fto boost limits

fto617 · Post by **fto617** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 2:38 am

hey spets
is there actually a 2.5L conversion engine from RPW?
i search through the web site i saw them mention about it but no pricing
how much it cost???
and is that the WHOLE engine?

akuma3 · Post by **akuma3** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 2:43 am

spetz wrote:I think it would be a lot cheaper than that.

The mechanic who did my conversion (6A12 MIVEC into lancer) had an evo V engine sitting there as well, it was my choice which one I wanted (I chose the MIVEC obviously).
Cost wise it was $8000 for both, but with the evo engine I had to supply an intercooler and pay for the piping. Otherwise no difference. So roughly 9K for the conversion, plus I am sure he would give a couple of grand for the old V6 MIVEC engine from an FTO to put an evo engine in.

This was with FTO seats, climate control, evo brakes, new clutch etc etc. If you look hard... you will find a good mechanic at a good price

and why can't i find such a deal like you

FNTSY · Post by **FNTSY** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:33 pm

general boost limit is around 5-6 psi.
although i was running 8 psi and only blew a head gasket.
With my new de-compressed block i have already had my AVC-R hold a steady 12psi of boost to red line.

kermut · Post by **kermut** » Wed May 30, 2007 4:45 pm

12psi i doubt that dude i ran 9 and my engine sh*t it self i had an avcer aswell...

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed May 30, 2007 5:15 pm

Well i was running 5 psi... and after 2 months or so the rings started letting go... a month late they went all together..
And there was everything to back it up too... 500hp walbro pump, 390cc injectors, Microtec LT-10s, Turbosmart boost controller, Turbosmart PB BOV, Wastegate, 600*300*85 IC etc etc... However no engine work done... std compression etc etc...

interested though on what you ghuys thing my new engine can take... As above but:
- 6a12 Non-Mivec
- Bored and Honed Block
- Blueprinted
- Balanced
- Block Decked
- Crank Tunnel, Tunnel Honed
- Rocker Cover to Sump Pan
- ARP Head Stud Kit
- New core plugs, gaskets, seals
- CP Forged Pistons/Rods with a 9:1 CR and solid USA Rings
- 6A13 DOHC Turbo Spec Cams
- Lightweight Flywheel
- 3 Inch Highflow Exhaust
- Sports Organic Clutch

This is all next to a GT-28 Garrett Turbo... I've been told the turbo could prob take up to 16-18 psi...

I would love to run either 14 or 16 psi... What do you guys think?

3 months away... I cant wait...

kermut · Post by **kermut** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:19 pm

hey sam i got a frend who paid 4500 to do his 300zx this included port and polished heads rod pistons new valve springs basically the works and he can runs 2 bar (not everyday drive ofcuourse) bt he runs 1.5 bar everu day so i think fto can do it...if u get some mad figures mite look into it aswell

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:26 pm

Well im paying almost double that...

Hoping to get some serious power out of it... and reliability

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sun May 11, 2008 5:24 pm

FtoSam wrote: This is all next to a GT-28 Garrett Turbo... I've been told the turbo could prob take up to 16-18 psi...

I would love to run either 14 or 16 psi... What do you guys think?

3 months away... I cant wait...

more like a year & 3 months away