Turbo Upgrade

[Sleeper6T]

Hi all I have a couple of mods lined up for this year, bigger bottom end, new 4" exhaust from Nizpro, new 1000hp cooler from plazmaman and would like to upgrade the turbo and increase the boost from 14psi (current) to 16-17.

I just want to get an idea from anyone that has done this as to how much it set them back and what kind of performance return they got. (Thanks to xlnt6 for the pic just wanted to show an example)

Cheers

Brad

Edited 04/01/09 09:34 AM by Sleeper6T

[mic]

whats that ? a to4z ? with a built engine I would be lookin at a t51r. what is your rpm limit, and what engine are u putting in ?

[senna_T]

Hmm, somethinglike a GT42 or 45 has been used to great success - as mic said, what are you using it for?

17psi is barely in the efficiency for a big turbo though

[bcl]

xlnt6 used a 0.7A/R compressor cover with the 66mm compressor wheel, turbine side unchanged.

It was a bit laggier, but will be nowhere near as laggy as a T51R.

It comes back to your application and how much power you want.

Brian

[Sleeper6T]

Power wise im looking to hit mid 400 rear, but ultimately im wanting to upgrade all the running gear all the hardware and plumbing etc. I dont want whats under there to be "right at it's limit" If I am to get the mid 400 I want to be fully confident in what im running could handle 400 with ease. I'm about 100 or so rwk of where I'd like to be, so im hoping that with the mods I listed before I will be able to achieve that.

The guy I brought the car off was quoted 5k fitted and tuned for a typhoon bottom end, which will see me hit 400, so that along with fitting new nizpro exhaust, bigger turbo with increase of boost up to 18 or 19 plus a bigger cooler will see me hit 450. I'm looking at it long term I do want to buy a cheap run around daily driver as having a daily that puts out more than 450 is not something I want to have lol.

Please excuse my ignorance with things, im still learning all the lingo and the ins and outs of the engine etc. I read up on xlnt6's post and was impressed by what he had done and what his end result was. Im booked in for a service and tune Friday week so will be able to have a good chat with Simon to find out more.

Edited 04/01/09 11:59 PM by Sleeper6T

[Dillz]

What gearbox have you got mate?

[Sleeper6T]

This is what im currently running:

-AVO FMIC

- Xforce SS exhaust 3"

- Nizpro Valve springs

- Bigger injectors

- Nizpro plenum

- Mal Wood T56

- Option 3 clutch

- Plazmaman plumbing with CAI

- King springs front and back 2" lower

The car had a complete AVO stage 3 kit but has since been replaced with Nizpro plenum and plumbing from Plazmaman which includes the CAI. It was recently tuned by Nizpro when the plenum was fitted and it made 341rwkw on 14psi.

[spine]

Why dont you do what Leigh from ETM has done and used the std turbo on one of his manifolds. He runs in the 10 sec bracket with the help of some jungle juice.

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=45544

[mic]

if u are putting a stock f6 bottom end in 4 that sort of power, u are wasting your time. if going to that extent, do it properly.

[Dirty32]

If I were chasing mid 400's I would probably be looking at building an engine as opposed to using the F6 bottom end.

I know some people are hitting mid 400's but for a little extra cash your gonna have something bullet proof that will take more than the mid 400's will throw at it. You would also be able to run more boost through a built engine.

Saying that, its all in the tune too so whose to say the F6 bottom end wont suffice. Just my opinion...

Your also probably gonna have to look at upgrading the clutch again if your looking to go to mid 400's.

Depending on the CAI your running at the moment, you may have to upgrade to acheive what your after and the exhaust it definately a good idea...