Well, with winter weather settling in WAY earlier then last year which I wasn't ready for, I'm setback(of course) with the SE-X project. Not bad though...I got a nice raise at work and I've been workign over time due to our busier holiday season...so I'm looking for some fat checks. Also, I am sending my motor back to Atkins(the core) for my refund...or I may just sell it...havent decided yet...more $$ will roll in to get the car on the road...insurance and such is gonna cost an ass load to now thanks to my prior convictions :(



HOWEVER, even with $$ and weather issues right now, I do still plan on going with the gt35/40 turbo and was curious as to what you all think about this on a 2nd gen...I know its a very popular setup for FDs, but hey..I own an FC and don't care what you FD guys think..just playin....i still love you all PLEASE DONT KILL ME, lol...I'm still looking for my goal of 430rwhp and I feel the gt35/40 w/ my current motor setup should be able to get me there...



thoughts?

good luck and wait till the summer, i think u can hit close to 430 with that

I hope so, lol...I mean I've looked at a lot of cars running similar motor build ups as mine w/ dif psi levels...with the 35/40...I think over 430 is possible, but not at a reliable rate as far as the motor goes...didnt get it pinned(maybe next time)

sandals add 20hp, dont forget that https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...DIR#>/wink.png

Trick will be getting someone who can tune the car.

NICE... 450RWHP here I come!

Are you implying something? :smirk:

Im only implying that alot of people think they can just download a map from someone and go out and make 450hp and have the car run well and the engine last.

rob, u must believe in the sandals

Lol....dont worry Rob...I'm not "a lot of people" and allbeit that this will be my first experience using the Haltech and rotary combo...but I'm not new to tuning cars with computers....I have reprogrammed ECUs for different types of cars, and have worked with tuning in general on many dif vehicles...



..I won't lie though...I am a little nervous using the Haltech, but anything new is nervous..never know whats gonna happen, but I refuse to blow up my $4K motor, lol...

so what happend with the atkins motor? 430 is definatley possible.

nothing happened to the motor...i ment send my blown jspec core back to atkins for the refund.



If they wont take it (its past the 90 day return limit) then my buddy is gonna give me $350 for it and rebuild it...and run a carb/turbo setup and drop it in his miata :bigok:

that sounds nice

GT 35/40? Isn't that a little big for a second gen? What about the gt30 or gt28? Wouldn't those offer the same power with less lag? I know you probably know way more than I do about this subject, but I'm trying to learn. If you would please explain why the GT35/40 would be better than these two turbos for the 2nd? I also want to know because I will be in the market for a better turbo kit soon. Also do they offer this in a kit for 2nd gens? If so, where? Thanks.

The kit should be universal for the FC and FD rx's.I've seen many kits for the big single turbo setups and they say that it'll fit either.I personally like the GT3540 and wish to own one on another project one day.But yeah I think a GT30 setup would be better for regular driving.

i think a t100 is all you need, lol!

I'm going with the GT35/40 for a few different reasons. This is only the first half of my project for SE-X....after the motor work is all done, I am doing suspension...and then body work...that is all I have time for to make it in the next season of IMSTAR(body work will probably not be done by then though)...and once that season is over, and I pay off some bills...I'm pulling the motor again, getting it bridgeported/pinned/3mm ceramic seals and some other goodies...and reusing the GT35/40...I am buying it now to save time. The car will not be a DD...so lag really isnt an issue. Especially w/ the porting on my motor..boost will come on at about 2300 and rise steadily and keep a good strong boost til after 8K...which is important to me. Also, the turbo is reliable, uses a dual ball bearing setup, and yes....there is a prefab kit available through the guys at www.fcpower.com but I'm not sure If I'm gonna go that way w/ them...the manifold doesn't seem to be of the best design and I want to see some test numbers done before getting it from them.

Cool thanks. I was hoping there were some prefab kits out there. This really increases my options and gets me even closer to my goal of about 430 hp to the wheels and still a daily driver.

Well, like I said in my other response...the SE-X won't be a daily driver...and that is one reason I am going w/ the GT35/40...if you want good streetability..the gt35/40 may be a little overkill....if you look at the pt turbo kit that fcpower.com offers...it would be better suited for the street..

you can get a very reliable 450 out of a 13b turbo...with haltec/motec and some body really good tuning it..i know a guy in CT who is world class at EFI tuning he is at the shop that i work at at least once a month and its childs play to him...check out his website and drop him a line if you want to. He has experience with rotary applications



www.enginemanagementsystems.com

god i have bad grammar :redface: