The official turbo build thread.

[So Live]

Yeah, screw you guys!

IM just going on what other people have had success running for the m50's with stock coil on plug.

I think in the manual, they suggest 330 for single coils?

[nando]

I would order some 470ohm and 330ohm resistors too - sometimes the 660 is too big. if you don't get spark, go to a lower resistor. my car wouldn't fire with 1ks but runs great with 330s.

lol u do have lotion by your laptop.... naughty boy
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[So Live]

MS is done untill i can get my hands on some 660 ohm resistors and my db37 wiring harness deal from home.







Im glad thats all done with! :)

Its all over but the cryin as my father would say!!!!!!!!!

[So Live]

Lol.... sry i have super dry skin this time of year dude!

Yeah its gonna be fun!

[E30SPDFRK]

Hand lotion by the computer? :tsk: Looking good man, glad its you messing with all that electrical and not me. That's the one part of cars I am lost on.

Looking forward to seeing this completed.

[So Live]

Uhhhhhhh....

[alpinaclone]

Looks good man. I feel your pain with the gassless mig, it's functional, but it's hard to make anything pretty. Great project!

[So Live]

Thanks dude!

Havent gotten anything done this week. I bought a new MS1v3.0 kit, o2 sensor for my aem controller and a rebuild kit for the Holset. The MS got delivered yesterday supposedly so im patiently waiting for the main mail room to open tomoro so i can get some of that done.

Im planning on getting MS built and ready to install this weekend when i go home. im gonna finish the manifold and hopefully get the down pipe assembled.

Im picking up some chrome window trim so thats gonna waste a little time too. oh well.

[Mfever]

intercooler set-up is awesome!!!;)

[So Live]

Doin work....



Pressure tester:



Now all the exhaust im going to use turbo does not leak!

Temporary downpipes!!!


Done for tonight:


The "shop"

[So Live]

Hahahahaha, thanks i guess Jordan? Gas less flux core mig welding has its downfalls!

Just made a little tool and pressure checked my whole exhaust minus the g-code down pipes. Every thing looks good and holds air. I cant wait to check the intake piping.

Turns out my manifold is pretty screwed up. I decided to cut it apart. Its gonna end up being more of a log type mani than anything else now. Oh well. Once it runs Im gonna make a better jig and make a manifold in my shop class.

[Jordan325iC]

Your welding looks like my welding. It's nice to know that not everyone does Jon Volk welds.

[So Live]

Thanks guys. So i just tried fitting the manifold with the new holset... not looking so good. Its a lot bigger than the t3/t4 i had and its about two inches too tall! The hood wont close.
Its all good though, the turbo is close to the motor too so im just gonna tip the flange so the turbo is closer to the fender and lower. My downpipe is gonna be a little more difficult but thats ok.

Pics of exhaust done will be up tonight/early tomoro morning :)

[turboeta]

thats a pretty slick manifold, I really like your fab work so far