GTi-R swap
Raymond Kawski
sr20de@epix.net
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 00:26:38 -0600
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 18:39:08 -0600, Jon Pennington wrote
> About 100 HP worth, maybe more. There are some seriously scary 'Rs out
> there on stock internals with monster turbos that are *not* located
Yeah but do you really need a 500whp SE-R? My car at 16psi (probably around
315whp) is scarey fast. Plus our trans is a POS.
> stock 'R bottom can take that
> (more or less) daily; can a Bluebird?
Dunno.
> The 'R has a much improved oiling system, stronger block, totally
> different valvetrain, and *both* engines have piston squirters. ;)
<LarryWeeks>So</LarryWeeks>:)
> This is absolutely, positively, 100% the best advice I've seen in
> this conversation yet. If you just want boost, bragging rights are
> not worth the GTi-R expense. If you want 'R-like power, start with
> an 'R turbo manifold, a Disco Potato turbo, and talk to JWT about
> fuel supply needs (probably something like a Z32 MAF sensor and MSD
> 50lb/hr injectors).
I have a GTi-R turbo and manifold with the "Cadle Spec" T04B compressor
housing. My car dynoed at 285whp with a cat at 14psi. Spool up is only
slightly slower then the Disco Potatoe, didn't drive it but have ridden in
it. At 4K rpms I can go from 20inHg to 14psi pretty much instantly. This
is on a stock DE. Again I'm not sure what the person who started this
thread wanted but a BB DET or a stock DE with a T will surely make enough
power to put a big grin on your face.
RK
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Raymond A. Kawski