Brettus Turbo install thread
 

Well I got my second hand Greddy turbo kit a few weeks back .
Here is what I've done so far

Wonder what's under here ?
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...tus_rx8/t5.jpg

bugger me if it isn't a tubo timer and boost control
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...rx8/Turbo5.jpg

Don't know about the white face but the location is pretty good
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...tus_rx8/t6.jpg

This is the oil cooler Swoope got for me - except it's not an oil cooler - it's a 2nd radiator - don't know if this is a good idea yet
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...tus_rx8/t2.jpg

What's that behind the grill - stealth man
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...tus_rx8/t1.jpg

Hope this will do the job - it's the Greddy with upgraded compressor wheel
I had to get the unit rebuilt locally as it was leaking oil and had excessive sideplay
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...tus_rx8/t3.jpg

mmmmmm round and round
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...tus_rx8/t4.jpg

Extreme Ceramic coated manifold . Think this was a good move seeing now how close the turbo compressor housing is to the manifold
also coated the turbo inlet and outlet for no good reason ....

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...eramiccoat.jpg

Kewl - Stealth is the new hotness.

Be sure to wrap that bad boy.

Manifold is getting the ceramic coating treatment - what should I wrap the turbo with ?

DEI makes a good DIY turbo blanket kit.

Trick question!

The answer is nothing, cause you'll be pulling it out in a year when the bearings need to be replaced again. Gives you time to save up for the 3071R though :)

:lol2:

that's my plan! :)

good luck Brettus, can't wait to see this all done. what kind of gauge is that?

yeah - that is a pretty bad picture allright .
It's an AEM ugeo - but i might not be able to use it because im missing the male plug to the sensor .The little things take sooooo much time

The faceplate on the AEM is reversible so you can make it black, if you like.

oh shit - thanks for that Ray .....

Unscrew the aluminum-colored bezel ring and, VOILA, flip over the gauge face.

The one I bought was not reversible, but there where three faceplates included with it. A black Air/Fuel Ratio, a white Air/Fuel Ratio, and a black Lambda Ratio. ALl three are tin/aluminum with the part number stamped on the back.

You are correct, atl8, and I was mistaken. I was playing with Phil's new gauges a few weeks ago and set his up for him.

yes he was right :( . So has phil got a black guage face he doesn't want ? heh

I am not sure. PM him and ask.

I'm tickled to see Brettus with a turbo install thread. Good luck with your install!



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this is going to be a fun with brettus pain thread..

wow..

more stuff comming!

beers :beer:

Turbo is in . Not as bad to install as I was expecting . Taking both engine mounts off definately helped . Have run into an issue with the steering shaft getting in the way of the pipework (RHD ) . I'm going to sleep on it and see what I can do in the morning .
Pics to come .
Had two people lined up to help but neither could make it so I'm just taking my time doing the whole thing myself .

Good news Brettus.... well mostly.

Glad things are moving along for you.

Same thing for me Brettus. I had a friend that was supposed to help me, but forgot that he was going away for the weekend of the install.....So I ended up doing it most of it myself. I was sore for the next 4 days because of it. Working on your back is no fun. I had so many cuts on my arms and hands too...lol.

BTW, question for you....is your car a 5 speed 4 port or 6? or 6 speed 6 port..? that whole JDM thing confuses me.

it's a 6 speed 6port

today was a waste - got nothing done :(

i'll tell you what, fly me out there and i'll help you all you want. :D

I know how bad the "nothing to do" days are. stick with it brettus, the smile on your face after your first drive will be worth the effort!