A guy wanted to buy my Frank3 Turbo so I put on the GT35R with the new tubular header manifold, Tial WG, Spearco FMIC, Tial BOV (open atmosphere) and took off for a drive. All I can say is HOLY DAMN! I didn't hook up the Wastegate correctly so I was accidently boosting to 38psi according to DSMlink but I ripped all 4 tires loose in 2nd gear!!!! Thank god I didn't blow a hole through the side of the block.
Now I need to settle down on the gas and wait for the 2.3L to be dropped in...this is going to be sick!
#7546, "RE: Holy Shit! Got the GT35R bolted on" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by DSMxTSi LOL, holy shit dude! Settle down. That'll be one HELL of a car when that new motor is in there and tuned.
I can't wait. I just couldn't believe the feeling of this car hooking up and taking off like it did. I knew I'd have more power, but it already has way more than expected and I still haven't installed my wideband for tuning or my 950cc injectors, and most importantly, the 2.3L.
Only thing I don't like...the sound of the car. With the tubular manifold it definitely gave the car a much louder sound along with a much more "race car" type sound. Kind of higher pitched, unsure of what I think of that...
#7547, "RE: Holy Shit! Got the GT35R bolted on" In response to Reply # 2 Mar-20-06 09:37 AM by Diceman19
it is give and take. cant have both.
i cant wait until i get some money so i can throw some decent parts on my car. until then, i am a member of the 14b racing club. projecting 12's this year, if im LUCKY, 11.9999999999. doubtful.
#7549, "RE: Holy Shit! Got the GT35R bolted on" In response to Reply # 4
I will definitely not be hitting full boost at 2800 rpms... I have a .63 a/r exhaust side and I have been told on a 2.0L it will hit full spool around 4300 and the 2.3L should hit about 500 rpms quicker.
#7550, "RE: Holy Shit! Got the GT35R bolted on" In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by FlyinEsi I have a .63 a/r exhaust side and I have been told on a 2.0L it will hit full spool around 4300 and the 2.3L should hit about 500 rpms quicker.
You're ball bearing. You'll see better numbers. What are you spooling at right now? The sound is just going to be worse with a 2.3.
#7551, "RE: Holy Shit! Got the GT35R bolted on" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by FlyinEsi Only thing I don't like...the sound of the car. With the tubular manifold it definitely gave the car a much louder sound along with a much more "race car" type sound. Kind of higher pitched, unsure of what I think of that...
Do you have a test pipe? You might want to try out a high flow cat. You'll lose a little power but you might like the sound better. Or try another resonator in place of the test pipe instead of a high flow cat. I've heard great things about the Aero Turbine resonators. The sound will also change once the stroker is in there, so maybe you'll like it afterwards.
#7552, "RE: Holy Shit! Got the GT35R bolted on" In response to Reply # 7 Mar-20-06 10:39 AM by FlyinEsi
I have a 2.5" downpipe to the flex, then 3" into a 3" high flow cat, 2 resonators and my N1 muffler. But I still have a bit of an exhaust leak at the catback so maybe that will help things out a bit too, but the header definitely gave the car a new sound.
#7553, "RE: Holy Shit! Got the GT35R bolted on" In response to Reply # 8
Originally posted by FlyinEsi I have a 2.5" downpipe to the flex, then 3" into a 3" high flow cat, 2 resonators and my N1 muffler. But I still have a bit of an exhaust leak at the catback so maybe that will help things out a bit too, but the header definitely gave the car a new sound.
Hmmm, well do you really NEED the tubular mani?? I assume this is still a fully streetable car. So I would say that if the sound still bothers you after the stroker goes in, then swap over to a ported 2g mani, EVOIII mani, or something like the SBR or Speed Factor manis. I'd bet that you'll still have plenty of power potential to reach your goals.
