84 12a turbo buildup (On the Cheap)

BadAzz84 · 03-30-2008, 06:00 PM

The idea of this project was to turbo my 84 for less than 2k.
Items used where mostly eBay parts and a s4 turbo/Mani

Billy over at respeed made my exhaust manifold adapter and intake mod!
Fuel was handled buy a walboro 255
Aeromotive 13301 regulator.

Car might get paint this summer or i will find a Better shell. Enjoy The pics!

This was not a glamorous build its effective and when i get a new shell or rip this one apart for paint it will be no expense spared type of deal!
I just wanted to prove to myself that i could do this!

I have no numbers as of yet all i can say is its fast running 6-8psi!

85rx-7gsl-se · 04-01-2008, 01:15 AM

Nice...White Turbo FBs FTW

Nutsid · 04-01-2008, 02:49 PM

Definitely white turbo FB's for the win. Mine will be white as well.

-xlr8planet- · 04-01-2008, 04:05 PM

can someone point me in a nice thread on how to boost prep a nikki?

Nutsid · 04-01-2008, 05:00 PM

^Talk to Sterling. Robert of Rotaryshack would know too.

WE3RX7 · 04-01-2008, 07:31 PM

Thats actually damn good for the $ you put in.. the shell looks nice too, I wouldnt try to replace it (unless the rust underside is too far gone).

I'm curious though... the BOV didnt even sound a LITTLE like it was opening (maybe just the vid is hard to hear) but it seems like it would at least vent mildly. Also that top-hat on the carb is pretty tiny for what i was thinking it would be. Get some #s and let us know, def nice job...

BadAzz84 · 04-07-2008, 11:13 AM

blow off valve dosnt really crack open to much unless i gun the piss out of her. The carb was prepped buy a bud out of state. Boost really only builds when the secondaries open. They are mechanical as well. On the road that bov is louder than sh*t. Sound was crappy taken with i phone. But all you can hear any way is the turbo spooling up!

The rust issue is right at the drivers side floor pan inner wheel well area. About a small cookie sheet worth in the pan and a little on the wheel well. I am not the best with body work but i might try to patch the floor up i guess.

BadAzz84 · 04-19-2008, 10:33 PM

Mr2 fan tossed into the mix. Working on making a new wiring harness. Car still loves boost although my wallet does not like the gas it sucks.

03-30-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
BadAzz84 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	84 12a turbo buildup (On the Cheap) The idea of this project was to turbo my 84 for less than 2k. Items used where mostly eBay parts and a s4 turbo/Mani Billy over at respeed made my exhaust manifold adapter and intake mod! Fuel was handled buy a walboro 255 Aeromotive 13301 regulator. Car might get paint this summer or i will find a Better shell. Enjoy The pics! This was not a glamorous build its effective and when i get a new shell or rip this one apart for paint it will be no expense spared type of deal! I just wanted to prove to myself that i could do this! I have no numbers as of yet all i can say is its fast running 6-8psi! Last edited by BadAzz84; 03-30-2008 at 06:02 PM.

04-01-2008, 04:05 PM	#4
-xlr8planet- RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 679 Rep Power: 18	can someone point me in a nice thread on how to boost prep a nikki? __________________ www.rx7club.com.ar RX-7 Forum in Spanish I make custom decals. Yes, you can ask me

04-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#6
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Thats actually damn good for the $ you put in.. the shell looks nice too, I wouldnt try to replace it (unless the rust underside is too far gone). I'm curious though... the BOV didnt even sound a LITTLE like it was opening (maybe just the vid is hard to hear) but it seems like it would at least vent mildly. Also that top-hat on the carb is pretty tiny for what i was thinking it would be. Get some #s and let us know, def nice job...

04-07-2008, 11:13 AM	#7
BadAzz84 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	blow off valve dosnt really crack open to much unless i gun the piss out of her. The carb was prepped buy a bud out of state. Boost really only builds when the secondaries open. They are mechanical as well. On the road that bov is louder than sh*t. Sound was crappy taken with i phone. But all you can hear any way is the turbo spooling up! The rust issue is right at the drivers side floor pan inner wheel well area. About a small cookie sheet worth in the pan and a little on the wheel well. I am not the best with body work but i might try to patch the floor up i guess.

04-19-2008, 10:33 PM	#8
BadAzz84 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Mr2 fan tossed into the mix. Working on making a new wiring harness. Car still loves boost although my wallet does not like the gas it sucks.