THE 2002 Turbo build thread

[deutschman]

I want to know how much you spent on that motor. Can you write a short list of all the parts you replaced and what work you had done?
I want to do the same thing in my '02 and it is challenging to find good detailed info on an '02 turbo build.
i would be very grateful for some more detail!

cheers! its looking sweet!

[Ryann]

Burnout vid requested.

[e30nub]

How thick is the head gasket? Sorry if I missed it.

[Jean]

Nice! Copper Spray FTW :)

[fiftytakedowns]

How thick is the head gasket? Sorry if I missed it.

.071"

Should bring my compression ration to around 8.5:1

[fiftytakedowns]

Nice! Copper Spray FTW :)

More like reusable MLS headgaskets FTW.

[fiftytakedowns]

I want to know how much you spent on that motor. Can you write a short list of all the parts you replaced and what work you had done?
I want to do the same thing in my '02 and it is challenging to find good detailed info on an '02 turbo build.
i would be very grateful for some more detail!

cheers! its looking sweet!

LOL through trial and Error, I have spent way more than I could have. Remember this is only the finale of a 4 part turbo build.

Next up it's engine in, 5speed in, BBS euroweaves ON. exhaust dealt with. break-in period.... driving... Take to dyno-tuner.

MEANWhiLE SEARCHING FOR A DIFFEReNT better turbo AKA holset or something to replace this ebay teerrbo.

Few Other things I need to deal with down the road or sooner
-oil temp Gauges (VDO)
oil cooling system, whether S14 oil filter housing, or sandwich between filter.

Right now Im thinking whether or not I should get my oil pan baffled (for 35 Dollars) or get a Crank Scraper (45 dollars OR 90 dollars) and other little tidbits for performace I might throw in there while it's still out.....

Any things you guys can think of?

[fiftytakedowns]

anyone have an experience with crank scrapers?

[fiftytakedowns]

hoping to pick up an e30 Stage 2 clutch for the 2002 this weekend

yesterday I started workin on the correct fitment for the oil pan baffle, as well as crank scraper
(both from IE)

Thanks to Massive LEE I picked up an oil cooler that is temperature controlled.
(sandwich style)

10 AN stainless turbo drain stuff also came in the mail.

hopefully this saturday, and part of monday I'll do some work to Drill and tap the oil pan for the turbo drain. and finish up by doing some more gasket stuff.

Then, I'll switch out the transmissions to the 5speed conversions, and then I'll drop in the engine, and cross the fingers :D

Im wondering what Size injectors I should run If I plan to be able to utilize e85. everything else is ready for the fuel too. such as metal fuel lines etc.

[fiftytakedowns]

WOOHOO hope to hack away at some bits this weekend.

[e30nub]

So are you doing this in Davis? I currently live in Davis for school and I'd like to check this out if you are.

[durtyE30]

Sub'd, awesome looking start to a project here man!

[fiftytakedowns]

This car is in san rafael, Ill be driving it in davis when I am done though.

[briansjacobs]

anyone have an experience with crank scrapers?

I have one in the race car, not sure of any measurable differences but it could not hurt to have so I got it. I did have to clean it up a little bit for fitment but it was just about perfect when I got it.

[fiftytakedowns]

I have one in the race car, not sure of any measurable differences but it could not hurt to have so I got it. I did have to clean it up a little bit for fitment but it was just about perfect when I got it.

I ended up ordering one anyways just to prevent oil sloshing under turning and braking. I figured also turbo cars could cause oil to froth, so I thought keepin the oil in the pan would help a bunch as well.