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Not to sound like a prick but I don't see what your point is? After a few hours of research and a bit of common sense (or rather, TD04's are already widely used on Starlets, so they're a pretty safe bet regardless of which one you go for) it's not difficult to decide on a suitable turbo. The only other thing to keep in mind when looking for TD04's is be aware of the turbine housing which is shown by the last number in the name for example: TD04-13T-6 is the WRX one off the top of my head, but there's also a TD04-13T-4 which has a smaller turbine housing and is used on some diesel engin

There are plenty of TD04 compressor maps on the net, there's a few in those links I posted above. Using the calculations off the link I posted, for a 4EFTE, I've forgot what the rev limit is so I've just used 7k but you can change it: Lets say boost is 1.2 bar as an example, 1.2 bar converted to psi is 17.4: 14.7 + 17.4, divided by 14.7 = 2.18 but lets round it up to 2.2 to make it easier: 1.3 x 7000 x 90 x 2.2 divided by 5660 = 318 CFM So now you need to convert CFM as the maps for the TD04's in the link I posted above aren't in CFM, it tells you on th

It depends what your power goals are and how much boost you want to run. Read this: http://www.lovehorsepower.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=88 Then check this: http://www.not2fast.com/turbo/maps/

lol @ the price, fucking dreamer

What's the full spec now? Still on standard ECU and rev limit?

That's quick for N/A 5E!

Anyone got any for sale? Preferably something half decent, not interested in Vibe/Fli/Edge etc...

I doubt it would spool a TD04 until the redline lol, but you could soon stick a CT9 on it, although a GT15 or T2 from a 306 DTurbo would be better suited. Fit a fuel pump from the turbo model with the boost compensator on it and modify the pump and/or injectors, you could easily make 100+ bhp on one of them I reckon. If you could fit a Bosch VE pump on there you'd be well sorted on the fuelling side of things.

Where are the audio experts hiding? I want to order some speakers soon. Anyone used those Hertz DSK's?

Have a look at this site: http://www.stealth316.com/2-turboguide.htm#c Some more here and TF035's: http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10510

"TD04L" on it's own doesn't mean much, there will be a second part to it i.e. TD04-13T, TD04-16T etc... which relates to compressor wheel size.

Anyone else? I've heard good things about those Hertz speakers, but not sure whether to go for the Alpines or Pioneers instead as they've got good reviews too. Oh and I forgot to say I wont be running a sub, so they need to be good at mid bass.

Tim @ TB Developments

Not for a Starlet but which speakers out of these are best? I can't decide between them. All have good reviews and the same price: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/pio-tsa172ci-pioneer-ts-a172ci.html or http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/alpine-spg-17cs.html or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150807632295?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D150807632295%26_rdc%3D1

Another question, does anyone know what the A/R of the turbine housing is on the TF035? I can't find it.

The cams aren't the issue there, the turbo is the problem, the small size of the turbine housing causes a restriction.

A variable inlet manifold is totally different to variable valve timing/lift, the ACIS manifold just alters the "acoustics" of the air intake to optimise air flow for high/low revs. The idea of VTEC is that you have a low cam to retain low end torque and high cam for high end power. If you just had the low cam permanently, it would choke the high end power. If you had the high cam on permanently, you would lose low end torque, and the engine wouldn't run as smoothly, and you'd also lose MPG. It would take a lot of R&D and engineering work to build something like as suggested in

I personally wouldn't bother touching the block, if you start with a 5EFHE rather than 5EFE you already have a huge advantage and cost saving, especially the later 5EFHE's that rev to 7800rpm, plus FHE's are already high compression and the rods are a bit stronger. Simply port & polish the head and fit some uprated cams, a decent 4-1 manfiold and bigger throttle body, full exhaust system, and a piggyback ECU/remap. You could also go for things like lightweight flywheel/pulleys if your budget allows. Bolting on random parts and hoping for the best wont get you very far, you want to

The bottom line is you wont make any real gains without increasing the compression ratio or uprating the cams. You don't necessarily need to pull the engine apart and fit high comp pistons, you could probably make good power on a standard block, although 5EFHE internals wouldn't be a bad idea as the rods are a bit stronger from what I remember. Some decent cams and head work (port and polish) and raise the rev limit, aslong as the head can flow enough air and your intake/exhaust system are up to scratch you should be able to make some decent power, however you will lose low end torque

Cheers, smaller exhaust is what I need really, from what I can tell the TF035 is a step down from a TD04 in the same way you'd compare a TD04 to a TD05. I'm considering this turbo for another car which the standard turbo is VERY similar in size to the CT9, but a TD04 is just a little too big/too laggy, so something in between would be ideal, but from searching I can only see that the TF035 has a 49mm compressor wheel which is too small, no better than standard really. I've just found this "TF035HM-15T" which I think is possibly a hybrid, TD04 15T cold side by the look of it? htt

Just going to bring this old post back up as I'm after some info on TF035's, does anyone have any specs for them, and what variations are there in compressor wheel sizes etc...? All I've found so far is that the compressor side is tiny, do any TF035's come with like a 52-56mm comp wheel?

If it's smoking then it's possibly the turbo oil seals which means you need a new turbo or a rebuild. Not a huge problem if you're running a CT9 or TD04, as they can be bought quite cheaply so if that's the case then it's just a straight swap for new turbo. Have you checked the turbo for play? Take the inlet pipe off and wiggle the shaft, it'll more than likely move a bit. Although if you've only just fitted it then it could be a feed/drain problem, if the oil somehow isn't getting away then it's building up and pushing it's way past the seals. Check for play in the turbo and check

With what you've got there, plus a 2.5 inch exhaust system and something like GReddy E-Manage you could make an easy 200bhp, you might need injectors too but I'm sure someone else will verify that. Clutch will probably be on it's limits too, standard internals will be fine. However if you wanted to use that turbo to it's full potential then you should consider forged internals, clutch, etc...

The paint/stripe looks shit and I hate engine swaps from other makes and models, but to say a B16 is a worse engine and that VTEC is bollocks is absolute claptrap, a standard B16 is better than a standard 4EFTE and a turbo B16 can cope with a lot more power than a 4EFTE on standard internals. Personally I'd say go forged 5EFTE if you want a bigger engine but it does make sense if you don't mind the hassle of custom engine mounts and wiring looms, B16's make good power and are cheap to replace if anything goes wrong.

Seen this happen so many times on this forum, and I think the main reason is they chase big power numbers which is fair enough but then they go on to uprate the suspension and brakes and strip the interior out and in the end what you've got is an uncomfortable, loud, highly strung car with a big laggy turbo that would be more at home on a track or drag strip rather than a daily driver, yes they can tell their mates how quick their car is but in reality it's not that nice to drive on a daily basis. If you're going to mod a road car then do it sensibly, unless you are doing track days every week