Redtop: beams redtop turbo

[Edophus]

yeah did dave a package deal on the engine and as i'm going blacktop beams in my rwd celica i'll probably be using a top mount turbo if i get that far so that lot seemed more usefull to him, its funny how projects evolve and kit changes hands

[mr2mkii]

Originally Posted by oldsoul45

Almost spot on...it's a td06 that is being changed to a td05,internal wastegate and moding the manifold to suit...the welding isn't pretty but that can be dressed

ok... almost what it was at first.. I'm the guy who first bought it from the original owner... had it for a couple months but never did my turbo project so put it up for sale, then your friend came to me and asked me for a trade (the complete turbo kit vs his ITB's)... I did it and ended up doing nothing with the ITB's so I sold them...

if the first owner told me the right thing you can make some good numbers with the kit, good luck in your project

[oldsoul45]

Originally Posted by mr2mkii

ok... almost what it was at first.. I'm the guy who first bought it from the original owner... had it for a couple months but never did my turbo project so put it up for sale, then your friend came to me and asked me for a trade (the complete turbo kit vs his ITB's)... I did it and ended up doing nothing with the ITB's so I sold them...

if the first owner told me the right thing you can make some good numbers with the kit, good luck in your project

be very intrested what the first owner said...funny old little world we inhabit

[mr2mkii]

from what I've been told by the first owner, this setup made 268rwhp on 100% stock beams engine with only SAFC-II and 630cc injectors at 8-9 psi

well build engine with 15-16 psi will bring power easily to 300rwhp so I think it's pretty good

[oldsoul45]

Originally Posted by mr2mkii

from what I've been told by the first owner, this setup made 268rwhp on 100% stock beams engine with only SAFC-II and 630cc injectors at 8-9 psi

well build engine with 15-16 psi will bring power easily to 300rwhp so I think it's pretty good

that is quite impressive...and encouraging given my now planned setup

[oldsoul45]

I have the mish td06 22psi and good for 500bhp..was thinking that was too much and maybe a bit slow to spool up...so planned to change to a td05 good for 275bhp,with the updated internals I would like to get 290/300 so what do you think ...work on the td06 lag with a good margin or go with the td05 and run to it's limit....the manifold i have is for a four stud flange so limits my choice...think I know the answer to this but please chime in guys

[mr2mkii]

if you use ATS 3sgte td06 20G setup as an example you can go around 400hp with upgraded fuel lines, computer and couple things added... but I heard they sucked gas fast as hell

I think td05 is enough for someone who wants to have fun, have a safe setup and daily drive his car

[oldsoul45]

Originally Posted by mr2mkii

if you use ATS 3sgte td06 20G setup as an example you can go around 400hp with upgraded fuel lines, computer and couple things added... but I heard they sucked gas fast as hell

I think td05 is enough for someone who wants to have fun, have a safe setup and daily drive his car

many thanks for all your input..I guess I knew I was going down the TD05 route but it's nice to have others views
going with the TD05 with the bigger internal wastegate and better fan should give a max of 350bhp and spools at 2500
so no lag...paid for it today £200...thought not too bad for new kit

[MANDALAY]

^ could you possibly take a few pictures of your pistons. I know Dave sent a piston when he ordered them but i would love to see how closely they resemble the stock unit

[oldsoul45]

Originally Posted by MANDALAY

^ could you possibly take a few pictures of your pistons. I know Dave sent a piston when he ordered them but i would love to see how closely they resemble the stock unit

Will do as soon as they land here

[oldsoul45]

Not sure if I've asked this before but do the injectors off a 3sgte fit the redtop?????

[MANDALAY]

NO

[MANDALAY]

Caldina gen 4 550 cc's are the same as the sards 550 cc for black top beams in their catalogue

[oldsoul45]

anyone know what other 550cc (about that size) will fit.just trying to get all the parts together for the build...intend to have it running and finished for May next year allowing for mapping etc

[oldsoul45]

got a lead on some sard 550cc sec for a blacktop...$400...more than I wanted to pay,any other ideas????

[MANDALAY]

Cant help you on that one , gee i paid $900 for my new sards

[oldsoul45]

here's the images of the forged pistons....now looking at ECU side of things
should I go Link G4 or would a AEM FIC do the job given that moneys is an object

[nailmonkey]

Looking good. Regarding the ECU, it's probably better to decide who you want to map it and then using their prefered ECU, unless you're going to map it yourself?

Nik

[puretone]

Originally Posted by oldsoul45

here's the images of the forged pistons....now looking at ECU side of things
should I go Link G4 or would a AEM FIC do the job given that moneys is an object
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/p...soul45/b31.jpg
http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/p...soul45/b32.jpg

why would you ever need an ECU with such pretty pistons? Don't they look good enough by themselves?!

[MANDALAY]

Nice pistons
You need a better camera
Cant tell really but the centre of the piston is it convex, concave or flat ?