SC400TT Project Car
Originally Posted by guessd
You want 500 whp on pump gas? How much boost are you going to be willing to run on pump gas? You probably know this, but It's probably going to take 20+ psi to make 500 rwhp on pump gas. On race gas, it'll have no problem making over 600. This is assuming that's the GT40 with the 56trim 61mm compressor wheel and a GT40 exhaust wheel?
Either way, good luck with your project.
p.s.: My car was a daily driven street car
Either way, good luck with your project.
p.s.: My car was a daily driven street car
BTW, I never suggested your previous car was not a street car...
I I have specific goals for my car, this project has been well thought out, well planned, and pre-designed...My number 1 goal is not top HP at the upper limits, but quickness of the car on the lower end... 
It is indeed a Garrett GT40 throughout, with the exception of the Precision outer turbine housing, I think you can see that in the above pics...
Ryan
Originally Posted by SC400T
There will be iterations of this turbo, eg; a Level 1, a Level 2, and perhaps a Level 3. I am starting out with Level 1, and monitoring the cars behavior on that first. Once I am satisfied, I will go to Level 2, and then perhaps Level 3. I will not divulge at this time what each Level entails, but you all will see it as it unfolds. Level 2 and 3 will cost significantly more money than Level 1, and it will include details such as changing out stock internals to forged ones, changes to exhaust design, engine management, and such.
BTW, I never suggested your previous car was not a street car... I I have specific goals for my car, this project has been well thought out, well planned, and pre-designed...My number 1 goal is not top HP at the upper limits, but quickness of the car on the lower end...
It is indeed a Garrett GT40 throughout, with the exception of the Precision outer turbine housing, I think you can see that in the above pics...
Ryan
BTW, I never suggested your previous car was not a street car...
I I have specific goals for my car, this project has been well thought out, well planned, and pre-designed...My number 1 goal is not top HP at the upper limits, but quickness of the car on the lower end... It is indeed a Garrett GT40 throughout, with the exception of the Precision outer turbine housing, I think you can see that in the above pics...
Ryan
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technics is right.. it sounds like youve gotta plan.. .. its great to hear everything is coming together.. its like they say.. "fighting the war is easy, getting all the soldiers there at the same time is the hard part "...there may be a TREND happening at clublexus.. turbos for evryone..
.. its great to hear everything is coming together.. its like they say.. "fighting the war is easy, getting all the soldiers there at the same time is the hard part "...there may be a TREND happening at clublexus.. turbos for evryone..
Lexus Test Driver
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From: California
awesome work ryan
i will be playing close attention to your progress as i will be the ones interested when you're complete
but for now, keep up the awesome work and we all look forward to the completion of your project
i will be playing close attention to your progress as i will be the ones interested when you're complete
but for now, keep up the awesome work and we all look forward to the completion of your project
Zombie Slayer
Joined: May 2004
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From: East Bumble F, NJ
Good Luck with the project Ryan!!!! I along with countless other I'm sure, will be following this project closely!!!
The more I see projects like yours and chrisman's, the more I crave the Boost!!!!
The more I see projects like yours and chrisman's, the more I crave the Boost!!!!
Originally Posted by guessd
What's special about the turbine housing? I see there's the anti-surge H cover w/ a v-band as a compressor cover, is that what you mean because the exhaust housing looks like a typical .68 a/r housing to me?
Ryan
Originally Posted by got_trd
That turbo is sexy, that tial wastegate looks even better... Is there any chance youll have this project done by Feb 19th to make the CL Southeast meet in Orlando??
Is there any chance youll have this project done by Feb 19th to make the CL Southeast meet in Orlando?? After the Turbo is complete, comes the AC kit, Rotora Big brakes, new black paint, Torsen LSD and torque converter...
Oh yeah, I have to install the Premier/MB Quart/JL/Alpine V12 Stereo system-Still in the box waiting installation 
....Then, I will be done...At least for a little while...Untill I need more BOOST
Last edited by SC400T; Jan 15, 2005 at 01:45 AM.
Originally Posted by Philly#1 Lex
How much for the tranny shift kit?
Ryan
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From: Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by SC400T
I bought it from MV automatics in Australia...$345 US is what I paid for it, no exchange for my original valve body, not worth the cost to ship it...It makes a huge difference in shifting speed...Would be nice to have a Tiptronic setup with it...
Ryan
Ryan
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From: Georgia
Yes i am also very interested in this shift kit as well, I actually went to a shop today and they said they would fully build my engine (rods, pistons, etc.) and twin turbo my sc for about $12,000. They will do just the twin turbo system for $7,000. I was thinkin of using twin GT25s.