Ron's better late than never TT build thread

[SAM@GTM]

Originally Posted by Nixlimited

I have no issue with IWGs and I think at lower boost levels they are a good, cost-effective alternative, but when you start to push a ton of air through them they can become an issue since insufficient flow = boost creep = boom. And like I said, I still believe you can get more precise boost control with an EWG as compared to an IWG.

Notwithstanding, on a factory NA engine that isn't built with lower CR, an EWG is probably total overkill. On my old STi I ran between 28-30 PSI on a GT30R and an IWG absolutely wouldn't cut it.

With the right preload and a good boost controller you can get some real good results out of the IWG. No dough EWG are better as the HP goals and boost demand increases. Here is a dyno graph of a car we just finished, it has our VQ37VHR stage one long block, Stage 2 turbo kit with internal waist gates running 16 psi, as you can see it does very well .

[O&G]

Originally Posted by Robert_K

Internal WG flow just fine and Soon I'll show what they can do with a built VQ35DE. Plenty of power.

Can't wait!!

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[O&G]

mmmmmmmmmm Long block nice numbers GTM. Can't wait to read up on all the goodies y'all put in there!

[roplusbee]

So you are going to keep the dumps or work something to recirculate? Depending on how loud mine is, I may be in the same boat with you. And as always, looks like you beat me to it again.................

[Ron]

I am recirculating, when do you get back man?

Made a couple of changes and added links to the OP. I will try to get the car to a dynojet next week. Exhaust leak has been fixed.

[roplusbee]

Originally Posted by Ron

I am recirculating, when do you get back man?

Made a couple of changes and added links to the OP. I will try to get the car to a dynojet next week. Exhaust leak has been fixed.

I should be back in June if all goes as planned. I'll definitely compare notes when I check out your beast. Hopefully, there won't be much for me to do problem wise. Maybe just some minor adjustment if anything..........

I will probably sleep for a few days first though, lol!

[Dzel]

OMFG!!! Noice numbers!!!

[carboy281]

we tried to install the recircs. also but its gonna take a bit to get it to fit up correctly. if the actual kit was installed correctly the first time he would not have these issues. it just takes a bit of time and patience to install the kit correctly. after thinking about it the other day, the wastegate feed pipes shouldve been left loose up top and everything on the bottom side shouldve been tightened up first then roll to the top and tighten the last four bolts mating to the manifold. that way, it would not tweak the actual wastegate it self. regardless, the tt kit did impress us after we retuned the base map for 93 octane and also houston weather. gtm builds top notch stuff, we have used there products before and had a few issues here and there but nothing major. we do sell there kits and install there products. thumbs up to gtm for a well put together kit and high five to little ron for letting us tune it and run through his install issues!

[Baker]

Originally Posted by carboy281

we tried to install the recircs. also but its gonna take a bit to get it to fit up correctly. if the actual kit was installed correctly the first time he would not have these issues. it just takes a bit of time and patience to install the kit correctly. after thinking about it the other day, the wastegate feed pipes shouldve been left loose up top and everything on the bottom side shouldve been tightened up first then roll to the top and tighten the last four bolts mating to the manifold. that way, it would not tweak the actual wastegate it self. regardless, the tt kit did impress us after we retuned the base map for 93 octane and also houston weather. gtm builds top notch stuff, we have used there products before and had a few issues here and there but nothing major. we do sell there kits and install there products. thumbs up to gtm for a well put together kit and high five to little ron for letting us tune it and run through his install issues!

While I agree that GTM makes an extremely good kit, there were some fitment issues with this particular kit. I appreciate the breakdown on how to install the wastegate piping. Regardless, after attempting the same procedure that you outlined, the fitment on the lower pipe was off by nearly 1/4 inch. I am always very patient with my installs and have taken the time to do things right by both the customer and the manufacturer of the kit. To this point in time I have had very few complaints on my methods of working. I can assure you that the issues that have come up with my customers have been resolved to their satisfaction and they can attest to that.

[O&G]

JTran typing on his phone ftw! <3

[sixpax]

[O&G]

14 people in here LOL, the re-circs on the passenger side had to be cut and re-welded to fit properly, also one of the bolts on the passenger side downpipe couldn't be put in because of the angle of the downpipe. You could see where Jason had tried to get it to go in. I don't know why this is or if it's an issue on all GTM kits(I'm sure it's not)l. As far as the kit itself its beautiful and top notch, as far as the install, it appears to be done well and looks like Jason went over everything more than once. Of course after any new install you need to retighten the bolts down on the exhaust side after a few heat cycles. Ron is happy and I think that's all that matters. I know his install took a good bit of time, but it is what it is. No need to throw popcorn into his build thread.

[Robert_K]

^ Very true!

[Ron]

Yeah ladies, stop fighting I'm happy with GTM, I'm happy with Baker and I'm happy with Jtran. Builds will always have bumps to overcome. I am now getting some codes looked at. Will update soon.

[sixpax]

Originally Posted by Ron

Yeah ladies, stop fighting I'm happy with GTM, I'm happy with Baker and I'm happy with Jtran. Builds will always have bumps to overcome. I am now getting some codes looked at. Will update soon.

Looks great Ron ! And super nice gains, especially in TQ.