Next step... e85 or turbo. Opinions valued!
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Next step... e85 or turbo. Opinions valued!
Ok. My Evo VIII has a good foundation. Good compression. 128k. Help me move forward. My goal is 400hp at the wheels. I think I have 2 options.
1. dual map e85 tune on stock turbo. No idea what upgraded wheel size is or if it's really bigger.
2. bolt on turbo like a FP green or red.
*will be buying FMIC, lower intercooler pipe upgrade and 1000 ID injectors regardless of which way I go, I will obviously be retuning car*
Mods:
-Transmission rebuilt at Shep Racing at some point. Supposedly transmission good for 450hp.
-Front differential upgrade which can "handle a **** ton". I honestly don't know anything about the differential upgrade other than it cost 1k.
-HKS cams 274in, 278ex.
-Full Buschur exhaust system.
-Buschur manual boost controller tuned @21 psi, Spring replaced at 127k as old one failed.
-Walbro 255 fuel pump.
-Stock turbo rebuilt at some point with a slightly larger compressor wheel.
-NGK BR7ES spark plugs.
-New single puck clutch replaced in winter of 2011. --Exedy HD organic.
-New ARP head studs.
-Evo IX blow off valve.
-New K&N intake filter on MAF
Thoughts? Which is more fun?
Thanks !
1. dual map e85 tune on stock turbo. No idea what upgraded wheel size is or if it's really bigger.
2. bolt on turbo like a FP green or red.
*will be buying FMIC, lower intercooler pipe upgrade and 1000 ID injectors regardless of which way I go, I will obviously be retuning car*
Mods:
-Transmission rebuilt at Shep Racing at some point. Supposedly transmission good for 450hp.
-Front differential upgrade which can "handle a **** ton". I honestly don't know anything about the differential upgrade other than it cost 1k.
-HKS cams 274in, 278ex.
-Full Buschur exhaust system.
-Buschur manual boost controller tuned @21 psi, Spring replaced at 127k as old one failed.
-Walbro 255 fuel pump.
-Stock turbo rebuilt at some point with a slightly larger compressor wheel.
-NGK BR7ES spark plugs.
-New single puck clutch replaced in winter of 2011. --Exedy HD organic.
-New ARP head studs.
-Evo IX blow off valve.
-New K&N intake filter on MAF
Thoughts? Which is more fun?
Thanks !
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I am on stock cams, full bolt on's, stock 9 turbo on E85 pushing 32psi and was able to achieve 401WHP /415 torque on a Mustang Dyno.... Dynojet numbers should be 440-450 WHP 450-460 Torque.
Go buy your self a stock IX turbo and push the little ***** to its max. Or even better buy the 71HTA CHRA from FP and you got your self 400+. Or FP green for a bit more power.
Go buy your self a stock IX turbo and push the little ***** to its max. Or even better buy the 71HTA CHRA from FP and you got your self 400+. Or FP green for a bit more power.
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e85 is prob the cheaper route but think of this...you cant find e85 everywhere...if you ever decide to leave town in the car you have to see where/if you can get e85 where you're going...for this reason i dont go e85...i stick to pump gas...i know ill prob get bashed for this but i hate the idea of being limited by e85...
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e85 is prob the cheaper route but think of this...you cant find e85 everywhere...if you ever decide to leave town in the car you have to see where/if you can get e85 where you're going...for this reason i dont go e85...i stick to pump gas...i know ill prob get bashed for this but i hate the idea of being limited by e85...
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Ok. Gonna send my Evo VIII turbo to turbo lab and get it machined out with a 20g billet wheel for 350. Will move forward with:
Tune 650
1000 cc Injectors 480
Turbo 350
Intercooler/piping 484
Intake 160
Tune 650
1000 cc Injectors 480
Turbo 350
Intercooler/piping 484
Intake 160
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