Car Goes into the Shop Tomorrow

Deek00 · 01-12-2004, 12:47 PM

Tomorrow the 13th, my grand am will be going into the shop for a lil adjustment. Nothing big, just running some tubing to my new intecooler, that runs to my brand new t3/t4 turbo. Yup thas right another grandam getting blown. Pretty similar setup too phantoms for those who have seen it, but mine is a completly custom job. I will be boosting 6 lbs in the next week. By the time of GAP i will be running more around 8 or 9 lbs.

Couple of drool over parts
Spearco Front Mount Intercooler
T3/T4 Turbo
Greddy Blow off Valve

RedGT2004 · 01-12-2004, 01:26 PM

Congratulations on your new turbo

and dont forget to post some pictures of your install.

AMRAAM4 · 01-12-2004, 01:29 PM

ohhhhhhhhhh a blow off valve!!

I commend your work, I just advise that you don't make a big deal about a blow off valve. It's like saying...I got this sweet new air compressor for my garage

.....and it has some cool red and white striped air hose!

what are you doing for engine management?

SpyhunteR · 01-12-2004, 01:42 PM

good question... gonna have to figure that out at the shop..

Black03SC/T · 01-12-2004, 01:46 PM

Congrats on the set up, keep us updated.

AMRAAM4 · 01-12-2004, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpyhunteR
good question... gonna have to figure that out at the shop..

Is an Apexi S-AFCII sufficient enough for the Grand Am to accommodate the tuning required? If so I can probably find some of these for a cheaper price, used, if people need them.

Deek00 · 01-12-2004, 04:55 PM

vortec fmu by the way

and araam this is why i brought up the blow off valve
http://www.blowoffvalves.com/
click here for sound clips
then scroll down and click that again.
Then click on Greddy Type S

AaronGTR · 01-12-2004, 05:35 PM

Congratulations. Nice to see more people putting the effort out to get boosted.

Yeah, if you're only running 8-9psi a vortech FMU (or any AFPR really) should be plenty to make it run ok. A good fuel computer (Apexi, HKS, etc) will get you some more power with fine tuning on the dyno and a better safety margin.

Deek00 · 01-12-2004, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AaronGTR
Congratulations. Nice to see more people putting the effort out to get boosted. Yeah, if you're only running 8-9psi a vortech FMU (or any AFPR really) should be plenty to make it run ok. A good fuel computer (Apexi, HKS, etc) will get you some more power with fine tuning on the dyno and a better safety margin.

i figure all the honda guys can do it. And are car is setup hella perfect for it, with the exhaust manifold right under the intake like that, everyone who saw my motor kept telling me it was perfect for it, so i finally decieded to do it. Yeah just planning on running the 6 psi, for now, untill i get some other things, then the ga will be boosting 8 or 9, still need to do some internal stuff too though

Ant · 01-12-2004, 07:17 PM

sounds great man. is it alcohol powered like phantom's?

Deek00 · 01-12-2004, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AntTheGreat
sounds great man. is it alcohol powered like phantom's?

nope this thing is going to be premium 91 octane (best they have in vegas) powered, and when i run the track have 100 performance fuel mixed in, only bout a gallon though.

phantom505 · 01-12-2004, 08:11 PM

Any pics thus far?

Did you do anything about the timing yet? Remember Homegrown blew up at 10 psi at 22 degrees and the stock program is 32.

BTW, get ready for a tranny. You'll need it.

Deek00 · 01-12-2004, 09:16 PM

naw no pics yet, its going in tomorrow, im only runnin 6 psi, if i have probs i figure out something, what did you do, naw i wont push the psi to much without making the tranny stonger

phantom505 · 01-12-2004, 09:29 PM

I used the dreaded alcohol kit. What this allows me to do is

1) Cool the incoming air with a spray
2) The effective octane rating is something like 112-118.

That's how I avoided blowing up. There was quite a bit of design in the kit to avoid that too, such as an oversized IC, 2.5" downpipe, placement, etc.

Otherwise I'm getting a tune for the kit from DHP this weekend (hopefully).

What are you using for the exhaust side, headers?

Deek00 · 01-12-2004, 11:22 PM

no headers, keeping similar to the exhaust manifold, but route it differently, new piping, mostly custom job.

SpyhunteR · 01-13-2004, 03:47 PM

I'll find out tomorrow what's exactly happening to deek's car.

Black4drGT · 01-14-2004, 07:46 PM

Any news?

Deek00 · 01-15-2004, 12:31 PM

just that it is in the shop, and there might be a couple more grandams in vegas turboed after this, hahaha west coast rules.

Ill have some pics in the next couple of days.

jaketuff · 01-15-2004, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Deek00
hahaha west coast rules.

Congrats on just getting boost...

EC!
OUT

Deek00 · 01-16-2004, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jaketuff
Congrats on just getting boost...

hahaha jokes on you, you paid twice as much as i did.

01-12-2004, 12:47 PM	#1
Deek00 Wheeling past ya AKA: Derek Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 275 Vehicle: 2001 grand am se2	Car Goes into the Shop Tomorrow Tomorrow the 13th, my grand am will be going into the shop for a lil adjustment. Nothing big, just running some tubing to my new intecooler, that runs to my brand new t3/t4 turbo. Yup thas right another grandam getting blown. Pretty similar setup too phantoms for those who have seen it, but mine is a completly custom job. I will be boosting 6 lbs in the next week. By the time of GAP i will be running more around 8 or 9 lbs. Couple of drool over parts Spearco Front Mount Intercooler T3/T4 Turbo Greddy Blow off Valve Last edited by Deek00; 01-12-2004 at 12:55 PM.

01-12-2004, 01:29 PM	#3
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	ohhhhhhhhhh a blow off valve!! I commend your work, I just advise that you don't make a big deal about a blow off valve. It's like saying...I got this sweet new air compressor for my garage .....and it has some cool red and white striped air hose! what are you doing for engine management? __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

01-12-2004, 01:42 PM	#4
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	good question... gonna have to figure that out at the shop.. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

01-12-2004, 04:55 PM	#7
Deek00 Wheeling past ya AKA: Derek Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 275 Vehicle: 2001 grand am se2	vortec fmu by the way and araam this is why i brought up the blow off valve http://www.blowoffvalves.com/ click here for sound clips then scroll down and click that again. Then click on Greddy Type S Last edited by Deek00; 01-12-2004 at 05:10 PM.

01-12-2004, 05:35 PM	#8
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Congratulations. Nice to see more people putting the effort out to get boosted. Yeah, if you're only running 8-9psi a vortech FMU (or any AFPR really) should be plenty to make it run ok. A good fuel computer (Apexi, HKS, etc) will get you some more power with fine tuning on the dyno and a better safety margin. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

01-12-2004, 01:26 PM	#2
RedGT2004 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rochelle IL Age: 35 Posts: 303 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Gt	Congratulations on your new turbo and dont forget to post some pictures of your install.

01-12-2004, 01:46 PM	#5
Black03SC/T AKA: Jon Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 35 Posts: 323 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am GT Coupe	Congrats on the set up, keep us updated.

01-12-2004, 07:17 PM	#10
Ant LS2 - Member AKA: Anthony Join Date: May 2003 Location: DC metro area Age: 34 Posts: 2,251 Vehicle: S5/GTO	sounds great man. is it alcohol powered like phantom's? __________________ USAF -06 IBM GTO/M6 - 477 WHP Best e/t before H/C - 12.71 @ 111.77 -18 Audi S5 Prestige Navarra Blue/A8 - DTUK Tuned 12.14 @ 111.19

01-12-2004, 08:11 PM	#12
phantom505 GAGTurbo Owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Heltonville, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,576 Vehicle: '02 GAGT	Any pics thus far? Did you do anything about the timing yet? Remember Homegrown blew up at 10 psi at 22 degrees and the stock program is 32. BTW, get ready for a tranny. You'll need it. __________________ It's ugly, and turbocharged! 264 HP and 284 ft/lbs at the wheels(@9psi), power curve like none other! And the transaxle to make it all work!

01-12-2004, 09:16 PM	#13
Deek00 Wheeling past ya AKA: Derek Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 275 Vehicle: 2001 grand am se2	naw no pics yet, its going in tomorrow, im only runnin 6 psi, if i have probs i figure out something, what did you do, naw i wont push the psi to much without making the tranny stonger

01-12-2004, 09:29 PM	#14
phantom505 GAGTurbo Owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Heltonville, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,576 Vehicle: '02 GAGT	I used the dreaded alcohol kit. What this allows me to do is 1) Cool the incoming air with a spray 2) The effective octane rating is something like 112-118. That's how I avoided blowing up. There was quite a bit of design in the kit to avoid that too, such as an oversized IC, 2.5" downpipe, placement, etc. Otherwise I'm getting a tune for the kit from DHP this weekend (hopefully). What are you using for the exhaust side, headers? __________________ It's ugly, and turbocharged! 264 HP and 284 ft/lbs at the wheels(@9psi), power curve like none other! And the transaxle to make it all work!

01-12-2004, 11:22 PM	#15
Deek00 Wheeling past ya AKA: Derek Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 275 Vehicle: 2001 grand am se2	no headers, keeping similar to the exhaust manifold, but route it differently, new piping, mostly custom job.

01-13-2004, 03:47 PM	#16
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	I'll find out tomorrow what's exactly happening to deek's car. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

01-14-2004, 07:46 PM	#17
Black4drGT :) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 39 Posts: 55 Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am GT	Any news?

01-15-2004, 12:31 PM	#18
Deek00 Wheeling past ya AKA: Derek Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 275 Vehicle: 2001 grand am se2	just that it is in the shop, and there might be a couple more grandams in vegas turboed after this, hahaha west coast rules. Ill have some pics in the next couple of days.

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