i dont know yet how it happened I was dealing with another builder who installed the springs before cwill came in the picture,yes that is a possibility. fugiwara if you ask anyone that builds these cars, the severity that leaking valves can have it was surprising to everyone that it broke 400whp after we knew about the issue. Im confident this turbo will break 430whp on pump when i fix the head, you can quote me if you'd like

 

its about time you got your tomei! first round numbers are good, get it fixed up and well see what that turbo can really make. the guy that bought mine just made 420 on pump at 24 psi, so you should have no problem getting it up there. its too bad you dont have e85 up there, then you can really see what this turbo can do.

 

I know it sucks not having E85 in Gainesville, I'm gonna try to get it fixed up as soon as i can and then fly back to pick the car up because I'm leaving Tuesday afternoon. I know 430 or more is not out of the question if all the pieces work together, i just had some bad luck that's all. I know this turbo is great and will deliver the numbers I want.

 

I got mine in today...I noticed the hotside casting looks different that the OEM one. When I put the mani/turbo gasket over it they matched almost perfect. It is a bit rough but nothing a dremel can't handle. I remember when I ported my stock 10.5 i had to grind a lot.

 

Wow thats great, nice to see someone else with this turbo Are u planning on hitting the dyno.

 

Wow that is very impressive numbers. I guess that with the exhaust valves fixed you will be making so much more power.

Boost on Hommie!

 

o man i finally found this thread i wanted to see results on this turbo....seems like you had some bad luck though, but none the less that's amazing power with a failure...keep us updated please I want to see the final numbers....thanks

 

Thank you sir....I've got high expectations....btw I love that "Boost on" phrase, if i could put it on my license plate I would

 

No prob I'll keep everyone up to date....I'm dropping my car off soon to get everything fixed.

 

Update: so my valve problems might be getting fixed soon, hopefully....it might take a little bit longer though, I have a surprise for you guys and i want to test it out after the head is fixed, I believe "It" will be a great combo with the Tomei Arms. I'm excited already lol

 

Cams...

 

No I've got Kelford 272's which are probably more than enough for this turbo...don't start guessing at random you'll give it away

 

Hey do you run the expreme manifold along with the turbo ? I like there manifold because it resembles stock but larger diameter runners.

 

No I've got the one that looks like it but its not made with the same process...i really wouldn't be able to tell you how it performs but the runners are definitely bigger.

 

nice numbers none the less with the problem. Cant wait to see how mine performs just arrived from cwill and was ported too!