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Okay, so I guess here's the start of a long project thread.

As of tonight, I have the Symborski bushing kit and the Speed Source shift cable bushing set on the way.

The next order of business is the wheels. Most of you know I bought those Lexus rims off of Kevin when I bought the car. I like them because they're just a simple 5 spoke design. I'm also looking in to getting a center cap that sits flush with the face of the rim.

I have been going back and forth about whether to paint them or leave them chrome. If I were to paint them (Or powdercoat), I'd do them in flat black or a darker gunmetal. I cleaned one up them up and snapped a few photos.
http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/a...7/100_1481.jpg

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/a...7/100_1482.jpg

The only thing that's changed on the car so far is the exhaust, which is the 3" APEX'i N1
http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/a...7/PICT0067.jpg

Nothing serious yet as I don't exactly know what route I want to take yet. It'll for sure be on e85 with a bigger turbo. Just haven't figured out the details yet.

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Love the rims! Will you put them on the car first before you decide to paint them? If so I wanna see the pics! :)

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very nice!

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Yep! I'm gonna roll em chrome for a while to see if I like them. Once I get them on I'll post some pictures up!

I gotta get new tires, extended studs, wheel spacers and open ended lug nuts but hopefully they'll be on in a few weeks.

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put it on E85 first then worry about a bigger turbo, u will shit your pants on E85

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This.
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I think you'll like the chrome. Black rims are everywhere now. :)

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I would, but I don't want to have to pay for a second tune. I'm thinking it'll save me some cash down the road if I put the turbo and everything else on, and then get it tuned for corn.

I have never been a fan of chrome rims, but I agree. For some reason I think I'll like them chrome. I'm just worried they'll look kinda weird if the car's not dropped a bit more, but I guess I'll just have to throw them on and see.

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Well I can't say I like the exhaust. IMO, you should have kept the Thermal on there. As I've said before, there's already solid bushings on the trans end of the cables, and I still have the bushings for the base if you still want them. I agree with getting it tuned on E-85. That thing would be a beast with that turbo and about 30 psi.

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What turbo is on it? Do you have enough fuel system to even support a big turbo on E85? Big turbos aren't always what they are cracked up to be, unless you have a drag car or can rev the motor really high.

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You've been hanging around Swifty too much. That car has plenty left in it, put E85 in there with beg enough injectors and fuel pump then decide if you want a bigger turbo. Like Shane said, big turbos aren't everything.

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here is the list of what kevin and I did to his old car. this is what was in it when it was sold
DSM Link V2
FIC 950cc injectors
EvoIII 16g with a ported exhaust housing
Ported 2g exhaust manifold
Custom Tial 38mm external wastegate setup routed back into o2 housing
Magnus sheet metal intake manifold
Aeromotive A1000 fuel pressure regulator
HKS 272 cams
8.5:1 JE pistons
Eagle H-beam connecting rods
arp head studs
mitsu composite HG
ACL Race bearings (mains and rods)
balance shaft delete
wally 255

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Well, I was going to use the extra cash I have for an e85 tune from Shane, but the transmission decided to take a dump on me in the taco bell drive-thru, so I'll be using what cash I have left to get a new transmission swapped in. Not how I wanted to spend the money, but shit happens.

Just have to wait for Uncle Sam to get me my tax return.

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gheey,
E85 then big turbo but with a built motor and E85 and a sheetmetal it should be all u need

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There are a number of guys on tuners that are in the realm of 260-290awhp on less mods and smaller injectors than me on e85. One of them I know is only running a b16g and 850's and he's pushing about 280 to the wheels. So I'm hoping I can break that 300awhp mark with the current set up (Which I should I think).

Since the transmission and transfer case will be out and getting new fluid I'll be changing the rear diff fluid as well. Hopefully I get my tax return and track a transmission down in the next week or two. Hoping to have it back up and running in a few weeks.

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I made 292/320 at LSE on 880s back in the day.

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Those are some good numbers! Was that on e85?

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Sucks about the tranny. What happened?

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of course pump numbers were 210/192ish

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Id say your injectors are good for around 320hp with e85. A rough estimate in my head says you will be around 80% duty cycle with 950's at 290hp. Max they could pump is around 350-360 at 100% duty cycle. This is at base fuel presure of 37.5. Id say you have plenty of room with your injectors.

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Not sure yet, I went to Taco Bell, pulled away from the window and it sounded like my gearset was dragging on the ground. The end cover is cracked wide open and she bled to death. :( It's right where 5th gear is and that was the gear that was popping out and giving me trouble so it kinda makes sense. Oh well! :lol:

Wow, that's a huge difference. I can't wait to see what I'll end up with!

320 is right around what I figured I'd be able to make with the current fuel setup. I'm hoping I can get on the dyno by June or July. Since it sounds my fuel system will be pretty much at it's peak, this winter I'll look in to upgrading my injectors and pump so come spring time I can get back on the rollers and really stretch the e316g's legs out.

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Wait you have 950s?
Then WTF are u worrying about thats what I have and I am not even close, you have nothing to worry about.
Black is right, i say let er buck you will have more fun trying to get more boost than worrying about fuel with a 16G and 950s.

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Your estimate on duty cycle is a little high. When I had the car tuned at DB with the 3076R I was making 305whp, and IDCs were only 65-70% on 92. Those injectors should be good to 350-375 on E-85.

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Either way, I'm in for a lot of :drive1:

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And that's weird about the tranny popping out of 5th, then blowing it out of the cover. I can't say I've heard of that happening before and it never popped out of 5th for me.

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It was weird, it didn't do it when I test drove it, just bad timing! In no way do I blame you Kevin. You sold me a damn solid car. Things happen! At least it happened when I have some extra dough laying around! She'll be back up in a few weeks I think. Stronger than ever! :sport017:

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Yeah, Shitty timing on it happening for you, but I'm glad you're getting it sorted out.

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if you want to fix the tranny I still have alot of parts from the parts tranny on the shelf. also have the case

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The nut that holds 5th gear on can work its way loose, and then worse case scenario fall off or something. I guess a symptom is popping out of fifth.

What route are you going with the tranny?

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Hes picking up another this weekend and Im going to inspect it and swap thru shafts for the t-case if needed.

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I guarantee that's what happened Ling Ling. Here is a pic of that same nut from my 1st tranny. Except in mine, the nut actually sheared right off with a piece of the shaft still in it.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...t/CIMG0279.jpg

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Also, if you have 950cc injectors and a Walbro 255HP, you have plenty of injector and fuel pump. Here is a video of a buddy of mine's setup (95tsi on here) And he has quite a few more mods than you on an E316G and E-85. He is on 880cc injectors and made 347HP and 361TQ.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkiSpSxJJ0Y&hd=1

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Just a stocker, I was hoping this transmission would last me through this year, so then when I garage it for the winter I could upgrade then, but since I'm getting the replacement checked out by Chad so I'll be okay for a while I think...I hope :lol:


I'm damn near positive you're right. The timing with 5th gear popping out and the case cracking it makes perfect sense. I suppose it could be a lot worse.

That's a nice car! My expectations are being raised the more I read about e85 with the e316g.

When the transmission is out I'll be be doing the fuel pump rewire and addressing some of the small stuff. There's still a hefty exhaust leak from between the manifold and turbo, so a gasket is definitely in store. Also, the VC gasket is starting to seep a little, and it seems pretty wet by the oil pan too. Overall it'll be a good time to get a lot things done.

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Figured while I have some time I'd actually try to get something done on the car. So I relocated my wideband to a more visible spot. I didn't like how I had to physically look down to see it when I'm driving.
http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/a...7/100_1492.jpg

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^That spot is way worse IMO, I like looking at the gauge cluster in one glance see everything I need, but whatever u like.

I can't believe you are underestimating E85.

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Before it was below the stereo and it was a bitch to just glance at it. I would like it mounted on my steering column eventually, but this will tide me over for now.

I no longer underestimate the power of e85. I've been doing some serious reading and now I know I was short changing the potential of it. No further mods until I max out the e316g! Thanks to everyone who opened my naive eyes to power of e85! :lol:

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I told you so Ling Ling! 16G FTW! Untill you get use to it again :(

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yeah, e85 is no joke...it will seriously make you laugh because of the gains :D. My cousin with a 2000 WRX RS w/ the ver.7 sti swap went from, IIRC, 280 awhp to around 340awhp from just switching to e316g+e85+tune. that car seriously goes. did i mention he did that with the e316g?!! i want a ride when you go ethanol!

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ITS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL! Dont listen to those ppl that whine about fuel economy :) Youll Be Kickn it Green N Sidewayz Yoo ;) Mad Powwwaa!

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If you think that, you are either seriously retarded, or haven't read anything about the process in which it takes to make E-85