My new setup, what do you think? 11 sec GST

[GreddyGst]

Agreed, if your goals are 11secs or even 12s I suggest to get ACT2600. 2100 will not hold specially if you start using slicks and doing burn outs.

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

ACT 2600 it is!!!

 

[black91awdturbo]

Good choice its around the same price and will for sure get you to where you wanna be.

 

[pneumo]

Good call on the clutch. When I was trying to get a fast time in my FWD Laser my ACT 2100 started slipping as I got into the low 13's, and I had a Quaife with drag radials. Then I got an ACT2600 and got into the 12's.

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

Good call on the clutch. When I was trying to get a fast time in my FWD Laser my ACT 2100 started slipping as I got into the low 13's, and I had a Quaife with drag radials. Then I got an ACT2600 and got into the 12's.

AWESOME, thats good to hear THANKS GUYS!!

 

[daren_p]

PHIZZLE99GST, looks like the new setup is coming together nicely . You'll have to keep us updated on how this setup does. My setup is pretty much the same as yours, I will be adding cams this summer and more then likely upgrading the turbo for next summer, looking towards the 50 or 57 trim but probably the BB version. Will be interesting to see when you spool the 57 & what kind of airflow you can make with a street setup.

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

What I'm about to order:
Tokico FWD Adjustable Shocks & Springs--ACT 2100 Clutch kit--Quaife FWD Limited Slip Differential--Custom 12”x2” DSM Cooling Fan (2)--Slicks

Well i have everything ordered now. Everything but the LSD has come in so far so in a week i'll have LSD. Things are going pretty smooth so far. Here are some pics of my progress. (wow, this is an expensive hobby- as i was warned about )

 

[Spooling99]

Looks like your setup is coming together good. I always seem to hit snags when installing something. You'll have to keep us up to date until you go to the track.
-ADAM-

 

[GSntncT]

(wow, this is an expensive hobby- as i was warned about )

, story of my damn life. It looks like your project is really starting to take off now. Definitely let us know how that 57 trim is. That's the turbo I'm looking at right now. I'll make sure I'll have this one ported, unlike my 50 trim.

Bleh, gotta get my fuel parts in, and turn up some boost!

 

[Mark90gst]

i also have a fwd tsi with a 57 trim, well it is off now, the 57trim is a good turbo, you can make 350whp no problem, full boost around 4k @ 20psi, i never logged when I get full boost with my aem pems but it is around 4K. 30psi by 45K or so. with my old setup that turbo and an safc @ 20psi stock 7 bolt, atleast i did like a champ. the turbo is getting upgraded now to a bigger unit, im also looking to go into the 11's fwd, but it is no easy task and i have many more mods than you, but it is nothing easy on front drive

my mods are in profile check them out

 

[Mark90gst]

phizzle99gst you should go extranel wastegate

 

[GSntncT]

i also have a fwd tsi with a 57 trim, well it is off now, the 57trim is a good turbo, you can make 350whp no problem, full boost around 4k @ 20psi.

I'm interested to know, why is the 57 trim off now? I don't see too many people that run the 57 here, more often than not, it's the 50 (or some close variation)that I have now. Maybe I should just keep my 50, and just send it in to have ported......

 

[Nelsons91AWD]

I'm interested to know, why is the 57 trim off now? I don't see too many people that run the 57 here, more often than not, it's the 50 (or some close variation)that I have now. Maybe I should just keep my 50, and just send it in to have ported......

i am interested to know too
yea it always seems like people skip this turbo and jump up too a 60-1 or somthing along those lines

 

[Mark90gst]

the 57trim is a odd ball turbo, I got mine for awsome deal thats why i bought it, it is weird beacuse of the flow, it is rated at 545hp and a 54lb wheel, look at a 50trim map and 57 map and you will see what i mean, Im ugrading to a scm61 or t67 probaly the t67 though and going to use all my mods to their potenail, beacuse this turbo cant, it will probaly max out around 510hp mark.

 

[nanokpsi]

He said he was going with somehting bigger. I'm all for it. 428whp on a stock 2g block/head/tb on 93. .68 t4 >* bolt on housing.

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

Hey all, thanks for the replies

phizzle99gst you should go extranel wastegate

I'm gonna run the internal and see what kind of issues i run into b4 i spend the money on external, eventually i'll get it... im leaving for iraq in july so maybe when i get back i'll drop in everything i need to get 11s...

Looks like your setup is coming together good. I always seem to hit snags when installing something. You'll have to keep us up to date until you go to the track.
-ADAM-

-I've hit snags too, nothin too serious yet, but thats whats nice about a 99 thats never seen salt

Bumpers on, headlights are in, fuel pump/rewired installed, im workin on suspension now and have the IC piping all measured up and waiting to get welded...

here are some pics of my motor mounts and my buddy (Nelsons91AWD) relocated my cruise for me under the battery...

 

[blcknspo0ln]

Why not just remove your cruise control? Either way, your setup is looking amazing Definitely fill us in with your experiences with the 57 trim, I'd be very curious to know how yours will turn out with a standard to4e cover.

 

[Nelsons91AWD]

Why not just remove your cruise control? Either way, your setup is looking amazing Definitely fill us in with your experiences with the 57 trim, I'd be very curious to know how yours will turn out with a standard to4e cover.

he wants all the factory luxurys. Cruise/AC/PS .

and i understand him. Hell i probally would have mine still but my Cruise/AC didnt work so i just yanked em.



Yea and might i add thats one hell of a relocation job


hehe

 

[Mark90gst]

looks good man, looks good, hopefully my ported haed will be on by this weekend, just waiting on my new turbo

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

I ran into a bit of a problem, when i started up the car coolant started leaking out of the main pipe behind the turbo, however the hole was on the back side of the pipe. its not real big of a hole... I was wondering if there was a way to plug that hole, or do i have to take it off to weld it, if so how do i get it off.. I looked for a thread to do that but couldnt find it, im getting desparate here well if anyone can fill me in on some helpful info please do, thanks...

 

[blcknspo0ln]

It looks like your waterpipe was busted up during your install. Since it's leaking in the middle of the pipe, it's not likely that the Orings are leaking. You will have to remove the waterpipe to fix it up (whichever way you opt to). My suggestion? In the mean while get a new waterpipe and 2 new Orings.

 

[thumper]

It's been awhile since I took mine out when i was rebuilding, but I think you just take out a couple bolts or nuts. then the pipe slides out of the water pump. There is a bracket welded onto the pipe if my memory serves me correctly. I couldn't find any pictures in my repair manual. I made a picture to illustrate out of my own collection. After taking off all of the hoses that are attached it should come out with a little tug or it could just slide out depending on the seal. Hope this helps.

Grant

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

Well, the time is nearing... i just got back from my 3 week training and gettin back to my car- before i left i got my coolant pipe welded up and ran my car for about 20 odd minutes and had no leaks... I have an appointment on tuesday in Green Bay to get the clutch and LSD taken care of and hopefully the tuning as well-which i have decided to get DSM Link so theres no jackin around...

one issue i do have is connecting my Hallman Boost controller to the 57 trim- i have circled the hoses (in the first pic) that i have questions about... anyone with some info on that id appreciate it-THANKS

 

[thumper]

here is a diagram. hope this helps. What you want to do is splice in with a T into the BOV source from the intake manifold and run that to the MBC then connect the MBC to your waste gate actuator. the source goes into the bottom of the controller pointing towards the knob (so it pushes the spring up).

 

[PHIZZLE99GST]

here is a diagram. hope this helps. What you want to do is splice in with a T into the BOV source from the intake manifold and run that to the MBC then connect the MBC to your waste gate actuator. the source goes into the bottom of the controller pointing towards the knob (so it pushes the spring up).

Thanks a ton Thumper, thats just what i needed, i really appreciate it man have a good one!!!