Project WDE Talon

[j2k4]

Remember, guys - Tyler's in 'Bama.

Right hot down there.

[BigTyla]

A lot of the overheating issues are 1G specific due to the front bumper design. Im sure I could come up with some proper ducting to overcome these issues but for now I'd rather play it safe.

Just do a google search for "dsm 1g fmic overheat" and be amazed at the plethora of threads.

[Blackmount]

Yeah but its always been other things that cause it to over heat. And I'm in TN
Summers aren't much different. 115* and 80% humidity lol.. its usually a bad radiator majority of those people were kids who bought a dsm then didn't do any Maintenence to it and immidietly cranked up the boost and threw a eBay fmic cause they thought that's all a race car was. It doesn't take much for a 20 year old radiator to clog or leak. The stock radiator is almost trash to begin with and if intentions are to modify the catlr. One of the first things u should do is purchase a aftermarket radiator. Also its wrong to think of any type of cooling unit as a block or restriction of air flow. The way a radiator for example works is the passages that the coolant tracked through heats up. The fins then act as a heat sink and soak it up. Then the air moving THROUGH the radiator cools the fins and displaces the heat from the radiator. This apply applys to intercoolers trans coolers oil coolers. Etc. The air will continue on. Otherwise if this were true u would have the same problem with ur a/c condenser and factory oil cooler. If ur car over heats then there is something wrong. Usually lack of coolant bad thermostat or a leak. One even so small u may never see or smell the coolant. Speaking from experience not thought. If ur car overheard from ur fmic its because it took a exsisting problem such as wasted fins or dirt in the fins and multiplied the effects of it

[BigTyla]

Haven't updated this thread in awhile.

I've decided to temper my plans for the car back even further. For now I'm going to eschew the E85 plans and tune for a more conservative 19 psi on my 16G with 93 octane. This will save me over $800 for just the fuel mods I would have had to do for E85 (AFPR, 1200cc injectors, Walbro 255 lph pump). I think this is the best start for me to become more familiar with the car and will also provide me with a little cushion should something fail along the way, and that cushion will be very nice with twin boys on the way. The reliability as a result of lower power output is also a plus. I was able to procure from 720cc injectors for $100 and OhioSpyderman was gracious enough to send me a stock VR4 fuel pump for the cost of shipping (thanks Bob!).

I recently found that my turbo is spewing oil out of the exhaust. Apparently this turbo doesn't have a built-in restrictor and my larger-than-normal -6 AN oil feed line is supplying way too much oil to the turbo. I am going to the dealership to get a stock oil feed line to remedy this since it has a restrictor in the line. Also need to get some extra clips for the trim as I didn't order enough to get them both on.

After that the car ought to be driveable after I bleed the brakes and replace the bushings on the shift lever.

[VR4Rob]

I recently found that my turbo is spewing oil out of the exhaust. Apparently this turbo doesn't have a built-in restrictor and my larger-than-normal -6 AN oil feed line is supplying way too much oil to the turbo. I am going to the dealership to get a stock oil feed line to remedy this since it has a restrictor in the line. Also need to get some extra clips for the trim as I didn't order enough to get them both on.

That thought crossed my mind after I left on Friday... Hopefully it's that easy of a fix.

[BigTyla]

That thought crossed my mind after I left on Friday... Hopefully it's that easy of a fix.

It is. Seems a lot of people that pull their oil from the oil filter housing have the same issues because they don't install a restrictor. I just hope I didn't ruin the seals in the turbo from unrestricted oil pressure, but considering the car has idled for a total of two minutes like that (no revving whatsoever) I can't imagine that being the case.

*knocks on wood*

[AdamVR4]

I recently found that my turbo is spewing oil out of the exhaust. Apparently this turbo doesn't have a built-in restrictor and my larger-than-normal -6 AN oil feed line is supplying way too much oil to the turbo. I am going to the dealership to get a stock oil feed line to remedy this since it has a restrictor in the line. Also need to get some extra clips for the trim as I didn't order enough to get them both on.

-6 is giant for a feed line. Did the car come with that or what? FWIW, I use unrestricted -4 lines and -8 (or -10? I don't remember) returns. I've never had any issues. Of course it's not a DSM and we probably have less oil pressure at the feed line source.

[BigTyla]

-6 is giant for a feed line. Did the car come with that or what? FWIW, I use unrestricted -4 lines and -8 (or -10? I don't remember) returns. I've never had any issues. Of course it's not a DSM and we probably have less oil pressure at the feed line source.

No, I just didn't realize -6 was THAT big. Upon researching more, -4 seems to be the typical feed line size and -10 is the typical return line size. However, a lot of people that run -4 feeds have turbos with restrictors built into the oil galley. This 16G I got with the car does not appear to have such a restrictor. Could have something to do with being a China turbo.

I bought the stock line and banjos with crush washers today. Set me back $60 but they should be in tomorrow morning.

[AdamVR4]

I bought the stock line and banjos with crush washers today. Set me back $60 but they should be in tomorrow morning.

Nice. I can't remember if my E16G's have restrictors at the feed inlets. That OEM feed line should look clean though... I'm really hoping SOME of the half-dozen little orders I've placed arrive before thanksgiving!

[BigTyla]

Nice. I can't remember if my E16G's have restrictors at the feed inlets. That OEM feed line should look clean though... I'm really hoping SOME of the half-dozen little orders I've placed arrive before thanksgiving!

One of the perks of ordering from the local dealership is that almost everything comes in the very next morning. A little more expensive than Cherry Hill, but parts are easier to return and get here faster!