Dumb Ass Teenager Turbo/Body Work/Respray Learning Experience Build Thread

[Jafxod]

Start doing some body work. Finally got around to workin on the valance sanding down the surface rust.

No one likes valance rust, just an eyesore and ruins the otherwise clean lines of the ass of an e30







Now some more welding and grinding, then some bondo, then paint.

[Jafxod]

How much room is there between the strut bar and the downpipe? Your setup is the first 24v turbo with that style strut bar that I've seen. Since the bar goes to the side of the strut rather than the top I always assumed that it would be pretty difficult to squeeze a decent sized downpipe into that space.

Plenty, the bar bends back towards the firewall and crosses over the motor right behind the oil cap and as you can see from this pictures the downpipe drops down way before that



But i love the fitment of this bar with 24v, it looks like it was made for it.

42s are good. High-z also good. And no worries, I'm working on the m50 ms. Its on top priority. I'm almost done, as I've also been busy helping out at my dad's shop before he closes for the 2nd half of December. 88-pin ECU is a bitch to fit everything into though, I gotta tell you.

Derek

Awesome awesome. Your MS is whats letting this build happen. Dont forget about the launch control ;)

[euro2fast4u]

launch control is sick just awesome :) with megasquirt

[Jafxod]

How much room is there between the strut bar and the downpipe? Your setup is the first 24v turbo with that style strut bar that I've seen. Since the bar goes to the side of the strut rather than the top I always assumed that it would be pretty difficult to squeeze a decent sized downpipe into that space.

Plenty, the bar bends back towards the firewall and crosses over the motor right behind the oil cap and as you can see from this pictures the downpipe drops down way before that



But i love the fitment of this bar with 24v, it looks like it was made for it.

42s are good. High-z also good. And no worries, I'm working on the m50 ms. Its on top priority. I'm almost done, as I've also been busy helping out at my dad's shop before he closes for the 2nd half of December. 88-pin ECU is a bitch to fit everything into though, I gotta tell you.

Derek

Awesome awesome. Your MS is whats letting this build happen. Dont forget about the launch control ;)

[blueapplesoda]

42s are good. High-z also good. And no worries, I'm working on the m50 ms. Its on top priority. I'm almost done, as I've also been busy helping out at my dad's shop before he closes for the 2nd half of December. 88-pin ECU is a bitch to fit everything into though, I gotta tell you.

Derek

[Jalves619]

How much room is there between the strut bar and the downpipe? Your setup is the first 24v turbo with that style strut bar that I've seen. Since the bar goes to the side of the strut rather than the top I always assumed that it would be pretty difficult to squeeze a decent sized downpipe into that space.

[Jafxod]

Good info, thanks. Im gonna wait till my MS comes in from blueapplesoda and see if he says anything about that.

[jaywood]

14.9 = High impedance. M50 uses high impedance injectors on the stock ecu. A standalone can usually use high or low impedance.



They look like the injectors I have but I'm not 100% sure if they'll fit or not.

[Jafxod]

Go with PPG paint, I've only read good things about them. I will be using PPG when I paint my car.

42lb'ers are good for m50 turbo. They will easily get you 400 HP.

Ive done been decided on 42lbs I just wanna make sure THOSE will fit and are the right impedance.

[jaywood]

Go with PPG paint, I've only read good things about them. I will be using PPG when I paint my car.

42lb'ers are good for m50 turbo. They will easily get you 400 HP.

[Jafxod]

Also guys. you think if I threw an cat into the exhaust there is anyway Ill pass emisions running MS? Its not a huge deal, I wasnt planning on being able to pass, but It would be cool if I could.

[Jafxod]

Makeshift spray booth, and prep. You wanna give the paint something to stick to, so sand down the surface slightly, and fix the dents. I like RageGold body filler, Gold anything is easier to work with though. Also, make sure your paint surface is CLEAN!

Thanks man. Any idea on where I should buy the paint and stuff from? I got some rust spots Im gonna clean up first.






Also can anyone confirm these injectors will work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-1986-04-Camaro-42-lbs-hr-Set-8-Direct-Fit-Fuel-Injectors-/130609228424?pt=Race_Car_Parts&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e68eaaa88#ht_2360wt_1165

[Hey_You]

Makeshift spray booth, and prep. You wanna give the paint something to stick to, so sand down the surface slightly, and fix the dents. I like RageGold body filler, Gold anything is easier to work with though. Also, make sure your paint surface is CLEAN!

[Jafxod]

So I've officially decided Im gonna do some body work and paint this bitch in my garage.


Where do I start?

[Jafxod]

My exhaust cut out was just to big to fit under the e30 so I just deleted it for now and tucked up the exhuast a little more. Also tapped the intake manifold for the vacuum lines. Got the wastegate up there and mocked up a 2" screamer pipe lol. Also got hardware for the cage and bolted it in. Its so close to being done I can taste it. Should be a week or two. Nice and short of my christmas goal.