Pics of my progress: turbo install (56K bad...)
#1
Pics of my progress: turbo install (56K bad...)
Here are a few pics of my progress...
I'm hoping to get the feed/down pipes and 3 in exhaust made sometime before X-mas. I''m having a local guy do it but in order for that to happen I would need to install the IC and mount the turbo so he would know where to weld. So far I have the gauges, injectors, z32 MAF, IC & piping, wideband module and turbo timer install. I still need to some what mount the turbo and work on last part of IC piping. Once I have it up and bugs worked out I will install the EBC and J&S so for now here are just some pics for enjoyment.
I'm hoping to get the feed/down pipes and 3 in exhaust made sometime before X-mas. I''m having a local guy do it but in order for that to happen I would need to install the IC and mount the turbo so he would know where to weld. So far I have the gauges, injectors, z32 MAF, IC & piping, wideband module and turbo timer install. I still need to some what mount the turbo and work on last part of IC piping. Once I have it up and bugs worked out I will install the EBC and J&S so for now here are just some pics for enjoyment.
#4
Originally Posted by wunfstmax
Wow, Looks great. What size intercooler are you running? Did you keep the bumper support? Im really hoping that mine is going to fit under the bumper and keep the support.
BTW- intercooler size is 28x6.25x3.5
#8
Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
What gagues are you using on the pillar? Defi?
I believe its either a 3 in or 3.5 in not sure exactly, will have to measure again.
I have a couple of pics of the same thing but I will try to take some more tonight.
#10
Originally Posted by slimer
Looks good justin.
I still have to mount the turbo and make sure theres enough room for the turbo pipes to fit. I have a feeling its gonna be a pretty tight fit.
#14
Originally Posted by JeEvE
I you really wanted to keep the bumper support, you could have gone with a 3" thick. Thats what im doing, 3" thick and 8" high and it should fit right behind the support.
#18
Originally Posted by JeEvE
I you really wanted to keep the bumper support, you could have gone with a 3" thick. Thats what im doing, 3" thick and 8" high and it should fit right behind the support.
#19
Originally Posted by wunfstmax
In my case its not that it was too thick its that it was too tall.
#22
Originally Posted by 93turbo gxe
looks sweet. I see what you did with the injectors. Those screws are a PITA.
Lets see some pic of the turbo. and how you are mounting it.
Lets see some pic of the turbo. and how you are mounting it.
The only things that is needed to be done is the down pipe, exhaust and tapping some vaccum lines.
#23
Originally Posted by jcy98maxse
Went to the shop yesterday(sat), the front section of the foward y-pipe (the rear bank is a separate section) to the turbo is done and it looks really good. The turbo is now mounted separate from the battery tray and is still very sturdy from the 3 brackets holding the feed pipe. The only thing that I forsee is I may not be able to run a pipe and air filter to the turbo due to its location, I have a metal mesh grill (same pattern as a window mesh and its aluminum) that I can put on the compressor but I'm afraid it may not do as well of a job as a air filter. Anyone have any experience with running just a mesh on the turbo? Will it hurt the not running an air filter?
The only things that is needed to be done is the down pipe, exhaust and tapping some vaccum lines.
The only things that is needed to be done is the down pipe, exhaust and tapping some vaccum lines.
#25
Originally Posted by slimer
Don't do that to yourself man. Think about how hot that turbo gets. There should be some way that you can get some piping in there to relocate the filter. try to get it in the fender. If you have to go through some sheet metal, do it. The bumper support is already gone.
#26
Originally Posted by 93turbo gxe
yeah that may work you just wont to be sure sand or heavy dust dont get in and for sure no rocks. You putting the maf on charge side?
#30
no, its actually a inch higher than the tray. Its held on by the feed-pipe, which are held with bracket on the motor mount. I believe he will be making another bracket that will connect to the tray but even without it, its suprisingly sturdy.
#32
don't connect it to the tray as the turbo, the turbo pipes need to be able to move with the motor, if you connect it to the tray you'll crack something for sure. put the brackets on parts that move with the engine.
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Originally Posted by mingo
don't connect it to the tray as the turbo, the turbo pipes need to be able to move with the motor, if you connect it to the tray you'll crack something for sure. put the brackets on parts that move with the engine.
Unless you have a flex section in the feed pipe, which a reverse y-pipe setup would. But probably not a forward design
#34
No flex section on the forward y-pipe so should I bolt it to the battery tray or not? I think it wouuld be more stressful for the pipe if the turbo is stationary. I have one bracket holding the pipe so it will move with the motor...
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Originally Posted by jcy98maxse
No flex section on the forward y-pipe so should I bolt it to the battery tray or not? I think it wouuld be more stressful for the pipe if the turbo is stationary. I have one bracket holding the pipe so it will move with the motor...
No, if you don't have a flex section it needs to be bolted to some sort of bracket that will move. Kinda like a exhaust hanger.
#38
Turbo will not be bolted to battery tray, instead it will be held by the feed pipe which has two brackets that will allow the turbo to move with the motor. I'm hoping to get the car back by Monday or Tuesday.