My unconventional TT conversion ... pics
06-09-05, 10:41 AM
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My unconventional TT conversion ... pics
Finished the new setup about a month ago and have been trying to tune it in since, 550's are being a pain but unplugging the O2 sensor to take some of the ecu control out is making things much easier...
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GE with GTE pistons, GE h/g
SD manifolds
Master Power 60 trim T3/T4 .48a/r
SD d/p, exhaust, IC tubing, etc
walbro 255, denso 550's
s-afc, maf translator
pics:
With easily 40 hours making and installing this setup, I learned my lesson and will stick to one turbo from now on...and having the distributor and intake mani in the way makes for a much less sexy engine bay than aftermarket TT GTE's..
I'm waiting on a new local dyno to open up (~ the end of the month) and I'll be bringing the car over to blow up the trans
quick list:
GE with GTE pistons, GE h/g
SD manifolds
Master Power 60 trim T3/T4 .48a/r
SD d/p, exhaust, IC tubing, etc
walbro 255, denso 550's
s-afc, maf translator
pics:
With easily 40 hours making and installing this setup, I learned my lesson and will stick to one turbo from now on...and having the distributor and intake mani in the way makes for a much less sexy engine bay than aftermarket TT GTE's..
I'm waiting on a new local dyno to open up (~ the end of the month) and I'll be bringing the car over to blow up the trans
Last edited by mamurra2; 06-09-05 at 10:52 AM.
06-09-05, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mamurra2
.... I learned my lesson and will stick to one turbo from now on...
06-09-05, 12:26 PM
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for the unique system man, can't wait to see some numbers, or better yet, lets see a video of it on the dyno, i'd like to take a listen to that beast. Keep us posted man.
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06-09-05, 01:48 PM
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thanks for the compliments, it was a fun project, I'll definately post up video from the dyno.
haha did you read the post? still tuning it, street dynamics manifold
[insert technical-sounding but BS answer about quench area, flame propagation...]
really it came down to the fact that I didn't want to throw another 130 bucks into a TT gasket, so I just dropped on the n/a one that came in the gasket kit.
don't forget twice the number of leaks too... 
Originally Posted by BrownDuckz
Has this car been tuned yet? Who made the manifold?
Originally Posted by Bean
why are you going to be running the high compression stuff with two turbos?
was just curious; I'd figure you'll be at 9.5:1 with the GTE pistons
was just curious; I'd figure you'll be at 9.5:1 with the GTE pistons
really it came down to the fact that I didn't want to throw another 130 bucks into a TT gasket, so I just dropped on the n/a one that came in the gasket kit.
Originally Posted by sc300tt
Indeed. Two turbos look neat, but they are twice the trouble to install, twice the trouble to work on, and almost twice the price to replace. Neat job thought!
06-10-05, 06:16 AM
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Props and for the individuality on this project...I love the TT-NA project 
. Keep us posted with your progress. Not surprised with the number of hours you have spent on your project...40 hours is easy to spend on a One-Off, DIY TT project...I know... 
Ryan
for the individuality on this project...I love the TT-NA project . Keep us posted with your progress. Not surprised with the number of hours you have spent on your project...40 hours is easy to spend on a One-Off, DIY TT project...I know... Ryan
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06-10-05, 06:29 AM
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Like SC300TT (Clint) stated, you will have double the trouble and double the pain along with single the fun. I am not to be negative, but dont u think the MP T3/4is too big for the almost stock engine?
I think you would have difficulty spooling. Twin turbo get the WOW factor, I would stick with single....
I have been talking about this DIY turbo to many guys in here, but they shot this idea down three years ago.... go figure....
I think you would have difficulty spooling. Twin turbo get the WOW
factor, I would stick with single.... I have been talking about this DIY turbo to many guys in here, but they shot this idea down three years ago.... go figure....
