Doing a custom turbo - Page 2 - LotusTalk

lotuson74 · 02-09-2009, 09:42 PM

I believe my team is beyond that point. I will correct this post if I am wrong. I am doing this on a "turbo only" system basis (exhaust manifold, turbo, intercooler with fans, injectors, piggyback controller with basic map - user tuneable, fuel resivour tank, turbo cooling parts, brackets, hoses & heat sheilding/air ducting, connection to stock cat) No clutch, Quaiffe diff., exhaust, oil pan/baffale, ect. My car will get or already has these items, but many of you also have some or all of these "extras". Options can always be added. Why pay for something you may already have?
Cheers . . .

xtn · 02-10-2009, 07:55 AM

Do you have a cousin named Hass?

xtn

lotuson74 · 02-10-2009, 09:50 AM

Hope. but why you ask? It is too early, am I missing something?

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Originally Posted by xtn

Do you have a cousin named Hass?

xtn

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 02-10-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by xtn

Do you have a cousin named Hass?

xtn

ouch

swaq · 02-10-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lotuson74

Hope. but why you ask? It is too early, am I missing something?

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Originally Posted by xtn

Do you have a cousin named Hass?

xtn

Hass Turbo Experience, A $24,000 array of Lies, Half Truths and Broken Promises

lotuson74 · 02-10-2009, 05:55 PM

"Hope" was miss typed. "Nope" was the intended word & early was referring to the morning. As far as the Hass referance. . . I have no time for fools, pay 13k then. Let it also be known, here & now that I am personally involved in this kit/installiation on a daily basis. Many of you might also know me from my Esprit V8 that was insane fast (You can look at my new Esprit build at the following link.) But this elise will be done correctly - If it fails, I will be the first one to say so!
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Hass Turbo Experience, A $24,000 array of Lies, Half Truths and Broken Promises

xtn · 02-11-2009, 07:16 AM

Sorry for the poke in the ribs with the Hass reference. If you pull off what you claim I'll be the first to say it was misplaced. But you should be aware of why some people are going to be skeptical.

Hass started out with similar claims and his end product sucked. Plus he screwed some forum members. Not saying it's necessarily right for any of us to jump to conclusions about your claims just because they sound similar to his, but if you find yourself battling skepticism, that's why.

xtn

lotuson74 · 02-11-2009, 10:08 AM

No problem. That is why it is going on MY car & I drive it hard a lot. One thing I hate is people that do others wrong! I will not just post some dyno chart then try to sell something (I am doing this for myself, not to sell it) I just figured why not offer it if it works. Once its done, I will proudly offer many peolpe a ride and go to many a track. Too many bad "tuners" out there & I have unfortunately met many of them along the way, Hence my involvement at every step. No offence taken

People should be informed (you just taught me who this "Hass" was) I never even heard of that case.

lotuson74 · 02-23-2009, 05:35 PM

Just a little update. The exhaust manifold is finished (complete with coatings inside & out) It will reduce heat and help speed spool up significantly. The turbo and down pipe are finished and coated as well (they look very, very beautiful in the quality of workmanship)
The intercooler is a Bell, custom made with a pressure drop of just 3%. Nearly all other parts are ready to go. Expect a finished car in 2 to 3 weeks. . .

xtn · 02-24-2009, 07:01 AM

Sweet. Looking forward to more updates!

lotuson74 · 03-07-2009, 11:28 PM

Update. Small parts issue (took longer than expected) & we had a staffing issue that slowed progress a bit. All the parts are in, including the intercooler and ready for install. Installation will begain Monday morning (that is when my car comes appart) Expect 1 1/2 weeks for actual labor time then 1 more week to tune. . .

streetraces · 03-08-2009, 03:49 AM

Where are you going to fit the intercooler?

lotuson74 · 03-09-2009, 06:48 AM

It is going by the left vent where your standard airbox is.

Lotuson74-2 · 04-30-2009, 04:49 PM

Way too long for an update! Computer issues, Lotuson74 died. I am now Lotuson74-2. Thing are comming along very good, a bit slow but being carefull. The exact turbo used is a GT28/60RS Virtually all plumbing is complete, just finalizing some bracketry for a quality appearance & function. It is looking as if the ECU issue will be done using a Hydra standalone unit (we are in those consultations at this time)
We still need to do some ducting work to improve the airflow to the intercooler. Hopefully I can attach 4 photos to this post for you (never tried it before) We also expect to fire it up for the first time by this Monday.

usurbrain · 04-30-2009, 05:21 PM

Log Manifold, Internal Wastegate, stock internals, and a standalone that isn't proven... I'm looking forward to seeing 300rwhp from this... but at least you are definitely trying, I give you props for that.

Demonized · 04-30-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by usurbrain

Log Manifold, Internal Wastegate, stock internals, and a standalone that isn't proven... I'm looking forward to seeing 300rwhp from this... but at least you are definitely trying, I give you props for that.

Internals should hold up fine if fuel delivery is adequate.

Lotuson74-2 · 04-30-2009, 05:53 PM

Do to how hard I run the car, 300 might be a bit too high for longevity. I will go in steps. Whatever the final number is settled on - it will be an animal :-)
Also check out: evanscoolant.com. My car will be running this product & so should all boosted Elises. Give me your opinions. . .

usurbrain · 04-30-2009, 06:17 PM

I'm a believer in distilled water with water wetter... and a very low amount of coolant. That should provide enough cooling. Good, at least you will have fun. Turbo is great..

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Originally Posted by Lotuson74-2

Do to how hard I run the car, 300 might be a bit too high for longevity. I will go in steps. Whatever the final number is settled on - it will be an animal :-)
Also check out: evanscoolant.com. My car will be running this product & so should all boosted Elises. Give me your opinions. . .

DWebb · 04-30-2009, 08:35 PM

I wouldn't let you put that manifold on my elise if you paid me. I'm not hatin. I love what you are doing. I am obligated however to not blow smoke up your ass. You'd have to do something about that mani before I'd consider commiting to that system.

Since this is going on a stock motor particularly an NA ...it's just that the boost #'s seem to be climbing as the thread progresses <scary> melted stuff??

Cool break those eggs make that omelet!
someone has to have the balls.

Oh and WHO DIED????????? I certainly hope I read that wrong.

check out ronin 4.5 turbo on monkey.
that's a bad mofo You know he broke some eggs.
I don't think he's done yet.

Start jacking an engine like that and a catastrophic failure is imminent.
I love it. Someday my motor will be in a basket too.

Demonized · 04-30-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DWebb

I wouldn't let you put that manifold on my elise if you paid me. I'm not hatin. I love what you are doing. I am obligated however to not blow smoke up your ass. You'd have to do something about that mani before I'd consider commiting to that system.

Since this is going on a stock motor particularly an NA ...it's just that the boost #'s seem to be climbing as the thread progresses <scary> melted stuff??

Cool break those eggs make that omelet!
someone has to have the balls.

Oh and WHO DIED????????? I certainly hope I read that wrong.

check out ronin 4.5 turbo on monkey.
that's a bad mofo You know he broke some eggs.
I don't think he's done yet.

Start jacking an engine like that and a catastrophic failure is imminent.
I love it. Someday my motor will be in a basket too.

Most confusing post ever.

But yes, if you wanna know how to "really" turbo the Toyota, check out Franks car on Moremonkey.com.

02-09-2009, 09:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
lotuson74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 567	I believe my team is beyond that point. I will correct this post if I am wrong. I am doing this on a "turbo only" system basis (exhaust manifold, turbo, intercooler with fans, injectors, piggyback controller with basic map - user tuneable, fuel resivour tank, turbo cooling parts, brackets, hoses & heat sheilding/air ducting, connection to stock cat) No clutch, Quaiffe diff., exhaust, oil pan/baffale, ect. My car will get or already has these items, but many of you also have some or all of these "extras". Options can always be added. Why pay for something you may already have? Cheers . . . __________________ Kirk Will this do??? Artic silver Elise, Ohlins, Monolites, Q.S. header Arqray Ti. & more 99 Sport 190 Elise 02 Mini Cooper S 03 Dinan BMW S-3 Supercharged X-5 4.6is 06 F-250 Diesel, 11 inch lift, 1000lb ft. hauler 04 Radical SR-4 Racecar 97 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 04 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 90 Nissan 300 zx TT showcar with 680 r.w.h.p.!! 02 BMW 330i (needed something practical!) 06 BMW M5 with Schnitzer & Dinan mods. (3) Racebikes built by Richard of Attack Racing

02-10-2009, 07:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,841	Do you have a cousin named Hass? xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

02-11-2009, 07:16 AM	#27 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,841	Sorry for the poke in the ribs with the Hass reference. If you pull off what you claim I'll be the first to say it was misplaced. But you should be aware of why some people are going to be skeptical. Hass started out with similar claims and his end product sucked. Plus he screwed some forum members. Not saying it's necessarily right for any of us to jump to conclusions about your claims just because they sound similar to his, but if you find yourself battling skepticism, that's why. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

02-11-2009, 10:08 AM	#28 (permalink)
lotuson74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 567	No problem. That is why it is going on MY car & I drive it hard a lot. One thing I hate is people that do others wrong! I will not just post some dyno chart then try to sell something (I am doing this for myself, not to sell it) I just figured why not offer it if it works. Once its done, I will proudly offer many peolpe a ride and go to many a track. Too many bad "tuners" out there & I have unfortunately met many of them along the way, Hence my involvement at every step. No offence taken People should be informed (you just taught me who this "Hass" was) I never even heard of that case. __________________ Kirk Will this do??? Artic silver Elise, Ohlins, Monolites, Q.S. header Arqray Ti. & more 99 Sport 190 Elise 02 Mini Cooper S 03 Dinan BMW S-3 Supercharged X-5 4.6is 06 F-250 Diesel, 11 inch lift, 1000lb ft. hauler 04 Radical SR-4 Racecar 97 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 04 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 90 Nissan 300 zx TT showcar with 680 r.w.h.p.!! 02 BMW 330i (needed something practical!) 06 BMW M5 with Schnitzer & Dinan mods. (3) Racebikes built by Richard of Attack Racing

02-23-2009, 05:35 PM	#29 (permalink)
lotuson74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 567	Just a little update. The exhaust manifold is finished (complete with coatings inside & out) It will reduce heat and help speed spool up significantly. The turbo and down pipe are finished and coated as well (they look very, very beautiful in the quality of workmanship) The intercooler is a Bell, custom made with a pressure drop of just 3%. Nearly all other parts are ready to go. Expect a finished car in 2 to 3 weeks. . . __________________ Kirk Will this do??? Artic silver Elise, Ohlins, Monolites, Q.S. header Arqray Ti. & more 99 Sport 190 Elise 02 Mini Cooper S 03 Dinan BMW S-3 Supercharged X-5 4.6is 06 F-250 Diesel, 11 inch lift, 1000lb ft. hauler 04 Radical SR-4 Racecar 97 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 04 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 90 Nissan 300 zx TT showcar with 680 r.w.h.p.!! 02 BMW 330i (needed something practical!) 06 BMW M5 with Schnitzer & Dinan mods. (3) Racebikes built by Richard of Attack Racing

02-24-2009, 07:01 AM	#30 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,841	Sweet. Looking forward to more updates! __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

03-07-2009, 11:28 PM	#31 (permalink)
lotuson74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 567	Update. Small parts issue (took longer than expected) & we had a staffing issue that slowed progress a bit. All the parts are in, including the intercooler and ready for install. Installation will begain Monday morning (that is when my car comes appart) Expect 1 1/2 weeks for actual labor time then 1 more week to tune. . . __________________ Kirk Will this do??? Artic silver Elise, Ohlins, Monolites, Q.S. header Arqray Ti. & more 99 Sport 190 Elise 02 Mini Cooper S 03 Dinan BMW S-3 Supercharged X-5 4.6is 06 F-250 Diesel, 11 inch lift, 1000lb ft. hauler 04 Radical SR-4 Racecar 97 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 04 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 90 Nissan 300 zx TT showcar with 680 r.w.h.p.!! 02 BMW 330i (needed something practical!) 06 BMW M5 with Schnitzer & Dinan mods. (3) Racebikes built by Richard of Attack Racing

03-08-2009, 03:49 AM	#32 (permalink)
streetraces Modern Day MacGyver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 216	Where are you going to fit the intercooler? __________________ 05 Turbo Elise 3?? HP Melbourne, FL

03-09-2009, 06:48 AM	#33 (permalink)
lotuson74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 567	It is going by the left vent where your standard airbox is. __________________ Kirk Will this do??? Artic silver Elise, Ohlins, Monolites, Q.S. header Arqray Ti. & more 99 Sport 190 Elise 02 Mini Cooper S 03 Dinan BMW S-3 Supercharged X-5 4.6is 06 F-250 Diesel, 11 inch lift, 1000lb ft. hauler 04 Radical SR-4 Racecar 97 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 04 Lotus Esprit V-8 TT 90 Nissan 300 zx TT showcar with 680 r.w.h.p.!! 02 BMW 330i (needed something practical!) 06 BMW M5 with Schnitzer & Dinan mods. (3) Racebikes built by Richard of Attack Racing

04-30-2009, 04:49 PM	#34 (permalink)
Lotuson74-2 Doing the impossible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 14	Way too long for an update! Computer issues, Lotuson74 died. I am now Lotuson74-2. Thing are comming along very good, a bit slow but being carefull. The exact turbo used is a GT28/60RS Virtually all plumbing is complete, just finalizing some bracketry for a quality appearance & function. It is looking as if the ECU issue will be done using a Hydra standalone unit (we are in those consultations at this time) We still need to do some ducting work to improve the airflow to the intercooler. Hopefully I can attach 4 photos to this post for you (never tried it before) We also expect to fire it up for the first time by this Monday. Attached Images __________________ Current car list:06 BMW M5 with Schnitzer & Dinan mods. 05 Elise soon with a turbo, highly modded. 99 Sport 190 - best fun ever! 90 Nissan show & go car - 589rwhp+ 06 Ford F-250 hauler/Monster truck. 97 Esprit V8, nicer than new - with Mahle pistons. 04Esprit V8 "final run" - will return better than ever!! Last edited by Aedo : 04-30-2009 at 10:51 PM. Reason: resized images

04-30-2009, 05:21 PM	#35 (permalink)
usurbrain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 308	Log Manifold, Internal Wastegate, stock internals, and a standalone that isn't proven... I'm looking forward to seeing 300rwhp from this... but at least you are definitely trying, I give you props for that. __________________ 2008 Exige S240 Storm Titanium, Touring Package, Starshield, Cup Car wheels with R888, Arqray Twin muffler, Cup Car airbox, Nitron Double Adjustable suspension, Saikou Michi catch cans, Bride seat, HID headlights, Lots of track parts...

04-30-2009, 05:53 PM	#37 (permalink)
Lotuson74-2 Doing the impossible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 14	Do to how hard I run the car, 300 might be a bit too high for longevity. I will go in steps. Whatever the final number is settled on - it will be an animal :-) Also check out: evanscoolant.com. My car will be running this product & so should all boosted Elises. Give me your opinions. . . __________________ Current car list:06 BMW M5 with Schnitzer & Dinan mods. 05 Elise soon with a turbo, highly modded. 99 Sport 190 - best fun ever! 90 Nissan show & go car - 589rwhp+ 06 Ford F-250 hauler/Monster truck. 97 Esprit V8, nicer than new - with Mahle pistons. 04Esprit V8 "final run" - will return better than ever!!

04-30-2009, 08:35 PM	#39 (permalink)
DWebb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pleasanton Texas Posts: 178 Images: 20	I wouldn't let you put that manifold on my elise if you paid me. I'm not hatin. I love what you are doing. I am obligated however to not blow smoke up your ass. You'd have to do something about that mani before I'd consider commiting to that system. Since this is going on a stock motor particularly an NA ...it's just that the boost #'s seem to be climbing as the thread progresses <scary> melted stuff?? Cool break those eggs make that omelet! someone has to have the balls. Oh and WHO DIED????????? I certainly hope I read that wrong. check out ronin 4.5 turbo on monkey. that's a bad mofo You know he broke some eggs. I don't think he's done yet. Start jacking an engine like that and a catastrophic failure is imminent. I love it. Someday my motor will be in a basket too. __________________ Yes, that's very nice, Thank You.

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