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Single Turbo VR4 #2
I converted my other VR4 to single turbo in 2009, then sold it to buy a house. I thought I was done with cars after that, but I got the itch again and ended up with another '92 VR4 with 13t's. So since I regretted having to part out the previous car I decided to re-do the single turbo build on this car.
I don't really have any goals for the car, I just want something fun to drive to work and cruise around in on the weekends. I've got a spare motor that I'm going to build this spring, then I'll see how much boost it can take.
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And heres a few videos of the last car, I watch these to keep the motivation up. I never ran over 16psi on the last one, but even that scared me a bit. Most of the videos are 5-10 psi.
Testing the 2-step. With the same settings I was able to build 20psi in ~2 seconds on my friends RB26 w/ a GT42R. I've got some new settings this time so it should be better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEsFzeK0kB0
Doing some highway tuning pulls in the previous car since I don't have a dyno in my garage:
It was probably putting out less HP than a stock VR4 at this point. Just running the timing from the AEM basemap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL7AOxWKuCo
I'm using the same 4" exhaust as last time, its actually really quiet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpiUXiDJpys
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Very cool!! I really enjoyed following your last build. Glad to see it taking shape again.
Jeff
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yeah, same here. Really enjoy your threads, you're quite knowledgeable keep up the great work and update us on the build! The single turbo setup sounds sick!
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Thanks. I'm hoping to get some videos at much higher boost this time.
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Are you going to go with the same style of wastegate plumbing??
I only as as I don't see it in the new set up yet,
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We are missing the kitty's head in the turbo pic!!
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Very nice! I wondered what happened to your old car, I didn't remember seeing anything past that 2-step testing. I can't wait to see how this build goes, looks great so far!
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Since the ABS is gone I could dump it out the fender again. I can't believe I'm even considering this, but I might recirculate it. Those Borg Warners whine so damn loud and I love the sound, but I also love the sound of an external wastegate. I'm either going with a Synapse 50mm again or dual Tials.
Here it is:
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I just woke this one up and he seemed confused as to why I set him on my car in the cold garage. He wouldn't put his head anywhere near the inlet.
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This is "Greddy", he inspects all the parts before they go on the car:
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