My 997.1 Turbo 68mm VTG Build
Starting this thread to document my build and to post the performance results associated with the build. Two years ago I acquired a clean, one owner, Midnight Blue 6MT 997.1 Turbo. The car had 57,000 KM on the clock and was virgin to any modifications. When I purchased the car, I had decided that I was going to pursue an aggressive VTG build as I have no desire to build the motor. Here is a pick of the car just before I drove it off the lot.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...ca15519c47.jpg I have tackled the project in a couple of phases thus far, primarily focusing on my power goals and being able to put the power to the ground. The following work was complete in the fall of 2017: Phase 1
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...0545203f6a.jpg Unfortunately, I did not dyno or 1/4 mile the car after phase 1 so will be missing this data point in my build thread. I had completed Phase one in late fall so I was unable to get it to the track or dyno. Canadian climate can be a blessing and a curse, the 1/4 mile track was shut down by the time I had completed the work on the car. Phase 2 was about turbo upgrades while conducting major maintenance on the motor with new OEM parts. Phase 2
The car is dialed in and pulling like a freight train. Following is a 3rd gear WOT pull line graph that I put together using a data log with the final tune. AFRs are bang on between 11-12 throughout the rev range. Ignition ramps up nicely and the car makes peak boost of 22.5 at 4500 rpm and holds to redline. The car is shockingly fast yet so drama free: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...a6ab49946c.jpg I will be hitting the 1/4 mile track on May 31st to capture some real world results. I will also be heading to the dyno to document the power of the car. The goal is 650-700 horse power at the tires. I will update this thread as performance results come in. Stay tuned and thanks for reading. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...ea629bbcb6.jpg |
Awesome! Love threads like this. Get some 3rd gear 60-100 runs to see how it does in "real-world" pulls. More useful than the dyno imho.
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Nice build. Inspiration for my goals. How does the clutch hold up to that type of power?
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Originally Posted by buffalosojah
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Nice build. Inspiration for my goals. How does the clutch hold up to that type of power?
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Did you sell off the do88 y-pipe? I’m close to your first phase setup :D
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good stuff right there
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Originally Posted by The Bogg
(Post 4783113)
Awesome! Love threads like this. Get some 3rd gear 60-100 runs to see how it does in "real-world" pulls. More useful than the dyno imho.
Originally Posted by buffalosojah
(Post 4783121)
Nice build. Inspiration for my goals. How does the clutch hold up to that type of power?
Originally Posted by jakethunder
(Post 4783142)
Did you sell off the do88 y-pipe? I’m close to your first phase setup :D
Originally Posted by The Bogg
(Post 4783126)
I have that clutch and used to have 68s...no problems with pumpgas. Not sure about race gas or e85 though
Originally Posted by twturbo
(Post 4783147)
good stuff right there
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Looks like a fun build. What boost controller are you using and are you tuning on Cobb?
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this looks familiar :D Nice work
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Originally Posted by Geo2JZ
(Post 4783179)
Looks like a fun build. What boost controller are you using and are you tuning on Cobb?
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Fun stuff! Congrats!
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Originally Posted by Irishace
(Post 4783151)
Also I believe you are local in Toronto. Would love to see your Xona build first hand.
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Nice build. Another MB in the GTA.
I'm finally back on the road again, we will definitely need to all end up at the same meet sometime to compare notes. |
Originally Posted by The Bogg
(Post 4783219)
Yup, I am in Richmond Hill, we can meet up sometime. There are a few locals who should meet up one day.
Originally Posted by DOOBEE
(Post 4783294)
Nice build. Another MB in the GTA.
I'm finally back on the road again, we will definitely need to all end up at the same meet sometime to compare notes. |
Originally Posted by SamboTT@ByDesign
(Post 4783318)
Cheers pal it's been a pleasure working with you as well. Your car is running so well on pump smooth and conservative. Enjoy it!
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