True. This is Bryan. That's E85 in his test tube, if you're wondering

 

Minor update.

Ever since I installed the magnaflow catback, I continue to have fueling problems (maxing IDC out), even at lower boost pressure, when running through the gears.

Hopefully I have some time soon to put the new larger Walbro pump in and see if that helps...

When the car isn't starving for fuel it's an absolute rocket, espically now in the cooler outside temps.

 

So that stock catback was holding back some power then eh? If I ever make it out that way, I definitely want to see this car in person. Sounds like a blast.

 

Yea I made a thread about it back in August: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ne-static.html

I lowered the boost and it was ok until the temps started dropping, now in the morning in 40-50F it maxes the IDC's again... Saw 14 AFR at WOT in 4th today on my morning WOT on-ramp...

 

Yeah, I'd say a fuel pump would be a nice addition! hehe. Def worth the security. If anything, it's the first step to trouble shooting!

-Jalal

 

Eeeeek.... thats not good. I'm sure you'll figure something out, though it doesn't look cheap. ID2000's are around $1k, and then you still have the pump problem which from what I've seen isn't cheap or easy to solve. Good luck and definitely keep us all updated on what you do... as much as I want more power, it looks like it becomes a real PITA once you get up there. I figure a RAD on E85 will be it for me for a few years.

BTW, jealous you have a WOT ramp for your morning commute. If I attempted WOT at any point in my hour and 15 minute commute I'd run into the back of someone. Max speed on my way to work is about 50 and only for seconds at a time. Usually hovering between 0 and 30.

 

My commute is 1 mile with one on-ramp. I make full use of it.

 

LMAO! The on-ramp is half your commute!!!!

-Jalal

 

I miss my short commute. This commute would be a bit more fun if I wasn't driving a Nissan Sentra CVT most the time.

 

Somewhat OT, but this should offer just another reminder that even on a reputable tuner's personal car, that is professionally tuned and regularly maintained and monitored, things can happen without notice that may be out of your control. Without the wideband gauge and proper monitoring, even Bryan could have been in for a very unpleasant experience if he continued to go WOT repeatedly running with AFR's in the 14's

So, for those of you driving around modified cars without a wideband O2 monitoring device, here's another testament as to why you should very seriously consider getting one as soon as possible.

Sorry to detract from your thread Bryan, but there are so many on here modelling themselves after your awesome build and too many fail to take proper precautions simply because in their online viewing they may have "seen someone else do it without any problems" but really have no idea of the attention to detail and continuing effort that goes into the upkeep of a properly modified vehicle such as yours.

I'm done now. Back to the awesomeness... So when exactly are you planning on taking that beast car-bowling? Ever?

 

Well put. There's just too much of the "Bob from xyzforums did this and he has no issues" going on. I especially like this forum because people actually talk about the things that can go wrong, and what to do to try to prevent it.

Also, I would also like to know if and when Bryan is going to go car bowling. Vids plz!

 

Not sure. My 1st gear is pretty much useless ( can't go WOT or it won't shift) so car bowling would just make me more frustrated.

 

^^^LOL
Im on stock turbo and E85 and the redline comes up super quick in 1st gear. I can only imagine what yours is like Bryan!

 

Very impressive work there Bryan. The SB is a very sharp looking ride and yours is very slick indeed. Makes my next car selection more promises to be a SB than the WRX.

It is very appreciative of the research and mods you are providing to inform the masses on how one can effectively improve their car, this information is invaluable.

thank you and I look forward to more updates

 

It will shift you just need to practice pulling your foot up to about half throttle right before you shift. I have mastered this if my motor wouldn't have went that night at the track I probably would have ran 11.6-7 easily. Just lift your foot a little when shifting but not to much where you lose boost