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hondakiller
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 Posted - Nov 29 2003 : 11:03:24 PM
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here's the plan so far and i would LOVE the input of those who have done this before.
my plans:
i have a complete T2 drivetrain from the flywheel back that i plan on using. so that takes cares of the drivetrain issue
i have turbo intake manifolds that have been modified to fit on the 6 port housings, so that should take care of the problems with the "strawberry", and should flow better too. i also have a turbo front cover for the oil return line. i was planning on using a oil adaptor for a pressure/ temperature gauge to supply oil to the turbo.
i have an AFC2 that i was planning on using with a stock T2 ECU and T2 harness (along with all the turbo sensors and everything)
basically i have all the turbo parts but they will be on a 6 port motor. my question to you is what ECU do you think i should use? will the turbo ECU be able to handle the higher compression rotors?
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Aaron Cake
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Posted - Dec 01 2003 : 09:42:16 AM
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At this point, might as well just get the 4 port block. I personally don't see the point of this project if you're running all TII stuff. 
However, the stock TII ECU should be good for small amounts of boost (<10). I would personally recommend an aftermarket system, since the stock ECU has issues (fuel cut, poor timing control, etc.).
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hondakiller
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Posted - Dec 08 2003 : 10:03:23 PM
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well here's the deal. i had a turbo II ( rough body, it spent it's entire life in NY snow and salt  )and over the summer i riped out the engine and streetported it and rebuilt it. i put the motor back in, got it running and started to break it in. then i saw this GTU that i just had to have (virgina car so there is no rust, and it has under 100K miles). so i took the engine out and sold it to a buddy of mine so i could have $$ to but the GTU. so i got the GTU and now i have a turbo II chasis just lying around. so i riped all the goodies out, and at first i just wanted to put the T2 drivetrain on the GTU, but owning a turbo before i got bit by the boost bug. so after awhie i got all almost all the pieces together to make this work (including the custom manifolds and everything).
so long story short, i would love to use the 4 port turbo block, but i sold it and i'm a poor colege kid. so this is what i have to work with for now. i will be geting a microtech and a turbo motor someday, but for now this will have to work.
the whole reason i ask is because my friend (same one who bought my turbo motor) told me that a turbo ECU wouldn't controll the higher compression rotors, and i thought it would work just fine for low boost.
anyways if you have any pointers or tips that would be great.
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Aaron Cake
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Posted - Dec 09 2003 : 09:43:14 AM
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OK...
The TII ECU should be fine, but as I mentioned, you have issues with fuel cut and such. One of the side effects of the NA ECU is so you don't have to deal with all that stuff. Be aware that you WILL need to run more fuel if you are running high-compression rotors.
I should also mention that everyone I have seen do the turbo-NA thing with 89+ rotors has blown their engine shortly after.
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hondakiller
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Posted - Dec 09 2003 : 10:12:41 AM
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i have a FCD from my turbo already, but i don't plan on running more than 8 psi.
also, i guess i should have mensioned that my car is an 88 GTU, not a S5 with the higher compression rotors.
as for fuel i'm looking into 4 680cc injectors right now. that should be more than enough for the low boost. wouldn't you agree?
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hondakiller
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Posted - Dec 09 2003 : 10:14:37 AM
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oh, i guess i should also tell you, i have a walbro fuel pump and the turbo injectors (if i can't get the 680ccs)
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hondakiller
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Aaron Cake
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Posted - Dec 19 2003 : 09:27:58 AM
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That's very shiney. Looks like you'll be stuck polishing it every week.
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hondakiller
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Posted - Dec 19 2003 : 12:06:05 PM
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lol, yup. that's ok, a little elbow work never killed anyone
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cirvin
Nobel Prize Winner
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2003 : 8:07:10 PM
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Thats "Hella" cool. I like a nice clean engine.
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hondakiller
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Posted - Dec 25 2003 : 12:18:04 AM
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thanks cirvin. i test fitted all the parts yesterday and it looks awsome. it's good to see a turbo under my hood once again, and it will be even nicer to drive it!
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cirvin
Nobel Prize Winner
USA
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Posted - Dec 25 2003 : 5:40:36 PM
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Can you chrome a whole engine?
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hondakiller
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Posted - Dec 25 2003 : 10:19:44 PM
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it's not crome, it's hand sanded aluminum. yes i could polish the whole engine, but i think i would be more hassle than it's worth. maybe if it were out of the car, but you won't see that much of the actuall engine anyways
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hondakiller
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cirvin
Nobel Prize Winner
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Posted - Feb 09 2004 : 3:35:29 PM
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Is it just me, or is there that much free space in the engine compartment of the RX7?
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hondakiller
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Posted - Feb 09 2004 : 4:33:23 PM
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yup there really is, but do remember i don't have the PS, AC, oxygen pump, radiator hoeses, ect... hooked up yet.
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well my project is almost underway: turboing a NA
i got the turbo tranny installed and alot of other stuff. here some pics