('09-'13) Superacerc's Garage/Journal - Page 11

Superacerc · 08-20-2012, 11:59 AM

Here's a quick video of my truck idling. You can hear the fuel pump more than anything it seems. Listening on good pc speakers would sound better.

I had just started it before leaving work and figured I'd take a video sample just for the heck of it.

You Tube

hueyduey · 08-20-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Superacerc

Exactly. It looks like an ihi but its a TD05 18G 8cm made out of a vf 40 by BNR. It'll be similar to a blouch 18gxt but it fits a standard intercooler with the vf 40 compressor housing.

I thought BNR hybrid was more expensive than that, thus is why I thought you decided to go a different turbo. For $350 that's a steal. I can't wait to see what kind of numbers that turbo will make.

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Originally Posted by Superacerc

Here's a quick video of my truck idling. You can hear the fuel pump more than anything it seems. Listening on good pc speakers would sound better.

That whistling noise is pretty loud. I love to hear what it sounds like when you mash the throttle.

Superacerc · 08-21-2012, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hueyduey

I thought BNR hybrid was more expensive than that, thus is why I thought you decided to go a different turbo. For $350 that's a steal. I can't wait to see what kind of numbers that turbo will make.

I got it used. It's $775 new and you need a core to send in. (Still not that much)

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That whistling noise is pretty loud. I love to hear what it sounds like when you mash the throttle.

It's not a whistle really more of a whine. It's a Holley electric fuel pump. It doesn't sound that loud in person but the cellphone microphone seems to pick that frequency up more than the deeper exhaust sound. I'll put my real camera up to the task and get a video of it and put it up.

Superacerc · 08-21-2012, 07:14 PM

This video sounds better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6v...e_gdata_player

And this one revving the engine a bit. Forgive the belt squeal. It doesn't do it in gear with a load on the engine. Ive got them as tight as they'll go and put belt conditioner on but it's just too much torque for the style belts and pulleys on it. It needs the big flat belts or a double belt setup. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgiR...e_gdata_player

meifert · 08-25-2012, 04:19 PM

how hard was it to install the turbo blanket? and can you use it with a heat shield?

Superacerc · 08-25-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by meifert

how hard was it to install the turbo blanket? and can you use it with a heat shield?

Not hard. Took about 30 mins. You just need a set of flat nosed pliers to twist the wire tight. The hardest thing was just threading the wire around the turbo's backside and catching it in the front to wrap around the buttons.

My heat shield didnt even work with the new down pipe so I didn't even attempt it. You dont need it anyway unless youre just trying to keep a stock look. You can touch the turbo blanket while in operation and it won't be enough heat to burn you. Pretty much eliminates the touching hazard altogether.

meifert · 08-25-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Superacerc

Not hard. Took about 30 mins. You just need a set of flat nosed pliers to twist the wire tight. The hardest thing was just threading the wire around the turbo's backside and catching it in the front to wrap around the buttons.

My heat shield didnt even work with the new down pipe so I didn't even attempt it. You dont need it anyway unless youre just trying to keep a stock look. You can touch the turbo blanket while in operation and it won't be enough heat to burn you. Pretty much eliminates the touching hazard altogether.

i have a friend with a Grimmspeed coated heat shield but he went rotated on his STi, if I pay for shipping it's mine and just wanted to make sure it would work.

Superacerc · 08-25-2012, 04:57 PM

I think nate has that one. I dont know about the grimspeed one fitting with the blanket. If it were me i'd just do the blanket. it functions much better than the heat shield will. I'm sure both would be even better but hardly necessary.

nate_fisher · 08-31-2012, 02:53 PM

updates?

Superacerc · 08-31-2012, 03:09 PM

Well, ray is off at the beach and my parts were back ordered. He's still got my injectors at his house and the intercooler should be in soon. It'll probably be 2 more weeks.

subieophelia · 08-31-2012, 03:51 PM

That truck is gorgeous.

Superacerc · 08-31-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by subieophelia

That truck is gorgeous.

Thanks.

pkthedreamer · 09-02-2012, 04:15 PM

I really like what you've done with your XT! I'll probably follow in your footsteps in regards to the turbo upgrade. I'm trying to compile a list of everything I will need for the upgrade..

BNR 18G (need to send in a core VF40)
1000cc Bosch fuel injectors
Deatchwerks fuel pump (255 lph)
Cobb catted DP
TMIC (what kind of TMIC would I need to be safe??)
GFB Hybrid BOV
11+ STi exhaust
GRIMMSPEED 3 port EBCS
Tune

Reading through your journal this is what I've come up with. If you could verify or correct anything that would be awesome. Also, if you have any additional suggestions or input I'd appreciate it. I won't be upgrading for at least a few years but I'd like to have a pretty good idea of what to do when the time comes. Thanks so much!

Superacerc · 09-02-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pkthedreamer

I really like what you've done with your XT! I'll probably follow in your footsteps in regards to the turbo upgrade. I'm trying to compile a list of everything I will need for the upgrade..

answers in bold

BNR 18G (need to send in a core VF40)

1000cc Bosch fuel injectors (there are other options but these seem to be right for the price. I've never seen them advertised in a regular site. My tuner sells them the other best option according to my tuner is the Injector Dynamics models but you need a wiring adapter with it)

Deatchwerks fuel pump (255 lph)
absolutely the best option for us

Cobb catted DP
(The CNT is cheaper and practically identical. Uncatted versions work as well and have more promise for power but won't work if you do emissions checks)

TMIC (what kind of TMIC would I need to be safe??)
(Anything aftermarket will work. Can be front mount too but then you have to do some custom pipe fitting. The thing that makes the difference is the "end tanks". Go out and pull off that plastic cover off your engine. Look at each end of the intercooler and notice it's plastic and clipped to the metal part. Those will blow up with too much excess pressure and volume. You just need any model that fits and has solid metal all the way around instead of plastic.)

GFB Hybrid BOV (This one works great but turbosmart makes a cheaper one that doesn't do atmospheric blow off)

11+ STi exhaust
(don't actually need this, I just got it for the sound. It was too loud for my tastes and I took it off. I did remove my resonator though which eliminates a lot of resistance and didn't really cost me much. It also added the boxer sound back to my engine without making it loud. If you wanted to go with E85 on this setup you'd want to have a better flowing exhaust though)

GRIMMSPEED 3 port EBCS

Tune(most important part!!)

Hope that helps out some. I gave you the cheaper options as well.

pkthedreamer · 09-02-2012, 08:39 PM

Thanks! That helps a lot.

08-21-2012, 07:14 PM	#154 (permalink)
Superacerc Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,917 Location: Houston, Tx Car Year: 2009 Car Model: 2.5xt on E85 Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This video sounds better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6v...e_gdata_player And this one revving the engine a bit. Forgive the belt squeal. It doesn't do it in gear with a load on the engine. Ive got them as tight as they'll go and put belt conditioner on but it's just too much torque for the style belts and pulleys on it. It needs the big flat belts or a double belt setup. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgiR...e_gdata_player __________________ e85 on a TD05-20g, suspension and brake upgrades.

08-25-2012, 04:57 PM	#158 (permalink)
Superacerc Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,917 Location: Houston, Tx Car Year: 2009 Car Model: 2.5xt on E85 Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think nate has that one. I dont know about the grimspeed one fitting with the blanket. If it were me i'd just do the blanket. it functions much better than the heat shield will. I'm sure both would be even better but hardly necessary. __________________ e85 on a TD05-20g, suspension and brake upgrades.

08-31-2012, 03:09 PM	#160 (permalink)
Superacerc Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,917 Location: Houston, Tx Car Year: 2009 Car Model: 2.5xt on E85 Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, ray is off at the beach and my parts were back ordered. He's still got my injectors at his house and the intercooler should be in soon. It'll probably be 2 more weeks. __________________ e85 on a TD05-20g, suspension and brake upgrades. Last edited by Superacerc; 08-31-2012 at 03:35 PM.

08-31-2012, 03:51 PM	#161 (permalink)
subieophelia Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 246 Location: Albany, NY Car Year: 02 Car Model: SF6 Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That truck is gorgeous. __________________ the journal caiteesmithphotog

09-02-2012, 04:15 PM	#163 (permalink)
pkthedreamer Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 164 Location: Colorado Springs Car Year: 2012 Car Model: XT Touring Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I really like what you've done with your XT! I'll probably follow in your footsteps in regards to the turbo upgrade. I'm trying to compile a list of everything I will need for the upgrade.. BNR 18G (need to send in a core VF40) 1000cc Bosch fuel injectors Deatchwerks fuel pump (255 lph) Cobb catted DP TMIC (what kind of TMIC would I need to be safe??) GFB Hybrid BOV 11+ STi exhaust GRIMMSPEED 3 port EBCS Tune Reading through your journal this is what I've come up with. If you could verify or correct anything that would be awesome. Also, if you have any additional suggestions or input I'd appreciate it. I won't be upgrading for at least a few years but I'd like to have a pretty good idea of what to do when the time comes. Thanks so much! __________________ PK's 2012 FXT

08-25-2012, 04:19 PM	#155 (permalink)
meifert Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 262 Car Year: 2009 Car Model: Forester XT Transmission: Auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how hard was it to install the turbo blanket? and can you use it with a heat shield?

08-31-2012, 02:53 PM	#159 (permalink)
nate_fisher Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,600 Location: upstate ny Car Year: 2011 Car Model: turbotek tuned fxt Transmission: 4eat sport shift Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	updates?

09-02-2012, 08:39 PM	#165 (permalink)
pkthedreamer Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 164 Location: Colorado Springs Car Year: 2012 Car Model: XT Touring Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks! That helps a lot. __________________ PK's 2012 FXT

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