got the car back today, exciting. feels like theres so much to do now, but anyway.
tuning was no problems, had to sit on the dyno running in for 1-2 hours because the motor was starting to behave and requiring less and less fuel to keep going. Anthony from Ace decided to not use the O2 sensor (not quite sure why) and also disconnected the boost controller and just used the actuator by itself, which was then set to 8psi. The head is trying to breathe a hell of a hot, so PCV removed and is currently venting to atmos via a filter, but eventually will be blocked off and fed through a decent catch can (then drained to the block and the stock air/oil separator removed).
Everyone is happy at the moment, which is good. Its a very basic tune, just let the motor do what it wants (except rev rev limiter set to 6500) but the base map has been set and just needs the boost controller hooked up and then time to wind it up. Anthony thinks the turbo will be just fine and should put some impressive figures with some more juice. I still think a GTX would be nice for better response, control and efficiency + better exhaust manifold.
power vs. torque. as you can see its pretty lazy, but not slow (power axis markers arent set properly i dont think). 160 with 8psi isnt too shabby
manifold pressure vs. air fuel ratio. looked a bit funny to me, but was assured its just a cruising afr for down low so naturally the cams are pretty lacking down low.
have order the GTX2867R with 0.86A/R, comes with a standard turbine housing and actuator so I can use the same dump pipe and try to sell the old turbo as a whole.
Also order a manifold from AM Performance. we'll see how that goes when it turns up. I'll get the manifold and turbo HPC coated in the new year, but plan to do some comparisons with full boost on current GT2871R with stock manifold.
http://www.amperformance.com.au/product/turbo-manifold/low-mount-turbo-manifold-nissan-pulsar-gtir