My winter project...turbo fabrication
#41
First turbo build yes, but not first FI build:
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...charger002.jpg
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...charger005.jpg
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...charger009.jpg
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...tboston004.jpg
On this car:
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...t=S1030401.jpg
I know it's a probe, but for those that don't know, that was a great 2.5L KLDE Mazda engine. It was good low 13's at the track with the supercharger and very low 15's stock. Stock it only weighs 2700lbs, so that was a great start.
BTW, building that supercharger kit is much tougher than the turbo kit I am currently working on. The transfer shaft gets to 14000rpm so percision is key. Never had any belt problems, like many Vortech Z's.
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...charger002.jpg
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...charger005.jpg
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...charger009.jpg
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...tboston004.jpg
On this car:
http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q...t=S1030401.jpg
I know it's a probe, but for those that don't know, that was a great 2.5L KLDE Mazda engine. It was good low 13's at the track with the supercharger and very low 15's stock. Stock it only weighs 2700lbs, so that was a great start.
BTW, building that supercharger kit is much tougher than the turbo kit I am currently working on. The transfer shaft gets to 14000rpm so percision is key. Never had any belt problems, like many Vortech Z's.
Last edited by BoostedProbe; 12-30-2008 at 12:56 PM.
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nice.. it look like the turbo is hanging a little bit, it maybe trouble since the middle part is the part I always have problem scrapping. I scrape the middle part when hitting a bump or entering a steep driveway.
#47
Well I finally recovered from the flue so it's back to the garage. Didn't have too much time today but I did manage to weld up the up pipes solid and install the w/g.
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=Day4010.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/Day4010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=Day4009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/Day4009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
With the turbo being as high up as it is, I am having some trouble figuring what I will do with the turbo intak. I have been looking for a coupler like this one: http://psaincorporated.com/files/Eccentric_Coupling.jpg. It would have to be 4" to 3", but I don't think anybody makes it. For now I just have a rubber reducer and a 3" duct swiwle 90. I'll see if I can come up with something better, but for now this is how it sits:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=Day4007.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/Day4007.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
Nice clean weld:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=Day4005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/Day4005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
By the end of this weekend I should be done with all the exhaust stuff, and be well on my way with the IC piping. The FMIC will probably go on first so I can figure out what I will need for tubing, and make a decition on where exactly the piping will go uner/beside the engine. For now I have to order some 2.5" 45 and 90 deg. silicone couplers and two tight radius cast aluminium 90's. While that is on the way I can work on the turbo oil supply and scavange pump brackets.
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=Day4010.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/Day4010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=Day4009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/Day4009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
With the turbo being as high up as it is, I am having some trouble figuring what I will do with the turbo intak. I have been looking for a coupler like this one: http://psaincorporated.com/files/Eccentric_Coupling.jpg. It would have to be 4" to 3", but I don't think anybody makes it. For now I just have a rubber reducer and a 3" duct swiwle 90. I'll see if I can come up with something better, but for now this is how it sits:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=Day4007.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/Day4007.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
Nice clean weld:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=Day4005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/Day4005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
By the end of this weekend I should be done with all the exhaust stuff, and be well on my way with the IC piping. The FMIC will probably go on first so I can figure out what I will need for tubing, and make a decition on where exactly the piping will go uner/beside the engine. For now I have to order some 2.5" 45 and 90 deg. silicone couplers and two tight radius cast aluminium 90's. While that is on the way I can work on the turbo oil supply and scavange pump brackets.
Last edited by BoostedProbe; 01-02-2009 at 05:19 PM.
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Turning out better than I thought. The last picture gives a better idea of how the turbo sits....its not as low as i thought. I am inpressed. Mannn !!! Those STS turbo guys are going to hate you.
Last edited by XKR; 01-02-2009 at 05:35 PM.
#49
Well thank you, and you uderestimated me.... The first time I went under the car (few dayst after I got it home) I thought to myself, that's a nice litle spot for a turbo. I am assuming that those who think that I'll be bouncing the turbo off of speed bumps have never looked under the car, or atleast not in that particular spot.
#56
Update
Today I welded up all the exhaust stuff, so that is all done.
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO008.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO008.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
After all that I took the bumper off and started playing with the intercooler. The FMIC is 28x8x3.5 and fits just perfect:
I drilled and tapped the front guard with an 8mm tap:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> [IMG]
Made some hangers wit 2" stainles flat bar:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
Mounted:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO010.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
Perfect fit:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO007.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO007.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
This is the only place that has enough room for the IC piping. I think the STS kits are routed this way, maybe somebody with an STS kit can verify that.
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=ICrouting.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/ICrouting.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
Now that the IC is mounted I have a really good idea of what I will need for silicone couplers. I will be ordering those right away. All the IC piping will be 2.5".
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[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO008.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO008.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
After all that I took the bumper off and started playing with the intercooler. The FMIC is 28x8x3.5 and fits just perfect:
I drilled and tapped the front guard with an 8mm tap:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> [IMG]
Made some hangers wit 2" stainles flat bar:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
Mounted:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO010.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
Perfect fit:
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=TURBO007.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/TURBO007.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
This is the only place that has enough room for the IC piping. I think the STS kits are routed this way, maybe somebody with an STS kit can verify that.
[IMG]<a href="http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/?action=view¤t=ICrouting.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/1997KLDE/ICrouting.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]
Now that the IC is mounted I have a really good idea of what I will need for silicone couplers. I will be ordering those right away. All the IC piping will be 2.5".
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Last edited by BoostedProbe; 01-03-2009 at 05:18 PM.
#58
If I could get $800 for the UTEC tuner and the UTEC itself with all the accesories I would sell it and get a Haltech. But for now I'll stick with the UTEC stuff.
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Sorry for the bad pic, best I could get with my car being put away for storage.
I believe that is 2" pipe there though. Watch out for the sway bar though when the suspension decompresses, as I think the earlier kits had some rubbing issues.