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Old May 7, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Is this intercooler big enough?

I am planning on running a GT34R at about 16psi on a NA motor and here are my mods so far.

MS ECU
gt35r trubo
720 primaries 1200secondaries(rather over do than underdo)
Tubular mani
external HKS WG
GRedyy RS BOV
Areomotive a1000 fuel pump

I am probably forgetting some things.

The intercooler I got for free, and is off of an STi, and if it is big enough I will run it front mount.

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19x8x3



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Old May 7, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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Now you're gonna have an Rx7 GTU STI!!

I honestly don't know how that will work out, since you're running it on a six-port.

Interesting though.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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if it were still on the suby most with a gt35r would have upgraded the intercooler but if its front mount it will cool better so i would say it will prob work. 16 psi NA motor? sounds a little harsh but i guess your askin about the intercooler.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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You can bet your bottom dollar that your motor will not last long running 16psi on those high compression n/a rotors...

How much did you pay for that??? You can mount an exact duplicate of the greddy 32r for 500.00 via ebay and some MINOR fabrication which I know you can handle.

Edit* you got it for free so sell the ****** and get the 24x12x3 intercooler on ebay along with the universal piping kit, and the proper hoses and clamps.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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the endtanks on that thing are going to be a bitch. You'll either have a ton of weird piping or need to get some new ones welded up.

...you'd've been better off with an NPR...
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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^ +1

about everything I would cut that boost in half
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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LOL The ole' NPR never did me wrong!!!
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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You, sir, would benefit a LOT from a radiator panel
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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and ducting. lol.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Do you mean one of these???????????????
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Old May 7, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Old May 7, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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yay someone that goes for performance rather than looks

whats up with the radiator

the cap sticks out like half a foot
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Old May 7, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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ROFLZOMGWTFBBQ!!! My halfbridge is undergoing a t70, haltech transformation!!!

As for the radiator I have no idea, but the koyo i just bought doesn't have that issue
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Old May 7, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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It's not the size that counts, it's the way you use it.

I'd say front mounted that would easily handle 16psi from a gt35r, the real question is how long will your engine handle 16psi? :S
What psi do STI's run stock with it topmounted? 14psi isn't it?
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Old May 7, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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I have easily run 16psi... although I have to admit I did suffer from boost creep with the TO4E I had..But that will all change with the new setup..
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Old May 8, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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I thougt STis ran like 16psi stock.

Its a brand new motor and my hopes are pretty high on this project. I may accually end up not running that psi, because I am shooting for quick spool, and mid range power. This is maily going to be a auto-x car so max Hp is nice just not needed.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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You can bet your bottom dollar that your motor will not last long running 16psi on those high compression n/a rotors...

How much did you pay for that??? You can mount an exact duplicate of the greddy 32r for 500.00 via ebay and some MINOR fabrication which I know you can handle.

Edit* you got it for free so sell the ****** and get the 24x12x3 intercooler on ebay along with the universal piping kit, and the proper hoses and clamps.

Yeah I got it for free. I could a biiger one for free(but it wont fit under/around/behind/near my car, stupid big rig). I may end up selling it, I just thought well hell I got it why not see if I can use it.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 02:41 AM
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is the motor a stock 6 port or has it been ported out? either way this is going to be interesting, just how much boost can N/A rotors withstand... sounds like a great project.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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Sotck port with working AUX ports just to see what it will do. The rotors are the very last thing I am worried about failing on me. They are pretty much the same as T2 rotors just the T2 rotors have a bigger dent(for lack of a better word) in the middle if I am not mistaken.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 03:04 AM
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I do believe you're correct about the rotors "dents" between n/a and tii
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Old May 8, 2006 | 03:40 AM
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^ are you guys kidding...that "dent" is what determines the rotors compression ratio...Turbo2 rotors are 8.5:1 (s4) and 9.0:1 (s5). How long do you think you engine is going to last at 16psi on 9.5:1 Na comp???
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Old May 8, 2006 | 04:08 AM
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I know what the "dent" determines... just it's funny describing it as a "dent"... lol
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Old May 8, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by -efini-
^ are you guys kidding...that "dent" is what determines the rotors compression ratio...Turbo2 rotors are 8.5:1 (s4) and 9.0:1 (s5). How long do you think you engine is going to last at 16psi on 9.5:1 Na comp???


from all the good things I have heard about the Megasquirt from the guys that build them right down the street from my house, the motor will last just as long as my t2 motor. Its all in the tuning. So this question can not be answered until his setup is up and running ans on the dyno/street wideband tuning session and keep upping the boost until you can't keep the AFR's where you want them.

I would suggest that you might want to try one of those cooling mist alky sprayers for a little added protection. Thats what I am going to use but I am trying to run 20lbs on pump 93 + home depot denaturated alky.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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if he wants to do it, let him!! help him!!!!!
dont bash him...hes not the only person running that turbo on high comp. rotors!!
of course the person im thinkin of is bridgeported

how far are u into this???
have you started it yet???(the project)
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Old May 8, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by -efini-
^ are you guys kidding...that "dent" is what determines the rotors compression ratio...Turbo2 rotors are 8.5:1 (s4) and 9.0:1 (s5). How long do you think you engine is going to last at 16psi on 9.5:1 Na comp???

Yes I know what that dent does, what do you think I am retarded. And you seem to think 9.5:1 is high compression. I work on diesels everyday, and they have around 22:1 and up and pushing massive amounts of boost. The reason most of these projects fail are because people simply do not do it right, lean out, or **** with the timing.

A proper tune is also very very important. Everything has to come together as one or the project will fail, its that simlpe


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if he wants to do it, let him!! help him!!!!!
dont bash him...hes not the only person running that turbo on high comp. rotors!!
of course the person im thinkin of is bridgeported

how far are u into this???
have you started it yet???(the project)
I have been colecting parts for a while now and I have about 1/2 of everything I would need to do it correctly.

I have that intercooler(maybe ebay it)
the 720cc injectors
1600ccs are on order
the GT35R is on order
Waiting on the next group buy or so to order my MS
My mani is being welded up at a shop, and if it fails to be what I want I will be ordering one from Turboblown.
I have enough piping to encircle the earth.
Working on a "Strawberry" at a macjine shop I have access to
And the BOV and WG I can order at anytime.

I still have to go through breaking in my motor, and this project will be done over a long period of time, and I have anther car to drive while this on is being worked on.
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