FA20Club Turbo Kit Owners Topic

[FRSRAVEN]

Originally Posted by EZWood

That's the whole point. I know runner lengths being different will run the turbo less efficiently and not make as much power, but it's not always about maximizing potential. Do you know the power loss that one would experience with the uel header instead of the el? I would like to know if its justifiable to go with the uel for the sound or if it's not worth the difference.

IMO, its not that big of a concern. Runner length for turbo applications is key. You want the shortest runners possible, so the exhaust gasses don't loose heat and velocity. I would imagine a UEL would be more suited to a turbo manifold (in this application), as there is no concern to keep the runners the same length, and as a result it would be possible to end up with shorter runners overall. Actually, I guess it depends on where the turbo will be mounted. But I digress.

On a turbo application, header design is less crucial then NA. The power difference is likely to be negligible. I'm sure a tuned EL manifold would probably make more power. But how much more? Certainly not night and day. Just look at the NA options. The UL/UEL headers all make ~around the same power.


But if you want to go EL, then go EL. I'm pretty sure everyone on this board who chooses a UEL is doing it for the rumble. Which IMO, is far more important then a marginal HP gain. (if you like the rumble that is).

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Frs300

when cams are released i will have @King Tut come help me put them in if he is willing and knows how or we will find someone around here to to help us. I already know where im going to get cams from if and when they ever get relesed

I have pulled the head off a WRX and STI motor with the motor still in the car which takes removing the camshafts, so I am confident we could swap out your cams. We will probably have to remove some of the turbo kit though to get it done.

[FAER]

any of the first round of UEL turbo kits made it on the car (or that batch there in)?

[Ross]

Just snatch the engine to do the cams. Would make life much easier. My personall opinion, as pulling this engine should not take long at all.

[white devil]

17 days to go!

[Ny Brz]

Originally Posted by FAER

any of the first round of UEL turbo kits made it on the car (or that batch there in)?

Still waiting on mine, will def post vids and pics the first day of install.

[Andy@FA20Club]

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[bgibbsunc]

Mine shipped today and will be installed by end of the week. I think I will be one of the first round uel kits.

[Ny Brz]

Originally Posted by bgibbsunc

Mine shipped today and will be installed by end of the week. I think I will be one of the first round uel kits.

Lucky guy, can't wait to see how it sounds.

[Frs300]

@pixel67 remove me from the list please

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Frs300

@pixel67 remove me from the list please

[Frs300]

@Sportsguy83 i went on a rant..its all good now

[FA20Club.com]

life is tough guys Brandon has allot of personal life things going on far more important than this forum i wish him luck and we are trying to help him in our little ways. but this is a great guy who is taking care of him family while getting mini screwed with by other things going on in his life. if i had a place for him he could join my staff as soon as his enlistment finishes up.

[peteralfonso]

Need some advice. My stock engine just randomly started getting rod knock. Took it to the dealer and they took it apart to find metal shavings all over the oil pan and cylinder 4 is demolished. Since I am stock it is being covered under warranty. Yeah I should probably hold off on installing the turbo but I see this as an opportunity to get some free labor installing a clutch and engine mounts. I need to know if you guys think this clutch will support my end goal of 300whp. Based on its torque capacity and the results listed in the OP, it looks like it will be able to handle my goal. Here is the link to the clutch ACT SB7-HDSS

This is the only clutch that is in stock at a local shop, I need to pick this up today if I want to get it installed while its all apart. Thanks guys!