Hi I'm new and have questions

[Ludsm97]

So I just got a 97 gst eclipse. I have a 4g63 motor with a few things done to it. It currently has a 20G turbo that I need to replace. I have a FP manifold currently and was wondering if a hx35 would be a direct bolt on similar to the FP turbos. Also question regarding e85, should I go full e85 or half? If you can help I would greatly appreciate it

 

[Ludsm97]

I've been watching this too just to see how he goes with it. He joined on my birthday so I kinda got to I love my Holset but have had a wonderful 20g before this that was better down low, it just couldn't flow what I needed.

That's wassup thanks man, going from 20g to FP black and going from 93 to full e85

 

[Ludsm97]

And can anyone help me out I'm looking for a o2 housing with external wastegate. I know stm and other people sell it. But I'm not looking to spend that much money. I'll take one used for now but has to come with actually wastegate. That's all I need for setup to install

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

You will LOVE E85, its your friend!! And he's packin horsepower

 

[Ludsm97]

You will LOVE E85, its your friend!! And he's packin horsepower

I know man, I'm ready to make some power

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Your gonna need more injector for E85, I'm running 1120's and 30lbs boost and it needs more. Just FYI.

Those 1000's will be fine for gas though!

 

[Ludsm97]

Shit man, that's what I've heard. So what power do you think I would make with that setup and those injectors on e85

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Oh 400+ if I were guessin. Getting it to stick in a FWD car is a different beast.

 

[Ludsm97]

Oh 400+ if I were guessin. Getting it to stick in a FWD car is a different beast.

I know the car made 400whp on 93 on the 20g at 25psi. So hopefully with the FP black and e85 I can make some good power. But think I'm gonna get some drag radials for the front

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Well E will do you a lot better. It'll take more timing with more boost. I'm lucky to have a station just 20 mins away.

 

[Ludsm97]

Well E will do you a lot better. It'll take more timing with more boost. I'm lucky to have a station just 20 mins away.

Yea same mine is like 20mim away but I'm gonna carry a 5gallon with me just In at all times

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Lmao. I have TWO 5 gallon cans and a 2 1/2 gallon can in my garage at all times hahahaha. I still have a old gas tune. I'm working to get my dual maps setup so I can run anything since I'm flex fuel sensor equiped.

 

[Ludsm97]

What ECU do you have. I'm trying to get dual setup as well. What do you need to do that

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Stock ECU with ECMLink installed V3. Best tuning tool you can get

 

[Ludsm97]

Stock ECU with ECMLink installed V3. Best tuning tool you can get

Question. Looking for a boost controller to be able to run more boost off wastegate. Anyone know where I could get one for good price?

 

[lasershark]

It depends... do you want a boost by gear set up? If not you cant go wrong with a tried and true mbc .

 

[Ludsm97]

It depends... do you want a boost by gear set up? If not you cant go wrong with a tried and true mbc .

Well I jus remembered I have a AEM tru boost controller. Could I use that for boost for gear?

 

[lasershark]

Not sure I have never messed with one.
You can do it with ecmlink, just not sure if you can couple tru boost with link to make it happen.

 

[Ludsm97]

Yea ill talk to my tuner. What's ECMLink

 

[lasershark]

Yea ill talk to my tuner. What's ECMLink

Nevermind just looked at your profile again saw you are running AEM and not link.
Ecmlink is what most of us use to tune, it uses the stock ecu with ecmlinks chip.
See how handy that profile thing is

 

[Ludsm97]

Oh ok yea I have AEM. I'm thinking of eventually converting to awd and getting a meth kit. What do you guys think

 

[Ludsm97]

No, 10-weight is generally used in cold weather. Think about viscosity at different temperatures. If you have too thick of an oil in cold weather, it might be too thick on startup to properly circulate and lubricate all the parts well until the motor warms up. Obviously not great. If where you are gets warm some days and cool others (like idk 50 degrees), I'd mix the 20w and 10w to achieve something like a 15w. If it stays above 70 degrees or so for the most part I'd stick with the 20w. 20w-50 Brad Penn Racing oil is what FP (who you bought your turbo from) runs on their shop evo. These motors like thicker oils. When were beating on them the thicker oil provides more support for all the journals and is better for preventing metal to metal contact. A lot of guys just do 10w-30 for winter and 20w-50 for summer or substitute one or the other for 15w-40 depending on their climate.

Question guys. What's better to run vr1 synthetic or non. I bought a case but have no clue if ya synthetic or not (assuming it would say synthetic if was)

 

[Ludsm97]

Question, and I'm only asking because I'm not home, what's the outlet size for a FP black? I need to buy a coupler and don't know what size to buy. Just thought I'd ask to see if anyone knows