New stock frame turbo options from Blouch
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From: bakersfield
2.3 stroker
100mm Eagle crank
Manley rods and pistons 8.5:1 cr
Borla exhaust manifold*
70mm throttle body
Invidia 02
3in tb exhaust*
Gsc s2 cams
Rc 1200cc injectors
Sparktech non cdi
Ams 3.6 intercooler*
Injen intake,*
Blouch 1.0 xt turbo ported (piece of sh**)
Walbro 255
Arp studs
Acl bearings
Might be missing something on that list
100mm Eagle crank
Manley rods and pistons 8.5:1 cr
Borla exhaust manifold*
70mm throttle body
Invidia 02
3in tb exhaust*
Gsc s2 cams
Rc 1200cc injectors
Sparktech non cdi
Ams 3.6 intercooler*
Injen intake,*
Blouch 1.0 xt turbo ported (piece of sh**)
Walbro 255
Arp studs
Acl bearings
Might be missing something on that list
A blouch 2.0...lol
I think your bad experience is isolated, and possibly not Blouch's fault. Bearing failure is indicative of overspeed or poor lubrication. Improper assembly (oil clearances, imbalance, etc) would lead to a failure much more quickly then what you experienced.
I think your bad experience is isolated, and possibly not Blouch's fault. Bearing failure is indicative of overspeed or poor lubrication. Improper assembly (oil clearances, imbalance, etc) would lead to a failure much more quickly then what you experienced.
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The BBK Full is barely a 500 whp turbo. It takes a kill mode tune on E85 to hit it, although it might not be quite so hard on a 2.3L. Its a lot happier sitting at 480 whp.
In reality, 500hp is just a number to strain for on a BBK Full/1.0xtr. Mid range will be the same but you'll be fighting the fall off up top to achieve that number. Fighting fall off leads to over spinning and reduced turbo life.
The FP Red, 2.0 XTR, or maybe bw7163 is going to be a better solution if 500hp is a realistic goal.
The FP Red, 2.0 XTR, or maybe bw7163 is going to be a better solution if 500hp is a realistic goal.
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From: bakersfield
In reality, 500hp is just a number to strain for on a BBK Full/1.0xtr. Mid range will be the same but you'll be fighting the fall off up top to achieve that number. Fighting fall off leads to over spinning and reduced turbo life.
The FP Red, 2.0 XTR, or maybe bw7163 is going to be a better solution if 500hp is a realistic goal.
The FP Red, 2.0 XTR, or maybe bw7163 is going to be a better solution if 500hp is a realistic goal.
FWIW i'd have faith in a properly-sized Blouch turbo. i have no reason to doubt they are the same as the old BBKs.
an MHI FP Red is going to be ridiculously hard to find.
they are the only option i see for those of us living in CA.
an MHI FP Red is going to be ridiculously hard to find.
they are the only option i see for those of us living in CA.
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Are you refering to the FP Reds with the 64mm comressor cover?
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2.3 stroker
100mm Eagle crank
Manley rods and pistons 8.5:1 cr
Borla exhaust manifold*
70mm throttle body
Invidia 02
3in tb exhaust*
Gsc s2 cams
Rc 1200cc injectors
Sparktech non cdi
Ams 3.6 intercooler*
Injen intake,*
Blouch 1.0 xt turbo ported (piece of sh**)
Walbro 255
Arp studs
Acl bearings
Might be missing something on that list
100mm Eagle crank
Manley rods and pistons 8.5:1 cr
Borla exhaust manifold*
70mm throttle body
Invidia 02
3in tb exhaust*
Gsc s2 cams
Rc 1200cc injectors
Sparktech non cdi
Ams 3.6 intercooler*
Injen intake,*
Blouch 1.0 xt turbo ported (piece of sh**)
Walbro 255
Arp studs
Acl bearings
Might be missing something on that list
I tuned a very similar setup to yours with BBK full, stock throttle, FullRace manifold.
Went ~500whp at 24psi.
No more power obtained with more boost.
Neither do I. Though I'm using a BB version, my 1.0xtr has been great.