9krpmrx8's Boost Build Thread
#928
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My GF came and brought me the turbo (left the package in her trunk) and I immediately mounted it. The bottome fitting will be close to the manifold but the top one should be free and clear. I need to mount everything on the motor with the lower intake manifold to make sure. Luckily I am able to do all of this with a motor sitting here.
#929
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Yeah I talked to AMR (builder) and they said I just have to remove the pin inside that keeps it sitting the way it is. I really should just send it back and let them fit it perfect but that would delay this build even more and I think I can get it to work just fine the way it is.
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Yeah I talked to AMR (builder) and they said I just have to remove the pin inside that keeps it sitting the way it is. I really should just send it back and let them fit it perfect but that would delay this build even more and I think I can get it to work just fine the way it is.
#934
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^ Burn.
I also got my pod today. Here are also some pics of my drivers side cooler after I got cross eyed straightening all the fins and making a rock guard out of some mesh screen I had laying around. I really hate to ditch my Fluidyne oil cooler but I think this route is better. I should be getting my second long cooler in this week and then I will reinstall the coolers and mount the new lines and oil cooler thermostat.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/6146257222/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/6146255860/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/6145707057/
I also got my pod today. Here are also some pics of my drivers side cooler after I got cross eyed straightening all the fins and making a rock guard out of some mesh screen I had laying around. I really hate to ditch my Fluidyne oil cooler but I think this route is better. I should be getting my second long cooler in this week and then I will reinstall the coolers and mount the new lines and oil cooler thermostat.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/6146257222/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/6146255860/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/6145707057/
#943
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If you block the radiator with anything like a FMIC you will need a secondary radiator with or without Evans. Evans doesnt run cooler or if it does it is very little. What Evans does is give you a saftey barrier. If the car runs hot, you do not have to worry about catastrophic failure to to localized boiling.
#945
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So. Cleaning the LIM and intake Valves sucks. The carbon and gunk build up is amazing and mine aren't even that bad compared to others I have seen.
Can anyone tell me if oven cleaner is safe? Simple Green, Purple Power, and elbow grease are not working on some of it.
Can anyone tell me if oven cleaner is safe? Simple Green, Purple Power, and elbow grease are not working on some of it.
#949
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Damn.
I'd worry about oven cleaner on anything plastic, but it's worth a shot. You could always get some parts cleaner and let it soak. Check harbor freight. I know they sell parts washing stations, so i'd imagine the have the solvent. It's pretty concentrated, so dilute it in a bucket or tub and let the parts soak in it for a couple hours.
I'd worry about oven cleaner on anything plastic, but it's worth a shot. You could always get some parts cleaner and let it soak. Check harbor freight. I know they sell parts washing stations, so i'd imagine the have the solvent. It's pretty concentrated, so dilute it in a bucket or tub and let the parts soak in it for a couple hours.