Twin Turbo EG33 Build - cozykat

[cozykat]

Originally Posted by SVXRide

Marisa

Could yourself fortunate! Grimmspeed has gotten out of the porting business
No reason given on their website.

Bill

Yes, I heard.
We thought that GS was initially just putting the service on hold as they focused on R&D and producing intercoolers but given their posts in Nasioc, it sounds like they may be done permanently. Shame, they did a beautiful job on the plenum and intake manifolds.

[EdWindows]

Originally Posted by cozykat

Ultimately, I'd like to make 300 whp (I think that's a reasonable goal with forced induction). However, I'll be driving it na until I can make up my mind on which turbo.

I plan on doing the same with stock internals (unless my head gasket needs doing, then while I'm in there.... ), stage 2 chip, and a single turbo.
Where are you placing each turbo?

[cozykat]

Originally Posted by Tireiron

Very interesting seeing as mine only requires Direct Fire and runs great. The SVX is not a waste spark system so it really shouldn't need to run as one. I wonder what your other settings are under Ignition triggers...

I run
Sequencer = 3
Timing Reference Angle = 68 (need to get a better timing light so i can get this exact around 65 is close)
Trigger Edge = Falling
Sync Edge = Falling
Trigger Type = Generic 12 tooth
Sync Type = Generic 12/24 tooth
Cylinders = 6

I meant to comment on this sooner.

So, "funny" story...

After some stressful hours, we finally learned two things about the 2.7 base map: 1.) the sequencer value [my default] was 16 and 2.) timing reference angle [my default] was 90. Both, as I understand, are wrong.

We caught the timing ref angle a few weeks back and changed it to 65 but missed the sequencer value. Per Hydra's manual: "Sequencer indicates which tooth on the cam signal the trigger will key on. This setting is defined as part of a trigger setup for a specific motor and should not be modified unless you are directed to by your Hydra EMS dealer" - so I felt pretty special.

Also having to check waste spark to start the vehicle made no sense to us either (and I really don't like when things don't make sense).. so after updating the sequencer setting, we unchecked the waste spark - and finally the car doesn't die.

So now my settings are similar to yours:
Sequencer = 3
Timing Reference Angle = 65 (May be worth noting that Kirill's map has this set to 68 like yours)
Trigger Edge = Falling
Sync Edge = Falling
Trigger Type = Generic 12 tooth (in version 2.6 this setting was 24 - but I noted there are Subaru H6 & Subaru EZ30 options )
Sync Type = Generic 12/24 tooth (in version 2.6 this setting was 24)
Cylinders = 6

AND Waste Spark = UNCHECKED

Originally Posted by EdWindows

I plan on doing the same with stock internals (unless my head gasket needs doing, then while I'm in there.... ), stage 2 chip, and a single turbo.
Where are you placing each turbo?

We are still arguing on turbo placement. I'm told that I'll need to cut into the firewall if I want two turbos.. so I very well may switch to just a single turbo as I won't do that. Currently, I'm just tackling one challenge at a time.

[longassname]

Congratulations, does that hydra have an auto-tune feature to develop its own fuel and timing maps?

[Tireiron]

As far as location for two turbos. Delete the useless ABS, and move the battery to the trunk. This now gives you room forward and out for two turbos. Flip the exhaust manifolds to face forward and run them out and up through the flat body panels, then run two downpipes back past the valve covers and down out the engine bay.

[cozykat]

Originally Posted by longassname

Congratulations, does that hydra have an auto-tune feature to develop its own fuel and timing maps?

Thanks! Our understanding is that the auto-tune feature is not what it sounds like. You build a base map how you want it to look and then you enable the "auto-tune" feature to perform long-term fuel trims.

Originally Posted by Tireiron

As far as location for two turbos. Delete the useless ABS, and move the battery to the trunk. This now gives you room forward and out for two turbos. Flip the exhaust manifolds to face forward and run them out and up through the flat body panels, then run two downpipes back past the valve covers and down out the engine bay.

I've thought about this but I don't want to loose my ABS.

Spent yesterday road tuning the SVX. Matt said the Hydra 2.7 is easier to tune/make adjustments with than he anticipated. So today I asked my co-worker for my engine hoist back as it looks like that stock engine is coming out sooner than I thought.

[longassname]

ooooh, so you've set the hydra up with the stock engine to make sure you have it all dialed in before installing your newly built engine....

smart

[cozykat]

Originally Posted by longassname

ooooh, so you've set the hydra up with the stock engine to make sure you have it all dialed in before installing your newly built engine....

smart

Well, I try not to be a complete idiot.

Old engine is coming out this weekend - hopefully without much incident.

Side note: I also pulled out the front/rear seats, steering wheel, and suede pieces to get re-upholstered... Should get it back in two weeks - I'm hoping it all goes well.

[INVADR]

I like your racy new driver's seat. Looks lightweight and sporty.

[michael]

I wonder where they get the names for these swatches

[YourConfused]

Beaver is awesome!, kinda like something else you said a while back that is awesome also. lol Get your mind out of the gutter girl.


p.s. give me my motor back!!!! how many years has it been now?


FTHNIC

[dbarnblatt]

Originally Posted by cozykat

Well, I try not to be a complete idiot.

Old engine is coming out this weekend - hopefully without much incident.

Side note: I also pulled out the front/rear seats, steering wheel, and suede pieces to get re-upholstered... Should get it back in two weeks - I'm hoping it all goes well.

So impressed with the whole project. Very refreshing to see it done right.

Are you going to loose the auto belts? Seems like a good opportunity to install a set of standard belts from a 1995 or later.

[Svx95]

Marisa,

It has been a little over a month since your last post in this thread. Hopefully you have your interior back, and looking better than new! How is the build going?

-Sam

[cozykat]

Originally Posted by YourConfused

Beaver is awesome!, kinda like something else you said a while back that is awesome also. lol Get your mind out of the gutter girl.

I think you're confused.

Originally Posted by dbarnblatt

So impressed with the whole project. Very refreshing to see it done right.

Are you going to loose the auto belts? Seems like a good opportunity to install a set of standard belts from a 1995 or later.

Thanks! For now I am keeping the automatic seat belts but I did acquire a new set of manual seat belts as backup.

Originally Posted by Svx95

Marisa,

It has been a little over a month since your last post in this thread. Hopefully you have your interior back, and looking better than new! How is the build going?

-Sam

Actually, yes! I went with a local custom upholstery guy that does it as a hobby. He did above what I was expecting (because let's face it, I expect a lot) thus I'm literally giddy every time I think about the result. The some photos of the result are below but more photos are in the same folder (and original interior photos can be seen following this link):
Seats:

Suede:

Suede Comparisons:


Concerning the engine progress: The engine bay is pretty much gutted so I can have it resprayed. I have just been trying to decide what to do about my brake lines. If I leave them in, they stick out pretty far and I fear it would impact the quality of the paint work. In production, I'm sure the brake lines were installed with absolutely nothing inside the vehicle, so their removal is a bit of a hassle. I'm trying to develop a plan on how I'll remove and cut the lines (for maintainability).

[EdWindows]

That looks great! How much did the seats and suede cost seperately (including materials)? I've thought about getting all the Alcantara paneling redone and re-upholsting the seats myself with a locally-made kit.
Did they also replace the seat foam?