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I agree that parts availability is even worse for SVXs, and that's a big part of what excites me...I get to make the pieces I will need. I don't intend for it to last very long at all the way I'm going to set it up initially, but I have a tendency to push things until they break and then rebuild them to prevent future breakage. Let me sum up what I'm trying to say by saying this: I'm no n00b when it comes to cars and I fully realize the immense costs that can be involved with building a reliable performance vehicle. My initial goal involves no degree of reliability whatsoever. I'm starting with a broken SVX and I intend to build it designed to put down as much power as possible with my initial funding and when that breaks I will be **** out of luck until I devise a way to upgrade the broken piece/pieces. Basically, since it could use a driveline rebuild anyway I'm going to take the opportunity to experiment and probably knowingly blow up an engine and/or frag various driveline pieces. Meaning basically that if you are asking me the question "You know you're gonna break **** with that much power, right?" I'm answering "Yes" with an eager smile on my face. |
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I have a T4/T3 hybrid which was build for mustangs. I purchased the turbo from Forcedair technology. They claimed that the turbo should be able to do 15 psi on the SVX motor. When I ran it with my SVX it was difficult to control the boost. Wanted to jump up to 10 psi. I finally got that under control by porting the wastegate. It will be interesting to see how the turbo does with the built motor and an intercooler. I'm sure the GT35R upgrade will be needed in the future for power over the mid 400 HP range (flywheel). I really don't want a car that takes forever to spool or has a small power band though.
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Awesome. Welcome to the club
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Chuck D. 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L - Heavily modded turbo 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX- Turboxs stg3 & Susp. Mods |
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Keep in mind, I'm the guy that randomly turbos minivans and cavaliers and other such things when I happen to have a turbo sitting around doing nothing. Don't take me too seriously, and I appreciate the warnings, but I really do know what I'm getting myself into. |
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Zep,
I just want to say Kudos to you and good luck. I am one of those believers just like you are but at the same time I read (and still am) about what others have been doing up until now. Personally, 5psi should put this car solidly into the high 13's (with an intercooler). I would love to run 5psi (with intercooler) and a small dose of nitrous. It would be all I need. I will be looking to see how you do with your project. Post lots of info and pics. I won't be going the turbo route since there was already N/A cams put into the car I purchases soo...... Tom, I am still watching your build (Like others here). Good luck. I can't wait.
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Kevin Thomas 1997 2.2ltr Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Wagon (AWD/Auto) 13.03@100mph 1989 2.7ltr Subaru XT6 (AWD/Auto) 15.912@85.93mph 1996 3.3ltr SVX (AWD/Auto) 15.070@91.38mph ***R.I.P*** 2010 RAV4 AWD Sport (13.717 @ 99.19mph ) 2015 Honda Fit LX CVT (15.2 @ 90mph) |
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I was thinking considerably more than 5psi. I most likely will not be running on pump gas (think 140 octane) but we're talking about wanting to run in the neighborhood of 30psi. Rather, that's what the turbos should push on this engine...I'd be more than happy with the 11psi wastegate pressure for starters. *edit* and no, I don't actually think I can run 30psi on a stock engine, particularly with such a high CR...but that's not really the point...the point is I've got an extra pair of these turbos laying around and while it would be nice to go smaller, I might as well go ahead and use them. Last edited by ZephTheChef; 11-28-2007 at 06:06 PM. Reason: Added something |
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You could always just ship 'em to me - I'll gladly take them off your hands!
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-Craig 94 LSi 5spd Barcelona Red, 14Xk miles. Full custom exhaust (Stebro cat-back, custom rest of the way forward) 8000K HID kit from Tom (SVXfiles), Energy Suspension front sway bar bushings, Non-Droopy visors, Race Concepts C/D + Dimpled Rotors, Axxis Ultimate pads,SS brake lines, Bontrager Works #009 (or something like that), stripped interior. (up next) Full cage, fuel cell, 327 swap |
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comprex/pressure wave charger of a capella??!! where the hell would we fit that thing though? in my opinion, i think that charger is amazing, in the way it works, its responce, and overall engineering. if i had the funds, you can bet your ass id be experimenting on one!!!
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You could always ship me about a grand
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Chuck D. 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L - Heavily modded turbo 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX- Turboxs stg3 & Susp. Mods |
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well i haven't been here in about 6 months, but i still think these motors can handle more then 5lbs. if i had a job or gave a poop about my svx i'd prove it! there are so many cars running 10:1 comp and running 10-12lbs all the time. cars that cam n/a.
chuck good to see you're still posting, when are you going to free up some time for me? go out get some dinner and have a good time. <~~~~not gay
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92 LS-L been sitting for 6 years. 86 fiero gt, t-tops, 3800sc, headers, intercooler, p&p blower and lower intake, 3.0 pulley, 1.6RR's, double roller timing chain, xp cam, 130lb valve springs and hooisers :P 87 starion- currently rides on jackstands. |
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I agree, you guys must be seeing some serious knock or something to do damage at 5 psi...what pump/injectors are you using, are you using a wideband, and what are you using to tune with/datalog?
Then again maybe these engines really are just **** at anything but factory power levels. I know you guys don't want that to be true, so I'm going to stay confident. |
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not sure on the pump or injectors he's using. but he has tec II stand alone with an innovative wideband. i watched him about a year ago starting to set his car up. but he was have communication problems between his lap top and the tec II. i can't guess on what happened. i would like to play with a car that's setup on a stock motor. but i don't have the means anymore to do it myself.
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92 LS-L been sitting for 6 years. 86 fiero gt, t-tops, 3800sc, headers, intercooler, p&p blower and lower intake, 3.0 pulley, 1.6RR's, double roller timing chain, xp cam, 130lb valve springs and hooisers :P 87 starion- currently rides on jackstands. |
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No offense to anyone here, but remember i have ran 4k miles on between 3.5 and 8.5 psi, never running well might i add, without problems. Compression is up on all cylinders. I am movin back down to 5 psi as soon as, well, I have time to do anything. Cannot wait to see you ambitious guys start pounding it out. For now though, I am out of funds!
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~Phil Teal 1992 Subaru SVX Turbo - Sold in May 2011 to peace-frog. |
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The 3582R is a nice turbo and great for what most will want. Get a divided housing and make a header setup to match. I'm fabricating an inconel divided header setup for the EG33 going into my 962 and probably using a Gt3582r as well like my 911 |
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