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Old 03-07-12, 11:47 AM
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MO Horsepower estimate

I plan to do a complete rebuild on my FC, as I've already started ordering stuff. I'm just really curious if anyone can give me an estimate on how much horsepower I can expect to be pushing.

13B-RE Cosmo Swap
2mm "Rotary Aviation" apex seals
large streetport
Haltech Platinum Sport1000 EMS
RC fuel injectors (something like 1000 primary, 1600 secondary)
Single turbo conversion to a Turbonetics T3T4 pushing about 12lbs.
Full 3" turbo-back exhaust
40mm wastegate
Aeromotive FPR
Aux. injection
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Lightweight flywheel (if that's even hp related)

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Old 03-07-12, 12:21 PM
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T3/T4 is a generic term for about a thousand different turbos. You'd have to get specifics such as compressor/turbine wheel family and dimensions, as well as the A/R of both housings.
Old 03-07-12, 01:52 PM
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Sorry, I don't really have the expertise to give you an hp estimate, but I will say I'm pretty sure that a lightweight flywheel does improve your whp even if only a little. Anything that reduces load on the engine will.
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- Walbro 255

+ Bosch 044

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Old 03-08-12, 12:16 PM
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Pretty sure the turbo is the "60 series". 4" inlet, from what I remember, .60 AR. Don't know all the specs, as I won't be home for another month and a half.
http://turboneticsinc.com/60series_turbochargers

That's why I included the flywheel, thought it must be somewhat hp related.

The Walbro was already installed when I bought the car. Haven't had a problem with it yet though. Is the Bosch more reliable or something? I bought the turbo last year knowing I'd do this rebuild. I got it for $600 brand new, how could I pass that up. From turbonetics it'd cost about $1,200.
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That is quite the rebuild, should be fast as heck!
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A 60-1 or 62-1 compressor with an appropriately sized turbine wheel/housing will be good for in excess of 400 whp at around 1 bar.

Walbros flow well, but they have a mixed reputation. There are a lot of knock offs, and they're known for being noisy. Personally, I would go with a SupraTT pump, which is about the best drop-in pump available. A Bosch 044 will require modification if used in-tank.

http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/ni...nso%20pump.htm
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Ah, I didn't see that you had already purchased the turbo.

The set-up will definitely be powerful. Here is a great fuel system "Power Planner" by Aeromotive. -> Aeromotive: EFI Power Planner

Not that you necessarily have to use all of their products. It'll give you a pretty good idea for setting up fuel systems that will be producing some radical HP.

It's difficult to post accurate numbers. An estimate... Yes. It's safe to say ~400+ RWHP (as was pretty much stated by RotaryRocket88.) - It'll come down to the tune.
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thanks for the info/links/suggestions, I'll keep them in mind. Ya, I noticed how noisy my pump is at times but, not having any modified car experience, I thought that's what all aftermarket pumps sound like. I like the Aeromotive planner you linked dwb87. It's pretty pricey but I'll keep it in consideration.
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You will want to swap out the sleaves once you have it apart.
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There's no specs on the turbine side for that turbo on the website. Be careful, because if it has a T3 turbine side as is common in piston applications, it is much too small for a rotary. With you setup I'd recommend .96 T4.
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What problems would I run into if it's too small??
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Not enough boost to hit your HP goal. Your fuel modifications will be overkill.
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