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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by VTAOE
If it was 500 hp then I want to know as much as I can about this turbo upgrade. Hopefully someone can clear this up for me. Thanks.
Yeah, like Jim said...it's close enough. And that is 500 RWHP. I've been eyeballing this setup for awhile now, but not too much information is out there on it.

The turbos are Apexi IHI AX53B70-P25 units similar to the RX6 (smaller though, the FD3S RX6 is a TCW76-P27). The CHRA is dual ball bearing design, and is water & oil cooled. Stainless manifold and downpipe, all fittings and coolant lines...no wastegates though...

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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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Just an FYI, for anyone who doubts that the Border kit can make 500 rwhp...the Apexi drag Integra uses twin (smaller than the Border kit) Apexi IHI AX53B70-P21 turbos on an H22A, and produces over 650 bhp at 22.8 psi.
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 09:29 PM
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and I thought all Canadians were nice folks

No. There are just as many MORONS per thousand up here as down there. Some even get elected to the highest offices too!
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 10:06 PM
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Talking enough dumbass canadian talk :D

Alright back to the supra turbos talk....Well thing is i know that FD's and Rx7's in general do not need alot of Boost too make power....but wouldnt it be nice to have a set of twins that are proven to hold 20 psi reliably and basicly have a damn near flawless sequential system not to mention there is no aftermarket twin setup out there for FD's that is proven....Dont get me wrong guys im not saying go out there and get a set of supra twins and do it (altho if u have enough time and money why not) but its definatly worth atleast talking about with an open minded local Mech.
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 10:13 PM
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Originally posted by GotBoostd7
.... lines...no wastegates though...
They are integrated on the turbos. Look at the bottom of the turbos and you will see them.
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 10:14 PM
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Re: enough dumbass canadian talk :D

Originally posted by Boost Junkie
Alright back to the supra turbos talk....Well thing is i know that FD's and Rx7's in general do not need alot of Boost too make power....but wouldnt it be nice to have a set of twins that are proven to hold 20 psi reliably and basicly have a damn near flawless sequential system not to mention there is no aftermarket twin setup out there for FD's that is proven....Dont get me wrong guys im not saying go out there and get a set of supra twins and do it (altho if u have enough time and money why not) but its definatly worth atleast talking about with an open minded local Mech.
BORDER RACING TWINS MAN!! They can be setup to run sequential..although it would probably be more hassle than it's worth...
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 10:22 PM
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Re: Re: enough dumbass canadian talk :D

Originally posted by GotBoostd7
....They can be setup to run sequential.......
How? Look at them, they both get their exhaust from only one rotor. Even If you were to vent all exuaust from one of the turbos, you can't redirect it to the other turbo.

It would take some VERY constructive piping to pull THAT off.
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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Re: Re: Re: enough dumbass canadian talk :D

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It would take some VERY constructive piping to pull THAT off.
Okay, but can it be done? I never said HOW, I said it could be done. I also said it would be more hassle than it's worth. Sheesh.
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 11:15 PM
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okay I'm an idiot just ignore me
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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Another Question

Why doesnt anyone just go with a custom twin turbo setup..Say 2 Garret T35's or something to that nature... Its looking like thats the way to go if i get an FD....

Seems like everyone now-a-days just wants to have a dyno queen with only 1500 rpms of full boost...

Go figure!

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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 11:26 PM
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Boost Junkie...WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! Are you oblivious to my posts?? THERE ARE CUSTOM TWIN TURBO SETUPS OUT THERE! LOOK AT BORDER RACING!!! Holy cow man...

Also you might want to join the 'big list'. There is a guy on there currently developing a 'CUSTOM TWIN TURBO SETUP' for the FD...
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by GotBoostd7
Boost Junkie...WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! Are you oblivious to my posts?? THERE ARE CUSTOM TWIN TURBO SETUPS OUT THERE! LOOK AT BORDER RACING!!! Holy cow man...

Also you might want to join the 'big list'. There is a guy on there currently developing a 'CUSTOM TWIN TURBO SETUP' for the FD...
whoops sorry man...im kinda slow tonight seeing that ive been moving into my new house for the past 2 days and its taking its toll on me
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 11:40 AM
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Originally posted by GotBoostd7
Also you might want to join the 'big list'. There is a guy on there currently developing a 'CUSTOM TWIN TURBO SETUP' for the FD...
Not to mention Kevin Wyum's "big twin" (twin T03/T4 hybrids) project in '98...







And I still haven't heard the results of that one, even though he did finish it...
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