9krpmrx8's Boost Build Thread
#3726
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Yep, on on the bottom goes to the nipple on the rad, the -6 routes to the tstat housing (small hose on the top of the stock reservoir) and then the -10 goes to the block. I will post proper pics tomorrow of it all finished, I just finished
#3727
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I still need to replace the catch can with a new black fitting and get the turbine inlet pipe coated (will do that when the turbo gets a rebuild) and clean everything but it came out well. Sorry for the cell shots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10769765853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10757259823/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10769496005/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10769593084/
My driveway on a typical Saturday morning,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10769535866/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10769765853/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10757259823/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10769496005/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10769593084/
My driveway on a typical Saturday morning,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10769535866/
#3728
Looks pretty good, I still think louvers would be best on the rad fan cover.
this may be a dumb question, but did you notice road noise increase when you removed the insulation stuff around the wheel wells?
this may be a dumb question, but did you notice road noise increase when you removed the insulation stuff around the wheel wells?
#3729
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Nah you want the air from behind the rad to be forced underneath. Without a tray my intake temps were insane in traffic or at idle, now they 5-6F above ambient regardless. The Tray is Jet Hot coated.
No, I have not had the insulation in forever. But I drive a rotary so I doubt I would notice anyway,
No, I have not had the insulation in forever. But I drive a rotary so I doubt I would notice anyway,
#3731
It doesnt really help tbh, when hot air goes to the top area it will have no where to go, heat soak is nasty, i was in the same shoes with all the trays off to fit the SC Kit, then i fabbed up a new tray and saw much lower IAT
#3737
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Thanks man, it is coming along. next up is to get the turbo rebuilt and to do some heat shielding down below.
I finally got my strut bar powder coated and installed.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10979660605/
I finally got my strut bar powder coated and installed.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/10979660605/
#3738
No respecter of malarkey
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The pic clearly demonstrates your dedication and effort put into to the project. This can't be denied regardless if anyone agrees with the details or choices. Knowing firsthand myself what it takes to see a project like this through, my hat's off to you for this alone
#3739
when you get a compliment from team, you know you're doing something right
#3740
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Thank you sir, I appreciate it. You have been great help and without the great deal on the kit from you she would not be where she is today.
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#3741
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I have been having issues with the nuts and lock washers at the Turbo to manifold working loose every 6 months or so. I called the guys at Stage 8.
These should work nicely.
#3950 8MM-1.25 LOCKING TURBO NUTS | Stage 8
These should work nicely.
#3950 8MM-1.25 LOCKING TURBO NUTS | Stage 8
#3742
Boosted Kiwi
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I have been having issues with the nuts and lock washers at the Turbo to manifold working loose every 6 months or so. I called the guys at Stage 8.
These should work nicely.
#3950 8MM-1.25 LOCKING TURBO NUTS*| Stage 8
These should work nicely.
#3950 8MM-1.25 LOCKING TURBO NUTS*| Stage 8
#3743
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Yeah I dunno man, lock washers were/are on and everything. I used all new heat treated 10.9 grade studs and hardware when I initially installed it. It happened to another local Greddy owner once too.
#3746
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I'm going ot get these studs and nuts.
M8 X 1.25 30mm Studs- TREADSTONE PERFORMANCE
and for the down-pipe
M8 x 1.25
Hex Crimplock Nuts- TREADSTONE PERFORMANCE
M8 X 1.25 30mm Studs- TREADSTONE PERFORMANCE
and for the down-pipe
M8 x 1.25
Hex Crimplock Nuts- TREADSTONE PERFORMANCE
Last edited by 9krpmrx8; 11-27-2013 at 02:29 PM.