9krpmrx8's Boost Build Thread
07-26-2011, 06:01 PM
#601
Cherry picker huh ? Here in NZ we prefer to use an engine hoist - fits in the gge easier and made for the job .
This is confusing to me as well - I was told recently on here that in the US a clutch is just the disc. Surely he should put a whole new clutch assembly in ?
Of course - I'm kidding ....
This is confusing to me as well - I was told recently on here that in the US a clutch is just the disc. Surely he should put a whole new clutch assembly in ?
Of course - I'm kidding ....
07-26-2011, 07:59 PM
#605
So, you're installing a new engine with turbo kit and questioning whether or not ypur NA clutch with 30k miles should be replaced? I suppose as long as you don't mind dropping the trans out again, but it's a real pita without a lift IMO.
Dropping the whole thing out the bottom is waaaaay easier.
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Dropping the whole thing out the bottom is waaaaay easier.
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Last edited by TeamRX8; 07-26-2011 at 08:02 PM.
07-27-2011, 10:00 AM
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Okay, got just about everything ordered I need. Now let's talk about nitrous. I am using a water/air intercooler. heat soak can be an issue with these. Do you think using the nitrous to cool the radiator for the air/water intercooler system is a good idea?
07-27-2011, 10:13 AM
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07-27-2011, 01:36 PM
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Yeah, the air/air might go in for the initial setup and tune since it's less complicated to do so. But I will run a water/air due to the lower pressure drop over the air to air and to free up room in front of the radiator.
07-27-2011, 01:49 PM
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I remember the first Greddy kit I had on my Civic with the 1.6L SOHC VTEC didn't even have an intercooler. I used to beat up on 5.0's in that thing, what fun.
07-27-2011, 02:31 PM
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Yeah as much as I have historically hated Mustangs (started off as a Z28 owner), I have to admit the latest gen is pretty sick. Power an handling is pretty hard to hate on.
07-27-2011, 08:45 PM
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ole bud--i have ran a water to air water cooler for a number of years now. It will heat soak. No doubt about it.
It is great for the drag strip, its ok for around town when you dont worry about max performance, but for your canyon driving or road racing it is going to heat soak at some point. My big ole cooler i just installed has helped me a lot, but under full boost for extended period of time any a/w intercooler is going to heat soak. You cant defeat the physics.
You can do some things to make it better--you dont have to use nitrous--you can use just a water spray--to help cool it --but that sure gets complicated and can mess with the tune?
Water meth is the best way I know off to control the charge temp and to help with detonation.
I hate having to use it as it makes things much more complicated, but for right now--its my best option. You also cant ignore the need for higher octane after you throw boost on this 10:1 engine
Dang if you do, dang if you dont?
It is great for the drag strip, its ok for around town when you dont worry about max performance, but for your canyon driving or road racing it is going to heat soak at some point. My big ole cooler i just installed has helped me a lot, but under full boost for extended period of time any a/w intercooler is going to heat soak. You cant defeat the physics.
You can do some things to make it better--you dont have to use nitrous--you can use just a water spray--to help cool it --but that sure gets complicated and can mess with the tune?
Water meth is the best way I know off to control the charge temp and to help with detonation.
I hate having to use it as it makes things much more complicated, but for right now--its my best option. You also cant ignore the need for higher octane after you throw boost on this 10:1 engine
Dang if you do, dang if you dont?