Alamo1's P5-T Build

[BRIAN_MP5T]

Just to clarify, I wasn't trying to say in any way that there was a problem with the new Exhaust system. It is Text Book Awesome. Zero Restriction will provide the best and lowest spool.

I have a major Hard On to see a video of what it sounds like in action..

 

[Alamo1]

For that to be true, your old ex system had to have been plugged up.

Have you seen the stock msp downpipe? It's like 1.75 inches at the j. Plugged up with a bad stock exhaust!

 

[Alamo1]

Alamo - hats off to you for doing this man.

Just for my 2 cents - have you any plans to dyno tune it now, vs the way it used to run? show some plots from a previous tune (with the old setup) and plots on the new setup/tune to show where it starts building boost. Just because someone says it's not a certain way on the internet - doesn't mean it's gold.

*subscribed*

It was running a stock protege exhaust. I dont need to dyno my car for the internets.

 

[Alamo1]

Here it is. Hope it works.

http://flic.kr/p/bUQ8bG

 

[95blkprobe]

Video is set to private. Try to upload to youtube

 

[Alamo1]

Now try it.

 

[95blkprobe]

My god, that thing is loud, a little raspy for my taste, but good work.
Are you running that special turbo that you modified?

 

[Alamo1]

No. It was a little big for my setup. I might be hitting 220hp. Probably more like 200. That thing was rated between 280 and 480. I sold it since I won't need that till the motor is built, which isn't in the budget at this moment. Right now it's just the s14 GT2560R running at 8 psi. I'll probably turn up the boost a bit more sometime this summer.

 

[Teeson]

Oh I like that, kinda Subaru-ish. Too bad you'd more than likely get in trouble having it that loud (awesome).

*long overdue sub*

 

[iamthewheelman]

I like it actually, I dont know about having to deal with that everyday but it would be okay on a track car lol

 

[Alamo1]

So far it's only been on the road twice this season. Need a helper to ride along for tuning.

 

[mazdaspeedp]

sweet. Sub that thing looks like a quick p5

 

[AzteCypher]

I like the way it sounds thought the cops might not.

 

[Alamo1]

sweet. Sub that thing looks like a quick p5

We'll have to take a boot in the fall when I move down to cochrane.

 

[Alamo1]

I like the way it sounds thought the cops might not.

I'll just have to be careful but it's hard to stay off it when it sounds so fun.

 

[mspeedP5]

Here it is. Hope it works.

http://flic.kr/p/bUQ8bG

Wow that's loud!

 

[Alamo1]

The worst part about it is the more I drive it the more I like it.

 

[Alamo1]

Did some more tuning yesterday and turned up the boost to 9.5~10psi. It feels really good and stays roughly around 12.5 AFR in boost. It's been quite a chore to try to get it to idle STOICH and run between 13 and 14 at cruise. I plan on doing some comparative testing in the next couple weeks. We'll see how it goes.

 

[95blkprobe]

what are you using to turn up the boost with? I have a turbosmart boost tee and I would like to turn up my boost more than 8, but im getting a spike to 10 first. I wouldnt want 12 psi spikes then settling to to 9-10 psi

 

[Alamo1]

I have made my actuator adjustable by cutting the rod, threading it, and using a long nut from home depot. I have to get under the car to do it. I don't trust boost controllers or cheater valves. Mine seems to do well at 10ish. We'll see if it lasts. I may get some cheap dyno time from one of my sponsoree's so I'll leave it here for now.