best turbo setup for 350-375whp
like the title says i am wanting to make 350-375whp with around 12-15psi. i had a bnr stage 4 and it just didnt cut it and i dont want to max out the turbo just to make my goal. i would love as little lag as possible as i want this setup for kind of a all around toy...drifting,drag,autocross,etc...I've been doing research but just figured id get some other peoples inputs
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Originally Posted by t2ae
(Post 11414574)
like the title says i am wanting to make 350-375whp with around 12-15psi. i had a bnr stage 4 and it just didnt cut it and i dont want to max out the turbo just to make my goal. i would love as little lag as possible as i want this setup for kind of a all around toy...drifting,drag,autocross,etc...I've been doing research but just figured id get some other peoples inputs
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Gt35r
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the stage 4 should have gotten you near there, if not then something is wrong with your setup.
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Originally Posted by RotaryEvolution
(Post 11415232)
the stage 4 should have gotten you near there, if not then something is wrong with your setup.
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we'll see what my home brew s5 hybrid puts down when i go to the dyno in a couple weeks (idk what wheel trim it is, is got a 59-60mm inducer), its fairly similar to the bnr stg4, but i'm running ~18psi on a stock s5 keg. i'm hoping for atleast 320whp.
my car is hitting 7-10psi @ 2200rpm, I think for faster response i would need a supercharger |
i see were hes coming from i got rid of stg 4 too i felt like i was pushing it too much perfect turbo for under 350whp . i got a borg warner s360 now i want over 400whp got bord of the 300ho range
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the stage 4 and up(additional options) are fairly laggy compared to the stage 1 and 2. but for a bolt on turbo they do just fine.
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Originally Posted by bmwrx7man
(Post 11415753)
i see were hes coming from i got rid of stg 4 too i felt like i was pushing it too much perfect turbo for under 350whp . i got a borg warner s360 now i want over 400whp got bord of the 300ho range
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or it keeps going through motors. the FC engines are weak beyond about 350whp without internal upgrades.
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Originally Posted by RotaryEvolution
(Post 11415909)
the stage 4 and up(additional options) are fairly laggy compared to the stage 1 and 2. but for a bolt on turbo they do just fine.
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i don't feel like going into it again, the s4 turbo isn't THAT different from the s5.
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Originally Posted by RotaryEvolution
(Post 11416091)
i don't feel like going into it again, the s4 turbo isn't THAT different from the s5.
On a side note i was never really sure if the "twin scroll" actuator/flap was working correctly on my s4 setup. That may or may not have had something to do with the difference in spool time, they were still close but the difference between the two was noticeable with the larger compressor. |
Originally Posted by RotaryEvolution
(Post 11416066)
or it keeps going through motors. the FC engines are weak beyond about 350whp without internal upgrades.
What's a safe power goal on a stock port built s4 block with stronger aftermarket seals? 325whp stage 2 bnr? |
i've seen engines lose irons even at 300whp if the tune isn't setup correctly or any of a hundred issues pop up down the road.
studding the block is probably the easiest method versus dowelling which i would say isn't quite as strong. |
Originally Posted by RotaryEvolution
(Post 11416551)
i've seen engines lose irons even at 300whp if the tune isn't setup correctly or any of a hundred issues pop up down the road.
studding the block is probably the easiest method versus dowelling which i would say isn't quite as strong. How much does it cost to stud one? I've seen 400+ whp on stock engine before long time ago from some guy j-rat I think his name was with a 10ae. Wonder how much abuse it took before giving.! |
there have been a few cases of people getting over 500whp from unopened blocks. but the way i see it and have experienced, unopened blocks have better holding grip than a rebuilt fresh engine does, with slicker clean mating surfaces.
studding and dowelling all range from about $350-700. it's not absolutely necessary but it is a safeguard. usually pushed more on people aiming for over 400whp. |
didnt really have any complaints with the turbo honestly i just felt i was pushing it and stressing it to get me near what i wanted. great turbo and really not laggy at all! i just would like to make 350whp"ish without stressing the turbo or motor too much.
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what were you running for boost pressure??
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Originally Posted by t2ae
(Post 11418662)
didnt really have any complaints with the turbo honestly i just felt i was pushing it and stressing it to get me near what i wanted. great turbo and really not laggy at all! i just would like to make 350whp"ish without stressing the turbo or motor too much.
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5oTCnGgqvY it made 339whp and 252wtq and nothing was "wrong" with my setup to my knowledge How much boost were you running? I believe the stage 4 is good up to 18psi but don't quote me |
17-18psi
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was it on a dyno jet?
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problem probably lies with the Rtek, no offense to them or you but it is probably the least capable "EMS" out there and i simply don't trust it to make peak performance from most any setup. hopefully they also made it able to adjust multiple cells at the same time, i was getting carpel tunnel from tapping that palm pilot.
J-rat i believe ran his stage 4 up to about 415whp before the turbo gave up due to the 2 step and i've personally tuned a stage 4 that put out more at just 12-13psi. of course changing the turbo is probably cheaper than buying a new standalone. if it was a mustang dyno then that is probably one reason why it seems low. |
Originally Posted by gear_grinder
(Post 11416104)
From my experience running both turbos, the s5 is less laggy. especially when paired up with a larger compressor. stock to stock its almost undetectable because the compressor is so small. larger compressors & housings seem to show a more noticeable difference IMO/E. A compressor w/ a 60mm inducer with low AR reaching full boost (18psi) @ ~3k is pretty damn good.
On a side note i was never really sure if the "twin scroll" actuator/flap was working correctly on my s4 setup. That may or may not have had something to do with the difference in spool time, they were still close but the difference between the two was noticeable with the larger compressor. |
oh i will never get another rtek i was very unhappy with it all around. im sure i could have gotten more with a ems
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Originally Posted by tuscanidream
(Post 11418916)
Had (2) S4's and each twin scroll didn't work. The actuator bolts snap, vacuum hard lines rot or get pinched, etc. Still made boost in a really low rpm. Don't know what the fuss is about. Maybe I'm just use to high rpm 600cc street bikes and 2-stroke dirt bikes where your always on the rpm's anyways.
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Originally Posted by t2ae
(Post 11418949)
oh i will never get another rtek i was very unhappy with it all around. im sure i could have gotten more with a ems
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Originally Posted by wthdidusay82
(Post 11419422)
What rtek was it? I'm going to get one sometime in the future for my car possibly but I'm only running a stock s5 Turbo.
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Originally Posted by bmwrx7man
(Post 11419459)
pretty sure he had the 2.1 For my car I'm not sure what to go with, I can use all 550's or 550 primary and 720 secondaries (from gsl se). Ill be running like 9 lbs Max on the stock ecu and fuel pump with a fcd. I'm not sure if its even worth getting the 1.7 rtek to run 10psi or worth it to run the bigger secondaries on 9 psi or less (figured more fuel is better even if the pump is stock). Then again I could just run low boost like 6-7 psi so I don't risk running lean. What do y'all think would be best for my initial setup as far as boost and injectors for my near stock setup. Car is s4 has full exhaust and s5 Turbo. Idk how much I'd have to port wg to run near stock boost on full exhaust. Intake will be stock. |
Originally Posted by t2ae
(Post 11418949)
oh i will never get another rtek i was very unhappy with it all around. im sure i could have gotten more with a ems
main draw back is the limites of the stock map sensor, and the restrictions of the afm, and a rather tedious entry method of tuning |
Originally Posted by kompressorlogic
(Post 11419536)
for the price and envolvement it was great.... next time ill go full standalone as well. haltech sprint re seems like a cheap one.
main draw back is the limites of the stock map sensor, and the restrictions of the afm, and a rather tedious entry method of tuning |
Originally Posted by kompressorlogic
(Post 11419536)
for the price and envolvement it was great.... next time ill go full standalone as well. haltech sprint re seems like a cheap one.
main draw back is the limites of the stock map sensor, and the restrictions of the afm, and a rather tedious entry method of tuning I came to the conclusion that the powerfc is more expensive, but a way better unit. It is also plug and play (might need a banzai kit if fd model). My tuner knows it well too. Good option for me. The rtek is cool, and I did consider it for a while. But honestly, I'd end up spending money twice. |
Originally Posted by tuscanidream
(Post 11419702)
i came to the conclusion that the powerfc is more expensive, but a way better unit. It is also plug and play (might need a banzai kit (adapter harness) if FC model) +1 on the PowerFC. I was going back and forth between Rtek and a true EMS. Nearly everyone I spoke with, including Rotary Performance, suggested the PFC for it's easy plug and play and tuning abilities. For your goals, I believe it will be more than able to to get you there. S4 adapter harness S5 adapter harness |
ease of use yes, ability for maximum potential no. i don't mind the powerFC but it is definitely showing its age, which is a testament to it being that it is now about 15 years old.
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Originally Posted by RotaryEvolution
(Post 11419888)
ease of use yes, ability for maximum potential no. i don't mind the powerFC but it is definitely showing its age, which is a testament to it being that it is now about 15 years old.
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Originally Posted by No_love_for_pistons
(Post 11419879)
FTFY
+1 on the PowerFC. I was going back and forth between Rtek and a true EMS. Nearly everyone I spoke with, including Rotary Performance, suggested the PFC for it's easy plug and play and tuning abilities. For your goals, I believe it will be more than able to to get you there. S4 adapter harness S5 adapter harness |
Originally Posted by Stefan2057
(Post 11419914)
What are you're recomendations for a full EMS?
as far as ease of installation and learning curve i generally recommend the microtech LT8. they are the cheapest option but do require some wiring, but they do work with the stock sensors and wiring clips so there is no hidden costs. their drawback is that everything is firmwared into the ECU, what you buy is what you get and you cannot reconfigure it on the fly like most other common EMS on the market. you also cannot download and save base maps to a computer but they are coming out with a new ECU that has that capability for the same cost. microtech is by far the easiest to tune, no one can really argue that. it's very easy to get distracted in the haltech software for example with the 10,000 optional tables to turn on and off, most of which you don't really need. the downside with microtech is you have only the default basemap so you are knee deep in learning to tune to even get your car driving right out of the gate, if you have a stock setup it should run and drive without messing with it much but who really installs an EMS on a stock car? i have been looking into the adaptronic EMS and have been contemplating becoming a reseller of their ECUs but i wanted to get some feedback on them first. they do have some nice options for a good price(E85 adaptive and autotune features). unfortunately they don't offer a plug n play for the FC(why the fuck do FDs get all the nice shit when they are the minority...). but realistically you could use the adaptronic on a S5 turbo with the banzai adapter($300 wasted if you ask me, if they would simply add different ECU plugs they would sell more). |
turblown sells s5 plug and play adaptronic
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then they should update the website and i also did not see Elliot make any mention of the S5 plug n play ECU. it also still leaves the S4 turbo out to dry, which is the most common model of any turbo rotary ever produced.
Originally Posted by Turblown
(Post 11307626)
There are direct plug and play ECU(s) for Series 6/7/8 Rx-7, and Series 1 Rx-8. The Rx-7 units use the OEM connector, just like the PFC. The series 1 Rx-8 has a patch harness, and is used in conjuction with the OEM ECU( handles drive by wire, idle control, and communication with ABS, Dash, and Stability Control). |
power fc is prob the best thing i got for my fc . my boss/tuner made 591whp on his fd last year . i like how its just plug n play for the fc and all the good stuff
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Originally Posted by wthdidusay82
(Post 11419474)
Well I've seen a guy with just over 400whp with a 2.1 , it probably depends more on the users ability to tweak things and get it running to.full potential.
Car is s4 has full exhaust and s5 Turbo. Idk how much I'd have to port wg to run near stock boost on full exhaust. Intake will be stock. I will admit that using Palm OE, you do have to have patience. Maybe being an "Old Hot Rodder" may have some advantage after all. |
I don't think it matters if you have emissions or not.
50% of modded rx7s have no emissions. |
Originally Posted by Wms10th
(Post 11420126)
I have a similar setup but I am running cats,......
that's what pisses me off about CA that I can't put 2 cats in parallel to allow the exhaust smell like roses while limiting power loss. |
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