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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 02:29 AM
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Default Re: 2004 CROSSFIRE Garrett GT 35R Upgrade

Originally Posted by Speedy4x4
The gt35 is a awesome fast spool ball bearing turbo. There has been a front mounted single and a front mount twin turbo setup (if you want reference for placement and piping).
On the motor rebuild. We have forged crank and rods. But hypereutecnic pistons that is the weak link. The alusil coating on the cylinders is one of the best and one of the worst things about our engines.
RODS-From what I do I have found out about our rods they are good for around 110 horsepower per rod.(if anyone knows different plz let me know).
Pistons- NOBODY makes options for us. Unless custom made. I finally found a a piston and rod to get some accurate measurements off of (thanks to a dedicated forum member) I should have it next week.
TUNING- THE HARDEST PART. If you find a way to tune a original N/A car to accept turbos/boost and still retain all of benefits that we have like the dual spark, you will be envy of MANY and open the door for lots more options. And possible raise the price of our cars. And make you lots of money.
Euro charged is the best place for tuning so far
6SPD- it is good for 300-400 HP I can't remember any closer number
I would love to have a twin gt15 or gt20 setup.
has anyone tried or attempted a custom cams??

Speedy I really appreciate your response! Yes reference to the single TURBO placement and piping would be a great help! Yeah the pistons may be an issue I've been told. So that's something to research a bit more. And the tuning I know will be the hardest part. From what I see the PowerMod interceptor does look promising. But like you said EuroCharged already has a formula, so I'll try contacting them and see how they can help me with that aspect of the build. As far as the 6spd, manual transmission is a must for me so if the stock trans dies maybe a T-56 may be in order? Is that possible? Now custom cams, that's an exciting thought! TURBO specific wide power band and maybe more top end would be exciting! I do wish a twin turbo E55 was in the cards but it's going to be a fun build!
 
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