just a tease of whats to come..
07-17-09, 12:45 PM
#61
nothing spectacular due to the stock auto-trans..at the most for now, maybe low to mid 300hp range
yeah, i know the feeling
..once its up and running I will have some videos up
the only reason my turbo didnt fit is cause the exhaust flange is centered on the turbo. if the turbo you ordered is off set ( forgot the correct terms) then you will be fine.
as for the cutting and welding, I removed the turbo flange on the manifold and clocked it to where I had just enough clearance. just check the flange on your turbo and see how it is positioned on the hot side.
yeah, i know the feeling
..once its up and running I will have some videos upas for the cutting and welding, I removed the turbo flange on the manifold and clocked it to where I had just enough clearance. just check the flange on your turbo and see how it is positioned on the hot side.
07-20-09, 10:31 PM
#62
ok, got a text from a houston CL member asking if there were any updates..well, no..cause Ive been lazy and for some unknown reason, it keeps raining here at my house.
But, I did put half of the interior back together today, all wires have been run, last bit of cutting will be done tomorrow and Wednesday, a small tid-bit of welding, then if all is well start up on friday or saturday.
But, I did put half of the interior back together today, all wires have been run, last bit of cutting will be done tomorrow and Wednesday, a small tid-bit of welding, then if all is well start up on friday or saturday.
07-23-09, 05:17 PM
#70
thanks. whats holding you back from going turbo?
Once its finished I will post pics of the completed assembly, and a video of the initial start-up.
Really?! odd, its rained here three days in a row now. I would have been done with everything if it would stop.
as for the build, oil return is finished but still need to find the gasket that I lost
..dump tube is ready for the WG, and everything is just waiting to be put back together. Should be started tomorrow afternoon/evening 
Once its finished I will post pics of the completed assembly, and a video of the initial start-up.
Really?! odd, its rained here three days in a row now. I would have been done with everything if it would stop.
as for the build, oil return is finished but still need to find the gasket that I lost
..dump tube is ready for the WG, and everything is just waiting to be put back together. Should be started tomorrow afternoon/evening
07-24-09, 08:41 AM
#71
little update as of 10:40am..DP, WG, Manifold, turbo exhaust housing, oil return line, throttle body all mounted and tightened down. Running a couple vacuum lines at the moment. Picking up 2 new o2 sensors later today.
Provided the weather works in my favor the car should be started tonight..pics will be up soon.
Provided the weather works in my favor the car should be started tonight..pics will be up soon.
07-24-09, 08:56 AM
#72
07-24-09, 09:40 AM
#73
I actually have your pics saved on my computer..I have been thinking about doing that with the rest of my gauges..looks really good
but wont be starting my car this week..i cant find the flange for my oil feed line..i took it off the turbo to do something and dont remember where I put it, so I have to order another one
07-24-09, 04:07 PM
#74
Ok guys and gals, after countless hours of modifications, welding, cutting, 2 bottles of Ibuprofen, a good amount of blood and sweat...its finished..kind of. had to order a new oil feed flange and line (dont ask), picking up the new o2 sensors tomorrow. BUT everything else is in place, and I did start it for about 5 seconds and it fired right up, no hesitation.
I want to thank everyone for the support and CL for the information and excellent members. Once the final things come in I will have a video up of the "first" start-up. Now I am leaving everyone for a bit (time to clean up) with a couple pics..and I need to wash my poor car.
Enjoy!
Oh, and for the time being I will be running on an open dp till I get the time to fab up a 3'' midpipe...and for those wondering, the upper intercooler pipe clears under the hood just fine
I want to thank everyone for the support and CL for the information and excellent members. Once the final things come in I will have a video up of the "first" start-up. Now I am leaving everyone for a bit (time to clean up) with a couple pics..and I need to wash my poor car.
Enjoy!
Oh, and for the time being I will be running on an open dp till I get the time to fab up a 3'' midpipe...and for those wondering, the upper intercooler pipe clears under the hood just fine
