After almost a year of contemplating i've finally decided to begin piecing together a turbo kit for my auto 95 ESI. Now before any of you say to go ahead and do more research, i've come to my final spot...i've combed the forums for months...read maximum boost...and even enrolled in engineering school..lol. Anyhow, i've come to the point where i know for the most part what i'm going to do and how i'm going to do it, but i just need to clear up a few things before i begin. To start here is my plan so far:
The setup is going to be built around a Garett T-3 off of a volvo, i will be using the stock internal wastegate to control boost levels.(5-6 psi for this setup, How do i set an internal actuater to this low of a level?)

Other parts that will be included:
-log style manifold which i will fabricate
-SMIC off of another DSM
-Whatever BOV i can muster up
-2.5" fabricated exhaust and downpipe
-2.5" charge pipes
-one step colder plugs
-Boost guage, EGT guage, and a version of Corbins digital-numeric a/f guage
-various hoses and connections as needed
-anything missing?

Then here comes the part where i have questions: the fuel system.

From what i've been seeing is that most peole use an SFMU, 30 lb injectors, and the Walbro 255 lph pump. This setup seems to be the most effective for low boost and a little bit of expansion, but the drawback for me is price. I'm trying to keep the price as low as possible(i know this is not the right thing to do but i have to) without cutting too many corners.
My first question is, is how reliable would using the stock injectors, a walbro 255lph, 12:1 FMU, and the stock injectors be? If not a good option, can anyone tell me where i could find a used SFMU and 30lb injectors at a decent price? Then as far as the injectors go, are these just a plug and go thing or is some sort of resistor box needed? Also can i use just a normal FMU with them(for cost sake)? if so, details?(I haven't seen much on putting new injectors in) Then...if i do got with the SFMU, how do i tune it? I need to be able to do this without a dyno b/c the only one in my area charges out the a$$ for use.

Ok well sorry for the essay....that's all i can come up with for right now...i'm sure i'll think of more later...thanks in advance for any help you guys can give.

SFMU is set with the disks and springs it comes with. As far as the boost levels...your run of the mill manual boost controller will keep boost at the level you need.

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~Chris
03 SRT-4

yeah but doesn't a manual boost controller only restrict the pressure going to the actuator to make it seem like there is less boost to make it open at a higher pressure?

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

ok so if i go with a 12:1 vortech fmu i won't have to worry about much tuning right? i mean there's not much you can adjust; just have to keep an eye on the a/f and egt temps right? Also, what about keeping the boost down, what is a good method for doing this on an internal gate?....as far as the charge pipes...i think i might do 2" i think it would be more practicle for low boost(and cheaper too!) thanks for the help guys...keep it coming

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

I found the link for the denverspeed thing but the site doesn't work anymore...could someone give me more details on how to do this. Also, what about just screwing out the end of the actuator rod (would this lower it enough?)...also what about the fuel system tuning with the 12:1 fmu?...Finally i just remembered that my compressor housing is clocked so that the outlet faces the throttlebody...this wouldn't be a probelm if i weren't intercooling, but i am, would it be beneficial to take the housing off and clock it down so it's facing the ground, or would this just make the piping even more complecated?..Thanks so far GSGoinFast..it sounds like we're doing exactly the same thing so keep the help comin...Thanks

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

yeah my actuator has the threading too...i'm not sure if the threads are stuck or not because i haven't got a chance to mess with it yet. But as far as this spring thing goes...i'm still not extremely sure what you are doing....maybe a pic would help...then as far as tuning...any answers? or is the FMU just an install and go part? Also, my turbo has water line hook-ups, i know some guys aren't running them and just plugging the holes...how bad is this on the turbo since we're only running low boost?....Finally GSGoinFast..i've seen pics of your manifold...did you just get el's and tees from mcmaster? if so, what sizes and radius did you get?(i plan on getting the head flange from turboflanges.com but where can i find a turbo flange?) and did you mig or tig the manifold? i've got a mig wedler at home which i'm pretty handy with so if i could use this it would save alot of money.

Oh one final question...i know this may sound retarded but, i was looking at my fuel rail the other day trying to figure out where the FMU will be hooked up and i coudln't figure out where the fuel lines going into and out of the fuel rail where, the regulator is on the passenger side of the rail and only appears to have a vaccum line hooked up to it...the only other lines i saw in that area where hard lines that looked like brake lines...can anyone help me on locating these?(sorry i realize i should know this)

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

yeah GSGoinFast that'd be great if you could get some pics up of that actuator rod. Also, if when you get your charge pipes done, could you tell me how many bends and how much tubing it took to give me an idea of how much i'll need to buy(pics would be great too!) Then if anyone out there can help me with the 95 fuel system lines please do.

I had one more question regarding the fuel pump, i'll be using an in tank walbro 255 and i've seen several of these on ebay for 2g dsm's but none specified for the non-turbo..what i'm asking is are all of the fuel pump hook ups the same in 2 gens or do i need a non-turbo specific one?

well that's all i can think of for right now...you guys have been awesome so far..thanks!

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

hey don't worry about how shitty the pipes are, i just wanted to see them to get an idea of what i'll need to buy and how they'll go together. Also over the course of the past day i've thought of a few more questions. First is, since i'm not going to have to worry about too much tuning with the 12:1 fmu would i really need to have a digital numeric a/f guage or could i get by with an autometer LED one(for now) just to make sure i don't run too rich or lean? Also, if there is anyone out there who is familiar with the fuel system on a 95 could you please help me out. Again thanks for everyone's help so far!

I say if you don't have money to spend just get a blinky light gauge and have it dyno tuned (w/ a wideband of course), although I would really like a wideband. Buying the rest of the stuff made me broke.

Joel Baldridge, ASE Certified Master Technician, Audi Certified Expert Technician

would i really need to worry about dyno tuning though right away? I mean there isn't anything i'd really be able to adjust besides the rising fuel rate, which should be 12:1 for stock injectors right? And still if anyone knows anyhting about the fuel lines on a 95 please help.

Thanks guys

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

ok...sorry i haven't been able to reply for a few days, been kinda busy. Anyhow, GSGoinFast did you get any pics for that acuator rod modification? or does anyone know how to turn down the boost with an internal wastegate(like with the threading on the rod or something?) also if anyone can help me out on locating my fuel return line for my 95 that'd be great. then finally i was beginning to think about aquiring my parts for the oil feed and return lines, i've seen a few kits on ebay with braided stainless hosing so i guess my questions are: are these kits worth it? and how much line do i need for the feed line? most of these kits have 3 feet, is that enough?

Thanks for the help so far, it has been great

Anyone out there?

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

ok...thanks that helped...but my question is now, with this whole spring set up what exactly is it accomplishing...i mean to me it just looks like you cut the rod, put a spring on it, and welded it back together. I guess my question is, is how does this lower boost? can it be adjusted? then you keep saying a bolt that will go on the threading...do you mean a nut?...i guess this whole thing doesn't make sense to me(sorry for being stupid hopefully we'll get).
Then for the oil lines, the pictures and description helped, thanks, but when you said get everything at home depot did you mean the -4an ss hose too? or did you buy this elsewhere? and does the ss hose hook sraight up to the NPT male fitting? also how long of a feed hose did you get? Then for the oil drain line...i think i've got that figured out...just buy a billet flange and fittings then just run it to a fitting on the oil pan...but what type of hose is heater hose?(just having a brain fart and can't remember what it is)

Oh by the way...i don't know if i mentioned this at all yet...but i am using a Garrett T-3 just like the one in your pics

Well sorry for playing 2000 questions...just trying to get the minor details worked out

anyhow thanks for all the help, it's great

On one last thought...if anyone else is reading this post and can help me out on the FMU hook up on a 95 please feel free to do so

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

For the actuator couldn't i just turn out the rod all the way and then work my way up to 6 or 7 psi, or is the spring necessary?

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

Yeah, that makes sense now that I think about it more...the gate would just stay open some. I think what i'll do is either buy an acutator that i know what boost level it is at and work my way up from there, or try this spring thing on mine. Thanks though. Anyhow, GSGoinFast I remember a while ago you metioned something about trying one of the Drag FMU's from Ebay, did you ever get one? and if so how has it panned out, as far as quality and reliabilty? I thought about getting one of these since they are at a reasonable price.

Thanks

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

hey i just had a thought...on the acuator rod, if my treads still turn, couldn't i just take the end all the way off, then put the washers spring and nut on and then put the end back on instead of cutting it?(i could also tap the threads more to make it more adjustable)

That's good news about the Drag Fmu, i might go with one, let me know how it works.

Then as I mentioned in an earlier post, did you get your -4an oil feed hose off of ebay, or somewhere else? How long was it? and what about that heater hose? Then do the AN fittings hook up to the NPT fittings or do i need to get an adapter?

Thanks, the help has been awesome, i can't wait to get this thing spoolin'

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

ok so the 1/4" flare will hook right up to the female AN fitting right? Then for hose itself...i should probably go with about 5 feet then? or is that overkill?

-Chris
1999 Eclipse T-GS


2.4 Project is Officially underway

so what about the fittings then?