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Therm, That is sorta the point but right at the end you went astray. Doesn't matter if he cooled it more. It would be only a slight help. You are still putting more mass in there then the static compression along with the dynamic compression can take. There is a limit based on the fuel that normal combustion will can be supported. You could run methenol and get away with a lot more boost.
The intercooler allows you to tune a bit more because you are not on the thermal limit of the internal parts. Note, the IC does not give you any more mass, it only cools what it got. If the internal parts could stand the temp you would leave the heat in there to help combustion. In jet engines the air comes out of the compressor after a little inernal cooling at say 800f. But they have nicle alloy hot sections. If they could run hotter they would.
Every degree that goes in carrys through to the exhaust. On top of that it is in there during the process of combustion and if the parts are on the limit you must get that heat out before it goes in.
The more you raise the heat delta the more expansion, more power.
On a boat you can get the charge down to almost water temp if you wanted to carry that much cooler on board. But there comes a point where it is antiproductive. I don't know a particular point that this is. It will vary with the insallation and desired results. This is why they seem to be raising pleasure boat engines manifold pressure. I know the CAT engines just keep getting more power as time goes by. And it is the same basic engine.
The intercooler allows you to tune a bit more because you are not on the thermal limit of the internal parts. Note, the IC does not give you any more mass, it only cools what it got. If the internal parts could stand the temp you would leave the heat in there to help combustion. In jet engines the air comes out of the compressor after a little inernal cooling at say 800f. But they have nicle alloy hot sections. If they could run hotter they would.
Every degree that goes in carrys through to the exhaust. On top of that it is in there during the process of combustion and if the parts are on the limit you must get that heat out before it goes in.
The more you raise the heat delta the more expansion, more power.
On a boat you can get the charge down to almost water temp if you wanted to carry that much cooler on board. But there comes a point where it is antiproductive. I don't know a particular point that this is. It will vary with the insallation and desired results. This is why they seem to be raising pleasure boat engines manifold pressure. I know the CAT engines just keep getting more power as time goes by. And it is the same basic engine.
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does anyone know what kind of gas they will be running in the car that made 290? also, i am not very good at figuring out how fast a car will run, about what would 290 hp do to a 1/4 mile time if everything holds together?
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does anyone know what kind of gas they will be running in the car that made 290? also, i am not very good at figuring out how fast a car will run, about what would 290 hp do to a 1/4 mile time if everything holds together?
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Originally Posted by Richard Paul
It's OK, you can't make a lot of pressure when you put the fire out with water. The pressure comes from expansion which comes from the burn and heat. Why bother to make it and spend the energy? Why not design a usable system to start with that doesn't need band-aids??
The best systems don't go into abnormal combustion, only to need to get reversed.
The best systems don't go into abnormal combustion, only to need to get reversed.
Well you tell me when you come up with one of these Perfect systems.
Roket rider, Keith from SFR told me pump gas , I believe that would be 93 octane
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Originally Posted by therm8
I'm not disagreeing with the benefits of WI, I used it on my Volvo to keep the 15psi charge cooler in the hot and humid Florida summers (ie used it to increase the margin to detonation near the normal running boost(with chip)). But using it to raise max safe boost seems like compensation for poor design to me. You want 12psi, design the intercooler for it. Just my philosophy. But hey, as long as it's got water and the jets work, it'll do the job i guess.
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Why not tune the system without the WI...and have the WI as a failsafe at high boost. I disagree with using a map tuned specifically for a WI system. I wouldn't want to suddenly run out of water while flying down a straight at WOT and suddenly enter a state which could result in massive engine debris hitting the car behind you on the track.
If you are tuning with the WI...are you going to have some sort of warning system in place when the water gets low? A possible ability to cut back the boost if the WI has run out?
If you are tuning with the WI...are you going to have some sort of warning system in place when the water gets low? A possible ability to cut back the boost if the WI has run out?
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Originally Posted by SSR Engineering
By no means does adding such things as water injection take the integrity of the kit away. A volvo is apples to oranges to a rotary, and when you can actually cool the combustion temperature it therefore allows for safer power (simply put). As for the "poor design", the pictures and dyno's speak for themselves.
Hold on there Elvis. I wasn't bashing your kit whatsoever. I was bashing...er disagreeing...with using water injection to raise the safe boost level (which is poor design). As you can see in my post, safer power was what I was using the water for. I didn't chip it at 15psi then add water so I could raise the boost to 20. 15psi was well within the design limits of the stock Volvo intercooler, but 20 would generate too much heat (i'm ignoring the mitsu turbo's capability, it obviously can't do 20psi with any efficiency). I used WI for summertime peace of mind.
And "As for the "poor design"" I was refering to any kit that relies on WI to run at advertised power. Not your kit (assuming you're not going to need WI to run at advertised power :p)
So relax, have a beer, it's Friday
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Originally Posted by crossbow
Why not tune the system without the WI...and have the WI as a failsafe at high boost. I disagree with using a map tuned specifically for a WI system. I wouldn't want to suddenly run out of water while flying down a straight at WOT and suddenly enter a state which could result in massive engine debris hitting the car behind you on the track.
If you are tuning with the WI...are you going to have some sort of warning system in place when the water gets low? A possible ability to cut back the boost if the WI has run out?
If you are tuning with the WI...are you going to have some sort of warning system in place when the water gets low? A possible ability to cut back the boost if the WI has run out?
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Sounds like a lot of people bitchin'. !!
Of course you can doctor Dyno runs! We have a Dynapak at Fountain Motorsports for race car development, some product develpoment work for mfg's (Stratmosphere and others) ......and the occasional daily driver hop-up! The Dyna-pak is supposed to be the most accurate, repeatable, etc.....and it seems to be from our perspective. HOWEVER, if I know that more dense air will effect my readings, I can 'pretend' I am at a higher elevation and have the computer show 'corrected' readings and viola' MORE HORSEPOWER!!!
You should ALWAYS take these claims with a grain of salt, if a mfg. says 20 hp gain it was probably the best of 3 or 4 runs, yada yada yada. every thing I've seen about my RX8 seems to point out that any gains from various product are modest at best. A cpl hp here, a cpl there.
300hp with forced induction at a modest boost for reliability and drivability sounds pretty darn good to me.
And I have the Dyno to prove it to myself that it works.
I'll be glad to check out SSR's once it has been out a bit longer and any potential bugs are worked out.
Of course you can doctor Dyno runs! We have a Dynapak at Fountain Motorsports for race car development, some product develpoment work for mfg's (Stratmosphere and others) ......and the occasional daily driver hop-up! The Dyna-pak is supposed to be the most accurate, repeatable, etc.....and it seems to be from our perspective. HOWEVER, if I know that more dense air will effect my readings, I can 'pretend' I am at a higher elevation and have the computer show 'corrected' readings and viola' MORE HORSEPOWER!!!
You should ALWAYS take these claims with a grain of salt, if a mfg. says 20 hp gain it was probably the best of 3 or 4 runs, yada yada yada. every thing I've seen about my RX8 seems to point out that any gains from various product are modest at best. A cpl hp here, a cpl there.
300hp with forced induction at a modest boost for reliability and drivability sounds pretty darn good to me.
And I have the Dyno to prove it to myself that it works.
I'll be glad to check out SSR's once it has been out a bit longer and any potential bugs are worked out.
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Our system is and has been tuned the whole time without WI. It's just an option for those that want the extra security
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Hey guys SFR posted some new pictures of what I believe is the finished product on their Turbo for the RX8 on their web site.. It shows the heat shield installed and I see the exhaust is heat wrapped..
Hey SFR/SSR , does that heat wrap come with the kit, I did'nt see in the list, or is that something I can find easily at the stores, let me know...
Hey SFR/SSR , does that heat wrap come with the kit, I did'nt see in the list, or is that something I can find easily at the stores, let me know...
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Originally Posted by Rotoman
Hey guys SFR posted some new pictures of what I believe is the finished product on their Turbo for the RX8 on their web site.. It shows the heat shield installed and I see the exhaust is heat wrapped..
Hey SFR/SSR , does that heat wrap come with the kit, I did'nt see in the list, or is that something I can find easily at the stores, let me know...
Hey SFR/SSR , does that heat wrap come with the kit, I did'nt see in the list, or is that something I can find easily at the stores, let me know...
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Originally Posted by Rotoman
Thanks SSR/SFR , just was checking all final pieces, since mine is the first one out the door. I 'am looking forward to this sytem...
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Originally Posted by Rotoman
OK, next , when will see the new Dyno posted showimng the latest hp figures with the new injectors...
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I don't want to sort through 22 pages so sorry if you guys already covered this, but I've heard the stock transmission isn't very bulletproof and at almost 300 whp, did you have to replace the clutch? Do you recommend some transmission mods? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Snoochie
And it's monday... the end of monday too. So we all demand a dyno chart or we will doubt you forever.
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Speak for yourself.. I really believe if any of you had the opportunity to drive SSR/SFR's turbo kit, you would not be making some of these comments. Your mind would be in the back seat of the car because it just blew you away... Any car that is making an additional 115 whp over stock would tend to do that.
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Guys we waited this long another day is no big deal.. It's funny with the internet everything is so fast we forget all the things we have to do during our work day. So I guess what I'am saying is , there's only so much that can be done in a day..
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Originally Posted by Snoochie
And it's monday... the end of monday too. So we all demand a dyno chart or we will doubt you forever.
More of the same... We know you have to pick up the chart but don't PROMISE something if you don't know if you are going to have it. Better say "sometime next week we will post the dyno charts and people will expect it anytime from monday to friday.
I ordered my greddy kit today. Good luck to all of you that are waiting on this kit.
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man you guys are tough on people. let the man do his work...hes working on it!
btw mazda champion, did you ever promise something and not come through on time?
good luck with your greddy, and hope you dont need tuning help! hehe
btw mazda champion, did you ever promise something and not come through on time?
good luck with your greddy, and hope you dont need tuning help! hehe
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I have
[QUOTE=rudy8]man you guys are tough on people. let the man do his work...hes working on it!
btw mazda champion, did you ever promise something and not come through on time?
good luck with your greddy, and hope you dont need tuning help! hehe[/QUOTEYes I have, and I think everyone has.
The point is not being able to meet the date everytime, in several occasions.
I'd prefer to be told "we will post it sometime next week" than we'll post it on monday and not post anything. That makes you lose confidence. And by the way SSR, why should I call the dyno shop since you are the one trying to sell the product??? Remember you have competitors, if you had a monopoly that'd work differently, but not in this case.
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btw mazda champion, did you ever promise something and not come through on time?
good luck with your greddy, and hope you dont need tuning help! hehe[/QUOTEYes I have, and I think everyone has.
The point is not being able to meet the date everytime, in several occasions.
I'd prefer to be told "we will post it sometime next week" than we'll post it on monday and not post anything. That makes you lose confidence. And by the way SSR, why should I call the dyno shop since you are the one trying to sell the product??? Remember you have competitors, if you had a monopoly that'd work differently, but not in this case.
LS