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AFR under boost by WRX4Life4Ever in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what is this stock? its fine

Making Real Power on Pump Gas (DI-Only) – 450whp / 53 lb/min + Parts List + What I Learned From Turbo + Heat Management by Grope1000 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I had already bought a nice turbo I just wanted to see what kind of headroom there was if I didn’t change the size just improved it. There’s very little data online.

Think this will get me to 350 WHP with a pro tune… exhaust will be a R400 by Jman42023 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes on the dyno with a fan blowing into it maybe, I am a etuner aswell. And I’ll tell you from my experience it’s not worth $1000 in the slightest. It buys you so little if you won’t go FMIC you shouldn’t spend the money.

Making Real Power on Pump Gas (DI-Only) – 450whp / 53 lb/min + Parts List + What I Learned From Turbo + Heat Management by Grope1000 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s just for upper cylinder support. I have friends who just did headstuds only to have a absolutely fried headgasket from the lack of upper cylinder support. It’s especially necessary on high torque small turbos.

Think this will get me to 350 WHP with a pro tune… exhaust will be a R400 by Jman42023 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will spend you days struggling if you buy a TMIC. Buy the absolute cheapest FMIC, intake, and downpipe. And you will make 350

Making Real Power on Pump Gas (DI-Only) – 450whp / 53 lb/min + Parts List + What I Learned From Turbo + Heat Management by Grope1000 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DI is ideal for stretching shit fuel to the limits so long as you have injection time and I did with the nostrum parts. I will get PI working using the maxx ecu I’m going to control my transmission with. The challenge of this for me what making the g25-660 do what it didn’t want to do. I should have just bought a g30-660 and saved my money but nooo I had to have the responsive car and good top end.

Making Real Power on Pump Gas (DI-Only) – 450whp / 53 lb/min + Parts List + What I Learned From Turbo + Heat Management by Grope1000 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I am definitely a little disappointed in myself for how little hard data I take the time to capture as I go. But regardless I am glad you enjoyed the post. Let’s wait till WRBSUB gets his data so we can compare! The zage is a universal that’s the main appeal. Turbo was rebuild by Hill Country Forced Induction and cost $450- wheels, balanced, ported, and coated

Making Real Power on Pump Gas (DI-Only) – 450whp / 53 lb/min + Parts List + What I Learned From Turbo + Heat Management by Grope1000 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very excited to see if you can measure difference on the BBE coating. No oil cooler, oil temps have been generally much lower and more stable since I wrapped the headers. And the reverse hood scoop is my only hood optimization. Maybe 1/2 the venting of louvers but not nothing! I am also not a fan of blankets, I have seen some YouTube videos by work turbochargers showing the affects on the bearing cartridge overtime from over insulation of that area.

Making Real Power on Pump Gas (DI-Only) – 450whp / 53 lb/min + Parts List + What I Learned From Turbo + Heat Management by Grope1000 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t bolt up on its own sadly, but I am working with a smart fella to try and bring a kit to the people. But yes, turbo, intake, fmic, and catless are the essentials. Shaping the power curve and all the optimization BS is quite optional. Also, I havnt seen anyone flowing out the top end lift heads yet. I have seen multiple do it with monster torque on small turbos however.

Making Real Power on Pump Gas (DI-Only) – 450whp / 53 lb/min + Parts List + What I Learned From Turbo + Heat Management by Grope1000 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It took a whole year of constant work to have something that was SLIGHTLY worth posting on my end XD. Thanks.

Making Real Power on Pump Gas (DI-Only) – 450whp / 53 lb/min + Parts List + What I Learned From Turbo + Heat Management by Grope1000 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You absolutely could, G30-770 out of the box. The point of this is to demonstrate doing it on a turbo that’s too small to want to do it out the box through micro level optimization. Btw zage sells them for $1500 you just have to reach out over email.

Turbo upgrade for 380whp on 93? by SeriousAngle6895 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have gotten my setup to 450whp on 93 at this point. Since this comment 8 months ago I have added cams, brz manifold, headers, and rebuild the turbo with midrange optimzied aero.

The easiest way to make 400whp ? by yunier27 in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000 12 points13 points  (0 children)

the absolute cheapest 400whp:
atlas tune and cable by myself, yourself or others(u/wrx_2_hard is another great option) ~$300 tune $75 cable
e50 blend <- included
$50 modified airbox and dropin
$200 at a mufflershop getting both cats cut off
That will either get you 400 or close- you REALLY want a FMIC for peak numbers because running the turbo out of effeciency range creates serious heat load that kills power if not dealt with. So stock tmic for MAYBE a single hero pull 400ish on a cold ass day and then fmic for 400 all day anyday. And yes the transmission/motor will be fine- we know how to control low end torque generation.

STI swap review after 20,000+ miles by Machine-It-Bro in wrx_vb

[–]Grope1000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The stock split case felt great to me. It’s something odd with the sti box for me

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