for the turbo - a REAL downpipe.
02-22-06, 07:30 AM
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for the turbo - a REAL downpipe.
The sureshot definition of downpipe: It opens to 3-1/2", goes straight down, and stops.
Yes, it's WAY WAY LOUD!!
This rig is old school.
It has definitely stirred things up, and got my turbo's attention.
The S-AFC high map had to go up over 15% more to get the AFR back under control.
On the second day it blew off the waste gate hose.
I felt it & lifted at around 15 PSI! Oops..
Yes, it's WAY WAY LOUD!!
This rig is old school.
It has definitely stirred things up, and got my turbo's attention.
The S-AFC high map had to go up over 15% more to get the AFR back under control.
On the second day it blew off the waste gate hose.
I felt it & lifted at around 15 PSI! Oops..
02-22-06, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by AFgreasemnky
Where do you have that located? Directly after the turbo?
The Y-pipe is mild steel.
The valve & shaft are stainless.
It takes about 4 seconds to open or close.
I'll be on the lookout for corrosion.
It came from www.BadlanzHPE.com
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02-22-06, 10:40 AM
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man boost creep will be serious with that thing installed in the DP. You might want to be carefull with that. If I were you I would just build a 4 inch complete turbo back exhaust system if you want to flow more exhaust gas. Anything more than that you are going to be asking for some new apex seals if all you have controlling fuel and timing is a SAFC.
03-01-06, 08:50 AM
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Boost is OK with the ported waste gate & stock turbo in warm air, but on a cold morning it does want to push up another 3PSI.
This is not going to help an NA much, since it screws up exhaust tune.
But on a turbo - Oh Yea!
Loud is fun, especially when you can turn it down at will.
This is not going to help an NA much, since it screws up exhaust tune.
But on a turbo - Oh Yea!
Loud is fun, especially when you can turn it down at will.
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03-01-06, 08:59 AM
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About how long do you think the motor will last at, I mean damn thats alot of heat. And from the last time you were talking about it you said it was heavy duty. Im going to keep tabs on this.
03-01-06, 09:09 AM
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All the turbo heat shields are in place.
The longest open run so far was about 3 miles crusing at 100MPH
The Y-pipe gets to a dark cherry red.
So far, so good.
The label on the actuator motor has not cooked.
The G-tech shows 233 net HP in 2nd.
The longest open run so far was about 3 miles crusing at 100MPH
The Y-pipe gets to a dark cherry red.
So far, so good.
The label on the actuator motor has not cooked.
The G-tech shows 233 net HP in 2nd.
03-01-06, 10:23 AM
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Sweet, I was thinking about getting this for my N/A but as mentioned it just makes it really loud. Looks great, I would love to hear a sound clip or see a vid of it burning the ground.
03-01-06, 03:45 PM
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does it completely seal off the exhaust when closed? any little leaks
who sells this
thanks ty
edit i see where you got it
who sells this
thanks ty
edit i see where you got it
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03-02-06, 08:38 AM
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The aluminum housing has two opposing lips that the stainless door closes against.
Each goes half way around.
There are two tiny leaks at the shaft pivot points.
They are clearance to allow the door to open a full 90 degrees.
The overall total leakage is about what you would get from a 1/16" hole.
Each goes half way around.
There are two tiny leaks at the shaft pivot points.
They are clearance to allow the door to open a full 90 degrees.
The overall total leakage is about what you would get from a 1/16" hole.
03-17-06, 07:33 AM
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Update:
The open turbo exhaust doesn’t have the same pop as the NA.
But, when the boost rolls in, it gets loud as hell. YeeHaa..
I was doing a test on the 4-lane road home the other day, when a SBC with dual dumps opened up along side.
He hit it, I hit it and I couldn’t even hear him!
No problems so far with the dump valve.
I got an e-mail from the manufacturer.
Some buyers have had a problem where the actuator motor attaches to the gearbox collar.
He offered to send me the fix.
I’m impressed.
Proactive customer support is a big deal in my opinion.
The video is on hold while I troubleshoot a low fuel pressure problem.
The open turbo exhaust doesn’t have the same pop as the NA.
But, when the boost rolls in, it gets loud as hell. YeeHaa..
I was doing a test on the 4-lane road home the other day, when a SBC with dual dumps opened up along side.
He hit it, I hit it and I couldn’t even hear him!
No problems so far with the dump valve.
I got an e-mail from the manufacturer.
Some buyers have had a problem where the actuator motor attaches to the gearbox collar.
He offered to send me the fix.
I’m impressed.
Proactive customer support is a big deal in my opinion.
The video is on hold while I troubleshoot a low fuel pressure problem.
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