Introducing the
Dark Fury project
400rwhp ATS 2.3L 5SFE GTX3076
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I have been working on this project for some time and it's finally approaching completion.
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It
dyno'd at 395.6rwhp on an ATS 2.3L 5SFE, Rev3 head, Greddy IC
(stock location) running a GTX 3076 Turbocharger
@ 1.8bar
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My cooling appears to be the bottleneck.
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Previously, I didnt want to go down the chargecooling or boot IC route but I'm re-considering.
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See my full specs below.
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Full credit goes to
Nathan at Century Motorsport![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
for doing a fine job working on this
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- with great support from
Scott/Aaron at ATS Racing![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Ryan at 2bartuning![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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I had some issues working with SBITS/Peter Giddens on my previous MR2
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(rev1 TD06 tubby running 300rwhp;
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having some issues is a f'in understatement!) and Nathan helped to get my MR2 goals right back on track
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- installing a brand new ATS2.3L 5SFE bottom end on a rev3 head in a new 1999 chassis.
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He communicated regularly
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- providing updates every step of the way, went over and beyond his standard call of duty to answer my questions, check things out which I suspected may need further work and he proved his work rock solid, reliable and timely.
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Ryan at 2bar tuning was central to getting the most power out of my current build
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- spending a significant amount of time mapping my Apexi ECU given my cooling challenges and retarding the HKS cams as needed for maximum power output.
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Scott/Aaron at ATS did a fine job building the engine and shipping it to the UK.
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They provided excellent customer support and went out of their way to discuss my dyno charts whilst working closely with Nathan, Ryan and I to get the most out of the 5SFE and GTX3076.
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identified the issues with my previous MR2 and was instrumental in providing advice and guidance and helping me transition some of the mechanical parts to my new 1999 MR2.
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also helped a little, was a pleasure to work with and is worth mentioning.
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All in all, Im happy with the result so far, the car is extremely reliable and has power on tap
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very rapid and responsive whilst maintaining a comfortable ride for normal road use! I did however expect more power.
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.I'm tempted to get better cooling as a first next step!
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Thoughts?
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Specs![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
ATS 2.3L 5sfe shortblock
Wiseco 88mm Forged Pistons
Eagle rods
ITM Engine bearings
ATS Custom 1.2mm Headgasket
Revision 3 head
ARP Head studs
HKS 264 cams intake and exhaust
ATS Adjustable cam gears
ATS Throttlebody inlet
GTX3076 Turbocharger
Tial External waste gate
HKS SSQV BOV
GReddy Side mount IC
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/ Berk Fan
ATS IC Block off plate
TRD Sports Thermostat
Spec stage 3 clutch
Lightened flywheel
4" intake with K&N filter
Blitz Nur Spec R exhaust
GT 4 bolt Downpipe
Sard 800cc injectors
ATS Bored Fuel Rail
Walbro 255lb fuel pump
Copper distributor cap
BC Racing coilovers
Blitz SBC-IDIII Boost controller
Apexi Power FC ECU
TRD High Pressure radiator cap
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