California sleeper turbo - Visconti tuned
 

OK guys here's my sleeper turbo for us California guy's. I kept the Cat since it's a $2500.00 fine for removal , so I designed a rear turbo that's kinda steath for those of us in California. It can be removed in a couple hours to go back completely stock in case of the unfortunate modified exhaust ticket. It's John Visconti tuned so you know it's done right. I am not a vendor, just showing you what can be done with a little imagination and of course $$$$$. P.M. me for more details.

Also, just so you know, do not ask me for dyno numbers as I will get around to it after I get it all dialed in. Don't ask me about turbo lag as I will also get that dialed in later if there is any, if your a rear turbo hater don't leave comments as you must not know how to dial one in or have read to much without any real experience. Remember I did this because I live in California and we must adhere to some kind of pollution standards and it is what it is. It's also made to be able to go back stock in a couple hours. Also the pipes under the hood can go textured to even go more stealth and blend right in. I will do that later just to see how it looks. We are working on the splash shield and the dual exhaust tips this weekend and put the little needed extras on to get it as clean looking as possible.

Looks good!

Cool workaround. Glad I don't live in Cali.

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WOW! That was fast! You were talking about it just the other day on the 17th at the meet that I set up at the target parking lot. I really want to see this. I might be setting up something small or big pretty soon in redondo beach, bring it down!

Wow! I didn't know you could put turbos that far back. I look forward to videos/dyno sheets.

Does the intake have a box or protection of sorts? It looks so unprotected back there.

Good job though!

Scary positioning .. I imagine all the water locking going on potentially .. >.<

Wow that's a crazy idea. In for updates!

That is so much plumbing!!!

The whole turbo will have a deflector shield around it for the splashes, just have not got it done yet.

Wow I had no idea this is what you meant!!!

Sooo awesome!


Btw - just emailed the tune a few min ago.

John

Thanks John, looking forward to the fun tonight.:thumbup:

Congrats on the first CA turbo BRZ/FR-S as far as I know. Its really cool you engineered the kit yourself. There's no way the DMV tech is going to spot that turbo or piping!

Do you have a shop to install and tune the kit? I'm not in SoCal but I'm not against a long drive south. I'm going to snag the AVO kit so I'm going to be looking for a good speed shop.

Cool!!!, but from the rear your cars exhaust is obviously modified because you have only one exite pipe and no muffler?? don't you think that that is anything but stealth?

Also, don't you think that your filter is going to get extreemly dirty very quickly the moment your car sees rain? (or doesn't see rain for that metter)

Not hating,,, just think you have some flaws that need to be worked out.

OR, maybe I am just ignorant to the laws that exist in Cali and your system will work for what you need it to do???

Actually there will be 2 matching exhausts tips in the next couple days. The filter will have what I call the K&N sock over it. It will also have a complete splash shield as already mentioned. I just posted a couple days before all the little necessary extras where done because I couldn't wait any longer.

he said before that he is working on a shield to cover the filter so that water doesn't splash into it.


*EDIT* Posted exactly at the right time

As for the exhaust. We are allowed to replace our exhaust as long as it falls under the 93db sound rating.

This is what I call EFFING dedication!

Good job man, :respekt:

Question... Wont whoever checks ur cars, DMV? go hey whats with the intake pipe, i cant see the intake, strange?, i wonder where that goes and well u know what i mean?

If i popped a hood and was to see the piping heading somewhere with no intake in sight i would be curious.... And im no DMV... Just curious as to how this is considered stealth?

Not trying to be a d*ck, just interested.....

Cheers..

Well, yes this certainly wouldn't pass visual solely based on the engine compartment. If they see anything shiny they will ask for a CARB plate/sticker. You might be able to get away with it if you have the black piping instead.

It won't be the DMV, it would be a Highway patrol and only if they have a reason, drag racing, being stupid, etc. The black piping will be better under the hood, I have bought as many different texture paints I could find to see if I can match the intake cover. If anyone knows what matches that cover please let me know and where to get it. I just left it shiny for the pix as I believe we would not see it very well.

As far as stealth I wish I could be more stealth but other than blacked out piping that's about it. The biggest thing is the Cat ticket you don't want to get a $2500 ticket. The rest is a fix it ticket $25.00 and a few hours to put it back stock for the referee than back to turbo. I know it's not perfect or stealth but it's as close as I could get and have some fun in Ca. I Love living in Ca, I was born in Michigan and the winters suck big time. Gotta love the weather here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sweet! What turbo are you using, TD04?

Comp turbo oil-less, water cooled with packed ceramic bearings. I don't want to give away the size yet until I know this setup is perfect for this. Don't want any confusion if I tweak it a bit.

I <3 very berry much

Ah, that makes sense. Ceramic bearings huh, then I know it's not a TD04 :w00t:

I dont think you have to worry about chp and ref. Just need to pass smog and visual inspection.

Smog won't be needed for 5 to 6 years on a new car. Then it's a couple hours to revert back to stock.

i dont know if anyone asked but is there any lag or cooling issues i.e. airflow?

Since we are not running an inter cooler in front of the radiator there should be no cooling issues. We are only running 4 to 5 psi until someone proves 8 psi and up is reliable. The lag has yet to be determined but we will work it out. Not to worried about it today as we just got it running and are being smooth and cautious until we log some data.

Excuse my ignorance but I figure this is the best thread to ask this question.

Wouldn't adding a turbo be legal so long as the turbo kit is CARB certified and your emissions are low enough?

truthfully, I do not know what the process is to make a turbo system CARB certified. Is this something that is hard to find?

The company developing the turbo kit has to pay for the testing and the application to the state for the E.O. number that makes it smog legal. Usually only high volume vendors (such as Greddy, Cobb, etc) can afford (or choose to afford) this process.

Yes I agree, I believe we are talking big bucks to do that but I'm not sure. I won't be going that route since I'm not a vender just an enthusiast at this point.

Can I go check it out tomorrow? Meet up somewhere and do a ride-a-long?

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I second... I'm expressed and much respect..

Thanks guys for the support. I will be doing major testing this weekend and see how it ends up. Not looking for crazy horsepower like the other guys building systems, just a fun street and track car.

AWESOME NEIGHBOR! ;) lol

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Sub'd, you sir are my hero.


Whenever you're interested in showing it off in person I'd like a front row seat!!

ever consider fabbing up something for the other contiguous 49 states?

I haven't heard anything good about rear turbos back when I was looking them up