thendawg

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So are there any options out there for our transmission to hold power? I dont know what happened with the Ptuning gearsets, and when I called unfortunately whoever answered the phone didnt seem to really know anything about them. Id like to turn this into a reliable 600-700whp car, and it seems the only thing lacking is the trans. With proper fueling the engine should be fine ;) Oh and Im looking for REASONABLY PRICED options. Im willing to spend a little money, but if that amount of money could also buy me a modded single turbo MKIV Supra ($40k sequential box) than no, Im not interested haha

thendawg

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As a footnote, PPG makes a dog engagement 3/4 gearset for the WRX, what about something like this for our trans? Because of boost by vss/boost by gear, 1/2 will never see the kind of load/power that 3/4 will, and I highly doubt in my application I will ever break them. 3/4 is where the magic happens and things tend to break, something like this would be awesome. Also with the 7800rpm limit and E351, once I have my taller tires, 4th should get close to 155-160 so I should never need to use 5th.

rhythmnsmoke

You should talk to MrC directly to see where that PPG gearset they were working on is. I know they shelved it due to supply/demand.

trd07tc

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Custom is the only option. Expect to spend $5k+ on a gearset. ScionCREW will be able to steer you in the right direction if your serious.

Reliable and 700WHP will not happen.

mmmpshh

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^ why not?

thendawg

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One of my buddies found this a few days ago lol... This was from TX2K12 this year. A little motivation to keep me going...

MDTC713

LOL I think that would be one of the only times that someone would say *** you and it bring a smile to my face

thendawg

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So after alot of thought, Ive decided to sell the car for sure this time. I really dont have the time anymore to continue working on it. Currently it still sits in my driveway non-running. There is a hole in the #3 piston, it will likely need a new shortblock and a new set of pistons. Id like to sell it as is for $10,000 OBO. There is way over $10k in the car alone. If anyone is interested, please let me know - heres a quick summary of what all's on it for those not familiar -

AEM EMS-4 with custom harness.
Precision 6262
Tial WG/BOV
Full return fuel system with dual DW301's in tank and 1300cc DW injectors (good for ~600whp on E85)
Full 3" straight pipe exhaust with resonator
E351 trans / ACT 6 puck w/ Xtreme Pressure plate

I AM NOT considering parting it out. If it doesnt sell within a couple months, Ill fix the motor and relist it running and tuned around a conservative 500whp for ~$15,000.

Any questions please pm me. Im willing to deliver it for free within the surrounding states with a full price offer. Farther distances we can negotiate shipping expenses.

thendawg

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So this car will likely live another day...

sebbyxtc

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Yes!!!

thendawg

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Found out my credit union doesnt want to loan me money for a second car so Ill be sticking with this one for awhile, at least until the Tundra is paid off in another 18months or so.

speedintc

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makes 2 of us. i dont want to start another car payment so mine will be turbo again come 2015. unfortunately i have to wait cuz i cant take it with me to korea. probably gonna end up goin with the 6262 this time around.

thendawg

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So I havent had alot of time to work on the car lately but... I got the turbo and a bit of teardown accomplished last weekend. Ill prob pull the motor on one of my upcoming days off. Carnage pics will be posted as soon as its torn down

speedintc

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Good luck. May hafta take a road trip out here wen I get back from Korea for a rematch.

thendawg

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Haha sounds good - did you already leave??? Couldnt remember when you said you were leaving, bday party at my house Sat night, I sent you a fb invite...

rhythmnsmoke

Welcome back.

thendawg

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I know I havent updated this in awhile, but Im finally getting back to working on the car. Motor should be torn down this weekend, Ill post pics as soon as I do. In the meantime, Im looking for a shortblock in good shape, if anyone has one theyd like to sell feel free to pm me (I also have a listing up in the classifieds). BTW Im not partial to 05/06 or 07+ I have head studs for both lol.

BadDudeTC3

Good to see you back at it!

thendawg

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Well the verdict is in. Got the motor pulled and torn down today. Cylinder two melted the side of the piston. Def going to need a new block, new pistons, and hopefully BC sells single rods b/c the piston melted to the wrist pin and the rods siezed on it :/ All 3 other pistons/rods are good however the pistons do show signs of detonation so I had already planned on replacing all of them (pistons).

My only other concern is the fact that some spray for lack of a better word due to when the piston melted is all over the dome for that cylinder. Im going to pull the valves on that cyl tomm and see if it can be cleaned up or if Ill have to pick up a new head too

BTW Ill post pics later...

Lots of boost + too much timing = FTL

rhythmnsmoke

Ok, THIS TIME man, get it Dyno Tuned by a pro and stop shooting yourself in the foot Hate to see you keep going down.