
But are you using the Greddy oil pan?
Oh, I almost forgot.. Do you have the 4 intake pipes for the kit? The tubes that go from the air filters to the turbos?? If so we need to talk.. I need them lol .. Well maybe to just borrow so I can have someone duplicate them for me...
When I installed my HKS twins, I had a lift. It took me something like two months, because I had to fabricate a bunch of charge pipes, intake pipes, coolant and oil lines, etc. If you are installing a GReddy kit I don't think it would be too bad with a lift. On jack stands would be another story.
I no longer have easy access to a lift and I recently pulled (and reinstalled) my motor twice within the last ~3 months using a cherry picker and jack stands. If all you have to work with are jack stands, I think pulling the motor is the way to go. It will also make swapping out the clutch much easier. I have never pulled the tranny on jack stands (done it on the lift 3 times) but I imagine it wouldn't be fun.
I no longer have easy access to a lift and I recently pulled (and reinstalled) my motor twice within the last ~3 months using a cherry picker and jack stands. If all you have to work with are jack stands, I think pulling the motor is the way to go. It will also make swapping out the clutch much easier. I have never pulled the tranny on jack stands (done it on the lift 3 times) but I imagine it wouldn't be fun.
When I installed my HKS twins, I had a lift. It took me something like two months, because I had to fabricate a bunch of charge pipes, intake pipes, coolant and oil lines, etc. If you are installing a GReddy kit I don't think it would be too bad with a lift. On jack stands would be another story.
I no longer have easy access to a lift and I recently pulled (and reinstalled) my motor twice within the last ~3 months using a cherry picker and jack stands. If all you have to work with are jack stands, I think pulling the motor is the way to go. It will also make swapping out the clutch much easier. I have never pulled the tranny on jack stands (done it on the lift 3 times) but I imagine it wouldn't be fun.
I no longer have easy access to a lift and I recently pulled (and reinstalled) my motor twice within the last ~3 months using a cherry picker and jack stands. If all you have to work with are jack stands, I think pulling the motor is the way to go. It will also make swapping out the clutch much easier. I have never pulled the tranny on jack stands (done it on the lift 3 times) but I imagine it wouldn't be fun.
with the sale so he is sending one now. We will see what I get. I believe its the greddy pan that comes with the kit.yes, I have all the piping...or at least I should haha
yea, I have herd good things about the forged lines compared to the greddy. My kit came with lines already, although they look a bit short. They have 10 AN return lines. My seller forgot to include the oil pan with the sale so he is sending one now. We will see what I get. I believe its the greddy pan that comes with the kit.
yes, I have all the piping...or at least I should haha
with the sale so he is sending one now. We will see what I get. I believe its the greddy pan that comes with the kit.yes, I have all the piping...or at least I should haha
well, I have finally pulled the trigger on this project. I changed jobs and moved 3x in the last 3 years so its been put off time and time again. This weekend i decided its time to get going. Started by just removal of all the easy stuff. Gonna get a few helping hands and a engine puller and get the engine pulled in the next couple of weeks. I have attached a few pics of my progress.
Last edited by Escobar; Dec 8, 2014 at 04:13 PM.
