Project 200 - Road car

[boost-addict]

I then decided to fit the turbo & manifold on Sunday.... It was a pretty rough job doing it on the driveway and honestly I don't think I would do it again without a ramp/lift. It took 9 and a half hours.

Before:


Engine bay looking sorry for itself:


Old turbo:


Had some casualties/scares:


Everything starting to come together:


New manifold looks much better then standard !


Premium, luxury workshop haha:


It was late/dark so ignore the pic quality but here is the finished piece:

[boost-addict]

That's everything for now

I have a Profec B boost controller so started her up and ran on fairly low boost initially (still have standard injectors, ECU, AFM etc) to avoid fuel cut and she pulled like a train ! Brought the boost up slightly to 16psi just to see what it was like and, in the dry, the wheels just lit up the second 4000rpm came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear which I was not expecting this early on I'm delighted with the results so far and I still have the Map, injectors, AFM, adjustable pulleys and a few other bits and pieces to look forward to !

Boost has been brought back down very low (5psi) until I get her mapped properly... Still feels more powerful then she was haha..

Anyway, I'll keep this updated.

[pole drift]

Liking the work ur doin Richie good stuf

[boost-addict]

Thanks Joe It's coming on well, am really looking forward to getting it mapped now. The new turbo has made a MASSIVE difference

[Spartacus]

Jes dude, really sounds as if you're gay for your car. Much would a new turbo such as that set you back?

[boost-addict]

Jes dude, really sounds as if you're gay for your car. Much would a new turbo such as that set you back?

Sound, wouldn't really be into jabbin it in the car to be honest...


Depends on where you buy, new/second hand etc... New your looking at ~€1600 for the kit where as second hand you would be looking at anywhere between 5 and 8 hundred.

[Romo]

Comin along well dude! Road cars ftw!

EDIT: Mean't to say if your looking at upgrading the brakes a set of proper 4pot R32 gtr brakes will make a serious improvement!