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Berserker 242

You are correct, you didn't mention 90mm. My tuner is always pushing the whole "bigger is better" thing every time I go in. He's all about peak HP. I do have plans next year to fit a single turbo with around 5-7psi boost. I'll address the intake and TB at that time. Didn't want to do it twice. I think 325-350hp is a conservative estimate and will be a big jump up from the stock 214hp. I'll have to learn to drive it all over. lol I do appreciate the feedback BTW. I have my set plan, but I'm always open to suggestions.

M.H. Yount said:
I wasn't thinking of peak HP numbers either - I'm aware of your application. I've got a fair amount of time in with these motors. Bottom and midrange can also benefit from a proper opening up the lower. Not sure where a 90mm throttle body suggestion arose - I'd go 75mm; modulation won't be a problem. But - sounds like you have a plan, so good luck with first start and run-in! Your changes will make a big difference. The (similar) AFR165 heads really woke mine up.
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Progress is slow but it will be worth it. Back seat was removed and there will be a divided and insulated diamond plate enclosure, one side for the turbo and exhaust and the other side for cold air intake. The box will be insulated and vented out the floor in an attempt to reduce cabin temps. There will be some sort of intake/scoop on the drivers side in about the same location as the exhaust exit on the passenger side, to bring in fresh air to the filter box.(inside the diamond plate enclosure.) . Exhaust is all stainless with shorty headers into 2.25" then to a Y exiting a single 3" to the turbo. MAF will be pre turbo and the BOV will be recirculating back into the air intake After MAF and before turbo to prevent over rich situation when I go off throttle while in boost... The engine is 10.1:1 CR so I will be running fairly low boost (4.5-7psi). There will be no intercooler but will have a water/meth injection system 12" upstream of the throttle body and IAT sensor. Yes I know remote turbos are not as efficient, however, with my build, a tad bit of lag will work in my favor. Is it different? yes.. Is it crazy? of course...Its Berserker.

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The turbo gravity drains into a small vented tank using -10 line. From there a TurboWerx scavenger pump pumps the oil through -6 line back to the valve cover. The vented tank should prevent the scavenge pump from pulling a suction on the turbo. I think this is the best setup as turbos are designed to gravity drain.

cwdodson88 said:
What oil scavenging system are you going to do?
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noz-e8tr said:
The turbo gravity drains into a small vented tank using -10 line. From there a TurboWerx scavenger pump pumps the oil through -6 line back to the valve cover. The vented tank should prevent the scavenge pump from pulling a suction on the turbo. I think this is the best setup as turbos are designed to gravity drain.
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That's a really good idea
 
Little bit more progress this weekend. Working on separating the MAF and IAT sensors. The MAF is getting moved to the back pre turbo and the IAT sensor is being placed in the intake just prior to the throttle body. The original Explorer MAF had the IAT sensor built in where the Lightening MAF does not. This should work well for metering the air entering the turbo as well as the correct air temp at the intake. Also the meth injection will be approx. 12" before the AIT sensor allowing the computer to compensate for the cooler air charge and adding a little protection. Should my meth injection malfunction the computer should see rise in intake temps and pull some timing.



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Picked up a few more goodies. Stainless steel porn....

2 into 1 with flex and v-bands installed
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Turbo feed and wastegate flange with v-band

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3" v-band to 4" SS for side exit.
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Couple more updates. Wiring has been cleaned up with a new IAT sensor added to the intake. (separated from the MAF sensor). MSD coils installed.

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4" exhaust welded and test fitted, along with 3" exhaust to turbo with wastegate installed.

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I'm running no cat, no mufflers. 2.25" off shorty headers to "Y" that exits 3" with a flex then straight to turbo and out the side with 4". So basically the turbo is the muffler. Should sound pretty mean I think.


This entire area will be enclosed with a diamond plate box that is insulated and vented out the bottom with a small fan to remove some of the heat.

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M.H. Yount said:
Updates or towed off by the city?
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I got it down off the jackstands, pulled the car cover up so they can see its registered as an antique. I haven't heard anything yet. Hopefully it just gets dropped. Also just pulled a permit today for the garage. 40'x40' with 14' ceiling including lift.
 
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