Holset HX35
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I have an hx40 on my 89 and all I can say is sold...there ain't no way in HELL that someone can tell me
Those turbo are crappy. I have a simple setup ...stock manifold with ct26/ t3 adapter, hx40 with bulleye .71
Bep turbine housing and hks 40mm wastegate with 10psi spring. Now when I say this car hauls ass that exactly
That. Boost kicks in at 4000rpm which makes it really dangerous to drive in rainy weather.
But other than that I love driving my mk3. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Those turbo are crappy. I have a simple setup ...stock manifold with ct26/ t3 adapter, hx40 with bulleye .71
Bep turbine housing and hks 40mm wastegate with 10psi spring. Now when I say this car hauls ass that exactly
That. Boost kicks in at 4000rpm which makes it really dangerous to drive in rainy weather.
But other than that I love driving my mk3. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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Holsets crappy???? Hmm they are factory turbos on work trucks with a great track record ...... doesn't that say enough? When are you going to push it closer to the 20psi range?
whitemike;1667932 said:
Mike, my HX40 I just picked up has a 17cm^2 (~1.29A/R) housing stock with T4 divided inlet but a 4" vband outlet
I'm currently piecing together a whole new set up with an HX35.
I'm going to fabricate a front facing intake manifold, and remove at least two feet of piping. That should increase my throttle response nicely.
I'd like to do exactly what NTRA08 did with his Turbo manifold (CT26 to T3 adapter). I'm in the process of modifying my manifold right now, but I've still got a lot to do as far as the turbo set up. I still don't even have a wastegate or blow off valve, and I can't finish my manifold until I know what flange to use for my wastegate.
Plans?:
-7MGTE
-HX35
-FFIM
-24x12x3 Intercooler
-Wastegate at 14-18lbs (still doing research, but I'm aiming in that range)
-Stock 440cc Injectors (for now, until I run into a problem)
-MK4 TT Fuel pump?
-Coil-on Plugs
-AFM delete/Megasquirt?
-MHG/ARP Studs
-Ported head
There may be some things I'm forgetting, but I'm aiming for around 450 whp/tq. Hopefully more Torque than Power. If I'm unable to afford Megasquirt, then I'll just use my Lexus MAF, and run an SAFC. But, either way I'm convinced that I could make good power on a reliable tune.
I'm currently on a 60-1 CT26 which has proven to make over 400whp easily, but unreliably. My turbo seals blew after 2000 miles (on the turbo) running 8psi, and the condition of my turbo is just getting worse and worse with time. The thing I love about Holsets is the fact that they're seemingly bullet proof, and even if one DOES manage to blow a Holset, it's not too difficult to find a rebuild or replacement. I'll let you guys know how the build goes, but it won't be for a while, that's for sure.
I'm going to fabricate a front facing intake manifold, and remove at least two feet of piping. That should increase my throttle response nicely.
I'd like to do exactly what NTRA08 did with his Turbo manifold (CT26 to T3 adapter). I'm in the process of modifying my manifold right now, but I've still got a lot to do as far as the turbo set up. I still don't even have a wastegate or blow off valve, and I can't finish my manifold until I know what flange to use for my wastegate.
Plans?:
-7MGTE
-HX35
-FFIM
-24x12x3 Intercooler
-Wastegate at 14-18lbs (still doing research, but I'm aiming in that range)
-Stock 440cc Injectors (for now, until I run into a problem)
-MK4 TT Fuel pump?
-Coil-on Plugs
-AFM delete/Megasquirt?
-MHG/ARP Studs
-Ported head
There may be some things I'm forgetting, but I'm aiming for around 450 whp/tq. Hopefully more Torque than Power. If I'm unable to afford Megasquirt, then I'll just use my Lexus MAF, and run an SAFC. But, either way I'm convinced that I could make good power on a reliable tune.
I'm currently on a 60-1 CT26 which has proven to make over 400whp easily, but unreliably. My turbo seals blew after 2000 miles (on the turbo) running 8psi, and the condition of my turbo is just getting worse and worse with time. The thing I love about Holsets is the fact that they're seemingly bullet proof, and even if one DOES manage to blow a Holset, it's not too difficult to find a rebuild or replacement. I'll let you guys know how the build goes, but it won't be for a while, that's for sure.
well here are some of the pics i promissed!
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fitting the small turbo!
now fabbing up my downpipe! not bad for my first time really welding:dunno:
Now fitting the hks wastegate!
The drain all fitted!
ok this is when i had to make up an turbo intake for my AFM...with out that pipe me car will not run!
so this is when i got the car all put together and it was running sooooo strong. 10psi from a ct26 and 10psi from an hx40 is like night and day. OMG that car pulls and spools so fast, i sware i'm not changing my turbo ever. like they say, don't fix it if it ain't broken.
i know thw engine bay is crappy but all that will be changing very soon!
fitting the small turbo!
now fabbing up my downpipe! not bad for my first time really welding:dunno:
Now fitting the hks wastegate!
The drain all fitted!
ok this is when i had to make up an turbo intake for my AFM...with out that pipe me car will not run!
so this is when i got the car all put together and it was running sooooo strong. 10psi from a ct26 and 10psi from an hx40 is like night and day. OMG that car pulls and spools so fast, i sware i'm not changing my turbo ever. like they say, don't fix it if it ain't broken.
i know thw engine bay is crappy but all that will be changing very soon!
3tc power;1705535 said:
yae but they at lest use 2 tubes
in my car my car will do 15 psi on my stock 12 psi spring if remmber right
i just remmber a fellow person out thsi way did some thgin liek that and ahd issue wiht boost creep
MDCmotorsports;1705605 said:
thanks bro.... I love how I catch people off guard when they underestimate my car aka white trash! Lmao
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NashMan;1705615 said:
To me boost creeping is more beat down for the person trying me because I look stock... lmao
Plus my haltech e6x is going in about two weeks from now!
i didn't pay anything really! it was a trade for something a friend needed! but they are still around! they usually cost around 270 to 300 yeah not cheap but it spools like a monster. just do a search for bullseye bep turbine housing. also call or email slowboy racing ( slowboyracing.com )
awesome. yeah 300 isn't bad. for 600 bucks I'll have a hard hitting, high hp capable, quick spooling turbo. when I add FFIM, head work, built bottom end with raised compression, T4 manifold w/ SP QSV, it should be super quick spool
im in the process of starting a hy35w or he351cw build up on my 7m 
cant wait! i hear nothing but good news on these turbos and the instant boost and hard hitting should be amazing on the street...also props. on your setup 3tc power keep it up!
cant wait! i hear nothing but good news on these turbos and the instant boost and hard hitting should be amazing on the street...also props. on your setup 3tc power keep it up!