My RRM Turbo!
May 17, 2006, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dsm_mikey
Nice pics! I definately like what you did. I think the Lancer Ralliart is underated by most people. I have always liked it. How strong are the internals on the Ralliart engine? How much whp is safe w/ a turbo on this engine?
Great looking car, great pics!
Great looking car, great pics!
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May 18, 2006, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dsm_mikey
Nice pics! I definately like what you did. I think the Lancer Ralliart is underated by most people. I have always liked it. How strong are the internals on the Ralliart engine? How much whp is safe w/ a turbo on this engine?
Great looking car, great pics!
Great looking car, great pics!
May 18, 2006, 06:56 AM
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May 18, 2006, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCK
We have run 12 psi but it depends on the turbo too.
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May 18, 2006, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dsm_mikey
It sounds like the MIVEC motor is pretty stout for a N/A car.
For those wondering about the alky/water injection:
It gets said that it improves engine life for 2 reasons...
1) It raises octane and keeps cylinder temps cool. This keeps detonation at bay and also keeps heat stresses at a minimum.
2) The small amount of water actually turns into steam upon combustion. This steam helps to keep Carbon buildup to an almost non-existant state. Carbon buildup over the life of an engine is one of the leading causes in reduced engine performance.
All of that being said... a properly tuned motor will last just as long as any other. While running Alky/water injection does have benefits in both performance and engine detriments there has been no compiled proof as to it's effects on overall engine life.
All the studies have shown only one real conclusive fact... Engines ran with any type of water injection put down more hp over its life than engines ran without it. They do not have any proof about engine life improvement... it's only conjecture based off of the teardowns and output findings. Seems no one wants to run the engines till they die and repeat the test several hundred times in order to prove that point
May 18, 2006, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralli04Art
its funny tonight me and 2 other RAs and one Turbo OZ, and a STI were messin around and from a dig the RA's would beat the turbo OZ (7psi) by about half a car to a car length, but from a rolling start with an sti, the turbo oz was neck and neck for about 1/4 mile before shutdown. pretty interesting.
Should be one in the Dallas area sooooooon. Rock, I'll be contacting you about ordering soon.
My main question, if I install it myself, will it look that good? I'd like to see some pics of self-installs. After holding even with a 7 psi turbo OZ, I can only imagine the power that we'll be putting down. Note: The self-installers are very experienced, not just average Joes.
reTro, go beat some Evos on tape so we can start a big fight!!! J/k j/k
May 19, 2006, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by KevinO
No high res? 
I'll call you next week Rob to get more info on the meth setup. I really want some gauges too!!!