Phase 2: search for more power

[CHIF8008]

i wanna see the chopped M50 mani. on the m42. engine pics!

[trackjunkie21]

i have something for you.

http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/36246...0-shipped.html

smokin deal if you havent sourced a turbo yet...

very tempted, I hate you:p

i wanna see the chopped M50 mani. on the m42. engine pics!

Once I install it, I'll get some pics, search m42 club for some pics of it.

[nando]

i would still look for a T3 turbo, like one of the smaller garret T3s - efficiency is king over "spool time" since more efficient turbos make more power at lower boost levels

[trackjunkie21]

i would still look for a T3 turbo, like one of the smaller garret T3s - efficiency is king over "spool time" since more efficient turbos make more power at lower boost levels

Weren't you the one that told me to stay away from an old turbo?:p

[trackjunkie21]

Well I got my offset bushings in and installed the new tires, Difference is night and day. The increase in Caster gives the car a more planted feel at higher speeds, but I need to adjust the toe angles, if you haven't done this yet, you really should. These tires grip much better than my old fuzions and they give the car a nice meaty look. Surprised they don't rub in the rear since I heard the Falkens are a much wider tire than every other 225/50/15 size tire.



I will end up rolling the rear fenders because I think spacers will be in order for the rear, I want it to sit a little more flush.

[nando]

Weren't you the one that told me to stay away from an old turbo?:p

yes, but what does that have to do with using a T3 housing? :p

new turbos = more efficient

it doesn't have to be brand new, but something not designed 15 years ago..

[trackjunkie21]

yes, but what does that have to do with using a T3 housing? :p

new turbos = more efficient

it doesn't have to be brand new, but something not designed 15 years ago..

Oh I see now haha.

[AbsorbantNut]

Do an alignment, its super easy! Was it hard for you to pull the bushings? And Im assuming you got the m3 ones right, not the treehouse ones?

[freeride53]

Take that N-ring sticker off!
I just painstakingly removed the m-tech sticker that I had in the same location, an hour ago. Looks much cleaner w/o imo.

[trackjunkie21]

Do an alignment, its super easy! Was it hard for you to pull the bushings? And Im assuming you got the m3 ones right, not the treehouse ones?

Yep m3 bushings, the old ones was simple, just cut through the metal around the bushing, and punch out, I used a press to put the new ones in.

Take that N-ring sticker off!
I just painstakingly removed the m-tech sticker that I had in the same location, an hour ago. Looks much cleaner w/o imo.

at first I liked it, now it kinda bothers me lol

[freeride53]

Oh yeah, glad to know you figured out the M3 CABS.
Ain't hard at all. BTW, does your car have an aftermarket air intake?

[trackjunkie21]

Oh yeah, glad to know you figured out the M3 CABS.
Ain't hard at all. BTW, does your car have an aftermarket air intake?

Nope, it's stock. I'm thinking about getting a KAmotors one since I can still use it when I get the turbo on the car.

[trackjunkie21]

Well I'm starting to think my fuel pump is hitting the shitter, Car dies sometimes and wants to start but can't. Banged on the pump a little and now the car ran awesome until this morning when it happened again. Since I'm going with more power, I'm probably just going to go with a Walbro 255lph. Any other suggestions besides the Walbro?

[Danny]

TRE pump from ebay.

[trackjunkie21]

TRE pump from ebay.

That is an option, I heard great things about it, but others have said that it fails after about a year.