The official turbo build thread.

[So Live]

SHE RUNSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

Got a few more things to do and a few leaks to address but nothing huge :) Gonna let it run for a few minutes and change the oil n then go DRIVEEEEEEEEEEE

WOO HOO!!!!!!

[Lazr111]

I'm looking forward to the next post...:D

[red87bimmer]

so your driving the e30 to mass to help me finish up my car i heard...

[So Live]

Hahaha right on... maybe

So my AEM wideband rig is officially a peice of shit. I had to replace the sensor cause it was in the exhaust w/ no power to the gauge. Fine my fault. I got a new sensor and now the thing doesnt work. just reads - - - greatttttttttt. not going anywhere right now.

no oil leaks no leaks at all. got some exhaust leaks but thats alright for now...

Oh, car sees 0 vacuum on the stands with no load to the motor :) im so excitedd

[So Live]

Well drove it around for probably 10 minutes today. trying not to get into boost. no afr so i was afraid to romp on it.

[PiercedE30]

Ooooo, nice.

[BMWE30iS]

so sick bro

[E30SPDFRK]

Awesome Chris! That turbo looks huge in there. Get it running right and bring it to some of the meets over here.

[So Live]

Thanks guys. Ill show up when its running right. Ive been meaning to go to RI. The bfc guys do the colt state part or something. My cars always apart or im busy haha.

[golde30]

need video. i want to turbo my s50 badly.

[So Live]

Get used to your s50 first!!!

Have you seen Multiplex's build on bfc? How about turbomk4's on blowneuroz? both killer builds if you want some inspiration :)

ill get a vid when i have a wideband that functions correctly. I Learned a few things about that. If the exhaust leaks, the mixture could be too lean for the gauge to read it. If the exhaust isnt hot enough, the sensor might not be taking data yet. I have some things to work on.

I think i need to get some better gaskets for turbo and wastegate to the manifold cause i cant mill the flanges and the little copper ones dont do much on imperfect flanges. I need to check for more exhaust leaks. i need to bleed the coolant system so it doesnt get too hot to drive in 5 minutes.

:) Cheers!

[PiercedE30]

yea, multiplex's build is insane. 580 something horses with pretty much matching torque numbers.

[So Live]

It just really makes me smile when i open my "garage" and see this:



Its going to be another big weekend i hope. Im borrowing one of my fathers friends Innovate LM-1 units so i can get the car running and driving for real. Im hoping to get it all squared away enough for me to go drive it for more than 5 minutes.

:)

[e30325ic]

Nice looking build. I love the fact that you built all the pipes and stuff yourself. I am planning something along the same lines. What is the ECU set up that you are using. I was planning on using a stock 413 box with programming. I want to try to hit about the 400hp mark. I dont want anytihg radical and I thing that would put me to where I want the driveabilty. Details on the electronics would be great.

[Julien]

Awesome build Chris!!

. I want to try to hit about the 400hp mark. I dont want anytihg radical and I thing that would put me to where I want the driveabilty.

this made me lol