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- Nov 12, 2002
Well... time to unveil my secert. It's a bit early as I have the dyno tomorrow but didn't have time to wire up the AIC yet. So its going to have to be on low boost.
Ok, now that disclaimer is DONE time for the good news:
HOLSETS WORK ON A STOCK MANIFOLD AND A B21FT!!!
Now, this is a quickie write up as well. I'll be writing an article on the swap asap here but heres my thoughts:
Over all, quite a responsive turbo. I've been having problems sorting out some bugs so I kept my MBC down (and haven't been able to romp it much yet) but Im seeing peak boost (only 14 at the moment) in first gear by about 3500 rpm ish. Now, its really hard to say because when it hits, it HITS. After sending the elbow off the turbo into the hood I've been kind of reluctant to try to hammer it, but I solved the problem and decided to try again. All I have to say is it hauls ass.
Now, as for the install, its involved but not to bad. I'll post some pics, but you'll have to bear with me as all the silicone adapters I ordered (last week) still aren't here so I had to get "creative".
So, what have we learned? b21ft's will spool a holset WH1C!
Now, for the bad news. I really think that the head work, cam (now you can see what I choose what I choose) and intercooler is a must. Obviously extra fuel is too, though its still doing ok at 14psi. With out being willing to put in some over all effort a Holset is a waste of time.
Also, next time around Im getting an HX35 that already has the wastegate actuator point out the front, not the side. I had to make a "bracket" (I will use that term loosely).
Ok guys, debate that one all you want. Tomorrow I'll get some real info up (now that things aren't flying off the motor)
(dont worry the blue hose goes away soon)
Ok, now that disclaimer is DONE time for the good news:
HOLSETS WORK ON A STOCK MANIFOLD AND A B21FT!!!
Now, this is a quickie write up as well. I'll be writing an article on the swap asap here but heres my thoughts:
Over all, quite a responsive turbo. I've been having problems sorting out some bugs so I kept my MBC down (and haven't been able to romp it much yet) but Im seeing peak boost (only 14 at the moment) in first gear by about 3500 rpm ish. Now, its really hard to say because when it hits, it HITS. After sending the elbow off the turbo into the hood I've been kind of reluctant to try to hammer it, but I solved the problem and decided to try again. All I have to say is it hauls ass.
Now, as for the install, its involved but not to bad. I'll post some pics, but you'll have to bear with me as all the silicone adapters I ordered (last week) still aren't here so I had to get "creative".
So, what have we learned? b21ft's will spool a holset WH1C!
Now, for the bad news. I really think that the head work, cam (now you can see what I choose what I choose) and intercooler is a must. Obviously extra fuel is too, though its still doing ok at 14psi. With out being willing to put in some over all effort a Holset is a waste of time.
Also, next time around Im getting an HX35 that already has the wastegate actuator point out the front, not the side. I had to make a "bracket" (I will use that term loosely).
Ok guys, debate that one all you want. Tomorrow I'll get some real info up (now that things aren't flying off the motor)
(dont worry the blue hose goes away soon)