mamba gt30 any good?
20 May 2016, 02:13 PM
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I started tuning turbo cars back in 1977. I was directly involved in a great deal of early development testing and fitted a lot of custom upgrades. I've carried that enterprising spirit forwards.
Occasionally you'll come across something that works really well, so naturally you'll want to do it again, much as you do with an unexpectedly pleasant sexual experience. (Assuming any of you younger members have touched base yet and know what I'm talking about. For reference, for some posters, it's definitely better with at least two people involved.)
You'll also occasionally come across one that you wouldn't touch again with a barge pole. (Also, see above).
We only sell what we can see working on our own dyno. God knows what other people get up to.
Occasionally you'll come across something that works really well, so naturally you'll want to do it again, much as you do with an unexpectedly pleasant sexual experience. (Assuming any of you younger members have touched base yet and know what I'm talking about. For reference, for some posters, it's definitely better with at least two people involved.)
You'll also occasionally come across one that you wouldn't touch again with a barge pole. (Also, see above).
We only sell what we can see working on our own dyno. God knows what other people get up to.
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20 May 2016, 02:46 PM
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20 May 2016, 02:51 PM
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Proof is in the pudding, Car been mapped has been delayed until next week, fingers crossed everything will go OK and we'll try and get it chucked on the dyno to see what power the turbo makes. Apart from that were hoping to be down at POD asap and are scheduled to compete at Wembley in July for the Gymkhana Grid quailifiers in it too. anyone is welcome to come and see it/passenger rides once its up and running.
20 May 2016, 03:34 PM
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20 May 2016, 04:02 PM
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Yea but are there any mappers or guys who actually build/balance turbos who can give their opinion,
Would like to hear if anyone has real experience of either Kinugawa or Arashi.
For the price of them and if its based on a GT30 why not buy new Kinugawa say £650 then send away to A turbo specialist for Better Bearings Billet Wheel, say the parts from more expensive brand.
Still be cheaper than brand new Blouch/SC/MDX etc.
Whats the thoughts on this ?
Of course it's a hassle but would it be worth it ??
20 May 2016, 05:59 PM
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some good info, thanks to all who've posted.
From doing some googling Im lead to believe the kinugawa stuff also uses a decent core, and their bolt/hose kits are rebranded garrett, cant find much on the arashi stuff tho.
Based on it being a choice of modifying the car or the missus getting a conservatory she's been harping on about for 2 years I may spend the extra and get something reputable, downside being there seems to be a lack of tuners/suppliers you can talk to face to face up here (north lincs). Any recommendations for people like me on the east coast?
From doing some googling Im lead to believe the kinugawa stuff also uses a decent core, and their bolt/hose kits are rebranded garrett, cant find much on the arashi stuff tho.
Based on it being a choice of modifying the car or the missus getting a conservatory she's been harping on about for 2 years I may spend the extra and get something reputable, downside being there seems to be a lack of tuners/suppliers you can talk to face to face up here (north lincs). Any recommendations for people like me on the east coast?
20 May 2016, 06:32 PM
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some good info, thanks to all who've posted.
From doing some googling Im lead to believe the kinugawa stuff also uses a decent core, and their bolt/hose kits are rebranded garrett, cant find much on the arashi stuff tho.
Based on it being a choice of modifying the car or the missus getting a conservatory she's been harping on about for 2 years I may spend the extra and get something reputable, downside being there seems to be a lack of tuners/suppliers you can talk to face to face up here (north lincs). Any recommendations for people like me on the east coast?
From doing some googling Im lead to believe the kinugawa stuff also uses a decent core, and their bolt/hose kits are rebranded garrett, cant find much on the arashi stuff tho.
Based on it being a choice of modifying the car or the missus getting a conservatory she's been harping on about for 2 years I may spend the extra and get something reputable, downside being there seems to be a lack of tuners/suppliers you can talk to face to face up here (north lincs). Any recommendations for people like me on the east coast?
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20 May 2016, 09:30 PM
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something like this?, if so, I wonder what It would be like on a 2L
https://shop.mambatek.com/MAMBA-Bolt...9-002-0070.htm
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something like this?, if so, I wonder what It would be like on a 2L
https://shop.mambatek.com/MAMBA-Bolt...9-002-0070.htm
https://shop.mambatek.com/MAMBA-Bolt...9-002-0070.htm
05 August 2016, 02:10 AM
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Sorry to revive an old thread, but thought it was best to post here than start a new one as it's related..
Been looking at the mamba compressor wheel and Compressor housing for fitment on a vf23 (although it states it will fit 22 and 28 aswell - rhf5hb) for £150 and wondering if it's worth the cash!? Or going to make more power?
Its a 18G 11 Blade Billet Wheel with a extended tapered tip and custom housing to fit..
Obviously I would be using my own original ihi vf CHRA which has the p20 exhaust housing and would need it balancing after (suggestions on where to go and prices for this would be appreciated
)
For reference I have a turbo 2000 Version 6, with 565cc top feed injectors, parallel fuel rail with FPR, 255lph fuel pump, equal length manifold, matched up pipe (2 inch) to ported p20 housing, 3" bell mouth decat to 2.5 straight through, 3port perrin boost controller, fmic, Samco inlet hose, 12mm modified oil pump, external oil cooler w/ thermastat)
Cheers for any input!
Been looking at the mamba compressor wheel and Compressor housing for fitment on a vf23 (although it states it will fit 22 and 28 aswell - rhf5hb) for £150 and wondering if it's worth the cash!? Or going to make more power?
Its a 18G 11 Blade Billet Wheel with a extended tapered tip and custom housing to fit..
Obviously I would be using my own original ihi vf CHRA which has the p20 exhaust housing and would need it balancing after (suggestions on where to go and prices for this would be appreciated
)For reference I have a turbo 2000 Version 6, with 565cc top feed injectors, parallel fuel rail with FPR, 255lph fuel pump, equal length manifold, matched up pipe (2 inch) to ported p20 housing, 3" bell mouth decat to 2.5 straight through, 3port perrin boost controller, fmic, Samco inlet hose, 12mm modified oil pump, external oil cooler w/ thermastat)
Cheers for any input!
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05 August 2016, 08:54 AM
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Sorry to revive an old thread, but thought it was best to post here than start a new one as it's related..
Been looking at the mamba compressor wheel and Compressor housing for fitment on a vf23 (although it states it will fit 22 and 28 aswell - rhf5hb) for £150 and wondering if it's worth the cash!? Or going to make more power?
Its a 18G 11 Blade Billet Wheel with a extended tapered tip and custom housing to fit..
Obviously I would be using my own original ihi vf CHRA which has the p20 exhaust housing and would need it balancing after (suggestions on where to go and prices for this would be appreciated )
For reference I have a turbo 2000 Version 6, with 565cc top feed injectors, parallel fuel rail with FPR, 255lph fuel pump, equal length manifold, matched up pipe (2 inch) to ported p20 housing, 3" bell mouth decat to 2.5 straight through, 3port perrin boost controller, fmic, Samco inlet hose, 12mm modified oil pump, external oil cooler w/ thermastat)
Cheers for any input!
Been looking at the mamba compressor wheel and Compressor housing for fitment on a vf23 (although it states it will fit 22 and 28 aswell - rhf5hb) for £150 and wondering if it's worth the cash!? Or going to make more power?
Its a 18G 11 Blade Billet Wheel with a extended tapered tip and custom housing to fit..
Obviously I would be using my own original ihi vf CHRA which has the p20 exhaust housing and would need it balancing after (suggestions on where to go and prices for this would be appreciated
)For reference I have a turbo 2000 Version 6, with 565cc top feed injectors, parallel fuel rail with FPR, 255lph fuel pump, equal length manifold, matched up pipe (2 inch) to ported p20 housing, 3" bell mouth decat to 2.5 straight through, 3port perrin boost controller, fmic, Samco inlet hose, 12mm modified oil pump, external oil cooler w/ thermastat)
Cheers for any input!
05 August 2016, 09:57 AM
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Sorry to revive an old thread, but thought it was best to post here than start a new one as it's related..
Been looking at the mamba compressor wheel and Compressor housing for fitment on a vf23 (although it states it will fit 22 and 28 aswell - rhf5hb) for £150 and wondering if it's worth the cash!? Or going to make more power?
Its a 18G 11 Blade Billet Wheel with a extended tapered tip and custom housing to fit..
Obviously I would be using my own original ihi vf CHRA which has the p20 exhaust housing and would need it balancing after (suggestions on where to go and prices for this would be appreciated )
For reference I have a turbo 2000 Version 6, with 565cc top feed injectors, parallel fuel rail with FPR, 255lph fuel pump, equal length manifold, matched up pipe (2 inch) to ported p20 housing, 3" bell mouth decat to 2.5 straight through, 3port perrin boost controller, fmic, Samco inlet hose, 12mm modified oil pump, external oil cooler w/ thermastat)
Cheers for any input!
Been looking at the mamba compressor wheel and Compressor housing for fitment on a vf23 (although it states it will fit 22 and 28 aswell - rhf5hb) for £150 and wondering if it's worth the cash!? Or going to make more power?
Its a 18G 11 Blade Billet Wheel with a extended tapered tip and custom housing to fit..
Obviously I would be using my own original ihi vf CHRA which has the p20 exhaust housing and would need it balancing after (suggestions on where to go and prices for this would be appreciated
)For reference I have a turbo 2000 Version 6, with 565cc top feed injectors, parallel fuel rail with FPR, 255lph fuel pump, equal length manifold, matched up pipe (2 inch) to ported p20 housing, 3" bell mouth decat to 2.5 straight through, 3port perrin boost controller, fmic, Samco inlet hose, 12mm modified oil pump, external oil cooler w/ thermastat)
Cheers for any input!
Are you running all that spec on a uk2000 engine and gearbox? if so, massively over spec'd and a lot of unecessary mods there for a vf23 or whatever turbo, especially the equal length manifold. Does it actually run? Top feeds on a uk2000 again are over kill, but then you've strangled it using a 2.5" exhaust system??
05 August 2016, 03:25 PM
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Hi thanks for the replies guys!
Ian - good to hear! I'd really like to know if anyone thinks the compressor upgrade would actually increase power or ensure the power delivered would be more reliable and less strain on my turbo atm!
Smurfy - thanks I'll send him a message and see what he thinks!
Birchy - I'd be happy with 500hp at 1 bar! Haha- one day ; ). Hopefully you'll get your plugs and avcs sorted and get a bit more
keep us updated!
Tyrer99 - I've followed the advice given on BRD and AFP websites.. 2.5 is good for 400 as banny said and equal length manifold is recommended upto 400hp, after that it's back to unequal length also I will be tracking car so I've done loads of safety mods to address known issues (eg. Sticky oil pump valve, pressure drop on std rails at cyl3, I have a baffled sump and also competition headgaskets. I want about 350hp for now. Top feed aren't at all over kill.. 440cc run out about 310/320.. so I've got the next size up.. and went top feed as it was cheaper than getting some (decent) 550cc side feed
Future plans will include forging either a 2.5 or 3.3 ..
I know the gearbox will die (rated to 280 I think) .. but not worrying here.. will be going close ratio when possible - I have huge plans for this car and the turbo2000 works as a fine base for my needs (by time I'm dome there won't be any sti parts on it so no point paying more for an sti when I have a good example already ).. The 23 is an old turbo, but should be sufficent for my current requirements. I Will be going with the likes of precision turbo in the future. I picked the 23 over the 22 as it has quicker spool and I got a good price. Also I've seen vf23 mapped to 352 hp and the mighty 22b (quickest accelerating std subaru until the hatch cossie (?) Ran the 23.. anyway I assume you don't think the turbo will make any more power with the upgraded compressor and wheel?
Veerinder - what intercooler you got btw?! You running an external or internal waste gate? !
Thanks for your input guys! Always good to see what people think
Ian - good to hear! I'd really like to know if anyone thinks the compressor upgrade would actually increase power or ensure the power delivered would be more reliable and less strain on my turbo atm!
Smurfy - thanks I'll send him a message and see what he thinks!
Birchy - I'd be happy with 500hp at 1 bar! Haha- one day ; ). Hopefully you'll get your plugs and avcs sorted and get a bit more
keep us updated! Tyrer99 - I've followed the advice given on BRD and AFP websites.. 2.5 is good for 400 as banny said and equal length manifold is recommended upto 400hp, after that it's back to unequal length
also I will be tracking car so I've done loads of safety mods to address known issues (eg. Sticky oil pump valve, pressure drop on std rails at cyl3, I have a baffled sump and also competition headgaskets. I want about 350hp for now. Top feed aren't at all over kill.. 440cc run out about 310/320.. so I've got the next size up.. and went top feed as it was cheaper than getting some (decent) 550cc side feed Future plans will include forging either a 2.5 or 3.3 ..
I know the gearbox will die (rated to 280 I think) .. but not worrying here.. will be going close ratio when possible - I have huge plans for this car and the turbo2000 works as a fine base for my needs (by time I'm dome there won't be any sti parts on it so no point paying more for an sti when I have a good example already ).. The 23 is an old turbo, but should be sufficent for my current requirements. I Will be going with the likes of precision turbo in the future. I picked the 23 over the 22 as it has quicker spool and I got a good price. Also I've seen vf23 mapped to 352 hp and the mighty 22b (quickest accelerating std subaru until the hatch cossie (?) Ran the 23.. anyway I assume you don't think the turbo will make any more power with the upgraded compressor and wheel?
Veerinder - what intercooler you got btw?! You running an external or internal waste gate? !
Thanks for your input guys! Always good to see what people think