400 RWHP out of the 951
11-30-2011, 08:45 PM
#61
Three Wheelin'
Ah, BMW coolant, that's one of those smells that you can never forget. VW has some good non-phosphate non-whatever else German automakers don't like that may be a little less expensive than the BMW stuff.
Where'd you get an '03 xi for $1000? That is less than what E30 ix models go for!
Edit: Took me a little while to remember this link, but it may have some info regarding coolant types: http://donsnotes.com/home_garden/auto/antifreeze.html It's a good read in general if you are curious to the different types of coolants.
Where'd you get an '03 xi for $1000? That is less than what E30 ix models go for!
Edit: Took me a little while to remember this link, but it may have some info regarding coolant types: http://donsnotes.com/home_garden/auto/antifreeze.html It's a good read in general if you are curious to the different types of coolants.
12-01-2011, 12:45 AM
#62
Race Car
I sold my printing business and am now working at a BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, etc shop. I will probably end up buying the shop in a few years.
It needed a ps rack and pump. The lady decided she wanted another car. She left it there for a week then asked what she should do and I made her an offer. It runs great and she had spent well over 10k in the last two years replacing parts. Really great deal
Obviously the coolant doesn't cost me much.
It needed a ps rack and pump. The lady decided she wanted another car. She left it there for a week then asked what she should do and I made her an offer. It runs great and she had spent well over 10k in the last two years replacing parts. Really great deal
Obviously the coolant doesn't cost me much.
Ah, BMW coolant, that's one of those smells that you can never forget. VW has some good non-phosphate non-whatever else German automakers don't like that may be a little less expensive than the BMW stuff.
Where'd you get an '03 xi for $1000? That is less than what E30 ix models go for!
Edit: Took me a little while to remember this link, but it may have some info regarding coolant types: http://donsnotes.com/home_garden/auto/antifreeze.html It's a good read in general if you are curious to the different types of coolants.
Where'd you get an '03 xi for $1000? That is less than what E30 ix models go for!
Edit: Took me a little while to remember this link, but it may have some info regarding coolant types: http://donsnotes.com/home_garden/auto/antifreeze.html It's a good read in general if you are curious to the different types of coolants.
12-01-2011, 07:46 AM
#63
Rennlist Member
It's not about boost levels, but cyinder pressures and these are related more to head flow not boost pressure.
If Sid would run such levels on 16v head, cylinder pressures would be much higher and that would cause issues.
And I can't stress enough, good tune is vital, no head gasket (or other engine component) can withstand bad tune for long, especially turbocharged engine.
Regarding my own project, at the moment I am again in confusion: whether to go twin smaller ball-bearing turbos (I have those in front of me, ~300 hp per turbo) or get HE341VE from a friend which is much more interesting to mess with and results will be incredible but it weighs quite a bit more (18 kg's vs 2x 3,2 kg of the twins) and requires much more work.
The twins would spool up very well and have effectively split-pulse design (1+4 to one turbo, 2+3 to other)....Decisions, decisions.....
If Sid would run such levels on 16v head, cylinder pressures would be much higher and that would cause issues.
And I can't stress enough, good tune is vital, no head gasket (or other engine component) can withstand bad tune for long, especially turbocharged engine.
Regarding my own project, at the moment I am again in confusion: whether to go twin smaller ball-bearing turbos (I have those in front of me, ~300 hp per turbo) or get HE341VE from a friend which is much more interesting to mess with and results will be incredible but it weighs quite a bit more (18 kg's vs 2x 3,2 kg of the twins) and requires much more work.
The twins would spool up very well and have effectively split-pulse design (1+4 to one turbo, 2+3 to other)....Decisions, decisions.....
Your project does sound very interesting. Doing the twins would be amazing. I dare you!!
12-01-2011, 01:50 PM
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3.0 litre engine, stay in the low to moderate range on boost. and the highest flow you can afford (don't tell wife).
https://rennlist.com/forums/968-foru...-for-sale.html
To answer a couple questions.. Mileage is 129k on the chasis, motor has less than 3k. The car dynoed at 387 rwhp at 17psi on a mustang dyno. On the way home we found a large boost leak. (so) It's easily over 400 if not 450. I'll see if I can find a digital copy to put up.
UPDATE;
unfortunately, it appears the car got loose and met it's demise...
rest in peace (the car). i guess the owner made it.
https://rennlist.com/forums/968-foru...or-sale-2.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/968-foru...-for-sale.html
To answer a couple questions.. Mileage is 129k on the chasis, motor has less than 3k. The car dynoed at 387 rwhp at 17psi on a mustang dyno. On the way home we found a large boost leak. (so) It's easily over 400 if not 450. I'll see if I can find a digital copy to put up.
UPDATE;
unfortunately, it appears the car got loose and met it's demise...
rest in peace (the car). i guess the owner made it.
https://rennlist.com/forums/968-foru...or-sale-2.html
12-01-2011, 03:16 PM
#65
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Hopefully in a few months I will be able to chime in on the difference in a 2.5 with a bunch of mods and high boost vs a 2.8.....which a bunch of mods and high boost. lol
2.8 stroker, with Super 75, Rogue tuned and 20psi.....
2.8 stroker, with Super 75, Rogue tuned and 20psi.....
