Potential Buy 1997 GSX

[dsmghost]

You should start a project thread now since it's not a potential buy anymore.

[SlowWhite]

Yes it's very easy. Go to the Boost (WGS) tab and look at the Base Duty Cycle chart, highligh. the range you want to increase the boost and hit ctrl + up or simply raise the numbers a couple points. Then test drive and see what boost you hit and tweak it until it's where you want it.

If your logging a map sensor and you have a good base duty cycle chart setup already then you can enable the error correction feature which is pretty cool. But I just use the base duty cycle chart.

http://www.ecmtuning.com/wiki/bcssetup?s[]=boost&s[]=wgs

Ghost,

I know there are three gears listed. And to help the tranny I am thinking of leaving gears one and probably two at the 17psi.

And then just up gear three. Am I correct in thinking all I have to do then is just change the gear three settings?

Also any idea how much to increase to get a psi? Or does it vary based on setups?

Im not at home so can't review logs but I believe the 17psi is set at like 29 on the base duty cycle and when he was running 30psi I think the number was 56. might be a calculation there to get the nimber requires for each psi.

[SlowWhite]

You should start a project thread now since it's not a potential buy anymore.

I was going to start one as soon as I get started on the interior.

[SlowWhite]

Anyone know or have experience with "Godspeed radiators, fan shrouds, fan combo"?

There is a combo for sale in nc for $120 coming off a 1997 gsx part out on a tuners ad.

My car only has one fan on it now. Doesnt over heat but coolant gets up to 223 when ever I stay in boost or cruise for long periods of time (ie. Drive home it would go from 216-223) most of the trip. Nothing im worried about just seemed like a decent deal and is by where im going to get interior parts

[Goat Blower]

Godspeed is the cheap Ebay parts slinger, but it might not be bad. You can probably get it new for that price though. :D

For pump gas, you don't need much for injectors, I'm running my 720's. I've got an extra set if you're interested.

DON'T START PAINTING THE INTERIOR AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[SlowWhite]

Lol the cloth is horrible Steve.. And out of the 200 dsm at this salvage yard he doesn't have most of the parts for black interior. Or I would buy it no questions asked.

As far as the radiator goes I know I bought my old fluidyne for I think $350 and the fans for another $100.
However I had pusher fans not puller since I had removed the a/c in that car.

The radiator and fans aren't necessary now just wasn't sure if it was a good product. They radiator alone is listed at $137 new on eBay but haven't checked the prices of the fan shroud with 2 fans.

My initial idea for future build parts was to use all mishimoto stuff from map.

[SlowWhite]

http://www.maperformance.com/aem-digital-pressure-display-gauge-0-150psi-30-4407.html

http://www.maperformance.com/mishimoto-oil-filter-sandwich-plate-adapter.html

I also need to install an oil gauge. Owner said he replaced the sending unit but nothing changed on the dash so he was thinking the dash part itself isnt working.

I know I had an autometer oil gauge that worked for like a month and then I never could get it to work again on my old car.

This one has a forward facing filter housing and the turbo feed comes from it as well.
I like the adapter plate as it sounds like it would make for a clean install if I ever wanted to add to it.
Seems dumb but the aem gauge is because its the same style as my boost and wideband. And im ocd about looks/matching stuff.

Any comments on the adapter and does anyone know of problems using it with a forward facing filter housing

[Halon]

I would think your money could be spent better elsewhere. If it ain't broke...

[asshanson]

My car only has one fan on it now. Doesnt over heat but coolant gets up to 223 when ever I stay in boost or cruise for long periods of time (ie. Drive home it would go from 216-223) most of the trip. Nothing im worried about just seemed like a decent deal and is by where im going to get interior parts

216-223 coolant temps while cruising seems high. My car with stock radiator and AC fan removed (just had the stock passenger side fan) would rarely go above 190 while cruising. Just the airflow without a fan at highway speeds should be enough to cool it unless it's 100+ outside.
That is a cheap price for a radiator/fan setup, just make sure the shroud is good, as that really determines how effective the fans are going to be for pullers. Oh, and hook them to the stock wiring and let the ECU control them, don't wire them on 100% or anything like that.

DON'T START PAINTING THE INTERIOR AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

This! (I've seen pics)

Seems dumb but the aem gauge is because its the same style as my boost and wideband. And im ocd about looks/matching stuff.

Any comments on the adapter and does anyone know of problems using it with a forward facing filter housing

Forward facing shouldn't matter for the sandwich plate. I like matching gauges as well, had AEM wideband and oil temp in my last car.

Why is the car at 17psi when it was just tuned for low 20's??

[SlowWhite]

Asshanson - not sure on the boost issue was tuned in florida for 22psi. And while driving in florida ot read 21-22 on the gauge. Not sure what all would effect the boost to read 137-18psi now.

But I know outside temps, humidity, maybe altitude are all different here if they play a part? At least that's what I was thinking at least. Figured my tune is going to need adjusting anyways once I got here. I just wanted it setup for the trip home and once I get up to speed on v3 I was going to work on fine tuning the car. Just waiting for my laptop. He was supposed to ship it today but haven't checked my email.