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08-01-2014, 03:34 PM | #1 |
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Slow Spool up + Narrow Power Band : 473whp STI w/ CS600 Cosworth Longblock
I have a 09 STI with a Cosworth CS600 Longblock with the supporting parts/mods that are listed after the text below.
For now, hp is satisfactory as the car has been Dyno'd recently with 473 awhp @ little under 7k rpm with 1.7kg (+-24 psi) turbo boost. The issue is that I have slow spool up for a GTX 3076R turbo and when the wastegate does open it snaps to 80's-F1-style all or nothing binary power delivery. I've had many turbo cars including a much missed GC8 2000 Impreza but none of them were even close to this kind of all or nothing narrow power band. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy the car is awesome and a riot do drive, but, I do track days and the first and only TD I took this particular car I was losing traction on all fours when the boost kicked in around 4650 / 4800 rpm on Pirelli Stock Car Slicks, in second gear. This cost me dearly on my lap times and to make matters worse, I hit the stock rev limit all the time and the rpm drops below the narrow power band on every gear change. My tuner and I have a few ideas of what would improve spool-up time in theory, but, before I spend more of my hard earned money on parts I would really appreciate some input from anyone that feels they can contribute on what would be their course of action. I can post the dyno chart if anyone thinks it will be usefull. Thanks in advance! Parts List: Cosworth CS600 longblock - 2.5L 8.21 CR Forged Crank, big valve headers w/ high lift cams + titanium springs and retainers Custom G&R Reinforced deck treatment Garret GTX 3076R Externally Gated Turbo (standard location) Tial MVR Wastegate Tial outlet pipe for ATP GT30 Perrin FMIC Perrin Turbo 3" Inlet Hose Samco Radiator Hose Kit K&N Cone Filter DW 265 Series Fuel Pump DW 1000cc topfeed injectors Cosworth High Flow Fuel Rails Cosworth TGV Cosworth Heavy Duty Timing Belt Aeromotive Fuel Regulator Tomei Fuel gauge Tomei Fuel Rail Adaptor Killer B Performance Large Oil Pan Killer B Oil Pickup Killer B Oil Baffle Grimmspeed Boost Control Solenoid Braided AN Steel Air Lines Braided AN Steel Fuel Lines Braided AN Steel Brake Lines Perrin Master Cylinder Brace DBA 4000T3 Slotted Front Rotors Ferodo DS3000 Pads Invidia Catless Downpipe Invidia Up Pipe Invidia Q300 Cat Back Exhaust Titanium Tip Grimmspeed Exhaust Manifold Cross Pipe Custom G&R front air ducts for rotors Exedy Twin Disc Clutch Kartboy/Turn In Concepts Short Shifter and all Bushings Eibach Prokit Lowering Springs Eibach Rear Swaybar Whiteline Rear Camber Bushings Whiteline Camber Bolts Front Whiteline Antilift Kit Whiteline Subframe Rear Traction Kit Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings Defi Red Racer EGT Gauge Defi Red Racer Pressure Gauge Defi Red Racer Boost Gauge PLX Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Module and Single Gauge Combo Perrin Gauge Pod adapters Perrin Dual Gauge Pod Parts that will be bought before more track duty: Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit Mishimoto performance Radiator KW V3 coilovers Cusco Top hat
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08-01-2014, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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Smaller turbo and more boost will pick you up some midrange power. What intercooler?
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08-01-2014, 04:22 PM | #3 |
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Better fuel and/or higher redline. Smaller piping on ic or get an water:air ic...get a smaller rear housing on your turbo. Idk, too much to list, we could go on for days. Oh yah, go back to the stock cam!!!!! Higher lift than stock on a pumped up 30r ftl...
Cosworth longblock, what? are you a billionaire? Last edited by CatfaceType-R; 08-01-2014 at 04:27 PM. |
08-01-2014, 04:32 PM | #4 | |
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I went car-less for 2.5 years and had it put together during that period of time, lots o work. I suspect bigger inlet e exhaust manifolds would help, but, got no firm position from anyone around here. Another suspicion is bad aerodynamics in the housing w/ external wastegate As you said, just so many variables I don't really want to shoot and then think. Thanks! Last edited by Speed Addict; 08-01-2014 at 04:38 PM. |
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08-01-2014, 04:42 PM | #5 | |
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I would also compromise hp and/or reliability going down that road. I'm running a Perrin FMIC kit. Thanks for the input! |
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08-01-2014, 07:42 PM | #6 |
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No problem. Without a boost plot or dyno graph its hard to see if you are really laggy
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08-01-2014, 10:33 PM | #7 |
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This boy needs some e85. I'd say also that you would be better with smaller piping and possibly that ATP just sucks. What fuel are you running? There is a few threads with EFR turbos pushing more power and quicker than your setup by a lot. One is kellys he's destroked with reverse manifold efr7670 and his hits powerband ~4K and rides that baby to redline 8k.
What are you using for boost control? Potential the wastegate is blowing open? I cannot understand how short your powerband is. Sent from my QMV7A using NASIOC mobile app |
08-01-2014, 10:40 PM | #8 | |
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I can't upload the image for some reason but the link above works. Thanks a lot! |
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08-01-2014, 10:57 PM | #9 | |
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I am running a fuel called "Podium" over here, premium pump fuel, supposed to be pretty decent, 98 octane in theory. I'm gonna check out those turbos, thanks! I am running a Grimmspeed Boost Control Solenoid, braided lines. That seems to be in order, boost is maintained throughout, I've looked alot at the gauges in various conditions. It only pulls once the wastegate opens tho. My first car with fmic and a first with this turbo, so, I don't have much of a reference. I guess stretching the limit to 8k would also help, but, I wasn't really planning on fiddling with that because of reliability. Thanks for the input! |
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08-01-2014, 11:10 PM | #10 |
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Are the exhaust elbows ported? Didn't are that on the list or missed it
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08-01-2014, 11:13 PM | #11 |
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Any way of telling what those wastegate cycles are. The power delivery is very linear a lot like the wastegate never actually stays fully closed. Could also be those huge cams, tho I'm skeptical that's the root.
Killer b has got quite a bit of impressive results with the trial hotside I'd try that out! Sent from my QMV7A using NASIOC mobile app |
08-01-2014, 11:51 PM | #12 | |
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08-01-2014, 11:58 PM | #13 | |
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All throught the laggy section of the rpm range it is fully closed (0 - 4700+-) after that its fully open and I hit the limiter very fast on the lower gears. I'll definitely check out the housing, really like their products. Thanks! |
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08-02-2014, 04:12 PM | #14 | |
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Get the stock cross pipe back on or port the elbows Sent from my XT907 using NASIOC mobile app |
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08-02-2014, 08:08 PM | #15 |
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I would replace the exhaust manifold with a FullRace or KillerB setup. That will help spool. As others have said smaller cams would make a large difference as well.
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08-02-2014, 09:05 PM | #16 | ||
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I got a good deal on a brand new Tial .63 housing right here in Sao Paulo with my tuner, bought it this afternoon. Got lucky on that one. I'm almost certain on getting Perrin big tube headers, I feel like I cut a corner with that crosspipe. I've only seen pictures but it appears that it will be fine with the KillerB oil pan. Can someone confirm this? A GS Ceramic coated Up Pipe w/ 44mm EWG is also the probable choice. After I get this stuff together I'll update the thread, hopefully get it reflashed and to the dyno again soon. Thanks a lot for the input! |
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08-02-2014, 09:13 PM | #17 |
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Big tube header won't help with spool faster most likely.
If you got the coin the killer b header is what u want |
08-02-2014, 11:47 PM | #18 | |
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The point is the system needs a minimal back pressure? I really like their products, but, I have so much more stuff I still need to buy to get all the "sections" of the car on the same level as the engine, as it is right now. Suspension, wheels, aero, cooling, etc. I guess its the same story with everyone, just gotta make some choices. I guess I am still open to a Killer B header, but it just has to make sense. At this point, to me, it wouldn't make sense to "pay double" for much better alloy, but, on the other hand, apparently the design performs and is outright awesome. Asking in plain english, is the Killer B really worth considering its 2x the price of Invidia, Perrin and Tomei, give or take a few bucks? Thanks! |
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08-03-2014, 08:31 AM | #19 |
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Big tube headers will definitely not help spool up. Think about it; a turbo exhaust manifold needs to be pressurized to spin the turbine and make boost. Adding volume (big tube headers) means it takes longer to build that pressure. Don't buy into reversion or scavenging theories with these systems. That is naturally aspirated technology applied to a turbo application and they are VERY different in design to a turbo manifold. There are books on this and I highly recommend anyone interested in learning about the difference to go hit their local library or Barnes & Noble.
Changing to a smaller A/R housing on that turbo will not net you fantastic results. The 3076 is better matched with the mid or large turbine housing, not the 0.63. You'd likely get a bit less power but MUCH better spool up characteristics and low end by going to the GTX3071 with the 0.82 A/R housing. Then again, if you're using an ATP style OEM housing you're kinda stuck with few choices, unlike using the Tial housings. The ATP housings are very convenient as they are a bolt in product, but the housings are still based on the OEM housing design, which without a doubt reduces turbine performance. An EWG version definitely induces turbulence into the volute, which is not good. Moving the WG further from the turbine and using a performance designed housing (Tial for example) will net you some decent improvements. Changing to the smaller MV-S (38mm) wastegate will give better modulation of boost and less of the uncontrollable surge of torque that is causing you to loose grip. The smaller gate can allow it to crack a bit sooner assisting some with spool as well. You're not running low boost pressures so the 44mm is not needed. In fact, we NEVER use a 44mm on these cars, it really doesn't make any sense unless you're running 12psi of boost. Another option is you run some fuel with more bang to it. C16 and especially E85 would widen that curve quite a bit AND make more power. I can't answer if the Killer B Motorsport header is the right header for you. Everyone has their own reasons for what their wants, needs, and goals are. I can tell you it makes more power than anything else currently available. Or at least we've not come across anything else that makes more power (and there are LOTS of plots not floating around out there), and using titanium alloyed stainless steel (321) certainly has it's benefits as well as a hefty cost of admission. Unfortunately, there's nothing we can do about the costs, it is what it is. The justification of the product, or any product for that matter, is what it's worth to you (performance, durability, etc.) by having it. For some it's worth every penny, and for others it's not as important. |
08-03-2014, 01:49 PM | #20 | |
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It makes perfect sense that less volume is better in this case. I'm not sure of the size of the standard location ATP housing, but, considering the current laggy curve, I have a feeling switching to the tial won't have any drawbacks. It was a real bargain, so, that had a lot to do with the .63 size to be honest. But it's good to know I can always upgrade later. The same with the 38mm wastegate, I'm going to stick to my 44mm for now to save up for the headers. Better fuel is hard to come by, unfortunately. I've had cars converted to run on "our e85" and eventually they all had erratic clogging of fluid lines, filters and pump on cars that were originally running petrol. Never found out what caused it, I just steer clear now. I guess I'm pretty much sold on the Killer B headers and up pipe, buying another brand will feel too much like cutting a corner right now. Congratulations on the very original design and performance! Thanks! |
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08-03-2014, 01:56 PM | #21 |
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Maybe a better tune?
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08-03-2014, 02:35 PM | #22 |
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Thanks for the kind words!
IIRC the ATP housing is 0.74 A/R. The quality of E85 is hit/miss no matter where you are. Any car considering it should run an applicable 5-10 micron filter. That will take car of any debris in the fuel and E85 has a lot. Anything smaller than 35 micron should pass through the injectors, but it can scour the internals. So a good filter is important to running a reliable E85 setup. |
08-03-2014, 09:22 PM | #23 |
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Another cheap option would be to try a good Electronic boost controller, like old school Greedy Profec. In theory they keep the wastegates' mechanical springs completely unloaded until targeted boost.
The theory is that the wastegate springs are linear, they could start to open before the desired boost is reached. This could be your case. I had a GTX3582 (much laggier turbo) that doesn't drive as bad as you're describing.. I've seen this reduce "lag" drastically back in the days with old school HKS ext wastegates. could be worth a shot... |
08-04-2014, 07:40 AM | #24 |
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If I remember correctly (and I am no tuner by any means) most are doing something like this already via the ProTune, to promote spool.
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08-04-2014, 10:27 AM | #25 |
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Its called "Wastegate Duty Cycle"...
Less WGDC = Less gasses bypassing the turbine = better spool up However with modern EWG the wg springs should not open prior to boost pressure exceeding spring pressure UNLESS you are using controlling boost via an EBCS. Last edited by 2Fast4U1DAY; 08-04-2014 at 10:35 AM. |
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