Pushing Mark's VR-4 w/ BM Billet 19T's - 600AWTQ and Counting!

After a long break from progress, Mark "DuTTch" and I are finally at it again this year! We have our eyes on the prize and feel more prepared now than we did a few years ago. Improvements have been made, and completely re-tuning his AEM has been going very well. Depending on how things play out, some upcoming possibilities include the NG and MOD (of course).

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"Twin Turbo Tuesday - Team Green VR-4's!"

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Peak view w/ boost, EGT, and FPr up top

Initial tuning results: 600AWTQ VD SAE (+20 U/C)! Awesome potential
Link to old VD plot << click to view due to image limit per post

"Suspected culprits behind the dramatic drop are leaks, IAT's, and increased engine noise, so I will be revisiting my knock cal/settings. Also, I will be performing multiple, proper pressure-tests after completely reworking things underhood with a vacuum block, new silicone lines, heat control, and partial wire tuck. THEN I will push her again and harder! Eyes on the prize this year... "

As I say, "[Always] expect the unexpected." I have a few kinks to iron out underhood, but we are definitely back on track and off to a great start!

Here are a few additional pictures for those that do not know the DuTTch Crunch:

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"Mark's crazy VR-4 gettin' her drink on today with Propel Fuels' Pump-E85; 600whp here we come!"

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"New 265mm Toyo R1R's wrapped around the Saleens and over the Stoptech BBK!"

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"The '99 is just a little jealous lol."

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"Dat a$$!"

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An "in progress" picture as I tidy up

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"Cusco OCC w/ KV and pulled to vacuum

(This was supposedly removed from a GT-R lol)"

A few preview clips for the meantime being:
Preview: Cold Start with FIC1600's and AEM EMS S2 on Pump-E85 <<

Preview: Third Gear Test with Billet 19T's @22psi <<

More updates to come! =]

-ALan

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April 21 update:

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I was able to put in some work today, so here are a few updates:

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"Vacuum block is in play! I still have much to do underhood hehe."

The same BC setting resulted in a few more lbs:
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"Making progress at 524AWHP//615AWTQ VD SAE (+25//30 U/C). IAT's are still ridiculous, so that will be my next focus. If underhood heat control does not yield enough, then we may consider upgrading to an ETS IC core. Next culprit would then be the turbos."

Preview: Billet 19T's @31psi on Pump-E85 and AEM EMS S2 <<

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April 28 update:

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"More progress! 538AWHP//602AWTQ VD SAE (+21//23 U/C) @28psi! The curve has improved noticeably after swapping-in the Panda's old coilpack that tested slightly better - primaries anyway.

AEM adjustments were made now that I am revving her out more along with minor things underhood (wrap, shields, etc.) I still have more testing/diag to get out of the way. More to come!"

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April 28 update continued:

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*whew* warm day in the 80's today. Fortunately, I had some shade from our tree after yard work haha.

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"Multiple 35psi pressure-tests ("BLT") on HOT motor."

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"I guess we literally "blew the welds on the intake" LOL!!!! FFS"

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"I also re-confirmed that the timing sync was straight just to be safe."

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"I figured that this would be brought up, so I tried again without the bolt/hole soaked."

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May 5th update:

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I will be getting the ball rolling again today, so hopefully some updates will be available this week. In the meantime, here is a video of the progress this year; I included coverage of the plenum leak (near end) for those that are especially curious about that.

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Awesome work, but r1r have to be possibly the WORST selection of performance tire for that car and local. R1R are great for COLD conditions and LIGHT cars, terrible when they get hot.

hehe like most things, tires fall into a subjective category. Initially, the R888's were an option, but this car sees its fair share of street driving. They are doing well so far, and the ultimate test would be ALL of the racing events at this year's NG, if possible. If not, then we plan for after MOD.

Needless to say, they are way better than his 8yo BFG KDW v2's lol. The tread was literally peeling off of them after a few laps at a prior NG (I think).

Woot! In for updates!!

I've seen Mark's car look incredible but not come anywhere close to the expectations for years. It has been awesome seeing her come alive since he moved out to Cali.

-John

Very cool! I love Marks car

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Woot! In for updates!!

I've seen Mark's car look incredible but not come anywhere close to the expectations for years. It has been awesome seeing her come alive since he moved out to Cali.

-John

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Agreed! Hehe there is actually a funny story that I joke about with Mark and others from time to time. When I was a big N/A owning noob freshman in college, I bought Magnecore wires from Mark via 3Si lol. Fast forward 8-9 years, and we are here =P never would have guessed in a million years...

Another funny story is that during his FIRST SoCal3S meet in San Diego, we all sat down with him and explicitly advised him NOT to go to FSR hahaha (not so biased as ex-customers were present). The rest is history!

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Very cool! I love Marks car

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Yeah! His car is quite different lol

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Yeah! He is quite different lol

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Fixed!

Love him though...........no pants

LOL! Love it

-sent from my Galaxy S4

You guys really need to make NG.

This year's NG is definitely in the cards still. Mark is currently in the Netherlands, so we would need to decide by the time he returns stateside. My updates here will also show our status in being "ready" for it. Even though I am still in search for a new company, it is very tough to pass up the opportunity to make the long trip and race his car too! That and meeting other great owners from out-of-state just like the Texas Gathering and Upper Midwest Gathering.