9krpmrx8's Boost Build Thread
04-20-2011, 12:40 AM
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No I think I will likely sell it.Edit: Just read up, not a good idea to use nitrous on the inter-cooler if your air filter is near by
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Last edited by 9krpmrx8; 04-20-2011 at 12:45 AM.
04-20-2011, 12:50 AM
#203
I am sending you a piece of 80mm OD aluminum tube and a silicone coupler with t-bolt clamps to restore the t-body elbow end once I receive them. It is all on order, but the tube is coming from England. When I received it there was a smaller tube with a piece of rubber hose between it and the ID of the cut elbow end where it had been pushed into it. I have no f'ing clue what the person who did it was trying to accomplish. I am guessing that 3-4" of straight length was removed from the elbow.
The piece I an sending you is 12" long and you will need to cut it to the appropriate length as we previously discussed.
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The piece I an sending you is 12" long and you will need to cut it to the appropriate length as we previously discussed.
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Last edited by TeamRX8; 04-20-2011 at 12:53 AM.
04-20-2011, 12:54 AM
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I am sending you a piece of 80mm tube and a silicone coupler with t-bolt clamps to restore the t-body elbow end. When I received it there was a smaller tube with a piece of rubber hose between it and the ID of the cut elbow end where it had been pushed into it. I have no f'ing clue what the person who did it was trying to accomplish.
04-21-2011, 03:56 PM
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04-21-2011, 04:46 PM
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Some think things like the MAF either work or don't, they don't slowly start giving bad readings, etc. I would feel better getting them replaced but that's another $400.00. Time to call in some hook ups.
04-21-2011, 05:01 PM
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You want a new front O2 sensor if for no other reason that they usually seize and gall the threads upon attempted removal from the OE exhaust manifold after that much use. So not only will you likely need an O2 sensor anyway, you won't end up needing to repair the OE exhaust manifold in the process by purchasing and installing a new one with the turbo install.
04-21-2011, 05:04 PM
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You want a new front O2 sensor if for no other reason that they usually seize and gall the threads upon attempted removal from the OE exhaust manifold after that much use. So not only will you likely need an O2 sensor anyway, you won't end up needing to repair the OE exhaust manifold in the process by purchasing and installing a new one with the turbo install.
Good point, it has been in there for seven years.
I actually broke a 1/2" craftsman ratchet trying to remove it from a Honda manifold years ago. It never came out, ended up cracking the manifold using an impact to remove it.
Any idea on what to use as anti-seize on an O2 sensor? Does it have to be special due to the heat.
Last edited by 9krpmrx8; 04-21-2011 at 05:14 PM.
04-21-2011, 05:06 PM
#219
You want a new front O2 sensor if for no other reason that they usually seize and gall the threads upon attempted removal from the OE exhaust manifold after that much use. So not only will you likely need an O2 sensor anyway, you won't end up needing to repair the OE exhaust manifold in the process by purchasing and installing a new one with the turbo install.
It made sense at the time...
04-21-2011, 05:19 PM
#221
I just use a regular anti-seize on my custom stainless manifold and get it reasonably tight without over doing it. Comes out easy. They don't use anything on the OE thread install and it ends up with disimilar metal corrosion and excessive tightening being the main culprit.
04-21-2011, 05:24 PM
#222
Shouldn't be any more difficult than on the OE manifold, likely less. The nice thing about the turbo manifold is that if there is a problem the back manifold extension off the turbo is likely easier to remove than the entire OE manifold since you shouldn't need to pull the engine mount/bracket etc.
