Jump to content
LegacyGT.com

JoeFromPA

Mega Users
  • Posts

    2,526
  • Joined

3 Followers

Personal Information

  • Location
    West Chester, PA
  • Car
    2015 m3, 2008 BMW 535xit

JoeFromPA's Achievements

Grand Master

Grand Master (14/14)

  • First Post
  • Collaborator
  • Posting Machine Rare
  • Week One Done
  • One Month Later

Recent Badges

0

Reputation

  1. First off, great results. I'm surprised at the loss of torque/hp from ~2400-3500rpms. If I was solely looking at your dyno chart, I would expect that you moved to a much larger turbo since it takes an additional ~1000rpms for you to reach the torque output of the vf46 (on the chart). I know dynos can often mis-lead, especially in the early RPMs, just jumped out at me as the vf52 is typically considered a very minor sacrifice in lag in order to gain a significant mid-range and top-end boost.
  2. At this stage, how would you compare the OBXT's handling to say the WRX or other rides? You've obviously got significant ride height and suspension travel, but you've invested heavily in stiffening up the suspension too and you are riding on some decent all season tires. Very curious Would really welcome your input on just the overall driving experience from an enthusiast with a history in the WRX.
  3. If you live far away from this, you notify the FBI and Police, as appropriate. If you live close by, you evaluate what it means to you, and if you are serious you follow a scorched earth policy. If you are a kid, you think you can walk up to someone, punch them in the face, and walk away smiling. When you grow up, you realize that doesn't happen. You do what you have to do, and pay for it. I don't like scammers or people who deliberately hurt others for their own gain. I'm torn though: if I went the route of notifying his job/boss and going through the police, then my name would be associated with it. I'd have to stay on the up and up. If not though, I'd be free to do other less scrupulous things with lower risk of having to pay large for it. I think it's interesting how many people talk the talk on this thread and ask for vids and such - if someone really dealt with this guy on a personal level, they'd be smart to never acknowledge it.
  4. In my mind, the "turbo of the future" will no longer be snail shaped. A vf46 or bigger turbo is a huge piece of hardware under the engine (especially including the associated hardware) that is in an inflexible shape. Between the physical shape, the need to keep stuff away from the heat, and the need to be able to access it....well, their placement usually sucks. In my mind, a "turbo of the future" be will a rigid or semi-rigid tube (with a dimpled interior, where the dimples smooth air flow and allow for some tube movement). The tube will comprise both wheels and will allow for air flows to be seperated. And it could be placed optimally - the compressor wheel could be significantly further away from the turbine, allowing for less heating of the intake charge and a reduced intake pathway length. etc. I think the basic shape itself needs to be revised in the "turbo of the future"... Otherwise, it's just a better "turbo of today"
  5. Sadly,that already sounds healthier than my stock 2.5 turbo....
  6. I don't get the Subaru motor nostalgia. Subaru is not some amazing motor company. They're decent, don't get me wrong, but their motors are not legendary for: 1. Holding together, stock, under lots of added power (i.e. Supra) 2. Fuel Economy for power output (i.e. LS series) 3. Smoothness (i.e. BMW I-6) 4. Technological Brilliance etc. When I go over to Porsche forums and there is talk about how their 1997+ 2.5 liter engine is known for having some issues, and someone suggests swapping in a Subaru 2.5 liter turbo, people freak out. Ok, fine, those people are brand cachetists or adore the flat six... But to knock this guy for wanting to swap in a smooth, proven, high powered engine? I don't get it. Good luck to you Frankster. That's some bad-ass magic you are doing.
  7. So can you no longer access the bolt on 07+ without removing the inlet?
  8. One other oft overlooked part of bearing life is balanced wheels. Unbalanced wheels/tires, even a minor vibration, will beat the ever-loving snot out of a wheel bearing.
  9. Biggest sources besides banjo-bolt-related-oil problems are: turbo failure and driving after it's failed Oil pick-up tube breaking Aside from that, there's an occasional piston breaking a ring, a batch of bad engines around 08ish....bout it. Rods, rod bearings, and crank seem very solid. As do cams and valves and timing chains. Turbo, pistons, and oil pick-up I think are the only things that can be called "recurring" points of failure on the engine.
  10. If stock are POS Rao, how come there are so many people running ~50% more power than stock for so many thousands of miles without problems? Huh? Why?
  11. I believe the general thinking is that if a part was put there by the factory, there is probably a reason. No one seems to know that reason, but that doesn't stop some people from wanting that part there
  12. No, you need to clean the filter out. Wiping it flat across won't do it. Try spraying carb cleaner or intake cleaner aerosol through it to get a little pressure behind it. Or, of course, just toss the filter out and re-install the banjo.
  13. I believe it's the fuel pump fuse, just in case you were wondering.
  14. Freaking awesome news considering your concerns about oil supply earlier on. I know the oil pump was a different issue as well, but this is great. Can't wait till the tuning continues
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Terms of Use