SolaraGuy.com

Hello All,

I know i don’t post much here. I just felt I didn’t have anything to contribute. I have learned a lot from this site and I thank everyone for that. I was going to wait until my car was complete, but I can’t wait I feel the urge to share with everyone during the project. Below are the specs as they stand now for my turbo Solara. I decided to mount the turbo in a different spot than most others I have seen mainly because I am going to be using a water to air intercooler system with a 5 pound ice box in the and the main unit fits perfect where the battery was. This also made the exhaust routing very easy and inexpensive. The downfall is I had to get a half size racing radiator.

The pictures below show the work done so far. I have all the exhaust work done. My next step is to hook up the oil lines. Then I plan on making the piping for the intercooler. Then I need to install a smaller radiator to replace the factory one and the intercooler radiator. Once complete I plan on running low boost 4-6psi for a while atleast. My future plans are to build the spare motor I have and then turn up the boost . I will be sure to add updates as I have it. I apologize about the pictures i used my I-Phone. The link below is where you will find the Pics.

GT35 T4 TURBO CHARGER AR70 .68
External wastegate with 8PSI spring
Custom exhaust work using 3’’ pipe.
Water to Air Intercooler - 11"x9"x3.5"
Water to Air Intercooler Radiator - 12x12x2
Ford Cobra Intercooler pump.
Walboro 255 fuel pump
Supra Injectors




http://picasaweb.google.com/109587030559646440437/SolaraTurbo#

Wow good luck! Seems like quite the project you have on your hands.

badass!

wow props for doing this unique build



but from what i see from the exhaust work...the rear cylinders collector is like a Y-pipe shape...and it's way too skinny. that ain't gonna flow too well =[

down pip sizing is fine...but how are you gonna bring the compressor outlet to the FMIC now the outlet is facing upwards?

also, consider deleting or relocating the cruise control module...cuz that'll free up more room for your pipe routing.

regardless, serious props for the turbo build!

AWESOME!


GT35 seems very large for only 4~6psi! Even at DOUBLE those levels, that turbo won't even BEGIN to spool in it's "sweet spot" until mid-upper teens and above, no? (I believe it has a 61mm compressor...) Also, can you keep the boost that low with an 8psi wastegate spring? I thought boost controllers were limited to levels ABOVE the inherent spring tension?

.70 should help with "squeezing" the spool, but I still think it's a bit large for this application. What are your bottom end build-up components and specs? (Base compression, etc...) The dynamic compression with so much boost on the upside will be substantial! Engine management? Will you be running meth/water injection?

Very interested in seeing how this comes together! Great, ambitious project for sure!


-crisp

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Below are responses.



but from what i see from the exhaust work...the rear cylinders collector is like a Y-pipe shape...and it's way too skinny. that ain't gonna flow too well =[ It’s the same size as the front pipe and as you can see the front pipe is the same size as the collector, I think I will be fine. Either way I guess we will see when I am done.

down pip sizing is fine...but how are you gonna bring the compressor outlet to the FMIC now the outlet is facing upwards? I hope it ok its 3inch down pipe. I am using an Air to Water intercooler and the main unit goes where the battery was, so the fact the compressor outlet is facing up is perfect. I just need to put a 90 degree or 45 degree elbow on it and its heading in the right direction. I will try to get some PICs this weekend for you to understand.

also, consider deleting or relocating the cruise control module...cuz that'll free up more room for your pipe routing. No need I have plenty of room.

regardless, serious props for the turbo build![/quote]


Thanks again for the comments; I like the second set off eyes, it makes sure I didn’t miss something.

is the compression still at 11:1 ?

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Below are responses.

crispone wrote:AWESOME!


GT35 seems very large for only 4~6psi! Even at DOUBLE those levels, that turbo won't even BEGIN to spool in it's "sweet spot" until mid-upper teens and above, no? (I believe it has a 61mm compressor...) Also, can you keep the boost that low with an 8psi wastegate spring? I thought boost controllers were limited to levels ABOVE the inherent spring tension? You’re correct, I wasn’t thinking. The waste-gate came three springs smallest being 4psi. I will start with the 4psi one. Thanks, good point.

.70 should help with "squeezing" the spool, but I still think it's a bit large for this application. What are your bottom end build-up components and specs? (Base compression, etc...) The dynamic compression with so much boost on the upside will be substantial! Engine management? Will you be running meth/water injection? Hmm you really think it will be too big? Guess I will have to wait and see what happens. I was aiming for it to be large but not too big. I didn’t want it spooling low RPM. I don’t get the best traction now without the turbo, so I was trying to avoid a car that was useless in 1st and 2nd gear like it was when I was running Nitrous. I can always switch the turbo after I have the entire system working. I have a stock bottom end with 33k on it. I have ported and polished heads which should help. I do plan on building the motor next summer. Engine management I am going to use my Apexi for this summer, and I plan on using Emanage ultimate next year when I build the motor.

Very interested in seeing how this comes together! Great, ambitious project for sure! Thanks!

-crisp

Thanks again for the comments; I like second set off eyes make sure I didn’t miss something.

trd4life wrote:is the compression still at 11:1 ?

No, that was rough estimate with my old heads. I had them shaved when I had them ported.
The heads that are on there now are Just ported not shaved.

Wow dude... Would love to see this once done. I'm in Lancaster (Mountville) so not too far from you

xavier wrote:Wow dude... Would love to see this once done. I'm in Lancaster (Mountville) so not too far from you

For sure, when I am done we can meet up. Sorry that I don’t really have any new Pics. I have been pulling some crazy hours at work. I also found that two of my motor mounts were shot. With that said I only have one mount left to make and then I will get back on the turbo again. I hope this weekend to have the intake piping done, and then I will take more Pics.

Interesting build. Are you planning on clocking the CHRA? You're going to run into oil drain issues with it sitting horizontal like that

1gSE wrote:Interesting build. Are you planning on clocking the CHRA? You're going to run into oil drain issues with it sitting horizontal like that

Yes I plan on turning it to face up and down. Does it matter which side I use for the oil drain and oil feed? Or is it only important to have it draining direct and down ?

The inlet side should be smaller than the outlet. Small side up, I think you can go as much as a 15 degree angle

Got it... Make's sense, Thanks!