Why do people enjoy pushing this small turbo past its limits? It cant be too efficient after 17-19psi. I wouldnt think pushing it past its efficiency range would be helpful.
I've been running my E316G for 2 years. It's seems plenty effecient at that psi and pulls good. But like the other guys said, it REALLY WAKES UP once you get it into the low 20's. Plus, MHI turbos have been proven to last when pushed. A fast spooling, hard hitting turbo with great street manners that can take you into the 11's. What's not to like about it?
I think an 18g at the same PSI would be more efficient than an EVOIII. I havent bought temp probes and measured charge air temps or seen anybody who has with this turbo but more boost means more backpressure which means hotter engine which means head bolts stretch even with no knock. Thats just my opinion. I think the EVOIII is better suited for 20psi or less. An 18g will work better past 20psi for me. Call me overkill but I like for my parts to have 'excess capacity' so they last longer.
I think an 18g at the same PSI would be more efficient than an EVOIII. I havent bought temp probes and measured charge air temps or seen anybody who has with this turbo but more boost means more backpressure which means hotter engine which means head bolts stretch even with no knock. Thats just my opinion. I think the EVOIII is better suited for 20psi or less. An 18g will work better past 20psi for me. Call me overkill but I like for my parts to have 'excess capacity' so they last longer.
I run a CAI, a huge intercooler, a 3" exhaust and the FP race manifold seems to help with backpressure. I don't just run all this boost, I buy mods that will make it more efficent at that boost
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-Ryan
11 sec 93 octane big16g
120.6mph on CAM2.
Understandable- but it IS indeed gas which originated from a pump that was intended for use in street cars.
It is indeed pump gas, but over here we can't get it. And it's knock prevention is FAR greater than 93 octane. e85 cars will make power of race gas cars, which is awesome... But making good power on 93 octane is a lot trickier.
I REALLY want e85 out this way... Oh man
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-Ryan
11 sec 93 octane big16g
120.6mph on CAM2.
Attended CCDSM's track rental yesterday. Drove the car down , made 11 passes, drove it home, no problems. Finally got that FP Race manifold on, Gotta say, it's an awesome peice. Also put on a rebuilt throttle body from Hal Landry. No real changes to my tune.
Best time was a 11.738 @ 118.52 mph. Car pulled 5 11 second passes, and the rest were low 12s. Missed 2nd a few times from too much wheel spin, but still managed 12.3-12.4's at 115mph. 17" wheels aren't really the best for drag racing...
Car is MOVING up top for a 16g car. Still on 93 octane. I think I'm shooting for 120mph traps with the cams.... Hopefully the turbo lasts though, It's been smoking I've noticed every now and then.
I-M-P-R-E-S-S-I-V-E Bro
I have a custom forced air CAI built by Wret and I'm debating on getting the 4" intercooler from ETS or the 4" race intercooler from Buschur.
Good stuff bro and keep up the good wrk.
I'm sure that CAI and 4" intercooler made all the difference in the world. People don't fully realize the importance of nice cool forced ambiant air and low IAT's.
Even more impressive to me is this just being done on a low budget(meaning basically stck motor) and a 16g. Plus you can drive your ass off!
I wouldn't consider 118mph "not efficent".... Just me. The car is making fantastic power, if I was past it's effiency range, I wouldn't be gaining any power.
There are a few guys that run their Evo 3's up to 30psi spikes on race gas. I'd say thats closer to the limit than I am. Honestly, I'm not running that much boost compared to other guys.
I like pushing the small turbo this hard, to prove that you don't need a big turbo to go fast. I still see LOTs of 20g, 50 trims, 30r+ guys running slower than this. What's the point? When I put my Green on, It'll run just that much harder.
Exactly! Again thanks to the intercooler,CAI and a good tune!
J/k
