so hoss, now that you have the motor and a lot of parts laying around your living room how about an update?

whats your target time to get the install underway? Funny how scott and I did our builds at the same time and now you and kma5783 (another tampa member) will be installing around the same time. Its like a battle between tampa and san antonio

good luck with everything!

 

Not a whole lot to update. Currently the car is my DD until the R3 is in San Antonio and i get it running. Am currently shopping for a beater car. As soon as I pick one up I will start on the engine swap.

 

why is the r3 not running, just curious

 

Ask OD.... lol It has electrical issues.

 

oh you bought his r3.... didnt know that

 

Yep Its actually kinda funny. With my mazdaspeed stuff on my 05 the two of them will look very much alike to the average person.

 

I got a little preview the other day and thought I would share it with you:

 

yum yum !

 

that outlet pipe looks really weird... almost like its a Photoshop, I'm not saying it is I'm just saying it looks weird.

 

They weld the tube on the end because the coupler and such won't fit

 

what size primarys are on those exhaust tubes---damn!

 

Ha I have no idea! This thing should be good.

Just got back from import night at the drag strip. I'm fired up to get started!

 

Looks good!

I like those comp turbos, been hearing good things about them.
What size hotside are you going with?

 

Its an oddball turbo. Here is what turblown has to say about it:

 

/\ any explanations as to why a bigger turbine is desirable ?

 

Yes. Was told it would promote quicker spool.

 

Bigger turbine wheels are a necessity for rotary engines that want to use their entire rev range( especially anything that is ported as engine airflow is higher). Bigger turbine wheels lower exhaust manifold backpressure which in turn puts less stress on the engine. It also lowers EGT(s) which puts less stress on the turbo/manifold/dp etc. This particular turbo responds and " spools " well because it has a smaller compressor wheel, and not too small, nor too big of a turbine wheel( also has good aero design) Bigger turbine wheels in my experience come into boost faster( more leverage on turbine), but take a little bit longer to hit full boost. Obviously this is within reason, you cannot slap a GT47turbine wheel and expect a small difference compared to a GT30 turbine wheel...

Mike I will have some more pictures for you tomorrow...

 

Greddy followed this same line of thought with their TZ line, worked out pretty well for them.

 

I'm currently reading Mr. Bells book on turbocharging "maximum boost" but am far from a expert on the subject. This is why I leave it to you guys! I wanted a broad torque range and think I will have just that with this set up.

I can't wait for the pics.

 

Got a couple new pics from Elliot today. Thought I would share.

 

So I guess you will need a custom radiator hose then? Is the center of the oil feed threaded for a new fitting? Usually a flange type oil feed fitting is used there. maybe the hose is just stuck there for picture purposes.

What about the engine mount bracket? I thought it was part of the turbo?

 

Also have a pick of my new fans that came in. These bad boys look sweet! 3000 CFM if i remember correctly.

 

Looks good man...

 

Looks like you will have to install engine and turbo together . Can't see how you can possibly get the turbo in with all all that tubing welded to it .....

 

I think he is leaning that way now finally. It will just be too big of a PIA to do it with the engine in.