The Making of the "GLH-R/T"

[85boostbox]

Comp and BW have really stepped up there game as far as turbos.

[turboshad]

I love my Comp. It looks fabulous on my shelf.

[Ondonti]

Hey, I know guys who are rolling back to "dinosaur" turbos and living with lag because even top dollar stuff is fragging. I hope my turbo holds together when it goes back on. I am tempted by billet compressor wheels and the new turbine wheels but it seems if you have something good, stick with it. I did a quick search again on the EFR 9180 and its still down on power compared to much smaller Precisions. I still have seen some of the best power from Precision turbos but I know their quality is frustrating. Even the old tech 67mm precisions seemed to put up crazy numbers in a few Beast Coast cars while still using inferior t3 turbine housings.

[contraption22]

I'm only rebuilding it once! Actually, I'm thinking about selling it when I get it back and upgrading to dual BB turbo.

Note that most BB turbos are not rebuildable, and Garretts require water cooling. Adding the water cooling isn't really that big a deal, but it is one more thing to clutter up the engine compartment.

[contraption22]

BW T256 Spools nicely, ask Mike.

I would say yes. It spools at least as well as a GT3076.

[rx2mazda]

After considering it, I decided to stick with the 5857 and see what it can do. Mainly because of the fact that I would have to redo my exhaust system, wg set-up etc and I don't wanna spend the money right now. I'll wait until I get a header to upgrade the turbo. (hopefully)

[contraption22]

After considering it, I decided to stick with the 5857 and see what it can do. Mainly because of the fact that I would have to redo my exhaust system, wg set-up etc and I don't wanna spend the money right now. I'll wait until I get a header to upgrade the turbo. (hopefully)

Probably the smart move. At least you would have a baseline, and going with a custom header would open up more options for you as far as plumbing.

[rx2mazda]

Removed the turbo and shipped it to precision for the rebuild. Heading to Florida for a couple days and then off on a Caribbean Cruise down to Grand Turks and Bahamas. Hopefully it beats me home and I can install it as soon as I get back! Looking forward to getting some dyno numbers & track times.

[cordes]

Removed the turbo and shipped it to precision for the rebuild. Heading to Florida for a couple days and then off on a Caribbean Cruise down to Grand Turks and Bahamas. Hopefully it beats me home and I can install it as soon as I get back! Looking forward to getting some dyno numbers & track times.

That's what we've been waiting 66 pages for now!

[Lotashelbys]

That's what we've been waiting 66 pages for now!

Ya and I even let him take my slicks home with him to run it... Any day now Carroll.....

[rx2mazda]

That's what we've been waiting 66 pages for now!

I know right... Me too! First time at the track I couldn't run because of the voltage spike issue. Thought I had it fixed. Next time at the track I bent the rod due to the voltage spike and lost the bug... Car sat for 2 years.

I really wanna see the results of clean run. The car has went 12s once and then broke.

Ya and I even let him take my slicks home with him to run it... Any day now Carroll.....

Your such a loser.

[Turbo Joe]

Looking forward to getting some dyno numbers & track times.

me too man, your not the only one with the curse of the neverending problems... I'm sitting right besides you in that boat. Keep your head up.... I know, I'm trying too. btw you ever pick from the long list of V covers you were looking for?

[rx2mazda]

me too man, your not the only one with the curse of the neverending problems... I'm sitting right besides you in that boat. Keep your head up.... I know, I'm trying too. btw you ever pick from the long list of V covers you were looking for?

Thanks Joe! I have been feeling like this car is cursed but in all honesty, I probably contributed to most of the problems. Drivetrain wise, I'm hoping that the turbo is the last thing I need to mess with for awhile. Car was running really strong before I took it off. Gonna put it back on and head to the dyno/track. I did get some VC's thanks!!

[rx2mazda]

While everyone else seems to be moving forward, I seem to be moving backwards and it's testing my patience.

[turbo2point2]

My favorite part is the cash drawer sound

Bummer for sure though. Stay with it, the payoff will be worth it.

[Pat]

That's too bad...keep at it. Once you get past the hump of the car fighting you, you'll love it.

[contraption22]

Fix that right up.



Don't be discouraged. It's a relatively minor setback compared to the rest of the build!

[lengel]

I think one of biggest determining factors of a successful build is the persons persistence. Keep at it!

[rx2mazda]

My favorite part is the cash drawer sound

Bummer for sure though. Stay with it, the payoff will be worth it.

That's too bad...keep at it. Once you get past the hump of the car fighting you, you'll love it.

Fix that right up.



Don't be discouraged. It's a relatively minor setback compared to the rest of the build!

I think one of biggest determining factors of a successful build is the persons persistence. Keep at it!

Thanks guys, i'm not quitting..

[black86glhs]

Misery loves company, apparently. I felt the same when I had 60psi in cylinder #1 after 1 drive on my last engine.

So what did I do......built another!!! Good luck Carroll. It will finally sort out.