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Forum: Turbo Projects 01-26-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: My Super Build

i don't know frankly, i am using the td04's for testing the setup. if i feel i need more kick, i will upgrade to something more... convenient :rolleyes:



just a little bit to clean it up, you...
Forum: Turbo Projects 01-13-2010, 03:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: My Super Build

Some minor updates, with the major parts purchase near completion.

A set of heads were machined with oversized valves:

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/GiugiaroSVX/Head1.jpg
...
Forum: Turbo Projects 08-20-2009, 01:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: My Super Build

Bob I have already said that the VF's are the next step. but you don't know anything about my setup. the turbos will not be located inside the engine bay rather outside. they are going to be cooled...
Forum: Turbo Projects 08-19-2009, 03:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: My Super Build

i have thought of the VF's Bob. but again there is the safe gearbox constraint at 550 hp.

let me start wiht those turbos for now and later when my system proves to be solid i can always upgrade....
Forum: Turbo Projects 08-19-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: My Super Build

i am not looking to max the turbos rather rely more on the valvetrain mod and less on them. I am planning to go up to 550hp rather than 550whp with those turbos.

i originally wanted to do a turbo...
Forum: Turbo Projects 08-19-2009, 01:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: My Super Build

Sorry let me rephrase:
WRX: one TD04 turbine powered by 4 untuned cylinders.
SVX: one TD04 turbine powered by 3 cylinders with super-tuned valvetrain timing/lift :D :cool:
Forum: Turbo Projects 08-18-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: My Super Build

yes, they are two TD04L's. Well it is going to be a blast indeed!
WRX: one TD04 for 4 cylinders.
SVX: one TD04 for each 3 cylinders :D you do the math.

and I also added few more pictures of the...
Forum: Turbo Projects 08-04-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: My Super Build

Michael, yes. well almost. I didn't put any upper figure for my build. I budgeted 300$ a month over three years and ended up averaging 550$ instead... so far. I don't want to mess up.
Rallybob, yes...
Forum: Turbo Projects 07-31-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,106
Posted By Giugiaro
My Super Build

Hello all,

I would like to announce my super build for the SVX. By super build I mean everything from the ground up:

- Suspension/Braking
- Engine refurb with brand new components including a...
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 05-19-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: Limitations of the hydraulic valvetrain

will be running on an MS1 and will upgrade later on to MS2.

what do you intend to do with the heads?
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 05-19-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: Limitations of the hydraulic valvetrain

search for the word "valvetrain" and you will get there.
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 05-18-2009, 01:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: Limitations of the hydraulic valvetrain

after reading your comments here guys and talking to subaru experts who have previous experience with hydros, i realized that an agressive hydro system might work well in the beginning but later on...
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 05-13-2009, 01:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: Limitations of the hydraulic valvetrain

i have access to many springs sizes, mostly beehive.
i can get the valve length easily no problem. the thing is the svx valvetrain i have no experience in. my original question was to know what you...
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 05-13-2009, 12:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By Giugiaro
Re: Limitations of the hydraulic valvetrain

springs coilbind matter resolved.
what do I need to do with the valves? new taller ones?

E.
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 05-11-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By Giugiaro
Limitations of the hydraulic valvetrain

Hello people,

I've been around for a while now, read a lot of threads but I am not much of a poster.

I have a curious question for the mechanical gurus, what do you think is the limitation of...
Forum: Turbo Projects 09-25-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,263
Posted By Giugiaro
what I mean about belzona, does it effectively...

what I mean about belzona, does it effectively hold to the vibes?

either way I am also going after a semi closed deck... ;)
Forum: Turbo Projects 09-24-2007, 01:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,263
Posted By Giugiaro
interesting work you did tom. Concerning...

interesting work you did tom.
Concerning closing the deck... how long have you been running on that material inside the engine? don't you think that heat will desintegrate it?

guys, check this...
Forum: Not Exactly SVX 09-23-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,204
Posted By Giugiaro
hehe... yes you do! spending too much time under...

hehe... yes you do! spending too much time under the cars Tom?
Forum: Not Exactly SVX 09-23-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,204
Posted By Giugiaro
Jose your neighbor told me all about it.... he is...

Jose your neighbor told me all about it.... he is my cousin :p

am I creepy already?
Forum: Not Exactly SVX 09-23-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,204
Posted By Giugiaro
Mine: Alcohol: Black Russian (JW Black Label +...

Mine:
Alcohol: Black Russian (JW Black Label + Coffee Liquor)
Blue Nitros
Heineken
Arak (svxfiles knows about this)

Non Alcohol: Lipton Ice Tea
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 09-22-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,113
Posted By Giugiaro
anyone has the exact weight of an svx rod? I want...

anyone has the exact weight of an svx rod? I want to compare the carilloz and others
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 09-20-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,113
Posted By Giugiaro
aha. what is the limit on these rods? how much...

aha. what is the limit on these rods? how much can they handle?
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 09-20-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,113
Posted By Giugiaro
No, I am in Spain

No, I am in Spain
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 09-20-2007, 01:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,113
Posted By Giugiaro
ok what should I be looking for? lighter rods?...

ok what should I be looking for? lighter rods? same weight?
Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements 09-19-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,113
Posted By Giugiaro
Don't have a factory manual... any link? ...

Don't have a factory manual... any link?

bottom line, does the USDM STi rods fit instead of stock EG33 rods?
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