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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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i built a turbo kit with a tubular mani, 14b turbo(1g talon) 22x7x2.5 intercooler running 7 psi with an FMU does anyone know how much hp i will have at the wheel(educated guess) thanks
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Probably not much considering the turbo is tiny and the fuel management is half assed.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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You asked a stupid question and got a stupid answer. Get over it.

If you want to know numbers, strap it to a dyno. Bench dynos are for posers.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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i was asking in case someone else was running a 14b with an fmu not to be made fun of by someone thanks for all your help though
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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Däs Schmoo
Probably not much considering the turbo is tiny and the fuel management is half assed.
Well I got a 14b...
How do you consider that tiny? ---> Yes, not as big as a T4 compressor wheel, but it is well suited for a b-series... Have you ever done an analysis with a
14b? Besides it is better for a street engine IMO...

I do have good fuel management, though so it does make a big difference...
7psi? LS you could push like 12psi at least, maybe 8 on a B18C.

I'm running B16 block, LS pistons, GSR head, ---> C/R=8.75 Uberdata and 450DSM injectors, ACT clutch, among other things...
I'm running conservatively at 10psi on my 14b, and IMO it's faster than a friends T3/T4 at 8psi...

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Originally Posted by mberndt
Well I got a 14b...
How do you consider that tiny? ---> Yes, not as big as a T4 compressor wheel, but it is well suited for a b-series.
You just answered your own question. I never said tiny was a bad thing. I have a tiny turbo too and it is great for daily driving since it spools up really quickly. I, however, don't expect insane power numbers out of it.

I meant to emphasize the half assed fuel management. It will make it less reliable, won't be making its full potential in power, and the gas mileage will suck.

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Yeah, I guess I did, LOL...
I totally agree with you...
Bad engine management = Bad engine performance
What size turbo r u running anyway, 18G?... 204ft-lbs =
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Originally Posted by mberndt
Yeah, I guess I did, LOL...
I totally agree with you...
Bad engine management = Bad engine performance
What size turbo r u running anyway, 18G?... 204ft-lbs =
Yeah, an 18G. It isn't all that big, but for stock internals and 149k miles, it is plenty of turbo for me.

I was pretty amazed by 204 ft/lbs since I street tuned it myself and didn't even mess with the ignition map. I am sure that if I tune the ignition maps more aggressively, I could squeeze more hp and torque out of it, but there is no reason to. Having more than 180 ft/lbs of torque after 3800k rpm makes it a very fun street setup.
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