Well guys it's been a long wait but I finally got a TVS, found an amazing deal that I couldn't pass up on. I have been thinking for awhile to do the turbo swap, but couldn't fathom spending that much money on a DD. I think that I will be very happy with the gains that I will receive from swapping to TVS. I'm not looking for crazy high numbers, if I was I would have went with the turbo swap. So I'm wondering just a few things. I have dual pass and s3 heat exchanger. I ordered the phelonic spacer. Is that more then enough to run the TVS with a 2.9? Thanks for listening to the ramble haha

 

Why not just throw meth in the mix? But Nah, you should be okay. Might not be able to have the highest timing but meh

 

I'm not running a tvs but I would definitely recommend looking into methanol if you haven't already.

 

You'll be fine with just the S3 h/e and the dual pass. I ran the TVS on a 2.9" with just a S3 h/e for over a year and didn't have any issues. Some heat soak in the summer, but it really wasn't that bad. That being said, the more cooling, the better.

Meth is up to you. It can definitely get you some good gains. Just remember, if it runs out, you're cooked.

Also, not sure what area of the country you're from, but definitely look in to getting the car tuned for E85 if it's sold near you. The TVS loves E85.

 

Only thing that bothers me about meth is god forbid the dealership or some shop had my car for a couple weeks, they would run the meth dry and damage the motor. My luck it would blow on me and not while they were ripping on it.

 

Exactly. That's why I've never ran it. Even now with the turbo setup.

Granted you can make the "just don't go WOT when you run out" argument. But if I have to worry about when I can and can't have fun with the car, then why bother having it?

 

Not too difficult to pop the trunk and top off the tank once a week, or once every other week..

 

Im honestly don't think that I want to run meth. It just seems like too much of a hassle. I think I will be okay with a 2.9 with h/e and dual pass and tuned on e85

 

get 80s and returnstyle and run e85

 

You read my mind sir haha

 

Might be in for TVS later in the year plus a built motor

 

With the deal that I got, I couldn't pass up getting it

 

You'll be fine. I had same cooling mods as you except add the opt b tank & minus the phenolic spacer, and I had a 2.7 on my TVS. Just make sure you have at least 60# inj. I would recommend 80's tho, that's what i had

 

Yeah, I'm keepin my eyes open for a nice used TVS, I want to basically run what Nizzle said, 2.7 and I'll prolly upgrade to 80's, However is it necissary to get 80's if I already have 60's and I'm not doing back to back to back pulls? Obviously if I dont have to get 80's Id rather not, Thanks

 

too much of a hassle? you know how often ive filled up my 2.5 gallon tank this year ( 2012 )? once.

 

Size of the injectors has nothing to do with back to back pulls... that's cooling mods.. Size of injectors has to do with how much fuel your'e using DURING a pull.. You could run 60's and do pulls back to back until you run out of gas..... as long as they can support your set up


This, also.. It kinda bugs me when people who haven't tried meth, complain about it.. I have a 1 gallon tank, and fill it up like once a month? if that... I mean i'm a kid, I drive the **** out of my car, I do a pull all the way through 3rd gear like every day lol... And it's not even a hassle to pop the trunk, get the gas tank from your garage, open it, fill the meth tank, close it, and put the gas tank away......

& if you have E85, then whatever, **** you lol, say what you want about meth..
But to those who don't have E, need to realize the gains you actually get from meth

 

Hey well I have a few questions, could I message you?

 

msg away