The CXR Turbo kit thread (Old pics on pg 3,4,5 & 7) Redux pics on pg 16!
09-11-2009, 01:36 PM
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phantomxb, the way to make more power is obvious. Upgrading parts of your exhaust, raising the boost on your turbo, or upgrading your turbo is the best way to make more power. Also a better tune could make power but that might sacrifice longevity depending on how "aggressive" the tune is.
09-11-2009, 04:58 PM
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I'd say3 inch exhaust but member don't go to crazy ur an automatic any more power and you will fry the tranny you could switch to e85 and stuff like that right now my fuel pump is what's holding me back I'm doing my fuel system this weekend or during the week I will make a diy but its gona be alot of moding to get it to work
09-12-2009, 07:11 PM
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I just want to say that i've really enjoyed reading this thread. Scion Fred I wish u much luck but being that you have tons of mechanical,engineering,welding, etc.. knowledge I think I can safely say we all know that u'll b okay. I wanted to add that I have a TRD S/C sitting in my house that I got from the guys at TRDSparks and saw today that they have turbochargers being offered for sale and thought about buying as the prospect of 330 whp makes my heart race, but seeing how much trouble you've gone through (and others) I think i'll stick with the S/C, only because I don't have a tenth of the knowledge that you and alot of folks have on turbochargers.Please keep us posted and I know that if I ever come back I want to have the makings of a mechanic with intricate knowledge of turbo systems..haha.
09-13-2009, 06:40 AM
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I just want to say that i've really enjoyed reading this thread. Scion Fred I wish u much luck but being that you have tons of mechanical,engineering,welding, etc.. knowledge I think I can safely say we all know that u'll b okay. I wanted to add that I have a TRD S/C sitting in my house that I got from the guys at TRDSparks and saw today that they have turbochargers being offered for sale and thought about buying as the prospect of 330 whp makes my heart race, but seeing how much trouble you've gone through (and others) I think i'll stick with the S/C, only because I don't have a tenth of the knowledge that you and alot of folks have on turbochargers.Please keep us posted and I know that if I ever come back I want to have the makings of a mechanic with intricate knowledge of turbo systems..haha.
Probably sitting in his garage... 
I wish I knew half as much as you give me credit for but thank you for the compliment and I'm glad you enjoyed the thread. IMO the SC is a better option for most daily drivers. I'd happily settle for a SC and 200whp if they were still available and reasonably priced. If you really want more power than the SC, the Descendant PnP turbo kit might be your best bet. It comes with everything you need including a FIC and pre-tuned map for $4250. Of course more power also means a new clutch, LSD, AT mods, motor mounts, etc. I doubt the stock clutch or AT can handle more than 250hp/lb ft reliably.
When I started this project, Descendant wanted ~$6000 for their PnP kit, Treadstone/Ancla wanted $4000 for their un-tuned kit and buying from TT is like loaning money to an unemployed buddy and hoping that he repays you someday. At this point, if I could do it over, I'd just buy the PnP Descendant kit for $4250 and save myself a lot of headaches.
Good luck whatever you decide to do. Hopefully I'll have my turbo back on next week and the FIC installed within 2 weeks. Updates and pics coming soon.
10-06-2009, 07:12 AM
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Update: The new 2.5" downpipe is finished. There is about 1/2" clearance between the DP and rad hose. This mani doesn't leave a lot of room for the DP. I don't think 3" is possible with this mani.
10-07-2009, 08:14 PM
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Workin' on it! Just waiting on the FIC I ordered 3 weeks ago. This time I want to do it right. Install the FIC, log the MAF, tweak the base map and then install the turbo. I'm gonna tune it myself and if that fails, P-Tuning isn't too far away.
10-10-2009, 03:15 AM
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Cory's DP is a work of art. Mine is fugly but functional. Too bad Todd doesn't work for CXR. IMO that might be a good combo if Kevin could keep Todd straight.
Be careful about offering to help, I may just take you up on it!
10-10-2009, 03:19 AM
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What kit do you have? How do you like the Godspeed mani? I ordered the Godspeed mani but they sent me a Treadstone instead. If you have the CXR kit, think I know how you can mod the charge piping to work.
10-10-2009, 03:44 AM
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I'm not running any turbo at the moment but I'll be reinstalling the CXR turbo very soon. Despite being labeled as a T04E compressor housing, the actual housing dimensions match the smaller T04B. Despite lots of www stories about a friend of a friend who knew a guy who knew a guy whose China charger exploded and took out his engine, the usual failure seems to be seals and bearings that don't last as long as their 3x more expensive counterparts. If and when the seals start leaking I'll either rebuild it or replace it.
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