Overlord475: 1988 SETA 2.7i Build Thread (Turbo Prep)

[Overlord475]

A few developments.

Got a roof rack:



Did some transmission work. Swapped the clutch again and fixed a leak. The Grip Force Stage 1 clutch kit I got was a piece of junk. The pressure plate didn't have enough clamping force to hold the disc in place:



Then after getting the running better than ever before I parked it and covered it up:



Because this happened:

[Overlord475]

Very nice build. I found it was a pain to install the IM with the head on the car so I installed it on the head and then installed the head on the motor. Heavier but less of a PITA overall.

I would have preferred this method too, but had no one around to help lift a fully dressed head IM and all.

So I had to do it the hard way. Not too bad though.

[phenryiv1]

Very nice build. I found it was a pain to install the IM with the head on the car so I installed it on the head and then installed the head on the motor. Heavier but less of a PITA overall.

[Overlord475]

Cleaned and painted the AFM:

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Also removed the 19# Mustang Injectors from the old fuel rail and ETA dSylva Ultrachip w/ 525 ECU.

For Sale here : http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...46#post4097446





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[Overlord475]

Hit 300 miles on the swap today.

Changed the oil, re-cranked the head bolts to 70ft-lb, and swapped out the valve cover for a spare one that I repainted:







Also, stopped in at the local car show this past weekend and got to check out the new m235i. My wife and I have agreed... Saving up for one of these starts this month. Going to test drive it this week:

[Overlord475]

Sweet!! Take it easy on the break in :)

My idea of taking it to town is pretty mellow. My wife drives faster than me most of the time :(

Nice work!

Thank you!

[MR 325]

Nice work!

[squidmaster]

Sweet!! Take it easy on the break in :)

[Overlord475]

About 100 miles on the swap so far and running strong.

The 2.7i 17# 89oct tune from SSSquid is doing well.

For the first few miles there was a slight hesitation for power on when at WOT, but the ECU is adapting and everytime I drive it feels stronger.

Plan to change the oil tonight, install my IE strut brace, check for any loose bolts/nuts, and then really go to town on driving the crap out of the thing.

[Gary Horneck]

Most excellent work.

[TheTacoMan]

Looking good.

[Overlord475]

Day 13&14 (All Done!):

Got it all buttoned up over the weekend and running strong.

Here are a few pics of the final few progress points along with a video of start up after having driven ~50 miles:

FYI, If you have IE shorty headers an exhaust flange gasket from a V6 Nissan will work (Autozone):





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[Overlord475]

Day 12:

Slowly coming back together:

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TB needs a good cleaning, looks out of place:

[sayed ali]

Nice build! keep up the great job :)

[MR 325]

Wow that is looking great! Nice to see somebody going the extra mile to do things right.