Ranmas 5.5 Gen Turbo Build
05-05-2012, 12:15 PM
#43
YEAH bro....its gonna be costly but gonna be WELL worth what I spend!!!
You can only make so much power on the stock block. I think at 7 psi I will be pretty darn close to 400whp so no need for anyother power adders like METH or cams....just a waste. Besides there will be enough crap in the trunk like the capacitor, subs, amps and car battery......dont need Meth on top of it. LOL.
You can only make so much power on the stock block. I think at 7 psi I will be pretty darn close to 400whp so no need for anyother power adders like METH or cams....just a waste. Besides there will be enough crap in the trunk like the capacitor, subs, amps and car battery......dont need Meth on top of it. LOL.
05-05-2012, 09:57 PM
#45
You can only make so much power on the stock block. I think at 7 psi I will be pretty darn close to 400whp so no need for anyother power adders like METH or cams....just a waste. Besides there will be enough crap in the trunk like the capacitor, subs, amps and car battery......dont need Meth on top of it. LOL.
05-05-2012, 11:03 PM
#46
I have basically the same type of bov on the Z, two of them, they are loud as ****!
I have to say after having a turbo car and riding in multiple turbo vehicles I prefer smaller turbos. They spool better/faster and are in there efficiency range. I hate the lag of over sized turbos for the application. You are not going to see peak boost till a high rpm but if that's what you want good luck I understand you don't want to boost in your daily driven range but that defeats the purpose of going turbo imo.
I have to say after having a turbo car and riding in multiple turbo vehicles I prefer smaller turbos. They spool better/faster and are in there efficiency range. I hate the lag of over sized turbos for the application. You are not going to see peak boost till a high rpm but if that's what you want good luck I understand you don't want to boost in your daily driven range but that defeats the purpose of going turbo imo.
Last edited by 2000_MAXIMA_KING; 05-05-2012 at 11:08 PM.
05-06-2012, 06:22 AM
#47
05-07-2012, 12:16 PM
#50
Actually taking the car in Wednesday to get everything done. Powdercoated the upper radiator brackets, hood sensor mount and these Radiator ends candy blue that are going on the stainless steel chrome flexible radiator hoses I bought. Gonna look hot!!
05-09-2012, 05:48 PM
#53
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Crap man you don't waste any time...I don't think I'd ever want that much power since I'm more of a 'drive a slow car fast' kind of guy...it's usually alot cheaper too lol...hope the shop takes good care of you!
05-09-2012, 07:45 PM
#54
You can only make so much power on the stock block. I think at 7 psi I will be pretty darn close to 400whp so no need for anyother power adders like METH or cams....just a waste. Besides there will be enough crap in the trunk like the capacitor, subs, amps and car battery......dont need Meth on top of it. LOL.
05-10-2012, 08:28 PM
#56
Went by the shop today to drop off the Stillen front lip and my IM spacer that I forgot and they were already painting the calipers and caliper brackets AND had the rear rotors on:
FASTBRAKE REAR BIG BRAKE KIT ROTORS (still have to paint the hub part black):
more pics coming!!!!
FASTBRAKE REAR BIG BRAKE KIT ROTORS (still have to paint the hub part black):
more pics coming!!!!
Last edited by ranmas2004; 05-10-2012 at 08:32 PM.
05-15-2012, 07:08 AM
#58
Finally got the One step colder plugs in from NGK and the OBX Oil pan spacer in yesterday and took them to the shop.
OBX Oil Pan Spacer with extra tapped hole for oil return line for turbo:
Before I go to work today I'm going to drop by and take some pics of some progress they have made. The ONLY thing that I am currently waiting on to arrive are the coolant lines....front the diagram you can see I ordered the 2 coolant lines that run along the front of the engine, the main coolant line that the 2 connect to with the coolant sensor (11060) and the other connector part that connects the 2 coolant lines on the other side of the engine in the front (11060G). Spoke to the dealer and should be here by tomorrow or Thursday. These parts will be powdercoated candy blue. Got new screws, o-rings and hoses too so everything looks brand new.
Once the car is complete I will take my dremel polishing kit and some 3M metal polish and polish some of the other metal lines to get the gook out. Maybe even touch up some spots where rust is inside the engine. Just want it to look nice!
I'll keep you guys posted on the process.
OBX Oil Pan Spacer with extra tapped hole for oil return line for turbo:
Before I go to work today I'm going to drop by and take some pics of some progress they have made. The ONLY thing that I am currently waiting on to arrive are the coolant lines....front the diagram you can see I ordered the 2 coolant lines that run along the front of the engine, the main coolant line that the 2 connect to with the coolant sensor (11060) and the other connector part that connects the 2 coolant lines on the other side of the engine in the front (11060G). Spoke to the dealer and should be here by tomorrow or Thursday. These parts will be powdercoated candy blue. Got new screws, o-rings and hoses too so everything looks brand new.
Once the car is complete I will take my dremel polishing kit and some 3M metal polish and polish some of the other metal lines to get the gook out. Maybe even touch up some spots where rust is inside the engine. Just want it to look nice!
I'll keep you guys posted on the process.
Last edited by ranmas2004; 05-15-2012 at 07:15 AM.
05-15-2012, 12:34 PM
#61
OK went to the shop today and they got the new clear plastic gauge cluster on, got the NGK spark plugs installed and put the NWP spacer on the manifold. As you can see there is plenty of clearance even with the spacer. This will help keep intake temps down so I can make MO POWAH!!
I was also thinking about where to put the boost and AFR gauges. I didn't want pods along the door (yuck), and I wanted to put them somwhere I could see but be hidden. We thought about glove compartment but there is the airbag on the top and glove compartment wont close if you put them in there. Also I dont want ot have to drive with the GC open..thats WACK!! I was trying to put them on top of the steering column but that becomes intrusive and I cant see the other gauges on the dash. So we settled on this:
Also getting black lug nuts to go along with the black painted calipers and caliper brackets. They still have to drill the tap holes on the Racing brake calipers...they were too small:
Caliper brackets that came with Racing Brake kit holes are too small for stock screw and will have to be drilled and re-tapped to accept OEM screw......GOOFBALLS:
Called RT Tuning for a schedule on a tune.....the EARLIEST they had available was MONDAY JULY 2!!!! DAYUM!!!!!! Super busy!!! Thats insane!!! So spoke with Unklejoe and he will help me street tune the car just to get it running before the Nissan meet......Thanks Bro!!
I was also thinking about where to put the boost and AFR gauges. I didn't want pods along the door (yuck), and I wanted to put them somwhere I could see but be hidden. We thought about glove compartment but there is the airbag on the top and glove compartment wont close if you put them in there. Also I dont want ot have to drive with the GC open..thats WACK!! I was trying to put them on top of the steering column but that becomes intrusive and I cant see the other gauges on the dash. So we settled on this:
Also getting black lug nuts to go along with the black painted calipers and caliper brackets. They still have to drill the tap holes on the Racing brake calipers...they were too small:
Caliper brackets that came with Racing Brake kit holes are too small for stock screw and will have to be drilled and re-tapped to accept OEM screw......GOOFBALLS:
Called RT Tuning for a schedule on a tune.....the EARLIEST they had available was MONDAY JULY 2!!!! DAYUM!!!!!! Super busy!!! Thats insane!!! So spoke with Unklejoe and he will help me street tune the car just to get it running before the Nissan meet......Thanks Bro!!
Last edited by ranmas2004; 05-15-2012 at 12:39 PM.
05-16-2012, 10:17 AM
#63
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That look like a lot of fun man....And I think you've convinced me to go ahead and buy a little powdercoating kit of my own. The one shop in Memphis isn't very dependable about when you'll get your parts back plus when they coated the threads on my VC, I could get the oil cap to screw on at all and had to mess the finish up some when using brake cleaner spray to melt the crap off the threads at the last minute....
Need to decide between the Craftsman and Eastwood kits...
Need to decide between the Craftsman and Eastwood kits...
05-16-2012, 12:27 PM
#64
looking good!! its funny you put the gauges there, i just put my wideband IN my vent today lol. i almost thought you were going that route too! I have a similair bov to max king, i forgot which one you said you have but i have the turboxs rfl and its LOUUDDD lol. good luck with the build!!
05-16-2012, 12:53 PM
#65
That look like a lot of fun man....And I think you've convinced me to go ahead and buy a little powdercoating kit of my own. The one shop in Memphis isn't very dependable about when you'll get your parts back plus when they coated the threads on my VC, I could get the oil cap to screw on at all and had to mess the finish up some when using brake cleaner spray to melt the crap off the threads at the last minute....
Need to decide between the Craftsman and Eastwood kits...
Need to decide between the Craftsman and Eastwood kits...
looking good!! its funny you put the gauges there, i just put my wideband IN my vent today lol. i almost thought you were going that route too! I have a similair bov to max king, i forgot which one you said you have but i have the turboxs rfl and its LOUUDDD lol. good luck with the build!!
05-16-2012, 01:07 PM
#66
UPDATE:
Went to the shop again!! YES I GO EVERYDAY because I'm working afternoon shifts!!! LOL!! Anyway, they had the oil pan off and cleaning it all up to install the OBX Oil pan spacer I bought:
Took a grinder and got all that gasket crap off and cleaned up inside of the pan like BRAND NEW!!
READY TO INSTALL!!!
They ALSO finished the boost and AFR gauge install!!! Looks so DAM HOT!!! Could not get the blue colors to show up good on the camera but will make a video when its all complete. It looks REALLY good when the car was turned on!!!
Pretty much what is left is they have to install front brake kit (still have to tap front caliper holder), connect rad fans and upper hose and powdercoat new coolant lines (line will be in by Monday) and fill radiator back up with coolant. Also install and paint the front lip. Then they can begin installing the turbo and welding the piping up!
Went to the shop again!! YES I GO EVERYDAY because I'm working afternoon shifts!!! LOL!! Anyway, they had the oil pan off and cleaning it all up to install the OBX Oil pan spacer I bought:
Took a grinder and got all that gasket crap off and cleaned up inside of the pan like BRAND NEW!!
READY TO INSTALL!!!
They ALSO finished the boost and AFR gauge install!!! Looks so DAM HOT!!! Could not get the blue colors to show up good on the camera but will make a video when its all complete. It looks REALLY good when the car was turned on!!!
Pretty much what is left is they have to install front brake kit (still have to tap front caliper holder), connect rad fans and upper hose and powdercoat new coolant lines (line will be in by Monday) and fill radiator back up with coolant. Also install and paint the front lip. Then they can begin installing the turbo and welding the piping up!
05-17-2012, 12:47 PM
#70
I dont know there is PLENTY of clearance...its no where near scraping....the subframe bar hangs lower as well as the piece of the y-pipe too...so its no big deal.
I didn't do it myself because I have a job where I work sometimes 60 hours a week and I what little home time I have I would rather spend relaxing with my wife or doing something else than endless nights in the garage messing with this so I took it to the shop. Money isnt a problem and to me it doesnt look terrible. Its OK, but they will clean it up a bit and cover those wires on the right gauge......other than that Im not really concerned about it.
Last edited by ranmas2004; 05-17-2012 at 12:50 PM.
05-18-2012, 06:27 PM
#73
Went to the shop today and they have the oil pan spacer on:
FRONT:
SIDE:
BACK:
I also bought a REAL Nismo oil cap from Japan. Got tired of that FAKE one with the stick on Nismo label that kept falling off....GARBAGE!!!
Almost done with all the little parts. They already have the fuel pump installed....didnt get pics of that because it was already complete when I arrived (they work fast). Just have to get that caliper brackets re-tapped to put the front brake kit on, put new powdercoated coolant lines on and then they will start with the turbo piping and paint front lip and put it on...then its tune time!!!!
FRONT:
SIDE:
BACK:
I also bought a REAL Nismo oil cap from Japan. Got tired of that FAKE one with the stick on Nismo label that kept falling off....GARBAGE!!!
Almost done with all the little parts. They already have the fuel pump installed....didnt get pics of that because it was already complete when I arrived (they work fast). Just have to get that caliper brackets re-tapped to put the front brake kit on, put new powdercoated coolant lines on and then they will start with the turbo piping and paint front lip and put it on...then its tune time!!!!
05-27-2012, 06:02 AM
#74
OK.....Im on vacation now out of the country, but spoke to the shop and they actually have the turbo mounted already and they are waiting for the intercoller to come in. After that they are going to do the intercooler pipes and then thats it! I'm going to try to get them to email me some photos so I can post, but might have to just wait until I get back...we will see.....almost there!!!
05-27-2012, 06:42 AM
#75
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Awesome turbo project thread!!!!
I'm looking forward to seeing the results!
Good luck & Happy Modding!!!
Just for fun here is a flyby video of a fellow TT members Turbo Nissan Titan!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HxL6...ure=plpp_video
This was taken shortly after the initial install & only pushing 4psi. He's since up'ed the boost to around 8psi on the stock block. Only trouble he is having is keeping the Jatco RE5R05A trans alive. He is in the process of switching the T over to a standalone ECU setup & adapting a GM trans to it so he has full tuning capability of the trans.
Up/Rev is currently our only custom tuning option available & they have yet to crack the TCU of the Titan.
I freakin' love the sound of the Turbo VK56!!!!!!!!! Music to my ears!!!!
I'm looking forward to seeing the results!
Good luck & Happy Modding!!!
Just for fun here is a flyby video of a fellow TT members Turbo Nissan Titan!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HxL6...ure=plpp_video
This was taken shortly after the initial install & only pushing 4psi. He's since up'ed the boost to around 8psi on the stock block. Only trouble he is having is keeping the Jatco RE5R05A trans alive. He is in the process of switching the T over to a standalone ECU setup & adapting a GM trans to it so he has full tuning capability of the trans.
Up/Rev is currently our only custom tuning option available & they have yet to crack the TCU of the Titan.
I freakin' love the sound of the Turbo VK56!!!!!!!!! Music to my ears!!!!
06-03-2012, 07:12 PM
#78
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Aye its sincere green from mdmax im just finding the thread and its some juicy info in here. Im subscribing but on another note, shoot me a pm on facebook this is my objective for next year. I want to go with a similar set up but need a good experienced shop.
06-05-2012, 12:51 PM
#79
No big update like I thought because the company that the shop ordered the intercooler from has not delivered it yet so they have not finished the turbo piping yet, but they have gotten it started. Here are some pics of what they have so far:
As you can see the entire cattman setup from headers to y-pipe from the cattback will be used...
Cattman fastcat where downpipe will connect:
The intercooler should arrive this week so hopefully they can get this completed this week so I can go and get this thing tuned and running. I'll post more updates as new things come along.
As you can see the entire cattman setup from headers to y-pipe from the cattback will be used...
Cattman fastcat where downpipe will connect:
The intercooler should arrive this week so hopefully they can get this completed this week so I can go and get this thing tuned and running. I'll post more updates as new things come along.