ESS 525 installed

[bignosejim]

Now... introducing Finnegan.... future ESS 525 owner!!!

[seank]

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Sean was kind enough to let me give his car a spin yesterday. Reactions: "wow", "holy cow", and uncontrollable laughter! Just driving normally, aside from a bit of whine, it's not there. But get on it, and the power keeps building and building. Sort of reminds me of the way power is delivered with the S65, but there's more here, and it's quicker and more intense.

Quite an unexpected treat to be able to give this car a spin, and the kit is quite amazing.

Thanks Ron. She is quite the beast now and puts a smile on my face daily. It was great seeing you and Krissy, as well as meeting new faces.

I will post pics tomorrow

[seank]

Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

135mm and 79mm pulleys would spin the SC ~1000rpm faster (49000 vs 48000) than the 570 setup.

You were correct, I have gotten over 10 psi. I am going to do a 0-60 to see if I can beat the 4.17 with the old pulley. Wheel spin may be an issue this time.

[Frank851]

If you had to do it over would you still buy the ESS 525 kit now? I am thinking about doing it and would appreciate your input.

[seank]

Originally Posted by Frank851

If you had to do it over would you still buy the ESS 525 kit now? I am thinking about doing it and would appreciate your input.

In a heart beat! ESS 525 over the other kits that I have seen.

That being said, I would keep it NA if I wanted to be competitive in my class on the track with NASA or SCCA.

If it was a fun driving group with GT500's, then why not go big. She will be your BMW "super car."

If you do decide to do some heavy tracking, I would do every thing that George has done with the addition of an oil cooler that is twice the size of the current Setrab and oil pump upgrade.

Don't forget that you will probably need bigger brakes if your tracking heavily. And this is coming from someone who finds big brake very unnecessary. They look cool though.

[seank]

Originally Posted by seank

You were correct, I have gotten over 10 psi. I am going to do a 0-60 to see if I can beat the 4.17 with the old pulley. Wheel spin may be an issue this time.

Well, the 0-60 times have increased considerably now that I am not making 6psi: 4.8 seconds. I having difficulty modulating the throttle to not get excessive wheel spin in 1st and 2nd.

Damn, too much power.