Uhhh...update?

I'll post some teaser pics later. I got a bit distracted when the exhaust and everything came and sorta stopped working on the wiring... Also I started summer classes so I don't have all day to work on it anymore

We have some little stuff like fuel pump upgrade is done, removed the window washer fluid tank, moved the power steering fluid tank and ran new hoses. Not much got done last weekend either as we had another Z stop by for some mods. Other than that though its been mostly just Boosted Mx5 doing some welding.


I added two picks. The one we were just testing turbo placement t and mounting and seeing what space and clearances we had. Its not in its final resting position but its close. Also this is with almost everything tucked now. Mind the hoses that's just temporary you won't see them when its done.

Totally forgot to post pictures. So here is all of one picture

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IMAG0932 by Gorillazfan, on Flickr

Edit: I made you guys wait all day so two pictures...Here is one of my cat

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IMAG0950 by Gorillazfan, on Flickr

I like the kitty!

The cat is not impressed at the lack of pictures in this thread! hahaha

Haha he's always that smug. :|

We should have a lot more on Friday since I am off from work that day and we will both be working on the car then.

I thought I could resist helping with this (since others seem to think I don't know what I am talking about)....but I can't.... as this is a huge fundamental flaw.


When you merge two banks together like this, you MUST use an exhaust flex coupler on one of the sides. Because (in this case) everything is rigid there is no room left for expansion/contraction due to heat cycling. Without a flex pipe the welds will crack no matter how good of a welder you are. The pressure in the exhaust pipes before the turbo in this case will be 2.5-3 times the boost pressure as well, that won't help things either.


Also, if you take my advice (and I hope you do), use the Vibrant turbo flex couplers (or simmilar). Do not use the flex couplers that have braiding on the inside. The coupler must be bellowed on the inside.

If the manifold/merge is not complete yet, and you do plan on doing the above...sorry, please ignore it.

Also, if yo are doing wastegate recirculation, same thing...install a flex coupler between the wastegate outlet and the down pipe. Same reaso as above.

Bingo! Were just waiting for the UPS guy to drop more goodies off.

:tup:

Yeah I thought Cody ordered everything at once but he missed my order for the flex pipe and such. So I figured I'll just mock everything up then insert the flex pipe when I get it.

:ugh2:

Too many parts

lolz it happens

updates?

Looking great so far, nice progress since I last checked in. I have been in the middle a move and missed so much!

Yes sir. exhaust piping is close to completion, flex pipe arrived and is getting added on and were just verifying fitment before we fully weld everything up. Ill post pics up on the 2nd thread post and in this post as well.




Thank you! :tiphat:

Ill have some moar pics soon :tup:

Edit pics are up.

Next EDIT:
For the record that isn't the exact turbo location we just simply placed it roughly where it was going for the sake of taking pictures. Also those blue hoses are being rerouted.

look good bro. excited to see the next step of your progress. :tup:

Never mind

hahaha soooo many edits :stirthepot:

Well if it doesn't bother you, none of my business.

Its all good brother. I appreciate the back up though :tup:

Ill let the build speak for itself soon enough.

Pics from today

Injectors installed
Manifold is being put into AutoCAD for new custom intake plenum
Down pipe and up pipe fitted and tac welded

Quick update...It's been a busy week for the two of us due to work and school so progess isn't amazing or anything but...

-Up pipe is fully welded and test fitted to trubo mount.
-Oil pan and turbo is tapped
-Oil feed line was made and test fitted
-Driver side interior reinstalled
-Battery relocation cables were ran under interior
-Silicone coupler's arrived along with thermostatic plate and fittings for Oil Cooler
-Intake manifold put into AutoCAD for potential design
-Intake manifold reinstalled

Im sure I am missing something but its coming along nicely.

Cody, when you get a chance one day, would you be up for writing a review of the steps behind a battery relocation? I'm looking into doing this myself, and am curious about the parts and cable routing so I'd be interested in your write up, or if you felt so moved a DIY.

:tiphat:

Looking great so far

You're gonna wrap that turbine and up pipe, right?

:)

Yeah I can do a DIY or just help you. I ran the wire on Friday. Literally took a few minutes. The whole thing cant take more than 1-1.5hours depending on amount of beers/motivation. Keep in mind I am running the stock battery so its a little large but...I Like the added weight and I like the look of my gutted hatch.

Thanks :tiphat:

Wrap it up! It's the safe thing to do ;)

But yes I am.lol

I'm planning on gutting my trunk as well once I have another car to put the sub box into, so that will lighten the rear end considerably compared to the front, so if I can shift some of that weight back to the rear, thats good. Probably won't be anytime soon, that's why there's no rush. But to have a DIY to reference when the time comes will be very helpful. :tup:

Some more progress shots for everyone. Finished up pipe, downpipe, intercooler mount.

Exhaust pieces are arriving next week so keep an eye out for those!

To update Cody's update here are some more things. Something shifted when I was welding (as stuff happens). So I spent all day Friday redoing stuff. I ended up only need to bump something about 1/2 and inch but this is life.

Also the battery stuff is really easy. The hardest part is the mounting. I made a bracket but IDK if I'm totally happy with it, might make something else.

Hopefully my machinist gets the MAF bungs knocked out for us real quick so we can get the intercooler piping done.

Slow and steady...Right?

Oh hey I didn't realize you were on here.


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Yep I'm here creeping

Sweet I need to stop by n check it out in person!!!!

hmm curious to see how your fuel system/set up does with e85 or if there are any limitations

It should do quite well. Phunk, a forum vendor, has 22k miles on TT E85 setup @ 520whp with the same pump and injectors as I have. He is actually the one who recommended this setup to me. I wont know right away since Ecutek doesn't have map switching yet, I will be doing a 93oct tune first.

Sub'd. Lookin good!

Minor update. Placed a decent sized order at RT Tuning AGAIN for more parts.lol

1x Vibrant Performance Race Muffler
1x Vibrant Performance 12"x4" resonator
1x Vibrant Performance manual boost controller
1x Vibrant Performance 1.875" SS piping
1x Vibrant Performance 1.75" SS piping

Hopefully we will have the intercooler piping tig welded this weekend and maybe have the maf flanges cnc'd.

Kinda big update I guess.

Most of the exhaust is done. Very pleased with it for now. We will be changing it when I get my amuse bumper. Not going to say what it will look like but it will have a very distinct super car look. Also got the battery hooked up and we put it into accessory and didn't have any leaks or issues. Also plugged a lot of ports from out hose deletions. Mostly coolant lines and stuff.

Looks like a center exit exhaust? :excited:

Let me guess...

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...pAbHIPsstkkBog

haha.