Subject	my boost-induced permagrin is back
Posted by	ZEngineer on May 12, 2005 at 9:17 AM
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Message	I was critisized for buying Sports 500's in 2005 when they are clearly "1990's technology" and "there are so many better turbos on the market today", but they seemed to match exactly what I wanted from my Z: Power higher than what stock turbos can deliver, reliability, snappy responsiveness. My impressions after driving the car are nothing but positive. Those turbos, in my opinion, are absolutely ideal for the Z, unless you have wet dreams of rediculous power...which I don't. I won't go on about explaining the spectacular power and response, I'll just recommend for anyone who wishes to push the Z envelope a little further to consider those turbos, with all the supporting mods you WILL NOT be disapointed. They might not impress your 800hp Supra buddies..ahem...hi Pete =) but if you're building a Z for your own satisfaction, their sound and power will plaster a stupid smile on your face. I'm limiting myself to 14psi for now and not going anywhere close to redline, can you guys look at my profile and issue recommendations on max boost on 94 octane gas, untuned. Thanks, George _________________________________________________________________________________ "The Z is the cause and the solution to all my problems" -- Me
Follow Ups	my boost-induced permagrin is back - ZEngineer 09:17:48 05/12/05 Re: my boost-induced permagrin is back - Guapo 09:20:56 05/12/05 I'll turn it down to 12. Thanks. - ZEngineer 09:23:34 05/12/05 The sport 500's native boost should be at 12. - Guapo 09:37:02 05/12/05 I'm only getting 10.5 from them w/ the BC off - ZEngineer 09:39:50 05/12/05 Dunno, I could be wrong. Boost leak check is never a bad - Guapo 09:46:20 05/12/05 no, you're right. They should be pre-set at 12psi (n/m) - ZEngineer 09:48:05 05/12/05 I believe that's only if you changed or had changed the WG - Scotts94z32 10:04:54 05/12/05 that explains it, I'm using stock WGs - ZEngineer 10:09:00 05/12/05 Yes, it's normal to hear them w/windows closed down low in - Scotts94z32 10:16:21 05/12/05 Re: that explains it, I'm using stock WGs - HogZ (Allen, TX) 10:19:00 05/12/05 I've been keeping up with all your posts about Sports 500 - ZEngineer 10:27:01 05/12/05 full boost by 2200 rpm? don't think so - aliaZ 13:04:39 05/12/05 my full boost is only about 10psi right now - ZEngineer 13:59:46 05/12/05 it doesnt matter if your "full boost" is 10 psi or 21 psi.. - myzislow 15:05:39 05/12/05 Not a true statement at all (n/m) - Scotts94z32 16:48:06 05/12/05 please enlighten me, Id'e love to learn (n/m) - myzislow 17:16:30 05/12/05 So you're saying you hit 5 psi and 14 psi simultaneously? - Kenny 17:46:19 05/12/05 Re: mine were set at 12psi from the factory.... (n/m) - rodelb 10:11:07 05/12/05 Not the case... - Joe(NoVA) 10:14:42 05/12/05 I did. They were 9psi when I got them, 12psi after we - Scotts94z32 10:43:03 05/12/05 According to you (and our vendors if they read this) - ZEngineer 10:47:47 05/12/05 Did you check them with a pump or air supply? (n/m) - Scotts94z32 11:13:21 05/12/05 Which one? "Lost in Love" or "Here I Am"? :-P (n/m) - Dave N 11:56:07 05/12/05 THANKS, Dave, - TT XTZ 12:20:19 05/12/05 Sorry =). - Dave N 12:24:34 05/12/05 Dave, I have to tell you, - TT XTZ 13:00:10 05/12/05 Keep the rabbit punches ABOVE the belt please :-P - Dave N 14:35:38 05/12/05 = annoying. Safety Dance by Men at Work - CowBoy -- $$$ PiTT 15:31:36 05/12/05 In my world, - TT XTZ 09:18:06 05/13/05 Noted....(looking up sappy 70's songs for daily bombardment) (n/m) - Dave N 13:06:27 05/13/05 *fingers in ears* La la la! I'm not listening! (n/m) - TT XTZ 13:43:04 05/13/05 ROFL!!! (n/m) - Dave N 15:06:47 05/13/05 rolfmao....... (n/m) - Milo (Sport Z Magazine) 12:47:44 05/12/05 So JWT is basically lying? - Joe(NoVA) 12:59:22 05/12/05 Lying denotes a purposeful deception. - Kenny 13:06:07 05/12/05 as long as that misrepresentation is repeated equally - ZEngineer 13:37:35 05/12/05 Lying might be a little harsh... - Joe(NoVA) 14:28:31 05/12/05 Well, - Joe(NoVA) 14:30:48 05/12/05 I get around 10 or 11 w/ BC off too. Just make a low - Ghozt 11:22:45 05/12/05 Wise words... - BlitZ95TT 09:26:41 05/12/05 Re: good choice... - rodelb 09:39:46 05/12/05 good info, thanks. - ZEngineer 09:42:29 05/12/05 Re: my boost-induced permagrin is back - Pacmanpth 09:43:08 05/12/05 whats wrong with tuning? (n/m) - Guapo 09:45:07 05/12/05 Re: whats wrong with tuning? - Pacmanpth 09:49:35 05/12/05 So 14 psi with a 17:1 A/F is okay? (n/m) - Kenny 12:04:36 05/12/05 Lots of people run stock turbos untuned at 14 psi.. - spicyZ 12:36:02 05/12/05 I'm no expert, but I can tell you this much... - ZEngineer 12:46:44 05/12/05 Hint: CFMs, intake air temps, turbine efficiency. - Kenny 13:04:07 05/12/05 I get it intuitively, but I'm sure others would express it - ZEngineer 13:46:48 05/12/05 you're making one big assumption - ZEngineer 09:51:36 05/12/05 You are forgetting to mention Mitch blew his head gasket... (n/m) - BlitZ95TT 10:02:29 05/12/05 I doubt that has anything to do with proper A/F though - ZEngineer 10:04:50 05/12/05 Improper A/F can most certainly eat a headgasket. (n/m) - Kenny 11:58:51 05/12/05 "....stoopid smile..." You were grinning like that with bald - Dave N 09:55:33 05/12/05 last thing I need now is another engine pull! - ZEngineer 09:59:00 05/12/05 Awesome George! Happy to hear you're back on the road. - Fly'n Z 10:13:34 05/12/05 get her finished already! :) (n/m) - ZEngineer 10:20:29 05/12/05 god ur lucky ur Z is back on the road...arg! - College Boy 10:33:09 05/12/05 luck has very little to do with it - ZEngineer 10:38:15 05/12/05 Re: god ur lucky ur Z is back on the road...arg! - Dave N 10:44:11 05/12/05 eh in some cases maybe, but totally worth it in mine - College Boy 00:14:57 05/13/05 Glad to hear you like the setup... - nu2zees 10:35:50 05/12/05 Thanks, share your dyno results with us whenever you can (n/m) - ZEngineer 10:41:59 05/12/05 w00t and so on & so forth.... (n/m) - Zeus 10:45:24 05/12/05 No....it's WAAAAAHHHHHHHH--PSSSHHHHHHH!!!--WAAHHHH. (n/m) - Dave N 10:46:35 05/12/05 Thanks for all your help man - ZEngineer 10:49:02 05/12/05 Re: Thanks for all your help man - TARGETZ 12:24:02 05/12/05 no need to worry, he shoots blanks I hear. - CAP927 (Boston) 13:21:45 05/12/05 blanks? You gotta be kidding me! - ZEngineer 13:48:35 05/12/05 2nd (n/m) - Zeus 16:35:56 05/12/05 There are these new PHR racing turbo called a gt67r - suprakillinz 11:25:31 05/12/05 that's nice. (n/m) - Guapo 11:31:19 05/12/05 what turbo do u know that spools that fast? - suprakillinz 11:32:40 05/12/05 td05's according to you (n/m) - genic 12:00:17 05/12/05 2nd (n/m) - Guapo 12:11:24 05/12/05 link them (n/m) - myzislow 11:40:26 05/12/05 then have your dad buy you a supra and stfu already (n/m) - genic 11:59:10 05/12/05 already on its way from texas:) (n/m) - suprakillinz 17:52:52 05/12/05 agreed, I'm running 12psi though, and it's just enough.. - Slobo7x 11:40:18 05/12/05 Re: my boost-induced permagrin is back - stealth 11:53:13 05/12/05 Sounds like fun! - TT XTZ 11:55:29 05/12/05 Congrats. Who criticized you on that turbo choice? - Kenny 12:00:49 05/12/05 Re: my boost-induced permagrin is back - Moxie 12:02:14 05/12/05 FYI: 1 bar = 14.5 psi - Dave N 12:05:57 05/12/05 Congrats! - Fuzznutz 14:20:22 05/12/05 Get her tuned bitch. You like playing with fire? (n/m) - TwinTurboPete 20:44:41 05/12/05
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