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Forced Induction Turbo 1ZZ-FE, is it really worth it?

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by Barnacules, Aug 30, 2005.

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    Barnacules 100101101011011

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    It looks really clean, what is the total distance from your turbo to your intake (total length of the IC piping)?

    Also how did you do your piping? It looks TIG welded and really good welds at that :)

    Oh yeah, what is the most loud obnoxious BOV in existance? I figured since my AlphaWerks exhaust is loud enough to knock down buildings a half mile away I should probably do a BOV that complements it ;)
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    e_andree, Oct 28, 2005
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    I thought the RFL (really fucking loud) one was the loudest... id go more for function though and they all function well...

    According to corky bell and his turbo book he has all the calculations on what causes pressure drops... however these drops are minimal and again unless your aiming to run 26 psi or something they arent that important since if you lose .5 psi you can just up it a little bit
    LoSx, Oct 28, 2005
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    vortex Well-Known Member

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    hehe, my Type-S is friggin loud. I call it a rabid parakeet. :)

    It's aircraft grade stainless and yes, it's TIG welded. I'm not sure what the total distance is, been forever since I measured. I have a .2 psi pressure drop. (didn't have one until recently, need to find out wtf is goin on but i've been too busy)
    vortex, Oct 28, 2005
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    Hey,

    You guys are great. I was ready for a wild wild west type of shoot out and instead you all see the big picture. Help with the R & D, help make a better kit and we all benefit!

    Thanks :)

    Pressure drop is easy to figure out, just t in a boost gauge at the compressor and one at the intake manifold and check the different. .5 - 1 is normal through a FMIC & piping system.

    In regards to the spool. The T25 spool so fast you won't notice it at all!

    Stay tuned we should have some real time feedback after SEMA :)

    Jesse @ Turbo Kits.com

    turbokits.com, Oct 28, 2005
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    vortex Well-Known Member

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    To have someone actually show interest and have momentum on creating an actual functioning product with the input of this community demands respect. No wild west shootouts here... just random pop-shots from drunks in the saloon. LOL
    vortex, Oct 28, 2005
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    7MGTTEConcept MK3 #2? maybe..

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    how about wheh the 1zz is all said and done with we start designing a turbo system for the 2zz corolla's..?

    no 2zz love anywhere... :(
    7MGTTEConcept, Oct 28, 2005
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    Pretty interesting stuff. I'll be watching closely as this develops.

    -Doc
    Dr Tweak, Oct 29, 2005
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    1 thing at a time :) Bring this back up once the 1ZZ kit is done and we can work on it then!

    If I happen to dissapear this week. I am going to be away at the SEMA show. I will be back on the scene first thing Mon morn the 7th.

    Jesse @ Turbo Kits.com

    turbokits.com, Oct 31, 2005
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    hehe poor Mike is missin turbo love...

    at least if they dev a kit mike, you're local - we can bust it out and test in my garage. :)
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    Update! 11-08-05

    Here are a few comments from the test mule:::

    "Oh, I also wanted to let you guys know that when I unboxed the turbo everything was absolutely beautiful. Also the manifold and turbo look absolutely awesome and very high quality casting so I have no complaints there, TSI makes a great manifold... J-"

    He is laying everything out and will send me some pics which I will post right away. He is currently waiting for some other parts (his choice) and the install should happen in 1-2 weeks.

    I will of course keep you all updated :)

    Jesse @ Turbo Kits.com
    turbokits.com, Nov 8, 2005
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    yeah he's draggin his feet --- ROFL

    I confirm, all parts from turbokits.com has no complaints from "test mule" --- however he keeps bitchin about other stuff ... hehe jk with ya
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    Update 11-15-05

    Hello All,

    I received some pics from the test mule. They are huge, like 100megs worth... I will trim them down and post them up hopefully by the end of this week...

    Stay Tuned!

    Jesse @ Turbo Kits.com
    turbokits.com, Nov 15, 2005
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    Pssssssst.... Comming soon to a Corolla near you!
    Barnacules, Nov 15, 2005
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    Now that is a NICE kit!

    I like how everything is clearly marked, individually bagged, with clean and sharp looking components to boot. Almost looks like an OEM kit (exhaust log). Can't wait to see what it looks like installed on the car and nunmbers it can put up.
    fishexpo101, Nov 16, 2005
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    let see how the fitment is
    Bulletproofswordsman, Nov 16, 2005
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    dang i was hoping to see it in the car.. LoL got my hopes up
    LoSx, Nov 16, 2005
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    You'll see it in the car after the first weekend of december.
    Barnacules, Nov 17, 2005
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    sorry i havent been followin this thread but wut years is that kit supposed to fit?
    Phozenstone, Nov 17, 2005
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    The instructions say 01-05...

    Barnacules is the test mule. He will report back to the community on the fitment of the kit and issues that come up if any. This way we will know what needs to be done to get the kit to fit / work.

    This will also clear the kit for his model / engine and all of the years that are the same.

    Jesse



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    The kit will also fit 98-00 if it fits the 01-02

    i've got reservations about the fitment on 03+ however since the engine bay is a little different in allocation. 98-02 are EXACTLY the same since the chassis design is used in all those models.
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    First weekend of december is the official install date unless some act of god stops it. So I'll have tons of pics, video, etc shortly after. I'm hoping that I can prove this kit is great for our cars so more Corolla's can boost up without having to build it from scratch.
    Barnacules, Nov 17, 2005
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    barnacules, may i ask wut year corolla u have?

    also how much will these kits be goin for?
    Phozenstone, Nov 17, 2005
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    I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla S with 1ZZ-FE and the kit is $2799 w/ T25 Turbo and pre-configured fuel option, and $150 more if you want to go with the Greddy eManage and GReddy Turbo Timer.
    Barnacules, Nov 17, 2005
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    oh ok good thing, cuz i have a 2001 too, so if all the piping fits ur engine bay it will fit mine..im still contemplating though if i should do it or not i thought i was done wit my car when i bought a bike but shit keeps tempting me lol But i think if everything is PERFECT fit and is just a mere bolt on kit then i might give it a shot.
    Phozenstone, Nov 17, 2005
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    Phrozenstone, we'll know soon if its just a bolt on or not. I'm pretty sure its going to fit though after looking over all the parts and looking at the manual but we'll know for sure the first weekend of december.
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    that manual has the kit being installed on a 2003+ Corolla though, hopefully it will still work with the 98-02 engine bay & layout, exhaust, and intercooler mounting height.

    unless i'm totally missing the manual of a kit being installed on a 98-02...

    since headers are not interchangeable between these two cars i'm a little bit worried about clearance issues between the turbo/firewall and the downpipe connectivity.

    the similarities on the front end of the car may be forgiving enough to allow the intercooler piping to remain unchanged though.

    I also did not see an explanation of what the "black box" and S-AFC do. I assume that the AFC adjusts fuel maps to provide extra fuel with the two injectors (up to the limit of the fuel pump perhaps?) does the black box control the timing by manipulating vvti? I guess the emanage option means you have to get your own higher flow rate injectors and program fuel curves. does the emanage also control vvti to retard the timing?

    good luck barnacules, i'm very interested in the outcome of this. (vortex or doc: i'd also buy your kit in a heartbeat!!)

    also what are these?

    [IMG]
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    Barnacules 100101101011011

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    Those are the heat wrap shields for the turbo. Since it sits so close to the firewall and hood you wrap them badboys around it and clamp them down. Its like a wiremesh with aspestose filling hehe :) Maybe something less harmful anyways.
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    Jer,

    Got your message last night... you should just call me. I'm in Georgia right now and can't just hop on the internet on call. :)
    vortex, Nov 19, 2005
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