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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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Question What do I need for more power?

(Engine swap- n/a for Series 5 Turbo 2) Air Intake, Front Mount Intercooler,Full turbo-back Racing Beat Turbo 2 racing exhaust, fuel cut defender, silicone vaccuume hoses and etc...

These are the only mods i have done to the engine... I was wondering if anyone could tell me what kinda numbers i'd be lookin at right now and what future mods would be good to get the car around 300-350 whp. I'm guessin right now i'm around 230 whp.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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4x720's, some sort of fuel controller....BNR stage 3, and turn up the boost. Go 3 inch exhaust, and get rid of the stock intake hose with a more direct route. That'll get you over 300.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Wait....your driveline.....is it still from an n/a? 300-350 won't play nice with an n/a driveline.......
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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fuel controller, boost controller, BNR stage 2 or 3 turbo.........upgrade the fuel system (injectors, fuel pump, lines, FPR), standalone, remove all emissions to keep the engine bay tidy and empty.....don't forget the important cooling mods......watch your temps when you push the 7.....the oil cooler gets less AIR now and you don't wanna risk blowing your motor.

your estimate of 230 hp seems reasonable but you can't know until you dyno.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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the RB turbo back is 3"...unless he got the smaller diameter piping.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jkimbro
4x720's, some sort of fuel controller....BNR stage 3, and turn up the boost. Go 3 inch exhaust, and get rid of the stock intake hose with a more direct route. That'll get you over 300.
720's sounds good, i had planned on going with something around 580 for prim. and something larger for sec., bigger turbo, and a boost controller. i just had the swap done and i havent even installed a boost guage yet. the racing beat exhaust is 3 inch, i love the way it sounds. yall visit my site at http://www.carsponsors.com/profile.php and tell me what you think of my car??? just wanting a little input!
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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driveline is from the turbo, haltech ecu is something i was looking into also, and i really appreciate the feedback, this is my first time posting
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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you're a billion times better than some of the noobs I've seen...welcome to the club.......good luck and keep us posted.......look into wideband O2 and/or EGT so you can fine tune your car to the way you drive.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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btw the link doesn't send us to your page
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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thanks and i appreciate the advice, i dont know why the link wont work for you, did you click on the hyperlink in my second post, maybe that'll work. If any of you know some good maintainence tips for the new turbo setup i'd appreciate the input cause i know these rotorys take a lot to keep in good shape. also whenever i tune my boost, what would be a safe level not to blow any seals... i was thinking about boosting around 13psi
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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well, I recommend you search.............there are several threads regarding how to drive the 7 and maintain it and there is a lot of Good info there and not worth reposting everything. If you can't find what you're looking for post it here and someone will help ya........but DO search.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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injectors, ecu, fuel pump, boost controller = RAISE UR BOOST to 11 - 12(max).

PLUS, with ur mods right now, u should be able to get over 300
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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not on a stock turbo.........250 is the max on his mods and even then he's playing russian roulette when he boosts.........where are you getting your 300HP estimate on his current mods?
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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im trying to do the same and im worried about over boosting on the stock turbo....(where in alabama are you)
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7 FC TII
im trying to do the same and im worried about over boosting on the stock turbo....(where in alabama are you)
I live in brewton, its about an hour from pensacola fl, and about 2 1/2 hrs. from mobile al
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where are you from?
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