got my piping and manifold back today. had the manifold and downpipe ceramic coated and all the piping was powder coated satin black. came out really nice looking.

today i removed the air pump and installed a blocking plate. i also removed my oil filter adapter after trying to do an oil change today. it was such a PITA trying to unscrew the filter with that adapter on there. i think i'm going to get a relocation kit and install it where the air pump was.

i also sent my turbo off to BNR for the upgrade.

now i'm waiting on some couplers from Charles R. Hill. wait til you guys see whats in store.

 

You mention you bought the Sohn - I hope you took the opportunity to install it while the rad was out, it's 99 times easier when you can actually SEE the screws you are putting in......

Definitely put it in before your up-pipe - you will never get it on after.

S

 

i have not done the install yet. thanks for the tip though.

 

Also - call BNR and ask him to tap the compressor for your boost signal.... easy to do - and it will take care of greddy fix 2 for you.

 

i was thinking of just using one of the quick taps or tapping the outlet tube. i think i asked him about it already but i'll check again.

 

Don't tap the tube if you can avoid it - not a lot of metal there.... unless your gonna weld a nipple.

The compressor housing is the best place - there is like 1/2" or more of material to tap.

 

i'm talking about the cast elbow that mounts to the outlet.

 

Ah! Yeah that should work well.

 

LOL nice tags
buildup, invert, nipl, nuke0907, nuke0907s, page, ****, thread, turbo

 

how do those tags get there ?

 

the tags are messed up on this site...you cant edit them anymore..they just show up at random

lmao at nipl and **** tags

 

i ordered the oil filter relocation kit and some hose and fittings. also got CRH to order me some different couplers and radiator hose kit.

took the sound deadening material off the sides. looks much better in the engine bay, especially when there is no air pump.

i fitted up the BOV. i kinda guessed on how i wanted the flange welded and the fitment is perfect. it looks so nice. the powdercoated piping and BOV are a perfect match.

 

decided its time to add more pics. also edited the first post.

here's the BOV and powdercoated piping.





here's the engine bay with air pump and sound deaden material delete. as you can see, i mounted the fuel pump resistor on the firewall. i'm still trying to decide how to mount the ambient air pressure sensor.

 

I left the air pump bracket on and mounted my catch can to it - looks like it was made for the job ....

 

i think thats what i'll do to mount my oil filter.

 

Nuke everytime this thread gets bumped I have to look at the title "NUKES TURBO BUILD" and I again start to think of how much I HATE YOU! (jealousy of course)...

 

just wait until its finished. you'll be even more "jealous."

 

take off the sound deadening material off the firewall too, looks nicer

 

i plan on it. its just more work to get that one off than the sides.

 

yes. yes it is.

 

talked to Bryan again, he's gonna make this happen.

 

Werd

 

so Kane, how do i earn one of those shift ***** that will fit an AT?

 

Talk to J. Cab mano.... LOL

Nah - if you wanna come play with us just let me know!!!!!

 

got my turbo today and get the rest of my couplers tomorrow.