Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 03:55 pm, by: Chan Huynh(Curfew89)
Hi to all Soarer Enthusiasts, In regards to the 1jz-gte engines, is a front mount intercooler, and a cat-back exhaust a good start to gain a bit of power. At this stage, is it also a wise move to also get a boost controller to keep things safe?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 04:04 pm, by: Rob Rojo(Rob_tt)
A boost controller won't help keep things safe as all they do is raise the boost and help with response they do not lower the boost.
Along with the FMIC and Cat back you should really look at finishing the exhaust with a 3" front pipe and 3" hi flow cat. Doing those two mods should see natural boost raise to around 12psi which is safe as long as you change the oil regularly and should give a nice jump in performance.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 09:03 pm, by: Chan Huynh(Curfew89)
Hi Rob, Thanks for the verification. At the back of my head, I've had a thought that without no boost controller with a aftermarket exhaust, it could lead to problems, i.e, huge boost spike & detonation of the turbos. :S
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 09:19 pm, by: Scott Wilkes(Scottywilkes)
turbo timers are wank factor, waste of money
You dont scream up to your house or destination and turn your car straight of do you, you usually drive the last section fairly slowly, that way by the time you get there the turbos are allready at a respectable temperature.
If you have given it a hard time, 45 seconds is enough
If you are just driving from a to B, park, undo your seatbelt, put up your windows, turn the stereo off, get out of the car and turn it off, 15 seconds and ya done.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 09:14 am, by: Rob Rojo(Rob_tt)
My car and a few others are making well over 250rwkw with standard TT manifold & turbos, if the manifold is a restriction it would be interesting to see how much power can be made on stock turbos. My car gained over 30rwkw going from a cat back system to a full system and tuned to suit. Installing a decent full exhaust is easily the best value for money upgrade on a TT Soarer. IMO
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 10:13 am, by: Chris Prak(Carizma)
Someone from WA has run constant mid 12 second passes with the standard intercooler in place. I'm not saying it's the best, but adequate if your after only a small amount of power.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 10:36 am, by: Rob Rojo(Rob_tt)
When running a stock cooler and high boost the intake temps will be hotter than running a FMIC which not only won't be as efficient but won't be good long term for the turbos or engine.