Project Lex

[Halon]

Chopped the big outlet off the compressor cover. Will need to get a 90* welded to it facing forward.
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11669&stc=1&d=1305433984
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Started mocking up the piping. Not sure if this is the way I'll go yet, just a real rough start to one route...
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11673&stc=1&d=1305433984
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[goodhart]

Oh. Does the stock intake inlet clear that massive turbo? I guess I figured you would have to run a FFIM because of the size of it.

[Halon]

Decided to go a slightly different route with the IC piping. I have half of the Compressor side piping done and taped together ready for welding. Also have half of the TB side of the piping fabbed up as well. The bend coming out of the FMIC is uuugly, very sharp turn. Not ideal by any means, but it allows me to route it the way I want to, and plus that side will be changed once I switch to a different intake mani setup anyway so it's only temporary.

Here's pics of the compressor side piping I've mocked up so far.
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11678&stc=1&d=1305505555
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[scheides]

Looking good man! Keep up the progress!

[95talonracer]

Nice!

[A//// Guy]

Gimme more of thats sweet bean footage! mmmm

[polishmafia]

Hmm I spy some Goodyear Eagle GT tires. Remember you do get free rotations at any Goodyear. (This is a hint that you should come up and give me a ride when this beast is running)

[Halon]

Handed the piping off to Momin (Speedfreak). He's going to weld it all up for me. Thanks again Mo!!!

Got to do a little bit today.

Installed the braided replacement PS line. I don't think the old one was leaking anymore, but f-it I bought this thing so might as well put it on:
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11685&stc=1&d=1305602695

Decided next to start plugging stuff back in and putting the intake mani on. First I decided to make an EGR Block-off plate out of some scrap aluminum stock I had:
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11683&stc=1&d=1305602642


Putting the intake back on. Nice new intake gasket :)
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11684&stc=1&d=1305602642

As she sits right now
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11686&stc=1&d=1305602642

[Halon]

Some exhaust stuff showed up at the door today :)

http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11700&stc=1&d=1305843138

http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11701&stc=1&d=1305843138

[Halon]

Put the plenum on the runners. Nice new gasket :)
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11706&stc=1&d=1306377980

Also I kinked the fuel rail feed line, so I've decided to just replace it and the stock fuel dampener with a direct -6AN push-lock setup. TNT had all the parts ready to rock for me!
12mm x 1.25 male fuel rail fitting
14mm x 1.5 female fitting attaches to stock line
Straight and 90* -6an push-lock hose ends.
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11705&stc=1&d=1306377980
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Got some 1/2NPT x 5/8" barbed fittings for the Turbo Oil Drain setup. Figured this will keep it a cheap and simple drain setup.
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11711&stc=1&d=1306378856

Here's how she looks right now.
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11708&stc=1&d=1306377980

Goodhart you asked about turbo clearance, well here ya go. There is none :D
http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11707&stc=1&d=1306377980