BoyRacerBlu
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- Apr 23, 2008
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Eau Claire,
Wisconsin
Okay! So I just wanted to share with you my build for my 3000gt I've been working on over the last year. BEFORE anybody bawlks that this is a DSM forum, I'll post pics of my old talon I had that got me sparked into the turbocharged tuner scene from my original early 70's muscle car I still have haha.
Ye Olde Dizzy:
Keydiver Ecu, roku (fleabay 3") turbo back with Vibrant muffler, evo3 510cc injectors, CX racing FMIC, Greedy Type S bov, ACT 2600, Evo3 intake mani, MHI Evo3 turbo, wally 190 hotwired, Injen short ram intake, Motegi FF5 rims, 97 talon spoiler, Dub Audio sponsorship, kustom broken cam gear cover mod by dbag friend - i know i know, I personally don't like open cam gears for belt wear....
So, theres my history, and with how much I had redone/rebuilt/replaced/removed/refurb'd/repatched/rejunked on that car, I was feeling pretty confident with my fab skillz. I sold it, went to school some more, bought an old hum drum 90's impreza for the daily in wisconsin winter and saved my pennies. Then when one of these popped up in MN for my favorite year AND color, I scooped it:
Essentially......its a pricey land barge relative to dsms, but it had more torque, a nice interior, sounded nice, looked good, and came with a few pricey goodies, such as an old ATR catback, KN FIPK, and Blitz dual SBC-R 4 stage EBC. Despite its weight, its deceptively fast, it also was nice common ground between my talon and my 73 mustang, still turbo, but with more displacement. Soon though, I wanted more, and about a year and a half later, this is what has become of things....
Some also would argue that the single setup isnt as efficient in the 3s vs twins due to packaging, and after going through the fab, I'll agree with them somewhat, but then again, theres twin T3 kits available for these cars anyway, so what the heck!
I know its not a 4g63 power plant, but HOPEFULLY I can help add to the data for pushing this turbo to the max to help anyone else consider using it for drag racing, ect ect.
I'll keep the thread updated and hopefully get some extra clues on what to expect due to the crowd who's pimped the holsets for years
-Turbo is an Hx52, just like BigLady's- thanks for the great data btw, I've been following your threads, and the Holset FAQ thread, and anything else I can find on this thing as users are scarce
-fuel is 1250 cc's - about the equivelant to 14-1500's on a dsm, twin walbro 400's
- 32x12x4 custom ETS fmic with 3" piping and Tial 50mm bov
-spec 4+ solid hub, welded and balanced until the twin disc next year,
-Custom 3" dp and 350z header setup (matches right up to 3000gt manifold flange and works like a charm!) with divided 60mm wg dump.
-STM avenger intake manifold
DSM remote mount brake resevior- to make room for the 3" IC piping
-Maft
-lightweight odyssey race battery,
-3" ATR for this year still
-flash tunned ecu (FINALLY, we have it too, bout' time we caught up to the modern world)
-various deletes to cleanup that spaghetti basket of an engine bay.
-Billet aluminum bracing tig welded in for the tranny.
-MSD ignition and race wires.
- ABS delete with braided lines- faulty system on the 3000gt's under load/extreme braking conditions such as roadcourse and high trap drag racing.
- race grade fluids/wear items
- solid front/rear motor mounts
Next year is the bottom end and heads, a twin disc, a set of coil overs, and possibly making 4" exhaust- as it fits! (totally thought I didnt have the room!)
- Power goals for this year are 550/600 with pump gas on the stock engine and accesss to timing control. Perhaps a bit lofty to some, but it's a fairly realistic number for the 2nd gens with the forged crank and 4 bolt mains that have been pushed to 700+ on stock enigne. After the bottom end, I'd like to try for 850 out of it. If the 67mm billet comp can't keep up, ill upgrade the internals to the Hx52 PRO with 71mm billet comp and larger turbine. I'll also be looking at a quick spool valve like this to keep power under the curve:
Quick Spool Valve Dyno Tuned Comparison Test
excellent and sensible device with no compromises for performance except space around the turbine for the bracketry and extra wg
just wanted to share whats been happening in my garage and hopefully add a little more to the all of 3 pages on the interwebs that talk ANYTHING about actually using this turbo and how it behaves....
Ye Olde Dizzy:
Keydiver Ecu, roku (fleabay 3") turbo back with Vibrant muffler, evo3 510cc injectors, CX racing FMIC, Greedy Type S bov, ACT 2600, Evo3 intake mani, MHI Evo3 turbo, wally 190 hotwired, Injen short ram intake, Motegi FF5 rims, 97 talon spoiler, Dub Audio sponsorship, kustom broken cam gear cover mod by dbag friend - i know i know, I personally don't like open cam gears for belt wear....
So, theres my history, and with how much I had redone/rebuilt/replaced/removed/refurb'd/repatched/rejunked on that car, I was feeling pretty confident with my fab skillz. I sold it, went to school some more, bought an old hum drum 90's impreza for the daily in wisconsin winter and saved my pennies. Then when one of these popped up in MN for my favorite year AND color, I scooped it:
Essentially......its a pricey land barge relative to dsms, but it had more torque, a nice interior, sounded nice, looked good, and came with a few pricey goodies, such as an old ATR catback, KN FIPK, and Blitz dual SBC-R 4 stage EBC. Despite its weight, its deceptively fast, it also was nice common ground between my talon and my 73 mustang, still turbo, but with more displacement. Soon though, I wanted more, and about a year and a half later, this is what has become of things....
Some also would argue that the single setup isnt as efficient in the 3s vs twins due to packaging, and after going through the fab, I'll agree with them somewhat, but then again, theres twin T3 kits available for these cars anyway, so what the heck!
I know its not a 4g63 power plant, but HOPEFULLY I can help add to the data for pushing this turbo to the max to help anyone else consider using it for drag racing, ect ect.
I'll keep the thread updated and hopefully get some extra clues on what to expect due to the crowd who's pimped the holsets for years
-Turbo is an Hx52, just like BigLady's- thanks for the great data btw, I've been following your threads, and the Holset FAQ thread, and anything else I can find on this thing as users are scarce
-fuel is 1250 cc's - about the equivelant to 14-1500's on a dsm, twin walbro 400's
- 32x12x4 custom ETS fmic with 3" piping and Tial 50mm bov
-spec 4+ solid hub, welded and balanced until the twin disc next year,
-Custom 3" dp and 350z header setup (matches right up to 3000gt manifold flange and works like a charm!) with divided 60mm wg dump.
-STM avenger intake manifold
DSM remote mount brake resevior- to make room for the 3" IC piping
-Maft
-lightweight odyssey race battery,
-3" ATR for this year still
-flash tunned ecu (FINALLY, we have it too, bout' time we caught up to the modern world)
-various deletes to cleanup that spaghetti basket of an engine bay.
-Billet aluminum bracing tig welded in for the tranny.
-MSD ignition and race wires.
- ABS delete with braided lines- faulty system on the 3000gt's under load/extreme braking conditions such as roadcourse and high trap drag racing.
- race grade fluids/wear items
- solid front/rear motor mounts
Next year is the bottom end and heads, a twin disc, a set of coil overs, and possibly making 4" exhaust- as it fits! (totally thought I didnt have the room!)
- Power goals for this year are 550/600 with pump gas on the stock engine and accesss to timing control. Perhaps a bit lofty to some, but it's a fairly realistic number for the 2nd gens with the forged crank and 4 bolt mains that have been pushed to 700+ on stock enigne. After the bottom end, I'd like to try for 850 out of it. If the 67mm billet comp can't keep up, ill upgrade the internals to the Hx52 PRO with 71mm billet comp and larger turbine. I'll also be looking at a quick spool valve like this to keep power under the curve:
Quick Spool Valve Dyno Tuned Comparison Test
excellent and sensible device with no compromises for performance except space around the turbine for the bracketry and extra wg
just wanted to share whats been happening in my garage and hopefully add a little more to the all of 3 pages on the interwebs that talk ANYTHING about actually using this turbo and how it behaves....
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