Mr.Goodbarf Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 yeah according to the unofficial stage definitions sticky stage 3 would mean a header. Maybe ill call it 2.5 .......thanks for the input. I will look into having the injectors serviced. FWIW premium pump fuel here is 93 octane. I run shell V-Power exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 According to what you cited, and the common stage definition here, you will be stage 3 with a turbo upgrade. Stage 3: Stage 2.5 plus upgraded turbo, and stock fuel system With a 16G, some 740cc side feeds would be just fine if you plan on staying with pump fuel (along with an upgraded fuel pump). You could even get away with an E85 tune if you go with the 850ccs. Top feed conversions are common in the > 1000cc range due to idle issues and other anomalies found with higher flowing side feed injectors. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Goodbarf Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Honestly the stage label doesn't mean a whole heck of a lot to me, just a short title for a list of mods. I just read where it said stage 2.5 included a header. Here is a silly question what cc spec are the stock injectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 You've got to get friendly with the search button... one more freebie: You'll hear anywhere from 520-560. I think your '05s may flow on the low end of that range; again, search to confirm. I just had my '08 injectors serviced and flow tested, they all were either 546 or 547cc/min. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 must be a new wave of owner's who haven't heard of Google. Legacy Injectors My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 must be a new wave of owner's who haven't heard of Google. Legacy Injectors Guess I'm feeling nicer than Catalyst, today... LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 It's only the 6th or so thread I've seen since yesterday asking questions (sometimes even in the right sub forums), that have clearly been well documented here over the years. Laziness doesn't do much for me... My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Goodbarf Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ha! guess I deserved that. Sorry, but there is such a large volume of information on here that it can take quite a while to sift through all the information vs misinformation vs opinion. My last question would have been a good one for google. sorry guys and thanks for the hep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Goodbarf Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Mods complete and the Waggin Wagon is running like a champ K&N typhoon intake BNR 16G Invidia catless divorced dp Grimspeed catless up Cobb boost solenoid Valve cover gaskets & half moons Bulletproof TMIC kit Walbro 255 New oem turbo inlet Lots of gold on heat shields and TMIC Tuned Making 17lbs max, and I'm happy to drive it in the 14lb Corbin Johnson of Johnson tuning did the final tune. Left some power on the table in the spirit of longevity. Ratios are great. If I can squeeze 90K miles out of this project, fuel rails and new TMIC are next. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/11/5ezy3etu.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice gilded TMIC! If you're going that far to insulate, you may as well look into a turbo blanket too. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I have the same gold tape on my oem heat shield too, on the wagon. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Goodbarf Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 I considered a blanket but the gold tape on the inside of the oem heat shield is waaaay cheaper. Wrapped the up and dp with header tape to cut down on heat and sound. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Did you change the Valve cover gaskets & half moons as preventative maintenance? Also did you get a compression test done? My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Goodbarf Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Passenger side had a slight leak, enough to make the nice burnt oil smell. A compression test, on a 100K+ on the clock car that only cost $9000 would guarantee three things, 1 everything is fine , or 2 everything is not fine, 3 more money out of pocket. Sometimes the car just needs to be driven . I don't hoon all over the place like a child all day. I just like to have power on the highway when I need it. Got a nice thick folder full of oil change invoices with the car when I bought it. Well taken care of. No indication of any problems whatsoever during tune. I seriously doubt I will ever be doing 90mph in 3rd gear again lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Since you've already modded, at this point the results of a compression test would likely be moot. Really, the idea is to get that test before you slap a bigger turbo, injectors, etc and ask more out of the motor. At the very least you would've known which route to go: save for a new motor or forge ahead down the mod path. Guess you'll find out soon enough whether or not you've got a healthy motor. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Goodbarf Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Updated 10K miles into mods and all is well. Spent some money at the body shop and got rid of scratches and door dings. Spent even more money at the alignment shop/infamous February sale. New bushings all the way around and Cusco front and rear sway bars & links. New commute is 40 minutes of winding state highway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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