Help with safe setup
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Help with safe setup
So as you may or may not know, I popped an engine recently. I was looking for some input on my new setup. Maybe some of you guys who are farther along than I am, and have already run a similar setup, can help me with some levels/ settings. This will be the return setup:
-streetport w/ Hurley racing seals
-TID mod
-solid 3" exhaust
-720cc sec's (enough??)
-S-AFC
-NPR FMIC
-pre-mix
-no emmissions/ PS/ AC
-16" Efan
-ported wastegate/ no twin scroll
-HKS SS BOV
-boost/ AF gauges
-Walbro 255
-ACCEL 8.8 wires
Any suggestions on safe boost settings given fuel system (poor fuel management is what I belive popped the last engine). I was a little reckless with the last engine (running 12+psi) and would like to be a lot more conservative this time. Also, running premix, will I still need the oil cooler? Thanks
-streetport w/ Hurley racing seals
-TID mod
-solid 3" exhaust
-720cc sec's (enough??)
-S-AFC
-NPR FMIC
-pre-mix
-no emmissions/ PS/ AC
-16" Efan
-ported wastegate/ no twin scroll
-HKS SS BOV
-boost/ AF gauges
-Walbro 255
-ACCEL 8.8 wires
Any suggestions on safe boost settings given fuel system (poor fuel management is what I belive popped the last engine). I was a little reckless with the last engine (running 12+psi) and would like to be a lot more conservative this time. Also, running premix, will I still need the oil cooler? Thanks
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I have a s4 with ported wastegate and twin scroll removed, but why not just go ahead and get the s5 turbo and port the dual wastegate passages. Can't be to safe when it comes to limiting boost ya know
I still consider myself a rotor newbie but it looks pretty good to me. What are you going to control the boost with? With full intake and exhuast on a ported s4 turbo I would think the boost would be around 10 pounds anyway, but then there should be a little drop from the fmic.
I still consider myself a rotor newbie but it looks pretty good to me. What are you going to control the boost with? With full intake and exhuast on a ported s4 turbo I would think the boost would be around 10 pounds anyway, but then there should be a little drop from the fmic.
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Originally posted by 1FastT2
DONT USE HURLEY SEALS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please dont! They suck *** on turbo engines.
DONT USE HURLEY SEALS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please dont! They suck *** on turbo engines.
What do you suggest aside from Hurley?
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I second that notion to not use them..... i also second that a DIY wideband kit is your best bet or a dyno which uses a wideband to tune your car... either way you have to get it tuned properly...a boost controller like a blitz or apexi would do some good too... im not really a fan of mbc's
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Originally posted by BoostedRotors
Really? I have never heard that before. Everyone Ive heard has had nothing but good things to say about them. This will be my secong set.
What do you suggest aside from Hurley?
Really? I have never heard that before. Everyone Ive heard has had nothing but good things to say about them. This will be my secong set.
What do you suggest aside from Hurley?
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Hmmm, I did just pop an engine with Hurley's in it. The engine only had 3k on it too...
I am reluctant to run stock seals on a high HP application. One of the things I like about the Hurley's is the lowered risk of scarring the housing if it does pop. Are there any other seals that break down like that?
I am reluctant to run stock seals on a high HP application. One of the things I like about the Hurley's is the lowered risk of scarring the housing if it does pop. Are there any other seals that break down like that?
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Originally posted by BoostedRotors
Hmmm, I did just pop an engine with Hurley's in it. The engine only had 3k on it too...
I am reluctant to run stock seals on a high HP application. One of the things I like about the Hurley's is the lowered risk of scarring the housing if it does pop. Are there any other seals that break down like that?
Hmmm, I did just pop an engine with Hurley's in it. The engine only had 3k on it too...
I am reluctant to run stock seals on a high HP application. One of the things I like about the Hurley's is the lowered risk of scarring the housing if it does pop. Are there any other seals that break down like that?
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I dont really have a target HP... I would like to be around 350 RWHP.
Id like to see 12's at the strip and still have fun in the twisties on the way home. We'll see though.
Id like to see 12's at the strip and still have fun in the twisties on the way home. We'll see though.
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Re: Help with safe setup
Originally posted by BoostedRotors
Also, running premix, will I still need the oil cooler? Thanks
Also, running premix, will I still need the oil cooler? Thanks
Premix Lubricates the Apex Seals. The oil Cooler cools the oil after being heated in the rotor. DO NOT RUN ANY ROTARY WITHOUT AN OIL COOLER!
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Hey man, Stock Apex Seals are some of the most solid you can get. I think with only 350RWHP the stock seals will be plenty, thats really not that much HP. I personally am going to run Atkins two peice on my N/A motor coming up. Ill second "banzaitoyotoa's" notion of YOU BETTER HAVE THAT GOD DAMN OIL COOLER ON THERE CRACKER! That **** will drop your temps dramatically.
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Re: Help with safe setup
Originally posted by BoostedRotors
Any suggestions on safe boost settings given fuel system (poor fuel management is what I belive popped the last engine).
Any suggestions on safe boost settings given fuel system (poor fuel management is what I belive popped the last engine).
I am about to rebuild my NA due to a carbon locked seal and may try WI so I can advance my timing a little . . .
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Originally posted by Roy James
Ill second "banzaitoyotoa's" notion of YOU BETTER HAVE THAT GOD DAMN OIL COOLER ON THERE CRACKER! That **** will drop your temps dramatically.
Ill second "banzaitoyotoa's" notion of YOU BETTER HAVE THAT GOD DAMN OIL COOLER ON THERE CRACKER! That **** will drop your temps dramatically.
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Originally posted by BoostedRotors
Sorry, momentary bout with stupidity! I'n better now!
Sorry, momentary bout with stupidity! I'n better now!
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Originally posted by Roy James
Its all good my man, --thinks about the JB weld--, it happens to the best of us, LoL
Its all good my man, --thinks about the JB weld--, it happens to the best of us, LoL
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