My AMS 2.3RR 37R Build
Nice build up man. If I were you I would not go with the 37R... too laggy for not much more power. Also I'd switch from AMS kit to Buschur's HTA 35R. I run the AMS kit and of course it is nice. But I think you may like the idea of the wastegate being plumbed from the header more than the turbine housing.
Also I have two friends with exploded Carbonetics triples... blasted through the bell housings. I also asked Shep what he thought and he was not fond of those clutches if I recall correctly. I'd go Exedy Triple metal.
Is the HKS Knock thinging only work with the FCON or is it a standalone device?
Also if you want a few extra free ponies you could consider going with an HKS or Jun intake manifold. The HKS mani made more power than the AMS in a test Buschur Racing did recently.
Also I have two friends with exploded Carbonetics triples... blasted through the bell housings. I also asked Shep what he thought and he was not fond of those clutches if I recall correctly. I'd go Exedy Triple metal.
Is the HKS Knock thinging only work with the FCON or is it a standalone device?
Also if you want a few extra free ponies you could consider going with an HKS or Jun intake manifold. The HKS mani made more power than the AMS in a test Buschur Racing did recently.
Thanks for all of the positive comments guys. Im really excited about the build and cant wait to see what it does. Im hoping it wont be extremely laggy, but I am expecting a good bit of lag.
Last edited by BluByYouEvoVIII; Feb 29, 2008 at 10:39 AM.
Nice build up man. If I were you I would not go with the 37R... too laggy for not much more power. Also I'd switch from AMS kit to Buschur's HTA 35R. I run the AMS kit and of course it is nice. But I think you may like the idea of the wastegate being plumbed from the header more than the turbine housing.
Also I have two friends with exploded Carbonetics triples... blasted through the bell housings. I also asked Shep what he thought and he was not fond of those clutches if I recall correctly. I'd go Exedy Triple metal.
Is the HKS Knock thinging only work with the FCON or is it a standalone device?
Also if you want a few extra free ponies you could consider going with an HKS or Jun intake manifold. The HKS mani made more power than the AMS in a test Buschur Racing did recently.
Also I have two friends with exploded Carbonetics triples... blasted through the bell housings. I also asked Shep what he thought and he was not fond of those clutches if I recall correctly. I'd go Exedy Triple metal.
Is the HKS Knock thinging only work with the FCON or is it a standalone device?
Also if you want a few extra free ponies you could consider going with an HKS or Jun intake manifold. The HKS mani made more power than the AMS in a test Buschur Racing did recently.
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Ya so why are you going with HKS standalone. All that money seems to be a waste using that. Little people know how to use and it is way more money. Just my .02
I dont think its wasted at all. If you have an experienced tuner who knows how to use the FCon, I believe it will run better than the AEM(personal opinion) The shop that I chose to take the car to has an experienced FCon tuner, he doesnt tune AEM. The HKS is probably harder to tune, but I think its an overall better system. I dont see how you think the HKS unit is such a waste of money.
Why would you like the idea of pulling the WG off the collector more than the turbine housing out of curiosity. The 35HTA from Forced Performance does work well, it's an option that we can offer also. I've seen about 25whp gain over a standard 35R with it, but it still won't make the peak power a 37R will. The FP 35HTA does spool very nicely though.
I chose this setup to try and see what this motor could do paired with the 37R. I find the 2.3 35R to be very common, I wanted to do a setup that you dont see everyday, hence why I went with the 2.3RR. Hopefully AMS can help me answer any questions that I cannot answer for you guys. Thanks for your interest
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Why would you like the idea of pulling the WG off the collector more than the turbine housing out of curiosity. The 35HTA from Forced Performance does work well, it's an option that we can offer also. I've seen about 25whp gain over a standard 35R with it, but it still won't make the peak power a 37R will. The FP 35HTA does spool very nicely though.
