alright, i'm upgrading my turbo and i know that i'll have to upgrade the fuel system and such to get maximum results....what exactly do i need/want to make this a possibility? looking forward to your posts yall!
what do i need for a turbo upgrade?
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EDIT: here is a good thread to look at http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16&highlight=upgrade
EDIT: here is a good thread to look at http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16&highlight=upgrade
I'm feeling peachy so I'll answer your question, but you can do the extended research.
If you go with a bolt-on turbo (Non-CT upgrade), you'll at least have to get new oil lines as a new bolt-on likely won't work with your stockers.
If you go with some cheap eGay turbo, Holset, or anything else you can get your hands on with External wastegate...
You'll need awastegate, some custom piping, new downpipe/elbow, likely new accordian pipe (if larger than 3"), new exhaust manifold, probably new air filter (if you're using a turbo with a larger inlet)
And additionally, it's not recommended to upgrade a higher flowing turbo without upgrading your fueling system, and if you want to do it right...
550cc Injectors, Lexus AFM (good match with 550's), AFPR, Wideband, Something to tune with and most importantly.........
I'll make the assumption based off of all your previous threads you made...
You'll need to find a reputable machine shop to take your motor to.
Have your head and block resurfaced reliably enough to put on a good headgasket and buy some ARP hardware......Because bigger turbo = bigger power = blows up if you have stock headgasket.
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-Jeff
If you go with a bolt-on turbo (Non-CT upgrade), you'll at least have to get new oil lines as a new bolt-on likely won't work with your stockers.
If you go with some cheap eGay turbo, Holset, or anything else you can get your hands on with External wastegate...
You'll need awastegate, some custom piping, new downpipe/elbow, likely new accordian pipe (if larger than 3"), new exhaust manifold, probably new air filter (if you're using a turbo with a larger inlet)
And additionally, it's not recommended to upgrade a higher flowing turbo without upgrading your fueling system, and if you want to do it right...
550cc Injectors, Lexus AFM (good match with 550's), AFPR, Wideband, Something to tune with and most importantly.........
I'll make the assumption based off of all your previous threads you made...
You'll need to find a reputable machine shop to take your motor to.
Have your head and block resurfaced reliably enough to put on a good headgasket and buy some ARP hardware......Because bigger turbo = bigger power = blows up if you have stock headgasket.
TIP: Search.
Search Again.
Still confused? Gather what information you HAVE found, tell us about it, then post.
/thread.
-Jeff
also do your reasearch on the turbo itself...find out what your hp goals and budget are. i would also recommend upgrading all your necessary parts BEFORE you get the turbo.
even if you have money, hold onto it. if you are asking questions as basic as that one, chances are you'll make a rash decision and buy a turbo that doesn't suit your particular wants (it kinda happened to me, but i didn't get burned). so the moral of the story is, visit gtepowered.com, and 7mpower.com also, don't buy somehting until you've ridden in a modded 7m car, ask around, go to meets and do a lot of searching. the last thing you want is to end up with set-up that isn't perfect.
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