collegemt Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I am installing my new FP 68HTA this weekend on my 06 STI: So far I have removed the VF39 and plan to install the 68 HTA tomorrow. I am not exactly sure what size vacum lines to use, the stock VF39 vacum lines and T fitting look too small, any suggestions? Pics: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/001-9.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/002-7.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/003-9.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/004-13.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/005-13.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/006-10.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/007-14.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/008-13.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/009-10.jpg Comparison pics: VF39 on left, HTA on right: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/010-13.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/011-13.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/012-12.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/013-11.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/014-12.jpg VF39: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/015-9.jpg 68HTA: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/016-6.jpg I will post more pics tomorrow after the install: If anyone has any ideas for vacum lines and if I should reuse the stock pill that would be great: Thanks, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Subscribed to watch your progress, Adam. You know I'm not much use when it comes to installs, but I'm interested to see you finish this. Great choice on a turbo! Should be FUN! My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusiast Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I really wish I could have stayed to finish it. I stopped and brought the wife home dinner so she is happy with me again. Had a little scare with the Po po on the way home. Let me know if I can help tomorrow. I need to chase down a code on my wife's car first. My mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 I took a little break. I am going to go back out soon and try to get that TMIC hose to line up. Thanks for all your help Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 I got the intercooler on (finally) and finished wrapping up the install. I took the car for a test drive on ) wastegate and did some logs. Everything seems ok for now: Here are some more pics I took along the way: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/017-4.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/018-6.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/019-4.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/020-4.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/021-6.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/022-5.jpg This is where the problem started, I couldn't get the Intercooler hose to line up with the turbo correctly, after 2 ours of wrestling, I got it. http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/023-4.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/024-3.jpg Job Complete: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/025-4.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/026-3.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/027-4.jpg I will post more info as I start tuning this bad boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusiast Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Nice and congrats! I hate your intercooler! My mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 I really just think the red intercooler hose needs to be a half of inch longer. But it should work for now and I will keep my eye on it. The good thing is no leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Here is my most recent 4th gear WOT log. Boost comes on very quick and it holds much better u top compared to my VF39. Currently the HTA is making nearl identical power and torque compared to the VF39, but the HTA makes a bit more up top. I assume when we increase boost some more it will begin to overtake the VF39 over the entire power curve. We are only running 60% WGDC or less since we are in the early stages of tuning. The thing about this turbo is the way it responds duringdownshift wots and 1st-4th gear pulls. It feels like it can build boost much quicker and higher rpms. All tuning has been done by Mickeyd, he is a awesome tuner. The car is running on 100% E85. Comments welcome! Might as well throw some pics in here from earlier today: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/019-5.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/020-5.jpghttp://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/021-7.jpgrev05 68hta all drive log.csv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Holy crap, Adam. This will be nice! MickeyD+HTA68+E85... wicked combination! You ought to take it to the 5250 dyno day on 1/1. I might be able to go now after all. My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 I didn't know about the dynbo day, I will try and make it. I have the day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 congrats, very interested in your results since I'm in colorado too. ever since putting on the front mount I have been iching to put something on to utilize it. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 So far I have been very impressed with this turbo. It holds boost very well up top, bu we still are increasing the WGDC to hit target boost. SO far on 60% wgdc holding 16psi at 6800 rpm and loving it. The car has a much wider powerband now. It will be interesting to see how she does on the dyno and at bandi next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hack4875 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Wow. I thought I loved my turbo on my 2.0. I can't imagine on your STi 2.5! did you say you're just running E85? I have 2 maps on mine, 91 oct, and E85. I just switched out to 91 oct. I've heard E85 gives some trouble starting in cold weather. Of course that's just what I heard. Any issues with yours starting in cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hey Steve! You should come to the next meet... whenever that is. collegemt (and enthusiast) installed my VF52 on your old car. I still love it.. You can take mine for a spin and I definitely need to take Adam's out for a spin too. Still got that pretty home down in Larkspur? My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hack4875 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hey Steve! You should come to the next meet... whenever that is. collegemt (and enthusiast) installed my VF52 on your old car. I still love it.. You can take mine for a spin and I definitely need to take Adam's out for a spin too. Still got that pretty home down in Larkspur? Awesome! I'd love to cruise my old LGT. You can drive my 92x and see how it compares with the upgrades both of us have done!! Let me know when you guys meet next (since you can't make it this sunday) and i'll show up as the black sheep 92x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 its nice to see a sti w/o a huge ass fart can on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 its nice to see a sti w/o a huge ass fart can on the back I am trying to keep a somewhat stock looking exhaust. I don't like the huge ricer looking ones. I might even decide to paint my exhaust black for a even more stealth look. Here a recent 4thb gear wot log from yesterday. The car is know making more power than the VF39 over the entire power curve. Still need to increase wgdc some more and work on the slight boost oscilation.rev07_68hta_all_drive_log.csv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 any updates? just curious but have you logged g/sec? I'm just curious what kind of numbers you are getting now. anyway just figured I'd bump the thread. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 just curious but have you logged g/sec? Also, with regards to g/sec, is your intake and scaling still stock (or what it was with the VF39) so you have an accurate comparison? My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusiast Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Also, with regards to g/sec, is your intake and scaling still stock (or what it was with the VF39) so you have an accurate comparison? I believe the only thing out of the ordinary is his air filter (perrin panel filter). My mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I believe the only thing out of the ordinary is his air filter (perrin panel filter). But the sticker says K&N! That's cool if nothing else changed b/w turbos that would change g/s. Wonder when Adam converted to E85 in the process... My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enthusiast Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 But the sticker says K&N! That's cool if nothing else changed b/w turbos that would change g/s. Wonder when Adam converted to E85 in the process... You are correct, it is K&N. I remember giving him a hard time when we were installing the turbo. My mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 You are correct, it is K&N. I remember giving him a hard time when we were installing the turbo. Hey Adam can we get a close-up photo of that sticker? I'm afraid it might be a little off-center, which might cause the car to pull to the right. And also... next time you guys do a turbo install I call dibs on putting on the sticker. Even with my limited mechanical abilities I think I could handle it. My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Should be fun once its done, she needs more boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Mickey doesn't really need me to log maf, but my most recent maf was about 250g/s. Intake scaling stayed the same after the turbo install. I switched to E85 about 2-3 months prior to the turbo install, so only thing that changed was the turbo. Infamous what kind of boost do you think I should target peak and at redline?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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