Kev.O Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Great progress Steve. How long did it take to fit the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Nice work, that twin scroll BW looks huge:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Great progress Steve. How long did it take to fit the engine? From lifting it with the hoist to removing the hoist it was about 20 minutes. It was made a little more awkward as the hoist wasn't quite big enough to get the reach required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Nice work, that twin scroll BW looks huge:cool: Yeah there is quite a difference there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Yeah there is quite a difference there Does the downpipe still fit ok Steve? Or are you not quite that far along yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Does the downpipe still fit ok Steve? Or are you not quite that far along yet? I haven't tried that yet Kev to be honest, although the housing does seem to sit exactly the same as the old Precision one so it should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 nice work 1 day it will be my turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mb0b1 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Dam good work, Just how do you do it lol just looking at you putting the block back in I would not know where to start connecting things back up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Dam good work, Just how do you do it lol just looking at you putting the block back in I would not know where to start connecting things back up lol The wiring pretty much goes back in to place on its own. Just then a case of plugging everything in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Very nice work. That turbo looks really nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) Today managed to get some more done on the car. I have fitted the Bosch 1000cc injectors, fuel rail and fuel lines. I then put the rest of the wiring loom back into place and fitted the plenum and throttle body. I got the BL 4" exhaust refitted and i am glad to say it refitted to the new turbo housing without any problems I then fitted the turbo centre cartridge so took some pictures of the compressor turbine. I couldn't fit the compressor cover as I am still waiting for a gasket for the oil drain which goes underneath. Should be here Monday Just need to refit the dash panels where I removed the RLTC and EBC. Refit the I/C pipes but I want to get some Mikalor clamps first. Put some spark plugs in and then good to go. I can then arrange to get Ryan up for first start up Edited February 8, 2010 by Steve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Full-Race Geoff Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) looking great steve! i wanted to mention two things 1) it may benefit you to use a spacer between the turbine flange and the manifold. We just use a spare turbine flange from our manifolds and an extra gasket with longer studs... this sits the turbo up a tiny bit higher, but allows for more clearance from the manifold to the compressor housing 2) be sure to fill the turbo up with oil before starting the engine for the first time! also do you have a -3AN feed line? if its -4AN it should be restricted last but not least, i saw one of your above pics and wanted to point out exactly what makes these compressors so special: please disregards my terrible MS paint skills Edited February 8, 2010 by Steve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) Hi Geoff, good to see you on here I will have a look one night this week and see what is needed and yes i have a -3AN oil feed. Cheers for stopping by Edited December 7, 2009 by Steve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Coming along nice bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 looking great steve! i wanted to mention two things 1) it may benefit you to use a spacer between the turbine flange and the manifold. We just use a spare turbine flange from our manifolds and an extra gasket with longer studs... this sits the turbo up a tiny bit higher, but allows for more clearance from the manifold to the compressor housing 2) be sure to fill the turbo up with oil before starting the engine for the first time! also do you have a -3AN feed line? if its -4AN it should be restricted last but not least, i saw one of your above pics and wanted to point out exactly what makes these compressors so special: http://full-race.com/prototype/twinscroll/THIS=extendedtip.jpg please disregards my terrible MS paint skills Welcome Geoff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Welcome Geoff. Nice to see you this side of the pond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Full-Race Geoff Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hi Geoff, good to see you on here Welcome Geoff. Nice to see you this side of the pond Welcome Geoff.... thanks for the warm welcome gents! I'm happy to be here, ill try to poke my head in here from time to time and offer any advice i can I will have a look one night this week and see what is needed and yes i have a -3AN oil feed. Have you got any of the flanges in stock and also some of the gaskets? glad to hear you are on the -3AN feed that will work perfectly! Running an extra 1/2" spacer between the turbo and manifold could only help give the turbo more insulation and protection fromt he manifold. Also its always good to have coatings + header wrap + cold reflective foil at all areas like this (i use the gold foil on the silicone coupler and parts of the charge pipes that are closest to the header - to help isolate from radiant heat The flanges and gaskets are in stock, if you wanted a set now would be a good time to get it in touch with eric in our office so he can make sure it ships with the other turbo (which will be shipping very shortly). I am off to Florida for the PRI show, sorry in advance if i cant get to this post as often as i might usually! Feel free to post up with any other questions or concernes and ill chime in (subscribed!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Full-Race Geoff Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) oh and a couple more pics to add -- here is a good comparison photo of 35R compressor vs BW 83-75 compressor: ^^^ 3582R "flat tip" ^^^83-75 S300SX "extended tip" Edited February 8, 2010 by Steve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hey Steve, Any updates on how you're getting on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi Tony, Had some messing around to do the get the turbo to fit the manifold, the first runner gets in the way with the bigger compressor cover, so have had to get an elbow welded on to sort that. Also have got a flexy section welded into the DP and a bracket at the bottom to take some of the weight of the exhaust away from the turbo. With xmas and some other personal stuff that has got it the way it kinda dropped down the priority list. I will be putting the rest back together this weekend and will get the old ECU plugged in for now to get the engine cranking over to get oil pressure up and check for fuel leaks. Just need to get Ryan here then to sort the ECU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 (edited) Well its already Just waiting for a map sensor plug to turn, then hopefully Ryan can get up here to connect the Syvecs ECU Edited February 17, 2010 by Steve (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Looking good Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Engine bay looks very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Looks good mate, did you have to weld a 45 on the comp housing or did it come with one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Looks good mate, did you have to weld a 45 on the comp housing or did it come with one? Yes i did, just couldnt get enough clearance from the first exhaust runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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