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So I finalized my fuel system setup and placed the order for the components I was lacking.
My previous setup was a Walbro 255 "lift pump" to my TF-Works surge tank. From the surge tank a Bosch 044 pressurized the -6AN lines to the rail and out to my SARD Racing FPR.
The new setup will be a TI-Automotive "Hellcat" 525lph pump to a modified factory tank "top-hat" w/ a -8AN bulkhead fitting. From there, it will pressurize -8AN PTFE to a Radium Engineering Microglass fuel filter w/ the heatsink mount. Microglass is the new jam in filtration, capable of filtering down to 6microns. I am still utilizing the Mazworx manifold and fuel rail, but I have upgraded my injectors to 1300X2 IDs. It will then feed a Radium Engineering MPR FPR and then back to the factory return line, transitioning to -6AN at the end of the line back to the tank. If I need more pump in the future, I will add a Boost-A-Pump to up the voltage and get the needed flow from the TI-Automotive unit.
I also picked up a new intercooler from ETS. It is designed for an EVO8/9, but should work for my needs. I chose this unit because it fits between the frame rail horns on the S14 and it is rated at 750whp. This means minimal fabrication to make it work, I get to keep my bumper reinforcement and it provides room to grow. My previous intercooler (HKS Type S) is only rated at 450hp and while it has worked well for my previous setup, it will be over worked and inefficient for future desires.
Another upgrade/change was I picked up a Full-Race twinscroll exhaust manifold setup. My last manifold was a PeakBoost setup and while it worked well, I wanted to maximize exhaust gas flow and energy recovery. I am still using the GTX3076R Gen 1 turbo, but after having a conversation with Niko @ AMS Performance, I purchased a .83A/R exhaust housing for it. They wanted to focus on maximizing response, so we're going to start there. If it proves to be too small and choke the car up-top, we'll switch to a 1.01A/R and see what results it yields. Along with the manifold swap, I am installing thermal couples on each runner for better fueling control with the new setup. My Tuner recommended it, because it has essentially become a "race" motor.
I should mention that if you need any help with sizing a turbo or even help with putting together a solid build sheet, Niko will go above and beyond for you. My mindset going into it was they weren't going to be interested in work or helping me and it was probably a dead end.I was pleasantly surprised with my experience considering they work on cars and equipment 10x the cost of most of our shit here in the S-Chassis world.
Anyway, this has been a long enough post.
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