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  1. Gotcha, looks like I'm keeping it at 19 psi then, and yes I hit the drag strip, no lapping or autocross here Thanks for all the info and amd guidance, I know what my plans are for car now, I still have the urge to build another sc300, so that might happen in the future but I love the legacy as a daily it's extremely comfortable and practical. Even more comfortable when I hit the suspension! Thanks! After everything's done il post up new.numbers and data
  2. Definitely not looking to road race the legacy, it's just a daily with occasional track days, again thanks for the info. Looks like I got my mind set then for now. As far as TGVs go, composite over aluminum? Il be doing them for sure with the 8mm gasket. But people were saying something about Fitment issues due to its size? Is this true? Also I had a moderate 20psi In mind for my set up with the new tmic and deletes, could I technically do 22 psi or is that kinda pushing it to far? I'm not looking to over stress the turbo since I know 24 would be max, but I'm trying to get the most of it since I don't plan on working performance for a good while. I Wana be sure I make use of my "potential" . il be having Bren Tuning do my Re-tune. And I guess the fuel pump is a must with what im looking to do? Or will the stock work just fine? As far as the stall goes, il look into, it would definitely be nice having a 3500-4000 stall. But the install is something I really don't want to do, and I'm not sure how they tranny would like it I also came across this: Do you think it's possible to hit that 290-300whp mark with the stock fueling on a 5eat?
  3. Awsome info thanks! Everything you said is spot on, my cars not exactly a track car just a daily with a bit of a kick. Love track days with the buddies. Car fells decent as is, the vf52 is a nice upgrade over the 46. Most parts will be had second hand so I save some cash, and make the build more tangible. I'm looking more into the torque converter, stock for me is about 2600-2700. Slowly starts climbing. Weird how on ots stage 2 I could get it up to a solid 3k? 11s would be a he'll of a accomplishment, on a daily driver 5eat lol, hell I'd be happy with mid 12s on e85 which I see very doable even on a 5eat, but il definitely see what I can make of this little car. Edit:did some thinking and talked to a few buddies, decided not to go down the e85 route just yet. When and if it becomes as readily available as normal pump gas then il make the jump, I can live without it. So now the plan is TGV deletes, a perrin or avo tmic and figuring out what I need to do with the fuel Goal is to hit the 300whp mark (or close) on the vf52, without the need of a valve body, (il grab the valve body when I go e85). This should at least net me low 13s high 12s which is exactly what I was aiming for the meantime. So as far as fuel goes, will the stock injectors suffice just enough? Or will injectors allow me to "maximize" the vf52. I'm seeing that people recomend a fuel pump for sure
  4. Some questions: Il be searching info on these, but I'd like to see some input from you guys. Im going to try to "maximize" the vf52. Ultimate goal if possible for this is a high 11 on e85 and valve body. Not happening right now, just planning out my build. The obvious fuel pump and injectors will be had. .will any HP be made from a intake system? I understand the stock system is sufficient. But Realistically speaking can I get some more power out of 1? Say 5+ whp? I'm looking into the grimspeed intake, very well designed and looks great, if this will net some more power then it's definitely on my list .does a inlet provide power? .have you guys heard of the grimspeed plenum intake manifold spacers? Keeps temps lower. Thus increasing power? Even more beneficial on e85? .input on TGV deletes? .header and up pipe combo? Some people swear by equal length headers, but is there some serious gains from switchg Over? Or is the stock header/catless up pipe combo sufficient? .lightweight crank Pulley? On other cars there frowned upon, what about subaru? Any "real" gains? Basically when it comes down to it, geting a pro tune on 91 and e85 and calling the build done.
  5. More updates : Finished up the etune with Bren Tuning, car is now making safe power at 19 psi on the vf52. Definite power increase and a smooth powerband. I asked if we could tune it up to 20 psi and make it just a little more aggressive. Trying to push it just a tad bit. Never the less Bren Tuning had done a excellent job. I was stressing it at first since the car was down, but they had excellent service and revised 3 maps in the same day in a matter of 3 hours. I'm planning on picking up some rota torque for cheap over the weeknd. There a bit beat up and will need some refinishing, so thatl be my next little project Tranny cooler is coming. Just going to figure out what the best way to go about it. Overall car puls great. Only a mater of time before hit the track and see some numbers Some more edits: Bren Tuning denied my request for 20psi and alittle more aggrieve tune. I'm happy with the current setup, but the limiting factor is the fuel, since 91 Is all I can get my hands on
  6. More updates: drove the car to do some errands. Haven't built more than 6 psi driving since I have to upload the new map and start logging. Cars drives great and everything seems good, topped of the oil to full and I still want to drain my cooling system and give e it a refill. Super busy today. Did a evo9 turbo swap on my buddies evo 8, same story started at 5pm in darkness and didn't stop til we finished, we're planning on pairing up the cars when my tune is complete for fun Plans are just finishing up this etune with the new vf turbo, adding a tranny cooler, flushing the tranny and diff fluids
  7. Well the vf52 is in. Me and my buddy were so Dam determined we did it in the rain, and in the darkness. it was cold as shit and wet aswell lol. We freaking did it though. It was definitely a pain, was very through and put in new up pipe and downpipe gaskets, I could not for the love of my life find the second banjo bolt filter. The first one I got out was right under where the intake knelt meets the actual turbo, straight forward and filter was definitely gunky. The second place I checked was underneath the intake hose connecting to the intake box, that banjo had no filter In it Lining up the up pipe, drain and inlet was a pain. Easiest way was attaching the inlet and tightening it down, then getting the drain to line up and simply dropping it in, you definitely need a set of small hands, mines didn't fit. After all that we tightened everything up. And did a oil change. I did prime the turbo, didn't take much oil to fill it. New oem oil filter and a crush washer. Dropped in some rotella t6 and we were ready. Removed the fuel pump fuse and cranked it in small amounts about 3 times to build pressure. Then slapped the fuse back In and we were in business. The obviously smoking from all the pb blaster and coolant. After that we bleed.the cooling system, closed it up and went around the block to make.sure it's all I'm good.health. Didn't build.more than 6 psi since.it's not.tuned atm, but drove.great. First thing tomorrow is top off the oil and double check everything, then installing the turbo blanket and heatsheild.back on. Loading the new vf52 map and logging it, can't wait for this etune from bren tuning your complete!! http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s404/golden95sc/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0204.jpg http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s404/golden95sc/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0205.jpg http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s404/golden95sc/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0206.jpg
  8. Lol thanks again, not to worry this car is simply a daily and something to play with. I'm ok with how the car drives as is, I'm used to 90s Toyota, lexus, Nissan and loved it. Brembos were just a though, but Dam they look so sexy and the added stopping power would be nice. I though about it, I'm going the slotted rotors and a good set of pads route. Sway bars I'm considering but looks promising. Adding a set of diff bushing inserts. As far as replacing every bushing I don't know If I Wana spend the time to do so. Looking at some wheels aswell. Trying to stay on the light side, and oem. Some sti stockers would be nice. Once that's done I don't see myself "modding" the car any further. Other than a grill Thanks again for the input
  9. Great thanks for the info, I do like the stock intake system and have read of its suffiecentness (if that's even a word lol) I currently just have a Perrin drop In filter, and also have a grimspeed 3 port ebsc. I will be doing a complete fluid flush and adding a trannycooler. I don't see myself putting anymore "performance" parts as I think I have enough to work with, I was thinking about doing suspension and the break system. I'm not picky when it comes to suspension. On this car I don't plan on riding on coils (slammed cars are just not practical for a daily), I was thinking about the ties h tech spring. Nothing crazy just a mild drop for a great cost, breaks is were I'm tied up on. Do I want brembos? Yes and no. They obviously don't come cheap, and with a good pair of rotors and pads il be in over 1K$+. But I have been reading that the stock lgt calipers are decent enough?. I might just do some decent rotors and pads and avoid calipers for now since il have to be forced to purchase new wheels to fit the dam brembos. Although new wheels wouldn't be a bad idea, I'm dying for some decent offset to compliment the car. New tires are definitely needed So my options for now are breaks or wheels/tires. Well see how taxes look like I might be able to do both. But do I really want brembos is what's bugging me.
  10. Awesome thanks for the info Im planning on getting this e-tune done at 19 psi and don't see my self going pass that for a good while. I want to sit on it and simply enjoy the car and keep as many stock parts as possible. It's a daily so I'm not planning on going nuts just yet. I might not even go any further if I decide I want to build another sc300 Realistically if I see a high 12 il be content, that's the goal for now on pump. Well see how it goes! Il keep you guys updated. Overt Saturday and Sunday il be ripping out the stock turbo and Monday it arrives. I'm considering a Perrin inlet and intake system. Would you agree with "bang for your buck" on this one? or would you invest elsewhere. What kinda of gains would you even see from both?
  11. Thanks for the information I appreciate it! Smog did come to mind, but I've passed cars with "mods" before, certain smog shops just aren't through as others lol. My plan was to swap on the vf52 and get this etune done with Bren Tuning. Then I was going to relax and forget about nodding the car for a while, focus on other things. I'm definitely going to be adding a trannycooler without a doubt. Then when I feel like I need to step it up another notch, that's when il go all out with pump, injectors, intake, valve body, (possibly a new stall), more boost and then getting pro tuned at my local shop. Il be getting a nice street tune and a e85 tune. Thats my plan. So definitely a dyno tune will come but not just yet. Thanks for your input and I'm definitely excited for this turbo and see what kinda of gains will come of it
  12. More updates: The 2nd revision fixed the cutting issue. Did some more logs and got my revision 3 map. After 2 sets of logs Bren Tuning asked to redo since it looked a little off, reloaded the map and went for it again After that he notified me about the fuel I was using, I've always used chevron 91 (cali), apparently it's not the best you can get ur hands on, he insisted shell v-power being superior And I agree, I told my buddy about the fuel, that minute we went and filled up on it in his evo. Immediately his. Are idled 100Rpms higher and his freaking check engine light came of (test pipe). The car had a cell since day 1 after installing the test pipe, and 2 minutes into driving with shell gas it's cleared So I then attempt to burn the rest of the fuel in my tank to fill with shell to record the logs for them. Long story short after driving for 30 mins I hear an ugly whistling sounds them turns into a kind of grinding sound when attempting to get into boost, my thoughts? Blown turbo. I have good reason it was oil starvation, I was going to pull out the banjo filter this weeknd, but I guess it was to late. Turbo was pushing 19psi and without enough oil it just shot the bearings, definitely didn't blow a seal since there's no smoking,car idles and drives fine, outa boost of course... The plan? As a desperate attempt after getting home I looked for a replacement turbo to get my hands on asap, after 10 mins searching make the purchase on a very low mileage ported and polish vf52. I didn't want to go with a 52 tbh. I wanted to make the jump from the vf40 to a 20g, and simply ride out the vf40, but as things stand I said screw it. I suppose I can push this turbo and maby itl be enough to persuade me against the 20g. At least for a GOOD while. As far as my plans go, continue my e-tune with Bren Tuning and make good power, there totally backed up with their black Friday specials they had going on so that was the reason they took a while to get back to me, but when they did they would revise and send the new map in literaly minutes. Great so far but I have to send them a message hoping they can understand and work with and simply put my tune on hold till I cam get this turbo in and on the car Il keep you guys posted!
  13. Hmmmm I don't think that's the issue. I belive it's in the tune. I have the newest version downpipe which I belive is a perfect fit, the lip is very small on mine I get the p0244 code everytime I attempt a pull in 3Rd gear manually. But like I said in drive it's pulls 19 psi hard without hicups Just awaiting on their response at this point. Il keep you guys posted, can't wait to get this tune ironed out, hopefully I have some vids aswell
  14. Yea it's totalbly umderstandle, after purchase it only took them 2 hours to send me the first map. I'm having an issue on logging the 3Rd log they need. The 2k to redline pull in 3Rd gear. My car hits boost cut foursome reason in "manual mode" with my paddle shifters if I attempt a pull and simply cuts off at 3k. Other than that. If I put the car in drive it's drives and pulls perfectly fine. So I'm asking questions on how they would want me to log the 3Rd log
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