Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Not only that but your car must weigh around 2700 without you in it, right Andy?

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Yea I'm not sure. I just got the power bug so we'll see what happens. I wanted to do some highway runs too but you guys left a little earlier than I wanted to. Not to mention my oil filter housing fell apart right when I got onto the freeway..

Should be interesting to say the least!

Never weighed the car or know of a place where I could do it. All I have taken out is the front and rear bumper supports and all the extra junk under the hood.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Mine weighs 2650 without me in it and a 1/4 tank of gas. I still have the stock supports and shit plus dynamat in the doors (previous owner). So I figure yours is around the same.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Well then you're probably right. Somewhere around 2700lbs with me in it. Someday I'll actually have to weigh it..

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Next piece to the puzzle was an intake. Steve (goat blower) had his 4" FP intake for sale so I went and picked that up.

Here is a pic of it installed
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020869.jpg

If you look you will see that something is missing. A recirc fitting for the bov. So I quickly addressed that issue
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020874.jpg

Also drilled and tapped a fitting for my valve cover breather
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020891.jpg

Then of course I painted it black
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020905.jpg

Here is a quick mock up pic of everything before I sent primo my manifold to get ceramic coated.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020909.jpg

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Looks great, keep up the work, all I can think is clean when I see your engine bay.
I remember that day now.
I didn't get bit by the power bug, just looking for the perfect (in my eyes) setup.

I don't know if you/are in a hurry, but you could of easily sold/traded that pipe for a recirc'd one.

I like the black and red theme, maybe time for a little more red?

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Wow, awesome work, very clean. Glad to help with the WG setup.

SMIM in the future?

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A recirc'd one wouldn't have worked. The recirc fitting would be too far towards the maf. I wanted one without a recirc so I could do my own and make it fit nicely.

The only place I could put more red would be the couplers which I have thought about.. Other than that I'm not too sure what would look good in red.

Thanks! I'm not too sure about a SMIM. The 1g IM will provide me with all the power I'll need with this setup. Although it would definately clean up the bay even more.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

I have do a wire tuck. It's 100% necessary lol. Just looks so clean.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

What are you doing about an air filter? Stock sidemount location?

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

I would love to do that but that's where my fuse box is located. I have an Injen filter that I've been using but I definately need a new one. I already talked to MAP about getting a new K&N that fits perfectly. I took my pop-up motor out on that side so I can have a filter tucked in there as far away from the engine as possible.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

I would love to tuck my engine bay, it just looks so cluttered compared to yours.

But I feel unsure about putting it in the fender well.

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I would prefer it somewhere else too, but it hasn't had a problem even through rain. I still have the plastic guards blocking anything the tires try and throw at it. The main reason I put it there is cause I only had to rewire like 5 wires.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Eventually I got sick of looking at 2 random blue couplers and went to napa and got some black ones for now. Eventually I'll probably get some real red ones.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020931.jpg

Since my turbo is oil cooled only I had to plug the coolant lines. First I drilled and tapped the nipple on the thermostat housing and used a bolt with some rtv on the threads.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020934.jpg

Second I had to plug the waterpipe. Went to CA Performance and they hooked me up with a 5/8 inverted flare and a plug.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0001934a-1.jpg

While I had the waterpipe out I decided to paint it. You can also see the longer studs I'm using for the manifold spacer.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020945.jpg

Also had to plug the oil feed from the head since I'll be feeding this turbo off the OFH.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020949.jpg

I woke up this morning to 2 packages at my door. First being my FIC 1600's.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020942.jpg

Installed
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020948.jpg

Second was my 2.5" 90 degree coupler to replace the nasty elbow that was welded on my turbo.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020811.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020944.jpg

Then decided to mock up the LICP. It came up about an inch short, so I cut it and used a coupler to give me some more length. (Not ideal, but it works.)
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020952.jpg

And now that's where I sit. Still waiting on a fitting for my oil feed line, FP drain line on it's way, and my manifold to be done.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Looks good. Is that just a stock fuel rail painted black?

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Yes it is.

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I have mine in the same place and if I had to do it all over again, I'd mount the fuse box inside. I've gone through too many relays due to water getting up in there and shorting things.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

You should invest in an evo oil cap. I think there like 18 bucks at mitsu. Really looks good on a dsm.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

I have the exact same oil cap as an evo just without the mobile1 sticker. Haha

Weird.. I haven't had a single issue with mine.

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I guess the difference there is I was missing some of my stock guards. I just had a lot of trouble, but it was due to me not totally thinking things through and getting stuck driving it home through rain. Fucking weathermen....

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

I drove mine through rain a few times. One time really heavy rain. Having the sheilds REALLY helps.

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Got my FP drain line saturday. I wasn't too impressed with it. The size of brass nipples used is actually a little smaller then the stock drain line. I took it apart and drilled out the nipples as much as possible. Makes me feel a little better about it anyway..

The line
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020960.jpg


Flange for the turbo. Not drilled
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020958.jpg

Drilled
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020971.jpg

Flange for oil pan. Not drilled
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020959.jpg

Drilled (Probably gonna drill it out even more)
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020973.jpg

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Got my missing piece from CA Racing and finally got to make my oil feedline.

First I had to remove the plug. The allen hole was stripped out so I had to resort to welding the allen wrench to the plug. Thank god it actually worked!
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020985.jpg

Then I installed my .65 restrictor, which many people don't run and ruin their journal bearing turbo's when feeding off the oil filter housing. I did tons of research.
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020937.jpg

Yes I know my alternator is jacked..
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020974.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020976.jpg

Then I picked up my manifold from primo. Great guys!

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020986.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020990.jpg


Last night I worked on the car til 4:30am to get everything completed. I had everything ready to go to be started today when I woke up.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...0/P1020994.jpg

Took a nice HDR pic while I was at it :)
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...2010/hdr22.jpg

After trying to get it started for 30mins, it finally decided to fire up! Here is the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4FbPtXQABE

Then, even though there is salt on the roads I had to take it for a ride. So I just took it for a quick 10min stroll around my neighbor hood. Not to mention I'm running open o2 housing and no front bumper. So I tried to stay on the back roads. I also got a new camera and mount so I decided to test it out. (youtube was being gay so I had to upload it on photobucket.)
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ttestdrive.jpg

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Looks like the car took you by surprise a bit at about 3:14 haha

looks good man!

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

I run my oil feed line off my oil filter housing with no restrictor per request of PTE reuilder. Never had a problem at all. I've got a journal bearing 67mm pte turbo with 0 shaft play because of it lol. Your set up is looking pretty nice by the way!! Keep with the black theme! When are you going to ditch the 1g bov though?

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Looking and sounding great Andy!

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Thanks guys! Spinning is already an issue. Probably cause it's so cold out. We'll see what happens come spring time. It's really wierd bringing my car to 7k + rpm since I used to never make power passed 6500. Now, that's when the power really starts to kick in.

It's different for different turbo's and what oil pressure you run. Some have built in restrictors and others do not. Like you said, you can just call up the manufacture and they will tell you. A lot of people just don't bother and end up with blown turbo's. I see it all the time.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

sounds sick man nice work

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Thanks. Oh and for the bov I plan on picking up a Greddy type s, or rs. Whatever I find for a decent price.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

damn i wish i still had my greddy type rs bov i woulda sold it to ya for $70

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Very nice! Can't wait to see what it does on dry ground!

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Car looks great! PM me with some feedback on the manifold.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

PM'd. Thanks for the compliments!

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Got a Greddy type s on the way!

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Good purchase! I love the type S!

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Got my type s this morning. Gonna talk to primo about powerder coating the top. What do you guys think for a color? Red?

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Looking good man! Get this thing on the rollers up at DB and get a good tune in it. How much boost do you think you'll go for with it? I say bring it to the spring dyno day and crank it up :D

Very clean.

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I'm not sure where I'm going to bring it for a tune. I have always tuned my own car so we'll see. I've talked to a lot of FWD guys about dynoing and on a load dyno, like DB's they tend to spin a lot compared to a dynojet like map's dyno. But who knows we'll see.

As for boost I'm not sure. I'm guessing somewhere around 25-30psi. Whatever gets me around 500whp.

As of now the turbo setup is back out of the car do to the o2 housing not sealing on the turbo. Both the surfaces are warped like I stated in my other thread. Once I get that taken care of I'll bolt it all back together and wait for the snow to melt. :)

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

I have done a lot of 500-700whp FWD cars. It comes down to the tires used and strapping though.

Re: 4g63tcrazy's new setup for 2010
 

Yeah as of now i'm running 18's with street tires. Which is 100% most of my traction problems. I already got some rims for slicks I just gotta get some but that probably won't happen til sometime in the summer. I'd really hate to spend the money on some dyno time just to find out I would spin and get nothing accomplished.