RoTaRyMaDnEss

Hi,
After a lot of searching-fate has given me wht i wanted.....a turbo project.......I have a couple thousand questions of which here are a few

1) The stock turbo and clutch? how much boost and HP can i run safely on each of them?....
2) this ones kinda stupid but ill ask it anyways----in order to reduce turbo lag? lets say at a traffic light launch,,,,,wont it be sensible to run a 50 shot of wet nitrous till about the time the boost starts kicking in and then shut the Nitrous off?

3) I dont have any emissions laws in my state...NE.....so i can use a racing pipe=-====advice ona COMPLETE exhaust setup which sounds badass but not rice would appreciated.Prices and links too
4) Also will i experiencer fuel cut with an air intake and exhaust? what would u ppl recommend? a haltech or upgraded fuel pump with larger injectors along with an FCD and AFC?.
5) i was looking at the 99 front bumper for the FC's--looks badass...any opinions on how it would look with the fresh air light scoop ?---would tht look better or a head light conversion?.
6) Lets say some1 has larger tires in the back--do they keep rotating the back tires at the back since they cant rotate all the tires equally?--i know DUMB question but i was curious......my logic says different rotation patterns.......
7) Im possibly looking for 300 at the ground--tht ialongwith making it very reliable and not uncompromisingly bad on fuel----would like advice on ppl with HP's in the 250+ region to tell me there mileage and opinions

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

Geez, that's some questions!

A few answers for you -

First off, the stock turbo is good to about 250 to the ground. It's really hard to say when the stock clutch will need to be upgraded - it depends on how old the clutch is, what brand, a number of things.

You really don't need NOS to "start spooling" - this is a *stock* turbo - you have boost damn near instantly.

Start slow with the car - get accustomed to it as-is, and spend some time and money fixing things. Get decent tires if it doesn't have 'em - that will make a BIG difference. Consider getting shocks and springs.

For power, start with just a cone intake - cheap, very easy to install, and makes a BIG difference. Get a good boost gauge before starting in on exhaust, too.

Anyhow, that should get you started

Dale

RETed

In my experience, 250bhp from the stock turbo at 14psi.&nbsp The stock clutch will start to slip at those power levels too; I'd say the stock clutch is barely good for 230bhp.


Get a full exhaust and then see if turbo lag is a problem.

Racing Beat full exhaust - http://www.racingbeat.com/

Yes, if you still run the stock ECU.&nbsp There's a "stickie" for a DYI FCD, if you're good with electronics (or know someone who is).&nbsp A Haltech replaces the stock ECU, so that's all you would need.

I can't comment, since I think that front end looks stupid.


No, you cannot rotate tires if they are all different sizes.&nbsp Keep them in the original corners and replace when they wear out.


Not possible on the stock turbo...you're looking at a minimum a compressor upgrade.

Hit my FC3S-Pro website URL in my .sig for more info...


-Ted