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mlomker
01-05-2010, 09:20 AM
Thats awesome! this is the new turbo for the upgrade from the bbk full right?
You're thinking of the BBK XL for the 8/9. This is the first/only BBK for the X. They are calling it the BB-X. Not sure why they dropped the 'k'.
It's based on the Dom2.0 that is already available but should have a little more top-end to compete better with the FP Red. Up until now the Doms have done about 450 (on a complete bolt on car) whereas the Reds could do 480.
Isn't the FP Black the big dog for the 8/9's now?
scheides
01-05-2010, 09:35 AM
CBRD makes a billet 35R (or 3076? I can't remember) compressor wheel, they call it the TAK33R. The numbers out of it have been fantastic, and this BB-X turbo's compressor wheel is apparently based on that compressor wheel, and its rated at 57lbs/min.
Most other EvoX stock-frame turbo upgrades gained power while 'featuring' a loss in torque (vs the stock turbo), even when running E85/high boost. This is detarded to me, as I went from 350wtq to 400wtq when going from an IX turbo to my BBK, so why on earth would anyone want 450whp and only 330wtq? CBRD has said that if a stock turbo is doing ~310whp/300wtq on their dyno (on pump gas), this BB-X will gain 60+whp and 20+wtq. I can't wait to see what actual numbers come out of this turbo.
I just found this graph showing the BB-X holding 30psi perfectly flat until 7500rpm....yummy:
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t158/vancottt/evo/BBX_boostPlot.jpg
t-revzr
01-05-2010, 09:42 AM
Thats what I was thinking but wasn't sure so I had to ask! Cant wait to see what the X puts down!
You're thinking of the BBK XL for the 8/9. This is the first/only BBK for the X. They are calling it the BB-X. Not sure why they dropped the 'k'.
It's based on the Dom2.0 that is already available but should have a little more top-end to compete better with the FP Red. Up until now the Doms have done about 450 (on a complete bolt on car) whereas the Reds could do 480.
Isn't the FP Black the big dog for the 8/9's now?
mlomker
01-08-2010, 05:23 PM
The automotive porn has started to arrive. Time to schedule the clutch install--the parts for the other projects will be trickling in for a couple weeks.
http://mlomker.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83452e54d69e2012876ba9adb970c-pi
turbotalon1g
01-08-2010, 05:36 PM
very nice. Long weekend ahead eh?
mlomker
01-08-2010, 05:51 PM
Long weekend ahead eh?
No, I'm not equipped (no garage) and not mechanically inclined enough to do any difficult work. RS Motors will be taking care of the installs.
I'll undoubtedly install the double pump, fpr, and gauges myself over the next few months but that's the easy stuff.
t-revzr
01-08-2010, 08:48 PM
No, I'm not equipped (no garage) and not mechanically inclined enough to do any difficult work. RS Motors will be taking care of the installs.
I'll undoubtedly install the double pump, fpr, and gauges myself over the next few months but that's the easy stuff.
Nice I will be doin my clutch tomorrow with Ron at his shop all day! Im in the learning process too! I actually get to help pretty damn excited!!! Lol then I drive my car back home and it sits for another 4 months lol oh well...
Ronnie S
01-09-2010, 04:51 PM
They didn't at least install them so they were level? Thats aweful man, no wonder they ride like crap! Was the preload set on the springs at all? Maybe that's why its so bouncy. Coilovers are not just a slap-in-and-go install.
Please get the story straight before your comments.
I was ask specifically to get the height as close to factory as possible. The rears worked out fine but the front I can only get to where its at now which is 3/4 lower than factory. I shouldn't have to defend myself but some of these comments are too much. And every single one has no basis but to say something bad about the shop. New year same ol stuff.
mlomker
01-09-2010, 06:01 PM
I was ask specifically to get the height as close to factory as possible.
Quite true since I didn't buy coilovers for the sake of lowering the car, as most people do. I think it would make sense to adjust the front & rear to the same relative height, though. I'm assuming that it was equal on the stock suspension but I was planning to measure a stock X (maybe your car the next time I'm in) to be sure.
A 3/4" drop will take a little edge off of the 4x4 look while still giving me enough ground clearance to drive without worrying about scraping anything.
scheides
01-09-2010, 06:02 PM
Please get the story straight before your comments.
I was ask specifically to get the height as close to factory as possible. The rears worked out fine but the front I can only get to where its at now which is 3/4 lower than factory. I shouldn't have to defend myself but some of these comments are too much. And every single one has no basis but to say something bad about the shop. New year same ol stuff.
Umm, you're reading into my comments way too much man. I was completely hypothesizing based on some of his previous comments. Surely you are aware that installing coilovers is not as simple as installing struts/springs and they do require a bit of fiddling, depending on the model. I wasn't there for the install, and Lomker made several comments wondering about the ride quality, and then one of staggered ride height. I was trying to help him troubleshoot.
I got nothing against you or RS, not sure what else to say, calm down ;)
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