Claudman Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 You make a good point and I knew that this setup would not build boost as quickly as a front mounted turbo. It really does not feel laggy as the power builds smoothly. If you compare the stock VG30 to the Boosted version you will see a significant torque improvement from 2500 RPM and up. Driving around town it is a blast since it will pull very well from any gear. If I had much more low end power/torque I could not keep the wheels from spinning. As it is I can stay in the throttle through all the gears and not spin. I have posted the baseline dyno when the car was running with the stock VG30. Stock torque at 2500 was 125 ft lbs. Boosted torque at 2500 is 170 ft lbs. You can feel the extra 45 Ft lbs. Stock torque at 3500 was it's peak at 150 ft lbs. Boosted torque at 3500 is 215 ft lbs. You can really start feeling the extra torque at this point as it continues to build to its max of 342 ft lbs at about 5250 RPM. If anything, it acts more like a car with variable valve timing as the torque never feels like it drops off. Notice how smoothly the torque builds to it's max at 342 ft lbs. at 5250 RPM. It starts to fall off here since this is still running on a stock truck engine block and cams. I will need to change the cams and/or head work to make more improvements on the top end. At this point it's running 15 PSIG boost (at the manifold port). Even as it is it makes good power up to 6500 RPM which is where the rev limiter is set. Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted December 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 After adding the boost I found that I could not go full power without the rear axle wrapping and the pinion flange on the rear axle hitting the floor. In general this will make a very loud noise and generally ruin all the fun I was having up to that point. So, I happen to have purchased Kelvin's traction bars some time ago and proceeded on installing them. I removed the front leaf spring bracket and welded on the tabs supplied. My mig is a Lincoln 140 amp and it was turned all the way up. A friend of mine who is an expert (40 years experience and past welding department supervisor for a major oilfield valve supplier) did not like the weld much. Looks like cold welds, he says. Best I could do and they seem to be holding. The other bracket seems to be better: And with the bar on the car, SO, was finally able to take it out last night and drive it as hard as I could without the axle wrapping up and the pinion slapping the floor. 1st and 2nd gear go by so fast. 3rd gear is very quick as well and by this time I and hitting about 90-95, and it will keep pulling all the way through 4th, but I haven't tried to see how far it will go. These traction bars really work very well. 3 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 OH DUDE!!!!!!!!!!PIMPN!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment
soundboi Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 wow, excellent stuff Quote Link to comment
S30Jay Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Great build! Color looks PERFECT too! Awesome.... Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) Lots of updates: Pulled Motor, new Jim Wolff Cams and clutch, Head work, Pathfinder intake and revised intercooler routing, moved intercooler exchanger to front of radiator, Vintage Air Mini System, Fidanza Flywheel, New transmission (other shifted poorly from 1st to 2nd), changing from .84 AR to .64 on turbine housing, blow through MAF, Nistune Feature Pack, E85, and more. While the motor was out I decided to plug holes and re-finish the engine compartment: before: After: Installed Clutch and Transmission: Edited July 6, 2021 by Claudman 3 Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 I used a Z32 AC Bracket to mount the compressor Ready to roll under Got it under by lifting one side with a floor jack and the other with the engine hoist Now to get if lifted into place and start hooking everything up. 6 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) On 7/6/2021 at 1:10 PM, Claudman said: I used a Z32 AC Bracket to mount the compressor That's a good idea! I ended up making my own because I couldn't find one that fit the Sanden 508. Edited December 2, 2022 by datsunfreak 1 Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Left over parts if you need them,PM me Traction Bar 1 Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Exhaust Manifolds 200 SX VG30 Cast Iron 1 Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Heater Box with Good heater core and valve 1 Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 Under Dash AC Unit with good evaporator and expansion valve and blower Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 200SX Intake plenum with EGR and Idle removed. Also have another completely stock. Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted December 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 (edited) Some updates on the project, Haltech Series 2000 ECU installed New 600 CC EV14 Injectors Pathfinder Intake Jim Wolfe S1 Cams for VG30 Electric Power Steering Power Brake Booster Vintage Air Mini Heat and AC LS Coils fired from ECU Up and running and idling. Im waiting on the painting of the rear hatch to get it to the dyno for a full tune on the ECU and it should be back on the road shortly. Can't wait to see how the changes work out. Edited December 2, 2022 by Claudman 7 Quote Link to comment
rosso Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 12/2/2022 at 6:14 AM, Claudman said: Left over parts if you need them,PM me Traction Bar PM ed you - I definitely want this for my VG33 wagon. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Wow man I love your goon. Beautiful work my man. Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted December 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2022 Body back together and ready to get tuned. 8 Quote Link to comment
Claudman Posted January 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Got the Green Wagon back from the tuner and am very happy with the results. With the Haltech I have a happy knob that will adjust boost from 6-7 lbs, (running of wastegate spring), 9-10 lbs and 15 lbs. Below is the results from the tune, all on 93 Octane gas. I can run E85, but will need a bigger fuel pump. It's close to maxed out on gas at 15 PSIG boost. Best part is it picked up HP in the mid range big time with the quick spool and JWT Cams. At 2000 RPM HP is up 50%, ant 3000 up 35% and at 4000 up 26%. Going to need new tires soon. 5 Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 Where is the sushi slicer hiding? Such a good build!!! Quote Link to comment
benzo Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 Such a clean build Quote Link to comment
Diabolic kustoms Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 Kickass wagon Quote Link to comment
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