R32 Mods

[08Elf]

Hello,

Firstly just let me say I can use the search function because I'm at work and the proxy won't let me view the page.

I have just bought an R32 GTS-T Type M, done about 83,000k

It nearly stock, only mod is the 3" exahust. Which is good to a point so I know it hasn't been misteaded.

I have read a few articles that say the stock ceramic turbo can push 14 PSI safely without affecting the daily driving of the car.

So just to be on the safe side I want to run 12 PSI, I am of the understanding that this can be done by either a ECB or Bleed Valve, and that EBC's are better but you do pay for the privilege, correct?

Also with putting the boost up I would need a after market boost guage so I can monitor the cars boost level.

Will I need a FMIC to run this setup at 12 PSI or will the stock intercooler be ok?

Will it increase full consumption for general driving?

Also what is a dump pipe?

I know that you can also get After Market ECU's, Bigger fuel pumps, injectors and the list goes on, are these going to be required to have the car running smoothly if I alter the standard boost setting, or are they only if you are going after heaps of power?

Adza

[rb20-calais]

Hello,

Firstly just let me say I can use the search function because I'm at work and the proxy won't let me view the page.

I have just bought an R32 GTS-T Type M, done about 83,000k

It nearly stock, only mod is the 3" exahust.  Which is good to a point so I know it hasn't been misteaded.

I have read a few articles that say the stock ceramic turbo can push 14 PSI safely without affecting the daily driving of the car.

So just to be on the safe side I want to run 12 PSI, I am of the understanding that this can be done by either a ECB or Bleed Valve, and that EBC's are better but you do pay for the privilege, correct?

Also with putting the boost up I would need a after market boost guage so I can monitor the cars boost level.

Will I need a FMIC to run this setup at 12 PSI or will the stock intercooler be ok?

Will it increase full consumption for general driving?

Also what is a dump pipe?

I know that you can also get After Market ECU's, Bigger fuel pumps, injectors and the list goes on, are these going to be required to have the car running smoothly if I alter the standard boost setting, or are they only if you are going after heaps of power?

Adza

EBC's are more expensive but ar also better at controlling boost, bring boost on quicker and have a much greater functionality. However they are more expensive (5+ times more expensive).

It all depends where you want to go with the car in the future and if you are looking at keeping the car and doing further modifications.

You will be able to up the boost to 12psi from the standard 10psi without a FMIC although the car might pop and fart a bit. Fuel consumption in your case would be equivalent to power so with the slight power increase at full power you will use more fuel but when driving normally consumption will be the same.

A dump pipe is the section of the exaust from the turbo to the front pipe, it exits the turbo and travels around 250mm where there is a flange connecting it to the front pipe which leads to the CAT.

You will not need any other parts (ecu, etc) to run higher boost. However a FMIC would be beneficial.

an R32 with 3" exaust should make around 125rwkw on stock boost, if you invest in a FMIC and bleed valve running 13psi you should be able to get 140-150rwkw. That would be my plan of attack if I was you.

For FMIC you cant beat the HYBRID kits for around $1100 and you should be able to get a bleed valve fairly cheaply ($100).

Hope that helps,

Evan

[OREX]

i agree with evan. everything is relative to each other on these cars, so you change one thing and then you need to change another and before you know it you've spent too much! If you can afford an intercooler of 600x300 size go for it, and a "cheap" boost controller will suffice. Hopefully you have taken care of the intake side of things, so you're all set. As for a boost guage they are a good idea to watch the motor's progress and lets you know if there's a problem.

[08Elf]

Cheers Evan,

Thanks for the really good advised.

ok well I don't mind spending the money on the EBC, seems a bit safe and more reliable from other posts I've read as well, also the digital readout look nice .

Do the boost guage brand make any difference in reliability or accuracy of them? any good ones to get?

ok i'll get the FMIC before boosting, just so the car runs smoother, don't really want it popping as such.........

Any ideas/websites where you can buy the kits for R32 with piping and intercooler??

[CerealKiller]

I ran 12psi with my stock cooler for ages without an issue. A front mount isn't necessary but you do notice the lack of response in warmer tempretures.

for boost gauges and gauges in general I'd be sticking with the Jap brand gauges (Blitz, Apexi, HKS, GReddy etc...) reason being is the quality. I believe meggala had a speco meter boost gauge which was telling him that he was running less than 1 bar unfortunately the gauge was wrong and he was running about 1.4bar and it blew his turbo. I think that's what happened if memory serves me correctly.

[druzilla32]

there is some guy on this site who can help you out with a fmic... I forget his username tho.. thats if he is still selling them.. i bought the hybrid kit for 1100+deivery..

i think its BATMBL who can help you out with a dump/front pipe and hiflo cat too.

[Remix-]

there is some guy on this site who can help you out with a fmic... I forget his username tho.. thats if he is still selling them.. i bought the hybrid kit for 1100+deivery..  

i think its BATMBL who can help you out with a dump/front pipe and hiflo cat too.

So this is a hybrid kit for a GTS-T 32? Includes piping etc?

[rb20-calais]

Also I have an E-boost and it controls boost perfectly and I love the thing, I took my boost guage out because I stopped looking at it once I got the e-boost as it has a big digital readout. If you would like to save some money I would suggest it.

check www.turbosmart.com.au to see what it looks like and if it is your style, remember Japanese name brands are not always the best and supporting local companies will help our economy (although i am unsure if turbosmart is aussie) however in some instances jap brands are the go, the experience on this forum is great and people will help you choose components.

My recommendation is the e-boost just because instead of ie. AVCR ($550-$700) jap boost guage ($150+) you get the e-boost for RRP $750 but search around I got mine for $480 and it hadf only been used a few times and was perfect! (thanks slyr33

Evan