HKS GT-SS questions

[ceniack]

i have a lead on one of these used for 600 bucks, and was curious if it would fit on the stock manifold (as far as clearance goes), and if i would need new oil and coolant lines, also, i will be running 450cc injectors, bout how much boost would i be able to run safely with this turbo, and then finally, anyone willing to make me a bin file i can burn to a chip for 450c injectors, z32 maf, and this turbo.

it is rated for ~320hp

[float_6969]

It's essentially a T28, so I would ASSUME it would clear, but to be honest, I don't know that many of us have too much experience with HKS turbos. If it won't clear the stock mani, you could get the SSAC mani and it'd definatly clear.

[nocwage]

i have a lead on one of these used for 600 bucks, and was curious if it would fit on the stock manifold (as far as clearance goes), and if i would need new oil and coolant lines, also, i will be running 450cc injectors, bout how much boost would i be able to run safely with this turbo, and then finally, anyone willing to make me a bin file i can burn to a chip for 450c injectors, z32 maf, and this turbo.

it is rated for ~320hp

Depending on your cash flow I'd suggest investing in an EPROM emulator like the Romulator or any of the other ones and burning your own chip.

I have a CA w/ 450 dsms and a Z32 MAF and it took a lot of work to make it run properly, simply loading live edit, setting the injectors to 450 and the maf to Z32 didn't work.

[rico05]

$600 for a GT-SS?!?!?!?! You realize that is a $2200 turbo, right? Are you sure that it is not blown and a REAL GT-SS? That is a sick deal!!!!

[r34 gtr]

itll fit. you can modify (bend) your stock oil and coolant lines to fit as well. that is quite the sick deal, as rico said. i would be on that like oprah on a chicken wing.

just checked it out. one thing youll have to do is fab up some kind of outlet pipe for the turbo, as it has a 2-bolt outlet instead of the 3-bolt that the stock turbo and most t28s have. other than that it should be no problem.

[ceniack]

$600 for a GT-SS?!?!?!?! You realize that is a $2200 turbo, right? Are you sure that it is not blown and a REAL GT-SS? That is a sick deal!!!!

yeah, i am 100% sure it isn't blown, i saw it new on some site for 950

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Modified by ceniack at 12:28 PM 10/11/2006

Modified by ceniack at 2:44 PM 10/11/2006

[r34 gtr]

yeah, its hot. i would totally buy it. and i guess i was wrong about the 2 bolt compressor outlet. i looked at a kit for a rb and i guess they are slightly different

one thing, buy 2 manifold to turbo gaskets. the compressor housing seems to be identical to mine and it will need a few mm of extra clearance to clear the stock manifold. no problem really, but just so you know.

[rico05]

Damn, I had the RS and SS backwards in my head, lol. $1200 is HKS MSRP. But still, that is a killer turbo, and a killer deal. I still hate you

[float_6969]

I'd pick it up. In fact, lemme know if you don't... Hehehe

[ceniack]

i'm picking it up this friday.

any idea how much boost i can safely run on 450cc injectors?

i have a wideband on the way to make sure everything is in order.

also, i have heard that those hks wastegate actuators are adjustable, is that true?

[float_6969]

Yes, that actuator is adjustable. The rod threads in and out of the arm. Just to make sure you know, it WON'T boost any lower then about 11psi IIRC. I don't know how high you can go, but I wouldn't go much past 14psi w/o an electronic boost controller.

[capwred]

i dont know about that one but my hks 2530 wouldn't fit on a stock mani.the compresser housing is to big.i had to buy a ssa mani to get it to work

[mikesim]

i dont know about that one but my hks 2530 wouldn't fit on a stock mani.the compresser housing is to big.i had to buy a ssa mani to get it to work

i just clocked my gt2530 and filed the compressor housing.

[ceniack]

got it on, no filing or clocking or anything special to get it to work other than bending the oil feed line a little (that line is is a biatch) and slotting the drain tube flange.

can't wait to get the motor in

[RalliartRsX]

PLease, post some pics of this progress!! Quiet tantilizing.

Also, might I recommend you upgrade to Stainless steel turbo lines while you have space to do em?? I had so much freaking problem with that damn oil line I just went ahead and ordered a set from Taka. Plus, you never know with those hard lines when they might break.

Good luck

[oversteer180]

Thats a great turbo, wont go really low on boost though. Remember to send me pics and videos when you get done, I want to see my old engine in action!!!!!!

[davidricardo86]

Sounds like it all went great. Id like to see some picstures aswell.

[ceniack]

thanks for all the complements, i'll try and take some pics tomorrow, it just Barley clears my manifold, like by a millimeter or so. can't wait to get the engine in the car, just need to attach the transmission, paint the engine bay and stab it in.

i am shooting for ~280 to the wheels, maybe more, maybe less, just not sure how far i want to push it on our 91 octane we have here, the closest gas station with 93 is like a 20 minute drive, and most of the gas stations in oklahoma only have 91.

[capwred]

im glad it fit.

and i wonder why no one around there has 93 octane.

[ceniack]

i dunno, silclair used to, and this one station right by my house used to carry 101 and 93, but or some reason they don't anymore