Billy uses these guys:
ETS - Extreme Turbo Systems - Custom Intercoolers, Intercooler Kits and Performance Parts
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Billy uses these guys:
ETS - Extreme Turbo Systems - Custom Intercoolers, Intercooler Kits and Performance Parts
OK, Ignoring the crappy grille and the big silver trans cooler...
...did I ruin my valence or do you guys think it looks ok? It hit me part way through cutting that I probably should have left a couple of vertical strips. But it was too late by then. I know it sounds redneck, but I was thinking of doing some 1/4" mesh painted black behind the valence. Kind of shape it to the valence...?
Anyway, let me know what you think (oh, and it's on jacks about a foot up in the air)...
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3024.jpg
the mesh will help out and make it somewhat sneaky. I have two like 4-5 inch pieces cut out on mine and its barely noticeable
looking good man can't wait to see more progress pictures...
See how you like it when it's on the ground before you decide anything.
Yeah - I guess my concern too is something hitting it.
I got the trans cooler painted...looks a whole lot better.
I should paint the intercooler red - it would look like a tongue. :lol:
you might want too consider leaving it that way for air flow,uninterupted.iats play a real important part of the performance.if it bothers ya paint it black also.jmo.good luck.ive got 2 exchangers in my grille that stood out like a sore thumb with efans on them i painted them black and u cant even see them theyre.
weres those engine picsQuote:
Originally Posted by Ramsey
Moze looks good.
ok man break time is over get back out there and get busy fabing and installing...
Greg is on his way. Gotta get the welding done. Get the oil return drilled and tapped. Get the cold side done.
yup...back to work...
awesome man very cool... i might be out your direction later i have to run to my moms i might try and stop by on my way home...
that great man you gonna have boost in no time
Well - Greg kicks butt. It took us most of the day between trips to the exhaust shop, chugging water, and assembling for fit, disassembling, assembling for fit on something else, disassembling...you get the picture. Anyway, turbo manifold is installed, 3.5" downpipe is wrapped and installed, crossover pipe is installed along with a welded extension for the wastegate, 3.5" to 4" coupling off the downpipe to a length of 4" exhaust pipe (muffler to be welded on later), wastegate empties into the 4" exhaust pipe via 2" exhaust pipe with a flex joint in the middle.
What's left: Mount intercooler, run piping from turbo to passengers side of intercooler, run vacuum hose from wastegate to (?) vacuum line running to brake booster, install PLX all-in-one gauge, Nordskog Boost and Fuel Pressure gauge. Don't have the 33- gauge pod yet though, so... :(
I'm probably missing a couple of things but here's the pics:
Before painting trans cooler:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...IMG_3024-1.jpg
After painting trans cooler (I need a silver bowtie!):
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3026.jpg
Pics of turbo and downpipe (had nice clearance even with the 3.5" downpipe):
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3028.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3029.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3030.jpg
Pics from underneath of downpipe and crossover:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3032.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3033.jpg
Wideband in 4" pipe:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3034.jpg
Picture of wastegate from passenger side:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3031.jpg
Picture of wastegate from drivers side:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3035.jpg
View from front:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3036.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3037.jpg
Intercooler piping (drivers side):
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3027.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3038.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3039.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3040.jpg
Greg - THANKS AGAIN!!!
It was definitely an interesting day at Moze's muffler shop. I've never done a turbo before, Moze either, so this was a day of creativity. Hopefully everything is up to snuff and will work perfectly. We made every connection so that it can be easily removed to service the engine or transmission should that issue arise. The wastegate location was kind of off the hip, I hope it functions properly since it fits so nice where it is.
yep...that wastgate placement is an original...have not seen one like that yet...dont see why it wont work thou...Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
everything looks like its coming along nicely man you guys did some great work...
The truck is pretty low and with the large sump transmission pan we really didn't have a safe place to mount the wastegate where it wouldnt be in danger of getting torn off going over a high point. I figured we'd better be safe than sorry so its tucked up nice above the frame rails.
Is there gonna be any issues with that rubber connector sleeve sitting so close/on the front sway bar?
He's not finished with the cold pipes, they're just in mock-up. The intercooler was just held it place with zip ties at the time the photos were taken.
I Need One More Day!!! :paniced:
damn its come along way moze....ah just yesterday we were at virgils MF'ing that kit and I know you were thinking wut have i got myself into...haha....boost will be there soon...looks great.
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Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
haha well I was just wonderinQuote:
Originally Posted by DamnYankee
Look GREAT Moze! Coming along nicely :D
looks weak :lol: just kidding mozey looks good man i bet you guys was sweating your asses off.
It's getting there. The little things are killing me time-wise. I would say it's 95% - 98% finished. I got the oil pan drilled and tapped for the oil return, Billy brought over some 3" pipe and stuff that I needed for the charge side of the intercooler , got the turbo reassembled and mounted, coolant lines hooked up, spark plugs gapped, intercooler mounted...I think there's more but I can't think. Below are some pictures of the oil pan getting drilled and tapped. Used 6 Q-tips with vaseline on them to fish the shavings out of the hole. Amazing how much makes it in there after drilling and tapping. Anyway, pics of the oil pan...
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3043.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3046.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3048.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3053.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_3055.jpg
Tomorrow is finishing the intercooler piping, running the oil drain, running line to the wastegate and bov, swapping the MAP sensor, installing plug wires on passengers side and hoping they're safe from heat, and trying to get some protection to the parts around the turbo. Wondering if I shouldn't just buy a turbo blanket.
Turbo blanket would be a very good idea IMO. I will never run without one again.
+1 on the turbo blanket. No accidental burns on the forearms if you have one on there, also. At least no burns the instantly remove the skin. :cry:
Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
and this one is the best one out there by far:Coatings and Turbo blanket
Good work fellas! :thumb: Sorry that I was nto able to stay longer and help, but I was kinda worn out from wrestling with Virgil's tranny and converter Friday night and Saturday... Greg's muffler shop does some nice work--noit bad for a guy with a 110V welder!Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
Good thoughts on the placement of connections if you need to get at the tranny--I know that this is a plus--since I was hard at work using the sawzall on Virgil's y-pipe when removing his tranny...
nice work moze and greg! things seem to be running smooth over there. I bet your chomping at the bits to get her fired up
Holy crap. It's done.
For the most part anyway. Need to do some more tuning on it but man it sounds NICE. Kind of loud so I'll probably throw the diesel muffler on. But that 4'' pipe sounds good.
It was a long 4 days. Kind of nerve-wracking since I've DUH never installed a turbo before but it came out good. Will post pics and vids tomorrow.
Thanks again to Greg, Billy, Virgil, Mom, Dad, and Jesus (Jesus mowed my lawn so I could concentrate on the turbo). :lol:
OK, I'm being a dork. Thanks to all who helped. :thumb:
i was there last night to watch it start up and drive away....Louis and Sean from LG Motorsports showed up at about 9 last night to get a basic tune in it so Moze could be around.
made me feel good to finally see Moze complete his project of trying to get better gas mileage :lol:
Sweet. I can't wait to see it run.
yeah lets hurry up and get some vids
LMAO virg i forgot about that, that he wanted to go boost for better gas mileage... we will see how that works out for him
I think he'll be saying screw the gas mileage, GIVE ME POWER! :laugh:
Good job! Glad you finally got something going.
That truck should be in the 11's pretty easily.
Keep us updated,
allen
Awesome moze, i cant wait to see it run man, glad you got your project done with all the set backs you had bud, you didnt give up :thumb:
he'd better hope so or he's gonna get smoked :LOL: :burnrub:Quote:
Originally Posted by farmtruc
You're safe until he puts the drag radials and Caltracs on. :thumb:
Thanks guys. :) Kind of cool that I did it myself (other than the welding of course - love ya Greg :D). Kind of a scary undertaking not having done it before.
Anyway...more tuning Thursday night with the wideband. Then we'll see what that puppy can do. :D