Originally Posted by Fuhnortoner
(Post 12277131)
If you're planning on installing the LSU 4.9s to the exhaust manifold/turbine housing, they're probably not going to last long. Just sayin...
Look at the first picture. Sensors will be mounted on the turbine housing there and HeaderShield is going to be supplying the necessary insulation/reflective properties that I need to keep the Hex within 650C. |
I Have a Huge Update! But, I'm not going to share it just yet. I'll wait until the parts start pouring in. Rhymes with SmeeHate and is SUPER easy to make power with... |
Originally Posted by SirLaughsALot
(Post 12277721)
Already figured it out.
Look at the first picture. Sensors will be mounted on the turbine housing there and HeaderShield is going to be supplying the necessary insulation/reflective properties that I need to keep the Hex within 650C. |
Originally Posted by Fuhnortoner
(Post 12277131)
If you're planning on installing the LSU 4.9s to the exhaust manifold/turbine housing, they're probably not going to last long. Just sayin...
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So after ALL of that about the custom made IWG thing, you're going to go to a gleaseman big runner with external gates just like me? Man if you'd just listen to me up front you'd save yourself a fuckload of headache.
I WOULD NOT bother putting individual O2s in the turbo manifold runners but not over worries of burning them out and having to replace them like Fartknocker was worried about. You aren't going to gain anything by looking at the AFR between runners, but rather just adding a dumbed down reference that you should be taking from EGT anyways. There is nothing you can infer from a wideband on each runner that you cant infer from EGT. EMAP is nice, but really only a setup indicator and not so much an active tuning parameter. Redundancy does have a purpose, however staring at 6 different readings from 3 different type sensors that all say the same thing is really just having more shit to look at for the sake of looking at more shit. That being said, whats the story on the EMAP canister? I haven't seen that one before...I like the welded look. Skeese |
Originally Posted by Skeese
(Post 12280369)
So after ALL of that about the custom made IWG thing, you're going to go to a gleaseman big runner with external gates just like me? Man if you'd just listen to me up front you'd save yourself a fuckload of headache.
I WOULD NOT bother putting individual O2s in the turbo manifold runners but not over worries of burning them out and having to replace them like Fartknocker was worried about. You aren't going to gain anything by looking at the AFR between runners, but rather just adding a dumbed down reference that you should be taking from EGT anyways. There is nothing you can infer from a wideband on each runner that you cant infer from EGT. EMAP is nice, but really only a setup indicator and not so much an active tuning parameter. Redundancy does have a purpose, however staring at 6 different readings from 3 different type sensors that all say the same thing is really just having more shit to look at for the sake of looking at more shit. That being said, whats the story on the EMAP canister? I haven't seen that one before...I like the welded look. Skeese I'm not just throwing money (that I don't really have) at a problem that doesn't exist. I'm approaching things cautiously with a bit of engineering and redundancy. If any sensor fails, the car goes into a limp mode and immediately shows me what sensor it is based on it's voltage or functioning issue. This is the T1 Race / Xenocron Tuning EMAP Kit, which is actually bitchin' and small too. ;) Glad it's not just me, because that Full Function aluminum is ugly as fuck to me. This matches my engine bay and will remain unpainted... Here's the link: Xenocron Tuning - EMAP Backpressure Kit |
Originally Posted by Skeese
(Post 12280366)
Oh shit, good god I'm glad we got you here to keep us in the loop on this secret knowledge. I don't know what we'd do without you
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Here We Go!
Fuck It, Here We Go! https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...dca3d3bbb0.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1c942294ac.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...43e6a7e42b.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ed982a0d68.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...164938ae0e.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e556e0f473.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8a8969e1ff.jpg So, I decided on a LONG Runner 321ss 2.157" ID, 2.375" OD (Big Tube!) Exhaust Manifold... The Thing is, this is going on my FB and my fitment doesn't get anywhere close to where John's is for his turbo kit... Check out this old pic: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e13d5e3ec2.jpg Now, imagine placing the EFR9174 w/ 1.45 A/R Turbine Housing right where the Vibrant Air Filter is... Blammo, now you have a REALLY long runner design. |
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Dayum! That's some high grade stuff there! And to think I'll be happy just to get my car back together and get it running!.. :hah:
Your build Sir is quite inspiring and on a completely different level. |
Originally Posted by woodmv
(Post 12281973)
Dayum! That's some high grade stuff there! And to think I'll be happy just to get my car back together and get it running!.. :hah:
Your build Sir is quite inspiring and on a completely different level. |
Might as well subscribe to this trainwreck....J/k, j/k :)
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Originally Posted by dguy
(Post 12282061)
Might as well subscribe to this trainwreck....J/k, j/k :)
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I Bring The Fire :devil: :devil: :devil: :bling: :devil: :devil: :devil: |
Damn, zero support on here still. Oh well.
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Originally Posted by SirLaughsALot
(Post 12283278)
Damn, zero support on here still. Oh well.
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Originally Posted by KYPREO
(Post 12283319)
I'm watching. Love the V mount setup. Just looking forward to seeing what you're going to do with the new manifold/turbine setup. Should've just kept it simple from the start!
The whole point of this build was to push personal boundaries and continue development on a car that I saw was about to take off in value. 6yrs later, I'm right, it has. The build, in it's entirety is complex. Gran Touring is comfort and zero compromise luxury and speed. Oh well, I'm in a financial lull, which is what's impeding this build. Car comes home once I can afford the final phase of fabrication. Cheers. |
Glease is awesome. He is the only place I would trust high quality welding to.
He welded my spindle/coilover brackets. Cool to see his stuff ending up all the way in California. |
I met his staff at SEMA last year and have connected with John on a few things. Glad to finally have a piece of the puzzle. It's a shame funding as been so slow recently.
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I found your thread about a month ago, from posts in the "what did you do to your FB" thread, I think, and just finished catching up. Ambitious as hell project! You've got some pretty neat stuff going on in that little FB. :)
Just wanted to let you know I appreciate reading about the project, and your efforts. Way more ambitious than me - I'm just stuffing a GSL-SE into my SA, because I'm tired of carburetors. Guess I should probably make a thread here about it... |
Originally Posted by Frankenrex
(Post 12283627)
I found your thread about a month ago, from posts in the "what did you do to your FB" thread, I think, and just finished catching up. Ambitious as hell project! You've got some pretty neat stuff going on in that little FB. :)
Just wanted to let you know I appreciate reading about the project, and your efforts. Way more ambitious than me - I'm just stuffing a GSL-SE into my SA, because I'm tired of carburetors. Guess I should probably make a thread here about it... Yes! Make a thread! Show us your progress and don't be afraid to dream big, put everything into it, and be patient with fruition. Cheers, Ryan |
I also follow, I love what you do with this car, please keep posting.
Beautiful work! |
Originally Posted by SirLaughsALot
(Post 12283669)
Kevin, that made my day. Thanks buddy!
Yes! Make a thread! Show us your progress and don't be afraid to dream big, put everything into it, and be patient with fruition. Cheers, Ryan |
Everything Came In https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0ff39e0777.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0f20dbd42f.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3c099c9df4.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f9bec4e9b5.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f6be3db70e.jpg As for updates, the car is prepped for fabrication now. About to pull the 'old' turbo setup off and place it to make the runner length as LONG as possible. Maybe not John Choe's FD's 18"+ length, but likely around 12-14". If I can make the runner longer than just a straight shot, I will... Tons of stuff up for sale if anyone wants first dibs to my 'old' setup. It'll be a reliable, ultra-responsive 450-500whp with an EFR8374 or EFR9174 supercore. Finances are tighter than ever. This year has crushed me with bad luck. Just trying to keep things moving and I appreciate all the support over social media. |
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