if it's $3500 for just the block then thats insane. I'd rather buy a crate 2.0L for that kinda money and be set for 400 crank hp easy.

 

Get one of these made..

 

Dude, that's a V8 turbo header. You kook. BTW Brian, I'm gonna send you a PM a little later tonight. Don't worry, it's funny.

Anyway, back on topic.

My trans was built by IPT. I got the converter, a high output pump, hardened steel internals, Raybestos "blue plate special" clutch packs, and an LSD.

I will be using the GReddy Profec boost controller. It has an optional wireless control switch that you can mount to the steering wheel to let you switch between boost settings. For me, program one will be my daily driver, 100% emmisions legal setting, and program two will be full boost, which might not be completely emmisions legal, but still street legal. With FWD turbos, it is important to be able to "ramp up" the boost amount in first gear. If you go full boost, you just spin your tires. The Profec can do that.

If you are going with your 300 HP goal, you could stay with stock compression ratios of 10:1. Anything more and I would switch to the lower ratio. I am using Wiseco 8.9:1 pistons, currently normally aspirated. So yes, I have a lower horsepower engine right now. But it runs perfectly fine, with no CEL. Plus it will be all broken-in under low power conditions before I boost it.

I dont know about any FI prepped Ecotec block. If you are talking about the GMPP race block, it is much more then you need. It is streetable, but a stock block is good to over 500 HP.

 

are you stoned? a turbo timer is to let the turbo cool down it doesn't matter if you are running 4 pounds you need a timer to let it cool off or kiss your bearings goodbye

 

Umm, Yeah...

Me thinks diferently..

This is no V8..

 

A bigger exhaust is better to run on a turbocharged application, the less backpressure, the easier the turbine can spin (hence: quicker spool times and faster reaction). The part about it is that there is never a real HAVE TO when it comes to exhaust. If he wanted to leave a stock exhaust system (minus manifold and b-pipe), he could. So overall, exhaust sizes all depend on the person...not necessarily PSI amount.

As far as downpipe size, same as above. Alot of people try to fit a 3" downpipe but if you can't fit one, than you can't fit one. Also, the size of downpipe flange (diameter of the outlet) also depends your downpipe size.

The best charge pipe size...that's really up to the person as well. Once again, lets scratch the word "best" because it really comes down to what the person is expecting out of their setup. A 2 1/4" charge pipe will cause a faster response power wise because of a faster intake velocity due to smaller piping. 2 1/2" is what most people get. Put it this way, the bigger the charge pipe, the more compressed air can flow at once to your throttle body. If you have a well matched turbo to motor combination, than 2 1/2" will be fine and react just fine.

 

To be honest, if you have a turbo and you want more power, get a boost controller...turn up the boost. No need to spend extra money on a nitrous setup.

 

lol

Actually, it's not my forum but I am an Admin there.

Thanks for the compliment.

 

Lol, my bad man, I thought I read somewhere that you started that one.

Cool beans either way man. If I ever free up some time I'll hafta get over there a little more.
As it is I spend too much time on here and the .org though

It's easy to compliment good people though. I remember you as always being helpful to people on the .org and would assume that trend has continued over at ecotecforums as well.

 

talk to bill at hahn racecraft and he can better explain why this in unnecesary but name calling is really not needed here. turbos are very efficient now adays and in newer cars turbo timers tend to be a nuisance with all the other electrical parts of the car. if you really wanna be safe dont be a lazy ass and just let the car idle for 30 seconds if youve been running it that hard.

 

Agreed. Turbo timers are for Extremely high powered engines or ppl who want to be cool/lazy.

I'm not gonna get a turbo timer , I'll just let my baby idle for a min or two before I turn her off. No turbo timer needed for that.

Its not a waste of money but rather an extra that can be done without.

 

Sounds good. You should get an ASE certificate if you're on here enough, because you lean so much.

 

Ok, I give up man, what the hell is that in your sig?

 

^^ Is it a *****?

 

^^^Lol, if so I never wanna meet the bitch who would use it

It almost looks like a mirrored image of a piggy bank on top,, I have no clue on bottom

 

It's his "Speed"

From a VW Commercial.

 

BTW I love both of your cars man, I was following your Porsche build, but never posted.

Actually that reminds me that I haven't checked in on that lately. Do you have her running yet?

 

You're thinking of his "fast"


His sig is something different, unless its a funny angle or something, I dunno

 

No it is its from his/her myspace site.

 

im workin on a turbod 2.2l for one of my friends as of rite now it kinda crazy kuze ever1 ive talkd with has told me the intercooler pipes hav to run up to the engine on 1 side but GM told me that with out doing any inside engine stuff the car can handle 8psi max but we wont know till it runs or blows up

 

The 2.2 will hold up 8 intercooled psi as long as everything is done properly (fuel, spark, etc)

 

So it is the "fast"?

 

yeah thats what they told me well see when it gets done

 

It is.

 

Are you doing this on a cavalier or the cobalt?

If the 'Balt, what are you guys doing for fuel? Last I knew there were only band-aid fixes available currently until the ECU issues are resolved