MAZUR's E30 S50 Turbo Build

[e30polak]

Well, I already run 245's all around, but I'll worry about sticky tires when I am on the track :)

Word I'm about to move up to 245s. Love the build man, mad respect. :D

[mazur]

So...I know we just finished my M50 swap....but you think you're ready to tackle on a turbo project for me too? Haha

Umm...not really, haha.

I thought you were planning on buying a kit anyway?

Yah right...:-?

+1

[Tchao]

Looks great Richard, I get to drive it when it's done!

Yah right...:-?

[e30s52]

I'm not sure. But I won't be willing to make one until I learn how to TIG weld well. So get back to me after Christmas. :)

I will need two now lol.

[WADE30]

So...I know we just finished my M50 swap....but you think you're ready to tackle on a turbo project for me too? Haha

Looks great Richard, I get to drive it when it's done! I also expect a ride-along at PIR!

[BeirBrennerE30]

awesome... subscribed!!!

[MR 325]

Well, think about it. These are my reasons:

1. I have boost cut
2. I have the AEM turn on my CEL at whatever pressure I want as another precaution
3. If I really want to see what my boost threshold looks like I can just datalog it.

I just don't see the need for it. I rather pay more attention to my wideband.;)

If you think it makes sense, I'm glad. ;)

Seems a boost gauge would be more important than a second coolant temp gauge.

[Teaguer]

"It's gonna be tight !!" :p

Trashstache Deagle can weld, props to him.


Nice build, keep us posted. :up:

[e30s52]

I can do the welding. I just need the pieces.

[mazur]

How much would you charge for a manifold like yours? I have been looking for a nice one and I am not sure the spa one will fit.

I'm not sure. But I won't be willing to make one until I learn how to TIG weld well. So get back to me after Christmas. :)

[e30s52]

How much would you charge for a manifold like yours? I have been looking for a nice one and I am not sure the spa one will fit.

[mazur]

i love when people wait a while to start a build thread so us junkies get a huge project fix all at once, haha

sweet stuff.

Not sure that painting the IC was a good idea....any idea what kind of affect that'll have on its heat transfer capability? I mean, I realize you used radiator paint which probably takes that into consideration, but since intercoolers are air/air they're already more sensitive to things like that. Thoughts?

Paul

The can it actually helps with heat transfer. Go figure..

Mitch = Mr Deagle? If so, I miss that fella.

Sweet build.

Yup, that's him. Thanks.

Awesome thread, looking forward to updates.

How could you not see a need for a boost gauge though, I don't understand that at all...

Well, think about it. These are my reasons:

1. I have boost cut
2. I have the AEM turn on my CEL at whatever pressure I want as another precaution
3. If I really want to see what my boost threshold looks like I can just datalog it.

I just don't see the need for it. I rather pay more attention to my wideband.;)

Planning on flaring and getting some beefy stickiness in the back???

Well, I already run 245's all around, but I'll worry about sticky tires when I am on the track :)

[shiboujin]

Eh I doubt it'll stop up but I'd rather tap above the oil line.

[Tchao]

How is it gonna back up to the turbo!?! Lol
It's a top mount... Last time I checked oil doesn't flow up. The volume in the hose length is much more then needed.

Richard is part of the AZ crew, we don't fool around. ;)

[lifeiskaos]

Also, I do NOT like that oil drain at all. It'll back up into the turbo and coke up. Might not hurt now but might kill the turbo in the long run.

ehh... it'll be fine

although i agree the MLS should be dry