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4.2 Envoy Turbo Build
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C-ya said:Cone, maybe I missed it, but what's the plate riveted to the dash on the passenger side? Hopefully something cool like a Mk/Mod plate for your build.
Lol "WARNING all windows must be closed while driving at speeds in excess of 125mph"
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gmcman
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Sounds great! I think we want the 8 pound springs more than you do....lol.
So what all have you done to the trans so far other than the vette servo? Me thinky if you get in the 8 PSI and+ territory, then the .500 boost valve would be a necessity, along with the stronger 4th apply pressure either from the servo or some plate reaming.
So what all have you done to the trans so far other than the vette servo? Me thinky if you get in the 8 PSI and+ territory, then the .500 boost valve would be a necessity, along with the stronger 4th apply pressure either from the servo or some plate reaming.
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Thanks man! Thats correct. I just did the entire transgo kit. However.. Im getting a built trans this winter... What do you all suggest?
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50% throttle run at 8 psi more throttle and footage to follow this week!
I LOVE BOOST
[video=youtube;4STeTgGjgWI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4STeTgGjgWI[/video]
I LOVE BOOST[video=youtube;4STeTgGjgWI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4STeTgGjgWI[/video]
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Very Nice! Holding half throttle the whole run? I can not wait to see what numbers that Beastie Voy puts out. 
Also, forgive me for asking if I missed it before, but can you explain what those "and what does this one do?" switches up front are for?
Also, forgive me for asking if I missed it before, but can you explain what those "and what does this one do?" switches up front are for?
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Playsinsnow said:Very Nice! Holding half throttle the whole run? I can not wait to see what numbers that Beastie Voy puts out.
Also, forgive me for asking if I missed it before, but can you explain what those "and what does this one do?" switches up front are for?
Thanks!!! And yeah i was trying to keep throttle between 50-60% so it shifted by 4500-5000 rpms each shift and didn't wind out. No worries... The switches from left to right are low fan, high fan, fuel pump (making sure it gets voltage after pcm wiring swap), halo lighting, and nitrous jet and purge armed.
The gauges are for engine oil temp, boost (in BAR not psi), wideband air/fuel ratio, trans temp, air pressure (wvich will be hooked up to read air pressure in brake booster line as a double check for any leaks in vacuum.
Another awesome video. You definitely have way more control than I would have. I still get this way everytime I hear that turbo spool lol
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dmanns67 said:Another awesome video. You definitely have way more control than I would have. I still get this way everytime I hear that turbo spool lol
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hahaha thank you man!!!! MEE TOO! I look like that even before I hear it...just starting it up. More videos to follow tomorrow if it isnt raining!!!
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Well everything is still doing good at 8psi. I will stay at 8 psi for the remainder of the summer/fall and will be looking into a built transmission over the winter.
Here are a few pics from the other day and I will post some video links later from some highway clips and I was able to race a 370z the other night and after 20 min we ended up getting off the highway and talking for a good half hour. He was very surprised haha and I love the Z's so it all worked out.
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Here are a few pics from the other day and I will post some video links later from some highway clips and I was able to race a 370z the other night and after 20 min we ended up getting off the highway and talking for a good half hour. He was very surprised haha and I love the Z's so it all worked out.
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haha z took me with his flyby (obviously tough when he has a 100 ft head start lol) but from a roll at 35 me, from a roll at 75 he got going first but once boost kicked in I was pulling on him by about 2 car lengths twice, and from a stand still me BY FAR. he shifted 3 times to get to 80 and the voy shifted once hahaRyda55555 said:
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jimmyjam said:
haha im working on it!!! Its just kinda cool how they all want to talk about what just happened after the racing. Its neat bringing attention to the envoy platform and seeing peoples reactions.
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[video=youtube;e55MF9wDsgE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e55MF9wDsgE&feature=youtu.be[/video]
other cars were going by at 65+ away from me but it catches up fast haha
other cars were going by at 65+ away from me but it catches up fast haha
Love the pics! Your voy looks fast just standing still I am sure the Z was like holy sh!t I am getting smoked by a four door . Have you had the chance to race a TBSS yet? I am sure you would hand them their ass too .
Do you have any issues with traction on dry pavement with all that added hp and torque?
Thanks for the vids man. I am at work on a Saturday, but you totally made my day!
I am sure the Z was like holy sh!t I am getting smoked by a four door . Have you had the chance to race a TBSS yet? I am sure you would hand them their ass too .Do you have any issues with traction on dry pavement with all that added hp and torque?
Thanks for the vids man. I am at work on a Saturday, but you totally made my day!
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dmanns67 said:Love the pics! Your voy looks fast just standing still
Do you have any issues with traction on dry pavement with all that added hp and torque?
Thanks for the vids man. I am at work on a Saturday, but you totally made my day!
Glad I could help haha. And no I have only seen 1 tbss by me
and it was going thr opposite direction. Ive been waiting for it haha. Yes traction problems if I wanted to but these coopers grip the f#ck out of the road and I love it. Corners dont scare me much anymore even at speed (as long as theres no loose gravel) they just grip like no other tire ive ever run... Even on the zx. (except the super sticky drags we used to run). The guy in the z was about 40 and hes like i thought for sure id show you up but then i heard it spooling up and it sucked the air outta my car haha. He was pissed but was a cool guy though lolYeah if they do not notice the large intercooler below your front bumper, they will definitely hear that turbo spool . Thats cool you get a chance to talk to the guys, I am sure they are impressed with all the work.
I know from your pics it looks like you did a considerable weight reduction, but was just wondering if you had issues with traction in regards to cornering or if you go WOT from a stop.
. Thats cool you get a chance to talk to the guys, I am sure they are impressed with all the work.I know from your pics it looks like you did a considerable weight reduction, but was just wondering if you had issues with traction in regards to cornering or if you go WOT from a stop.
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Haha yeah I love talking to the people because I am just as interested in what they have done. Same with everyones projects on here. I find it so cool how so many different looks and mods can be done on the same / or different platforms. As for traction itll break loose pretty good if its cold... but if tires arw warm not too easy! Even with 400 lbs of weight gone
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seems like I was just working on it and gathering parts and getting it up and running and now its getting nearer to putting it away for the winter 
but I still have 2 months left! :wootwoot:
just a recap/summary video with newer movie clips instead of the weak 3 psi ones like I had before.
[video=youtube;mT7px-nu2mM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT7px-nu2mM&feature=youtu.be[/video]
but I still have 2 months left! :wootwoot:
just a recap/summary video with newer movie clips instead of the weak 3 psi ones like I had before.
[video=youtube;mT7px-nu2mM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT7px-nu2mM&feature=youtu.be[/video]
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dmanns67 said:Damn, video won't play via tapatalk. Thanks for the upload
damn...sorry man and no problem!
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Ryda55555 said:
Thank you man I appreciate it ! I am just pumped that it worked out and I have gotten to enjoy it...I was really worried for a while there.
and haha 1 4 9 , x x x
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ConeKilrAutoX said:Thank you man I appreciate it ! I am just pumped that it worked out and I have gotten to enjoy it...I was really worried for a while there.
and haha 1 4 9 , x x x
No wayyy! I have less than that and im scared to put a turbo on because of engine reliability.... Maybe i have to reconsider
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limequat said:Lol. You can get junkyard engines cheaper than you can get a new turbo
Haha amen! And transmissions cheaper than wastegates!
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TexazReece said:Definitely nice to see your build coming out GREAT
Thank you!
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Just doing some photoshopping for a future project and I have the hood idea photo for this week haha
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STLtrailbSS said:Pretty quick to throw out the stick on method arnt we? hahah
I have seen too many like that one lol
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Ryda55555 said:Loool i'd rather have that than this....
I guess he didnt have a pipe bender, or a brain
OH MAN! I thought my welds were sketchy... I would be so afraid to take that anywhere. They do resemble my first time welding though haha so I cant make fun of that too badly
man, looks like it was sitting at the bottom of the ocean and a bunch of coral or algae developed on it.....