The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

[frenchy chan]

holy s***, how did that happen?

says a semi tire bounced over the median and took out the roof

 

[magnumP5]

Who is Mike? lol

I won't be doing a MSP build. pointless to add 30-50hp, IMO. GT28rs most likely.

Actually, KL with a K04 would be tits... I may start doing some planning. High compression + boost + meth = wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee

FWIW, I actually topped out at 215 whp with my Protege5 with a MSP setup at 10 psi. Granted, I had just about every available bolt-on, but that's still a 100+ whp improvement.

Ugh, just got into an argument with a co-worker about taxes. I'll likely shoot the next person who suggests increasing taxes for the "rich" is a good idea...

 

[ucMP3]

says a semi tire bounced over the median and took out the roof

Sorry, didn't specify. I meant how did a semi tire come at them on the freeway. Seems like the semi wouldn't have been too far ahead, lol.

FWIW, I actually topped out at 215 whp with my Protege5 with a MSP setup at 10 psi. Granted, I had just about every available bolt-on, but that's still a 100+ whp improvement.

Ugh, just got into an argument with a co-worker about taxes. I'll likely shoot the next person who suggests increasing taxes for the "rich" is a good idea...

Ya, but with a GT2860rs I should be able to hit 250whp with far less effort than getting to 200whp w/ a GT25. Less heat, less strain on the turbo, etc...

Besides, I've got plenty of time to think and plan. Pretty sure I'm getting coilovers this winter, and then the motor build begins. KL-DE with twin K04's? (boom08)

Lets leave politics out, lol.

 

[jri4]

I read that thinking the semi was across the highway in the other lane (i.e. the MSP was eastbound and the semi was westbound) The tire came off and kept rolling, but across the median and right up onto the MSP! Scary

 

[thejeans]

grats on the job steve

 

[frenchy chan]

I read that thinking the semi was across the highway in the other lane (i.e. the MSP was eastbound and the semi was westbound) The tire came off and kept rolling, but across the median and right up onto the MSP! Scary

yes, this is how read it too

 

[ucMP3]

grats on the job steve

thx bro!

Starting on Friday. Pays pretty good, too. Pleasantly surprised...

 

[o0n8]

where and what are you doin?

 

[Rockin03mp5]

holy s***, how did that happen?

they really dont know.

From the michigan random thread...

we've looked into finding where it came from, but its proving to be pretty much impossible. the new speculation is that it fell off the back of a truck on its way to be recycled, which would explain why its in such bad condition. coming up soon i should have a part out thread going and then i can start looking for a replacement car

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Part out thread is up.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123786248-Fishdonotbounce-Big-Aftermarket-Part-Out

 

[PrinceValorum]

Ya, but with a GT2860rs I should be able to hit 250whp with far less effort than getting to 200whp w/ a GT25. Less heat, less strain on the turbo, etc...

What he means is that he can get the zoom zoom boom faster.

Besides, I've got plenty of time to think and plan. Pretty sure I'm getting coilovers this winter, and then the motor build begins. KL-DE with twin K04's? (boom08)

But really, if you want to turbo the FS, I'd say check out CtyRacer. He was in MOTM a while back, and he's most active on Probetalk, I'd guess. He's built several insane setups on the 2.0, but he's on his 3rd fully built motor using only the best of the best parts. A good tune is absolutely essential to delay the 'boom.'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhp50mlyg4o
Notice the huge difference in the first and last runs as it gets tuned.

Personally I'd lean to the KL side of things, but I think everyone here is sick of hearing about me and my KL obsession.

 

[Lewis7789]

Double post, Wes.

I think everyone is sick of hearing about us talk about KL's... Haha! Congrats on the job, Steve. I was wondering where you've been??? And if you can hold out till spring I'll have my KLG4 in by then and will write up a "How-To" for us OBD2 guys, much like that Slotege cat. All those videos of boosted KL's make me giddy.

 

[ucMP3]

where and what are you doin?

Cooking again. Private business club I have worked at before. The Queen City Club, Downtown Cinci

What he means is that he can get the zoom zoom boom faster.



But really, if you want to turbo the FS, I'd say check out CtyRacer. He was in MOTM a while back, and he's most active on Probetalk, I'd guess. He's built several insane setups on the 2.0, but he's on his 3rd fully built motor using only the best of the best parts. A good tune is absolutely essential to delay the 'boom.'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhp50mlyg4o
Notice the huge difference in the first and last runs as it gets tuned.

Personally I'd lean to the KL side of things, but I think everyone here is sick of hearing about me and my KL obsession.

GT28rs would be less stressful and generate less heat at higher output than the GT25. So it actually slows zoom zoom boom down. (2thumbs)

 

[PrinceValorum]

GT28rs would be less stressful and generate less heat at higher output than the GT25. So it actually slows zoom zoom boom down. (2thumbs)

Less stressful as in moving the same amount of air at a lower pressure? Not challenging, just learning.

It was just before when you mentioned the disco potato you indicated going for more power on it, or maybe I interpreted things the wrong way, as usual.

 

[magnumP5]

GT28rs would be less stressful and generate less heat at higher output than the GT25. So it actually slows zoom zoom boom down. (2thumbs)

It will certainly generate less heat than a GT2554R at higher flow rates because it won't be working as hard (i.e. spinning as fast). However, as far as stress on the connecting rods in the engine a GT28RS will be applying more stress than a GT2554R at the same pressure. The larger turbochargers flow a lot more air and when supplied with the correct amount of fuel, make more power. 10 psi on GT2554R turbo can be done all day on the stock motor, even with stock injectors. 10 psi on a GT28RS would most certainly require larger injectors (440cc's at least), but I wouldn't trust the stock block to hold out long. The general rule of thumb has been 6 psi on the potato is equivalent to 10 psi on the GT25...

 

[ucMP3]

It will certainly generate less heat than a GT2554R at higher flow rates because it won't be working as hard (i.e. spinning as fast). However, as far as stress on the connecting rods in the engine a GT28RS will be applying more stress than a GT2554R at the same pressure. The larger turbochargers flow a lot more air and when supplied with the correct amount of fuel, make more power. 10 psi on GT2554R turbo can be done all day on the stock motor, even with stock injectors. 10 psi on a GT28RS would most certainly require larger injectors (440cc's at least), but I wouldn't trust the stock block to hold out long. The general rule of thumb has been 6 psi on the potato is equivalent to 10 psi on the GT25...

Well ya... And don't worry, if I go with the fs-de, the internals (rods in particular) will be forged.


O, and for s**** & giggles I entered MOTM last night... haha hopefully I can pull a vote or two.

 

[thejeans]

ill vote for you... so you'll atleast have 1 haha

 

[CTt3P5]

Morning all.....might be making another trip your way. Gotta see if I can iron out all the details on exchanging exhausts with Ivan.

 

[ucMP3]

Jeff, you can have the progress. I apologized to Ivan and backed out. I think I'm going to get some clunk fix brackets instead. I think that will achieve the same results as using a stiffer bar to stiffen the rear end. We'll see anyways.

 

[CTt3P5]

Ah, alright...I'm still on the fence as well. I've got brand new MSP end links in the hatch awaiting re-install of the stock rsb so if I go with the Progress, I'll need to sell those and either buy the P5 links or some form of adjustable.

What bar are you running now?