My EJ8; my slow build.
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I have an improved version of #1, I just can't post it right now. I've been talking to a professional automotive photographer lately with tips from him.
Boost project. I get paid on Monday, and part of that is going to get the downpipe made. I'm driving my car over to his shop, putting the turbo manifold on, and having him make the downpipe there then putting the regular header back on to drive home. After that I need to order new charge piping. And I need to go to a screw/bolt shop and find a new screw for my wategate that I broke. Then.... I think it's ready.
Holy crap.
Boost project. I get paid on Monday, and part of that is going to get the downpipe made. I'm driving my car over to his shop, putting the turbo manifold on, and having him make the downpipe there then putting the regular header back on to drive home. After that I need to order new charge piping. And I need to go to a screw/bolt shop and find a new screw for my wategate that I broke. Then.... I think it's ready.
Holy crap.That spring was a motherfucker.
Yeah they can get a little out of hand lol
It's sketchy how those teeeeeny little screws can hold 25 lbs worth of springs
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don't forget to bring your turbo too! What kind of piping are you getting for your charge piping ?I have an improved version of #1, I just can't post it right now. I've been talking to a professional automotive photographer lately with tips from him.
Boost project. I get paid on Monday, and part of that is going to get the downpipe made. I'm driving my car over to his shop, putting the turbo manifold on, and having him make the downpipe there then putting the regular header back on to drive home. After that I need to order new charge piping. And I need to go to a screw/bolt shop and find a new screw for my wategate that I broke. Then.... I think it's ready.
Just like CXRacing or something like that
Basically. And right now the one that came with the original charge piping. But I want to upgrade eventually.
not sure if the one you are looking at is like this but this is what i used.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=321043071408&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=37290051332
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=321043071408&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=37290051332
Did it require fabricating?
nope..direct fit..the only thing i had to do was.cut a little piece off the bottom right L shaped piping because it was too long..other then that, couplers and you're all set to go.
this is how its routed which i think is way cleaner than going through the stock air box hole
..i don't have a pic of the other side but its will just be the U bend and the L pipe connected to your turbo
this is how its routed which i think is way cleaner than going through the stock air box hole
..i don't have a pic of the other side but its will just be the U bend and the L pipe connected to your turbo
im not sure if i read it anywhere but do you have the Drift II 2" harness? if so, how do you like it? i know i want takata because of the green, but not sure which one
Another question: do you have a v-band wastegate, or a 2-bolt-flange? Also, 32mm or 40mm? Same with BOV, v-band, or 2 bolt?
I do. And I really like it. It's comfortable, and easy to get in and out of.
It's a 39mm 2-bolt flange wastegate. As far as the BOV I'm not sure. The rest of the kit is back at my old house. I'll have to check. But next week I'm dropping the coupe off at the welding shop to get the downpipe fitted and made.