im back in an FC!!

[88turboii]

pic of the stud kit, and a test fit of the ID2000's



still waiting on parts. i may do the harness this weekend

[88turboii]

actually held up right now with teh stud kit.. the studs are too long and contact the flywheel. i think turblown is looking into why, since they claim the studs will work with oem flywheel



im tired of waiting on this engine, i may just throw the factory bolts in and try to get a refund from elliot. really dont feel like cutting them down

[t_g_farrell]

DOH! You used 12A housings by mistake! j/k

[88turboii]

elliot said they have never seen this problem before, im the first! just my luck

[Anoesis]

[88turboii]

so ive made some progress. i ended up using factory FD rods since turblowns dont fit and didnt feel like cutting them down. engine is in, and just running a 60-1 hybrid S5 turbo for now. The brakes, exhaust, engine harness, haltech, and fuel system are installed. I ditched the haltech harness relays and used the factory stuff for a clean install. I got it started and idling reasonably well on the ID2000's.. injector PW is about 1.1ms at idle

Also started on the v-mount. i cut out a bunch of crap and welded in a new crossbeam, to which the top of the radiator mounts. the bottom of the radiator is supported on the sides by two tabs welded onto the frame rails







i havent decided where to mount the oil cooler. it will either be sandwiched by the radiator and intercooler (c-mount? lol), or just mount it in front of radiator in the middle of the "V"

[88turboii]

finished most of the v-mount.. just have to seal it up with sheetmetal and do the piping







and got the bumper and corksport lip test-fitted.. looks sweet!

[24k]

Makes me miss having my 88. Awesome build

[88turboii]

i just ordered the turbo setup, going to use the compressor and chra from my old 60-1/p-trim hybrid, but on a 5-bolt ford-style T3 turbine housing with 30mm internal wastegate. Im going to give this "ultimate internal wastegate" a try from atp turbo http://www.atpturbo.com/root/releases/release103105.htm



i have dual external wastegates on the FD and they are a pain in the ass for multiple reasons. I believe a well designed internal wastegate can outperform an external. the fact that no factory cars come with an external wastegate should tell you something. the only downside is it wont be truly divided. but i can make the manifold with super short, small runners, and keep them divided up to the flange at least. low volume should help with spoolup

[88turboii]

i received the new turbine housing, the wg port is only about 25mm, but it looks like it could be ported out to a least 30mm. the flapper opens a lot wider than factory, im just going to run it and see if it creeps as is. i also need to order a p-trim wheel. test fit with factory wheel in pic



so today i started building the turbo manifold. i wanted to have the flange parallel to the engine for the most direct flow, but i had to clock it a little so that the wg actuator clears the oil drain. i cant mount it too close to the engine, so that a T04S cover will fit. im also using 1.39" ID tubing with a T3 flange. tack'd up for a test fit..







now just need to make the piping

[88turboii]

aww yeah

[88turboii]

homebrew manifold complete

[88turboii]

progress! i got her running last weekend, had some trouble vacuum leaks after resurfacing my intake manifolds with a warped belt sander, but all is well now. pretty much everything on this car is spare parts, custom built, or stuff i had just laying around

pics..







next on the list:
install the pass seat
install hood pins
fix leaky front brake caliper
create interior switch panel
duct the v-mount

[chibikougan]

Whoo!

[88turboii]

hmm looks like im going to have to paint and put an interior in this thing. hagerty wont insure as is lol