FTW-k04R vs ZFR In need of turbo swap!!
05-27-2015, 12:00 PM
#1452
Good as it's going to get until mine is done 
Besides, the numbers the car posted and the graphs themselves aren't out of the norm and if anything, are exactly in line for what the LNF is capable of with the mods posted.
This is just simply a way of showing people, it does what it was advertised as. Good power increase throughout and carries power nicely. Can't complain with 30-35whp gains throughout the curve and over 50whp from 5500 to 6500
You can also see that there wasn't any fudging or anything of the sort on vehicle weight, baro etc. I used the same road on all runs as well. All of that equals consistency when using Virtual Dyno. Throw me a bone man!
Besides, the numbers the car posted and the graphs themselves aren't out of the norm and if anything, are exactly in line for what the LNF is capable of with the mods posted.
This is just simply a way of showing people, it does what it was advertised as. Good power increase throughout and carries power nicely. Can't complain with 30-35whp gains throughout the curve and over 50whp from 5500 to 6500
You can also see that there wasn't any fudging or anything of the sort on vehicle weight, baro etc. I used the same road on all runs as well. All of that equals consistency when using Virtual Dyno. Throw me a bone man!
Last edited by T-Man; 05-27-2015 at 12:08 PM.
05-27-2015, 12:10 PM
#1453
Senior Member
Good as it's going to get until mine is done
Besides, the numbers the car posted and the graphs themselves aren't out of the norm and if anything, are exactly in line for what the LNF is capable of with the mods posted.
This is just simply a way of showing people, it does what it was advertised as. Good power increase throughout and carries power nicely. Can't complain with 30-35whp gains throughout the curve and over 50whp from 5500 to 6500
You can also see that there wasn't any fudging or anything of the sort on vehicle weight, baro etc. I used the same road on all runs as well. All of that equals consistency when using Virtual Dyno. Throw me a bone man!
Besides, the numbers the car posted and the graphs themselves aren't out of the norm and if anything, are exactly in line for what the LNF is capable of with the mods posted.
This is just simply a way of showing people, it does what it was advertised as. Good power increase throughout and carries power nicely. Can't complain with 30-35whp gains throughout the curve and over 50whp from 5500 to 6500
You can also see that there wasn't any fudging or anything of the sort on vehicle weight, baro etc. I used the same road on all runs as well. All of that equals consistency when using Virtual Dyno. Throw me a bone man!
05-27-2015, 12:15 PM
#1454
Yep. Working to adjust the WG rod (thanks for your help). We adjusted it before installation but obviously not enough. We adjusted it again yesterday and saw a 1.5lb increase. Going to adjust one more time and then re-work the WGDC table with HPT.
05-27-2015, 01:55 PM
#1455
Senior Member
Haha no prob happy I could help. You should be seeing more boost than that I hold 26psi at redline on 97% WGDC
05-27-2015, 05:51 PM
#1457
Senior Member
05-27-2015, 06:34 PM
#1459
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05-28-2015, 12:31 PM
#1460
Platinum Member
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Good as it's going to get until mine is done
Besides, the numbers the car posted and the graphs themselves aren't out of the norm and if anything, are exactly in line for what the LNF is capable of with the mods posted.
This is just simply a way of showing people, it does what it was advertised as. Good power increase throughout and carries power nicely. Can't complain with 30-35whp gains throughout the curve and over 50whp from 5500 to 6500
You can also see that there wasn't any fudging or anything of the sort on vehicle weight, baro etc. I used the same road on all runs as well. All of that equals consistency when using Virtual Dyno. Throw me a bone man!
Besides, the numbers the car posted and the graphs themselves aren't out of the norm and if anything, are exactly in line for what the LNF is capable of with the mods posted.
This is just simply a way of showing people, it does what it was advertised as. Good power increase throughout and carries power nicely. Can't complain with 30-35whp gains throughout the curve and over 50whp from 5500 to 6500
You can also see that there wasn't any fudging or anything of the sort on vehicle weight, baro etc. I used the same road on all runs as well. All of that equals consistency when using Virtual Dyno. Throw me a bone man!
Either way. I don't doubt in the least that this turbo has gains over the k04. I'm just not the biggest proponent of VD when it comes to comparing "real world" dyno numbers, so to speak. I do however understand that making comparisons with VD vs an actual dyno is significantly less expensive. So I certainly can't fault you for the effort.
05-28-2015, 02:50 PM
#1461
I've used VD quite a bit and have basically found that if you can keep everything consistent and use an extremely flat road with no dips or bumps and you keep your weights and all your inputs consistent that it can be a great tool. But things have to be consistent and flat or there will be large swings. Looking through my old VD graphs my car made almost the exact same power in VD on every boost level as it does on my real dyno, which is pretty cool.
05-28-2015, 03:26 PM
#1462
Haha.. I'm partly teasing and partly serious. In part because of how inconsistent VD can be at time, and also due to how easily the numbers can be skewed in any one way. Not to mention, I had noticed that your weights aren't all consistent, which, of course, will skew results greatly.
Either way. I don't doubt in the least that this turbo has gains over the k04. I'm just not the biggest proponent of VD when it comes to comparing "real world" dyno numbers, so to speak. I do however understand that making comparisons with VD vs an actual dyno is significantly less expensive. So I certainly can't fault you for the effort.
I've used VD quite a bit and have basically found that if you can keep everything consistent and use an extremely flat road with no dips or bumps and you keep your weights and all your inputs consistent that it can be a great tool. But things have to be consistent and flat or there will be large swings. Looking through my old VD graphs my car made almost the exact same power in VD on every boost level as it does on my real dyno, which is pretty cool.
However, I can definitely understand peoples skepticism. Everyone on the internet has 1000whp, weighs 250lbs at 5% BF, is 6'5" and bench presses everyone's mom.
05-28-2015, 04:29 PM
#1463
Senior Member
I just sold Nathan's K04r to a local guy. Guess we'll see how that turns out soon
05-28-2015, 07:45 PM
#1464
Platinum Member
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I've used VD quite a bit and have basically found that if you can keep everything consistent and use an extremely flat road with no dips or bumps and you keep your weights and all your inputs consistent that it can be a great tool. But things have to be consistent and flat or there will be large swings. Looking through my old VD graphs my car made almost the exact same power in VD on every boost level as it does on my real dyno, which is pretty cool.
06-04-2015, 02:17 AM
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Finishing up my install of the k04r tomorrow. I'll get a a few logs done gonna have to boost ramp ot pretty good since I have a stock clutch. And it's starting to slip. But I'm hoping by end of June I'll have dyno numbers. Would be sooner, but I have some military training coming up which I'll be gone for about 2-3 weeks. And won't be able to do any data logging or tuning. So July will be my dyno numbers. Hoping for 360 on pump. And 390 on E. I dynoed 350 stock turbo. So we shall see I'll be going to the same dyno. I realize not the same day, but atleast same dyno.
06-08-2015, 03:40 PM
#1467
WANT!!
I might just buy this turbo, which appears to be a nice upgrade over stock and at a reasonable price, so it is on hand when I rip the turbo and manifold out to inspect. Having serious boost issues and I've checked everything that's easily accessible; made a boost leak jig, no leaks on stock IC and piping @ 25PSI. Wiggled them around while under pressure, no leaks heard or seen. Checked wastegate solenoid, working fine and routes air/holds vacuum properly. Actuator looks OK as well. I have a touch of white smoke at an idle and oil on turbo air inlet
If everything seems fine, can I install this turbo on top of say, a Trifecta tune and it will be moderately driveable? I then want a nice tune like the rest of you. Though by the looks of this thread, most of you do your own tuning. Know any good tuners in the Long Island, NY area?
I might just buy this turbo, which appears to be a nice upgrade over stock and at a reasonable price, so it is on hand when I rip the turbo and manifold out to inspect. Having serious boost issues and I've checked everything that's easily accessible; made a boost leak jig, no leaks on stock IC and piping @ 25PSI. Wiggled them around while under pressure, no leaks heard or seen. Checked wastegate solenoid, working fine and routes air/holds vacuum properly. Actuator looks OK as well. I have a touch of white smoke at an idle and oil on turbo air inlet
If everything seems fine, can I install this turbo on top of say, a Trifecta tune and it will be moderately driveable? I then want a nice tune like the rest of you. Though by the looks of this thread, most of you do your own tuning. Know any good tuners in the Long Island, NY area?
06-08-2015, 05:55 PM
#1468
Senior Member
WANT!!
I might just buy this turbo, which appears to be a nice upgrade over stock and at a reasonable price, so it is on hand when I rip the turbo and manifold out to inspect. Having serious boost issues and I've checked everything that's easily accessible; made a boost leak jig, no leaks on stock IC and piping @ 25PSI. Wiggled them around while under pressure, no leaks heard or seen. Checked wastegate solenoid, working fine and routes air/holds vacuum properly. Actuator looks OK as well. I have a touch of white smoke at an idle and oil on turbo air inlet
If everything seems fine, can I install this turbo on top of say, a Trifecta tune and it will be moderately driveable? I then want a nice tune like the rest of you. Though by the looks of this thread, most of you do your own tuning. Know any good tuners in the Long Island, NY area?
I might just buy this turbo, which appears to be a nice upgrade over stock and at a reasonable price, so it is on hand when I rip the turbo and manifold out to inspect. Having serious boost issues and I've checked everything that's easily accessible; made a boost leak jig, no leaks on stock IC and piping @ 25PSI. Wiggled them around while under pressure, no leaks heard or seen. Checked wastegate solenoid, working fine and routes air/holds vacuum properly. Actuator looks OK as well. I have a touch of white smoke at an idle and oil on turbo air inlet
If everything seems fine, can I install this turbo on top of say, a Trifecta tune and it will be moderately driveable? I then want a nice tune like the rest of you. Though by the looks of this thread, most of you do your own tuning. Know any good tuners in the Long Island, NY area?
06-13-2015, 11:49 AM
#1470
Senior Member
Loosen the nuts on the actuator pull the wastegate arm towards the actuator bring the nut to the arm then back off 2 to 4 turns towards the actuator and tighten everything up
06-17-2015, 09:45 AM
#1472
Senior Member
06-17-2015, 12:07 PM
#1473
Senior Member
I have 2 used k04rs for sale $350+ shipping
