when does it? What I mean is, at what RPM range does it actually start pushing? Does it differ for auto and manual? I'm interested in experience with the HRC stage 1 kit on an auto.

It depends on how you push the throttle.
From a stand still, if you go WOT, it won't be until 2700 - 3000 rpm that the turbo will hit full boost. That's when the fun starts.



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l e o n
1995 Eagle Talon ESi-T
Boost Cautiously...

I hit 15psi @ about 4,200-4,400rpm's

Greg Williamson
1999 Eclipse GS "Sport" (Sold)
Star Stage III
12.817 @ 109.36

That's pretty high Greg, you runnin a big ass turbo?

'99 Eclipse GS
yeah, I know...they called me and said "they don't make those is gunmetal 5 lug" grrrrrrr.

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Now rockin an 05 SRT-4

Big is an understatement. He is running a T04E BB setup. I finally saw a Star setup in person last week with the T04E and man, that thing is big. Personally, I do not mind giving up some power up top for being able to build 15psi in the 3k range, but I hope to make that up by running high boost. I hope I get to line up with Greg at the shootout and see what happens . I KNOW I am bringing my digital camera to this shootout. hehe.


MuRiX
97 Eclipse GS HRC Stage II
And a whole lot of other mods...
89 Accord LSi - yes it's mine
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05 Mazda RX-8
06 Lotus Elise

2700-3000 in first gear right? BTW I can't for the life of me figure out what WOT stands for. I figured the other ones out but I'm having trouble with this one. What is it?

Wide Open Throttle

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97GS
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Magnaflow exhaust
Sparkco 9mm wires
Eibach Pro Kit
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Indiglows,neons,and all that good stuff...hehe

That makes sense...thanks Dave

Put your car in 3rd gear bring it to 2,000rpms then give it Wide Open Throttle! See when your turbo hit's your set boost. mine is 4,200rpm's or so for 15psi

Greg Williamson
1999 Eclipse GS "Sport" (Sold)
Star Stage III
12.817 @ 109.36

2,500rpms...at 5psi. But I have a Ball Bearing T3/T4, and the reason why Greg is getting full boost at 4,500rpms is because he's pushing 15psi!! He would still kick my ass if he even got full boost in 3rd gea


I GOT 3rd AT MY FIRST SHOW!!

Ball Bearing Star Stage II
"Power is nothing without control"

I use to have a White 99 GS Sport with a Star Stage II Ball Bearing T3/T4 turbo...it was fun untill....well those who remember me know Oh Ya...this is what I have now... a 99' GSX...