2004 FXT, FP68HTA, E85, PDXTuned

Geoff · 02-02-2010, 10:46 PM

Thanks to Jarrad of PDXTuning for the work on my Forester, Johnny Tran at JTran Studios in Houston for strapping down the car for a dyno, and Gillman Subaru SW for doing the tranny work and maintenance There's likely more in the car, but I wanted to keep it at 21psi. Car drives great.

Car: 2004 Forester XT
Turbo: Forced Performance 68HTA
Downpipe/exhaust: TurboXS Stealthback & JDM Pink STi Axleback
Boost Control: Grimmspeed EBCS (Thanks, guys!)
Injectors: DW 850s
TMIC: 2005 STi
Fuel: E85
Oil: Royal Purple 15w40
Dyno Type: Mustang 500
Pull info: 2007 STi 6-speed, center diff locked, 3rd gear
WHP: 324
FT-LBS: 316
Boost Target: 21psi

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juanmedina · 02-02-2010, 10:50 PM

It must feel good, but why so conservative? Nice setup...

Geoff · 02-02-2010, 10:57 PM

It's my daily driver, and the car drives excellently. Didn't feel the need to add aftermarket boost control to go over 21psi.

juanmedina · 02-02-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

It's my daily driver, and the car drives excellently. Didn't feel the need to add aftermarket boost control to go over 21psi.

you have a Grimmspeed EBCS??

Geoff · 02-02-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juanmedina

you have a Grimmspeed EBCS??

Yes. The EBCS is still limited by the ECU's ability to read no greater than 21psi. I'd need an MBC to switch between 21 for pump and 24 for E85. I don't feel like running a piggyback ECU either.

wrxtremeWGN · 02-02-2010, 11:14 PM

do you have any plans to upgrade the tmic in the future? also seems a little laggy for a 68? as long as she drives good on the street - who cares!

juanmedina · 02-02-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

Yes. The EBCS is still limited by the ECU's ability to read no greater than 21psi. I'd need an MBC to switch between 21 for pump and 24 for E85. I don't feel like running a piggyback ECU either.

I didn't know that, I always had a MBC

So how is this car boosting 24.5psi on stock EBCs? is it because of the pill?
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1924123

Geoff · 02-02-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxtremeWGN

do you have any plans to upgrade the tmic in the future? also seems a little laggy for a 68? as long as she drives good on the street - who cares!

Not laggy at all, in every day driving. I'm running the stock headers though. Might do those later to open up breathing a bit more.

Geoff · 02-02-2010, 11:19 PM

From what I gather, he can't be using the ECU to control boost, or he's doing something else. I'm not knowledgeable enough on boost control to say more than that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by juanmedina

I didn't know that, I always had a MBC

So how is this car boosting 24.5psi on stock EBCs? is it because of the pill?
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1924123

vinnyd · 02-02-2010, 11:23 PM

yay!!!!, fast red forester excite me. now u need more intercooler and boost and u will be more happier. why spend all that cash on the 6 speed to leave so much on the table

modaddict · 02-02-2010, 11:27 PM

I use the stock boost control solenoid at 25-30psi on my 35r with my Ecutek stock ECU. It's magic though.

I take it Jarrad was in Texas on a tuning trip?

Geoff · 02-02-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnyd

yay!!!!, fast red forester excite me. now u need more intercooler and boost and u will be more happier. why spend all that cash on the 6 speed to leave so much on the table

Because I bought the 6-speed as much for handling as I did for strength. I'm not in a number competition with anyone, and I'm happy with how the car runs, and I'll be keeping it for awhile. Brembos, exhaust header, and done.

Geoff · 02-02-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modaddict

I use the stock boost control solenoid at 25-30psi on my 35r with my Ecutek stock ECU. It's magic though.

I take it Jarrad was in Texas on a tuning trip?

Yep, he makes it down here periodically.

reddevil · 02-02-2010, 11:52 PM

Whats the IDC of the injectors?

Geoff · 02-02-2010, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddevil

Whats the IDC of the injectors?

~80 percent

vinnyd · 02-03-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

Because I bought the 6-speed as much for handling as I did for strength. I'm not in a number competition with anyone, and I'm happy with how the car runs, and I'll be keeping it for awhile. Brembos, exhaust header, and done.

which header are you going to go with? IWG or EWG? and why was my post edited?

captain spaulding · 02-03-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

Johnny Tran at JTran Studios in Houston for strapping down the car for a dyno,

This dude was strapping your car down?

Sorry couldn't resist..

Nice numbers btw, interested to see what I can get w/new injectors on basically the same setup (I did 336whp on 93oct w/stock injectors on dyno dynamics dyno)

Geoff · 02-03-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnyd

which header are you going to go with? IWG or EWG? and why was my post edited?

Mod mistake. Hit edit instead of quote. They're right by eachother.

Going with a Perrin, IWG.

vinnyd · 02-03-2010, 09:35 AM

sounds like a plan, you gonna do a retune after the header?

Geoff · 02-03-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnyd

sounds like a plan, you gonna do a retune after the header?

If necessary. We'll put the wideband on it and run it, to see what it does, and make adjustments where necessary. The tune's conservative enough that it may take the header without any modifications...we'll see.

CatfaceType-R · 02-03-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

Not laggy at all, in every day driving. I'm running the stock headers though. Might do headers to change the power more to the right

fikksd

SkateAndDestroy · 02-03-2010, 05:06 PM

Unless I missed it, your still on stock airbox?

Not bad considering stock airbox, XT exhaust manifold, STI TMIC, and STI catback...our exhaust manifold is a bit more restrictive than the STI one too...

Geoff · 02-03-2010, 05:22 PM

Actually, the power band will be improved on the bottom-end as well. Consulted with PDXTuning before considering it. Don't fix what's right, plskthx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by soon2bblackongold

fikksd

Geoff · 02-03-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkateAndDestroy

Unless I missed it, your still on stock airbox?

Not bad considering stock airbox, XT exhaust manifold, STI TMIC, and STI catback...our exhaust manifold is a bit more restrictive than the STI one too...

Yup, running the stock airbox, though it's not an STI cat back. It's a TXS Stealthback with a JDM Pink Forester STi axleback.

The Perrin wrapped headers that I'm picking up from PDX should give me a bit more torque across the board. Contrary to popular belief, in this scenario with my setup, I won't be giving up any low-end power.

Airelpaso · 02-03-2010, 05:53 PM

Nice! Pics of the car please!

02-02-2010, 10:46 PM	#1
Geoff Warden of NASIOC Timeout Super Moderator Member#: 592 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: P-Ville, Texas Vehicle: '08 X3 3.0si 6MT '03 330xi 6MT & '08 STi	2004 FXT, FP68HTA, E85, PDXTuned Thanks to Jarrad of PDXTuning for the work on my Forester, Johnny Tran at JTran Studios in Houston for strapping down the car for a dyno, and Gillman Subaru SW for doing the tranny work and maintenance There's likely more in the car, but I wanted to keep it at 21psi. Car drives great. Car: 2004 Forester XT Turbo: Forced Performance 68HTA Downpipe/exhaust: TurboXS Stealthback & JDM Pink STi Axleback Boost Control: Grimmspeed EBCS (Thanks, guys!) Injectors: DW 850s TMIC: 2005 STi Fuel: E85 Oil: Royal Purple 15w40 Dyno Type: Mustang 500 Pull info: 2007 STi 6-speed, center diff locked, 3rd gear WHP: 324 FT-LBS: 316 Boost Target: 21psi * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Geoff; 02-02-2010 at 11:27 PM.

02-02-2010, 11:23 PM	#10
vinnyd Scooby Specialist Member#: 148219 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: ellicott city, md Vehicle: ex FXT. 6spd, IAG built, 35r Jorge tuned	yay!!!!, fast red forester excite me. now u need more intercooler and boost and u will be more happier. why spend all that cash on the 6 speed to leave so much on the table Last edited by Geoff; 02-02-2010 at 11:35 PM.

02-02-2010, 11:27 PM	#11
modaddict Scooby Guru Member#: 95840 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Pasco, WA Vehicle: sold to a good bud awaiting next car	I use the stock boost control solenoid at 25-30psi on my 35r with my Ecutek stock ECU. It's magic though. I take it Jarrad was in Texas on a tuning trip? Last edited by Geoff; 02-02-2010 at 11:35 PM.

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