Workshop Builds

S15 200SX
200SX
S15 200SX
  • By Nick Kamevaar
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This Nissan S15 came to us with a damaged turbocharger, and the customer requested to update the turbo to a more modern unit. After discussing, we came to the conclusion to upgrade the turbo, fit a neat catch can and replace the ancient Apexi Power FC also. We upgraded his old GT2876 to a brand new PSR GTX3071R Gen 2, and installed a Haltech Nexus S2 with wideband sensor. This meant fabricating a new 3" dump pipe, as the old 2.5" rusty one was in much need of replacing. After dyno tuning the vehicle we ended up with a conservative and reliable 230KW, as we were unsure of the internals of the engine, and outright horsepower isn't the goal of this car for this customer. This has created a very solid and responsive setup for the street, and with the Haltech in control improved the drive ability immensely. The new turbo looks amazing in the engine bay, and the customer is incredibly happy with the finished product!
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S15 200SX
200SX
S15 200SX
  • By Nick Kamevaar
  • 0
This Nissan S15 came to us with a damaged turbocharger, and the customer requested to update the turbo to a more modern unit. After discussing, we came to the conclusion to upgrade the turbo, fit a neat catch can and replace the ancient Apexi Power FC also. We upgraded his old GT2876 to a brand new PSR GTX3071R Gen 2, and installed a Haltech Nexus S2 with wideband sensor. This meant fabricating a new 3" dump pipe, as the old 2.5" rusty one was in much need of replacing. After dyno tuning the vehicle we ended up with a conservative and reliable 230KW, as we were unsure of the internals of the engine, and outright horsepower isn't the goal of this car for this customer. This has created a very solid and responsive setup for the street, and with the Haltech in control improved the drive ability immensely. The new turbo looks amazing in the engine bay, and the customer is incredibly happy with the finished product!
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XR5 Turbo Focus
  • By Nick Kamevaar
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XR5 Turbo
The Ford Focus XR5 Turbo is an underappreciated car, sporting a 2.5L Turbocharged inline 5 from Volvo, we had to jump onto the opportunity when our friends at Darwin Auto Mobile Care asked. They assembled the engine setup, which is a mostly stock engine with an MLS head gasket, ARP head studs, PSR G30-770 and an Airtek Billet intake manifold. We decided to use a MaxxECU Race, as they have plug in options for this car, and utilised a Haltech UC10 for the display. After much work, we had everything integrated, and the car running well! We didn't want to push the bottom end too much, as we weren't sure on the motors limits, however we noticed very quickly this engine makes power very easily. On wastegate pressure of 18PSI, it cranked out over 400HP! It is an absolute rocket ship to drive, and the exhaust note is second to none.
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