guys, i have some pics here of the turbo install. we did hit a snag in that we couldn't get everything on in time to go get the downpipe made before the exhaust shops closed on saturday... no biggie, we did all the tapping and the difficult parts. back to stock for now, but it's just a matter of me getting a few free days to finish it up. enjoy the pics.

if you have any questions, post em or IM me.

http://www.antebellumcovers.com/CharlieCar...s/turbo%20pics/

how much was that steering wheel and where did u get it? (i know its kinda offtopic from the turbo but its hella sweet)

--94TRDCeli+Apr 28, 2003 - 3:24 PM

QUOTE (94TRDCeli @ Apr 28, 2003 - 3:24 PM)

how much was that steering wheel and where did u get it? (i know its kinda offtopic from the turbo but its hella sweet)

i pmd you

This post has been edited by Charlie97L: Apr 28, 2003 - 6:54 PM

Turbo looks beautiful

What size is that?

Are you using forge pistons?

If so, how much boost will you be running?

what size down pipe are you running and is that a high flow cat (looks oem)?

Is that an upgraded fuel rail? What size injectors are you using?

Did you replace the throttle body or did you get it rebore to flow more cfm?

Nice intercooler and custom turbo manifold. From pass review on such setups, you may experience your maniflod cracking at the joints or along the tubes themselves.

All of them should have be setup to flow in on direction under expansion. eg, in the curve converging to the turbo.
The way the manifold is setup does not allow for expansion. Expansion is in all directions >> stress on all joins.
Just my 2 cents worth of advice (who needs it >> )

Any upgrades to the ignition system beside the plug wires?

Again nice work and we look forward to your first test.

Oh, before I go, are all compression chambers running at the same compression levels?

looks great charlie...cant wait to hear how she runs!! >>

--west_minist+Apr 28, 2003 - 4:31 PM

QUOTE (west_minist @ Apr 28, 2003 - 4:31 PM)

Just my 2 cents worth of advice (who needs it >>  )

Don't say that: maybe you're the guy with most knowledge about technical argouments here!
There are just few persons who know what is a combustion chambers comparation used for and I bet you're one of them!! >> >> >>

Charlie, you're doing a great job!!! >> let us know how hard it will push when finished!!!! >> >> >>

This post has been edited by edo17982: Apr 28, 2003 - 7:46 PM

--west_minist+Apr 28, 2003 - 4:31 PM

QUOTE (west_minist @ Apr 28, 2003 - 4:31 PM)

Turbo looks beautiful What size is that? Are you using forge pistons? If so, how much boost will you be running? what size down pipe are you running and is that a high flow cat (looks oem)? Is that an upgraded fuel rail? What size injectors are you using? Did you replace the throttle body or did you get it rebore to flow more cfm? Nice intercooler and custom turbo manifold. From pass review on such setups, you may experience your maniflod cracking at the joints or along the tubes themselves. All of them should have be setup to flow in on direction under expansion. eg, in the curve converging to the turbo. The way the manifold is setup does not allow for expansion. Expansion is in all directions >> stress on all joins. Just my 2 cents worth of advice (who needs it >> ) Any upgrades to the ignition system beside the plug wires? Again nice work and we look forward to your first test. Oh, before I go, are all compression chambers running at the same compression levels?

1) garrett t3/t40b

2) no, not yet

3) 8 psi is my planned boost

4) i'm going to run a 2.5 inch downpipe, because that's what my exhaust is

5) nope, that's an OEM cat, gonna get a high flow one before i finish the exhaust

6) no, fuel rail is stock. the injectors are around 340 cc, they are venom stage I turbo probe injectors

7) no i didn't bore the TB, it's stock, the throttle opening is bigger than my IC piping, so I didn't see the point.

8) lance made my manifold, it won't crack, he is a professional and custom makes manifolds and other performance parts as his job. www.jgstools.com/turbo is his site. i'm not really sure what the point is that you are making. it's not the traditional log style manifold, it's an equal length 4-1 manifold, which allows for better flow... if you look at all the high end manifolds, like HKS and GReddy, you will see that they are the same. the construction of the manifold is very solid, it must weigh 20 pounds. i have complete confidence in his design and work.

9) no, no ignition, i may at some point tho.

10) i didn't have them compression tested, but i imagine they are, as the car runs beautifully and only has 71K on it. i've never had any problems.

The header is made out of what?

Ok on the throttle body

71K ok. But check maybe nice, but then again, the 7afe is not a G running high compression.

Very few looks that ways.

As you already know, space difines that design, but once space is available, you normall see egual lenths or curved lenths.

Either way, nice job and I look forward to hearing it, and seeing some runs after the turbo burn in.

just a note, no music.

Thanx

muuuhahahhahhahaa, i am the god of tapping. w00t.



if any of you wanna ask me anything about the install too, i'll prolly be able to give you just about anything you need after seein charlie's setup first hand, and actually gettin in there and doin the work. also, as he said, we got everything done other than a good solid day or day and a half of boltin everything back on and gettin the downpipe welded up. the reason we couldn't get the car to the shop (which we found out later) was because of those Venom injectors, SO, if any of you are plannin on a turbo 7afe, make sure the stock ecu/pump can handle the injectors you implant, or you have an aftermarket pump/regulator/s-afc to control it. yeah it sucks that we didn't know that's what was makin the car die, but, it's all good, awesome learning experience, and lookin forward to charlie's return for my swap in late June. >>

-John-

--Mynzeyes+Apr 28, 2003 - 8:58 PM

QUOTE (Mynzeyes @ Apr 28, 2003 - 8:58 PM)

muuuhahahhahhahaa, i am the god of tapping. w00t. if any of you wanna ask me anything about the install too, i'll prolly be able to give you just about anything you need after seein charlie's setup first hand, and actually gettin in there and doin the work. also, as he said, we got everything done other than a good solid day or day and a half of boltin everything back on and gettin the downpipe welded up. the reason we couldn't get the car to the shop (which we found out later) was because of those Venom injectors, SO, if any of you are plannin on a turbo 7afe, make sure the stock ecu/pump can handle the injectors you implant, or you have an aftermarket pump/regulator/s-afc to control it. yeah it sucks that we didn't know that's what was makin the car die, but, it's all good, awesome learning experience, and lookin forward to charlie's return for my swap in late June. >> -John-

to clarify that, the venom injectors bolted up fine, i just needed to install the S-AFC before trying to run the car... the stock ECU didn't know what to do with them.

is there anyway we can buy a manifold like that or was that just a one of a kind type of thing because i know that i would like some more power?

--PuffDog+Apr 28, 2003 - 10:29 PM

QUOTE (PuffDog @ Apr 28, 2003 - 10:29 PM)

is there anyway we can buy a manifold like that or was that just a one of a kind type of thing because i know that i would like some more power?

lance at www.jgstools.com/turbo made that manifold, and he can make others. i know he still has the log style manifold available... the one i got was a different design and i'm not sure he's still making that one. i've heard rumors he's going to stop offering them soon altogether.

looks like you finally got some get up and go yo.

pretty nice chuck...no word on fenders yet.