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This space is now going to be used as a working index of the build's various phases. I'll update with milestones as soon as I can. For now, the link below is for the beginning of the last major build phase for the powertrain of this car (hopefully )
Ok, so the car went through a stock turbo phase, then a medium turbo phase (56mm Holset H1C... very similar to a 30r), and now it is on its BIG turbo phase. I hope this is the last setup it is ever on aside from some slight tweaks. Basically all of the "external" fixings are there for 1000 chp (at least). Hank has made me a beautiful intake manifold with CNC velocity stacks, runners, flanges, quick disconnect fittings for vac lines AND main throttle body connection; a tubular, equal length exhaust manifold; 4" downpipe with wastegate re-route, some engine mounts, etc. all to get this phase of the build started. Thanks Hank! Also, thank you Marc Swanson for your continued tech support (even if sometimes its just so I can talk myself through a problem )and everyone who reads this thread. You have all helped me out greatly at one point or another and I can't thank you all enough!
I've driven the car a few times recently, and it is definitely fun even at 30% throttle and about 20 psi. Since I work in Saudi Arabia for most of the year, I've decided to send the car to EFI Express in NH where Marc and his guys will complete the final engine build on this car. The basic plan is dry sump, solid lifters, big cams, 750-800 awhp, and 11k RPM. This phase of the build starts here:
http://motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21657&view=unread#unread
Keep an eye our for progress and enjoy!
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Original post
Alright guys, I figured instead of making a bunch of threads about different things pertaining to my car, it would be a good idea to just get everything in one place...especially because I have big plans for it in the future.
First a few things about the car. I purchased it about a month ago from a Lawyer. Before him, it was owned by a doctor. I am the third owner. Jeff from 034 found the car for me in about a day and I knew I wanted it as soon as I heard a little about it.
The car is nearly showroom quality. Its ridiculous. I honestly cant find anything wrong with the car cosmetically. Of course, the engine is in great condition too except for a few small things which I will go into shortly.
The reason I bought the car originally was because I have had dreams of a awd 20v 5-cyl car for a while. I got all the fun I could out of FWD and 4 cylinders in my previous project. Time to move on. I also needed a good daily driver for traveling back and forth from college. I could swap the motor into a 90 or coupe, but I think its staying in this car for a good long while. I like the idea of a sleeper sedan anyhow.
So, as of right now, the plan involves a 35r. That is my middle of the road turbo. 30r would be the smallest I would go, and 42 is probably a little to big to be fun. I am familiar with lag though due to my non-bb 50 trim on my 1.8t.
What I have in mind is just getting it really solid right now (fixing small leaks, replacing vacuum lines, etc), then next summer, I plan to pull the engine, throw some SCATs in (maybe a little more), some valve springs, etc...and get it running on IIc. Then in the next year, I will start fabbing some parts up for my new little snail buddy.
Oh, I also plan to leave the appearance mostly stock. I like the stock bbs's, but I might think about throwing my fat 5's on there for fun
Here are some pictures of the car, and a pchop of what the 5's would look like. lmk what you guys think 8)
I think they flow really well
Now onto a few small issues. My crank breather/vc breather broke on me. I am pretty sure I have that all figured out. I will be doing the vortex catch can from 034, I just need to know the diameters of the hoses I will need, and the correct T to go with it.
The other issue I have, is the power steering makes a bit of noise. There is fluid in the reservoir, but one of the hoses is leaking a bit. I should just be able to take the hose to napa and have them make new pressure fittings for it, but I figured someone might have a little useful input. The hose is the one that goes to the top of the pump, from the lower side of the reservoir.
This space is now going to be used as a working index of the build's various phases. I'll update with milestones as soon as I can. For now, the link below is for the beginning of the last major build phase for the powertrain of this car (hopefully )
Ok, so the car went through a stock turbo phase, then a medium turbo phase (56mm Holset H1C... very similar to a 30r), and now it is on its BIG turbo phase. I hope this is the last setup it is ever on aside from some slight tweaks. Basically all of the "external" fixings are there for 1000 chp (at least). Hank has made me a beautiful intake manifold with CNC velocity stacks, runners, flanges, quick disconnect fittings for vac lines AND main throttle body connection; a tubular, equal length exhaust manifold; 4" downpipe with wastegate re-route, some engine mounts, etc. all to get this phase of the build started. Thanks Hank! Also, thank you Marc Swanson for your continued tech support (even if sometimes its just so I can talk myself through a problem )and everyone who reads this thread. You have all helped me out greatly at one point or another and I can't thank you all enough!
I've driven the car a few times recently, and it is definitely fun even at 30% throttle and about 20 psi. Since I work in Saudi Arabia for most of the year, I've decided to send the car to EFI Express in NH where Marc and his guys will complete the final engine build on this car. The basic plan is dry sump, solid lifters, big cams, 750-800 awhp, and 11k RPM. This phase of the build starts here:
http://motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21657&view=unread#unread
Keep an eye our for progress and enjoy!
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Original post
Alright guys, I figured instead of making a bunch of threads about different things pertaining to my car, it would be a good idea to just get everything in one place...especially because I have big plans for it in the future.
First a few things about the car. I purchased it about a month ago from a Lawyer. Before him, it was owned by a doctor. I am the third owner. Jeff from 034 found the car for me in about a day and I knew I wanted it as soon as I heard a little about it.
The car is nearly showroom quality. Its ridiculous. I honestly cant find anything wrong with the car cosmetically. Of course, the engine is in great condition too except for a few small things which I will go into shortly.
The reason I bought the car originally was because I have had dreams of a awd 20v 5-cyl car for a while. I got all the fun I could out of FWD and 4 cylinders in my previous project. Time to move on. I also needed a good daily driver for traveling back and forth from college. I could swap the motor into a 90 or coupe, but I think its staying in this car for a good long while. I like the idea of a sleeper sedan anyhow.
So, as of right now, the plan involves a 35r. That is my middle of the road turbo. 30r would be the smallest I would go, and 42 is probably a little to big to be fun. I am familiar with lag though due to my non-bb 50 trim on my 1.8t.
What I have in mind is just getting it really solid right now (fixing small leaks, replacing vacuum lines, etc), then next summer, I plan to pull the engine, throw some SCATs in (maybe a little more), some valve springs, etc...and get it running on IIc. Then in the next year, I will start fabbing some parts up for my new little snail buddy.
Oh, I also plan to leave the appearance mostly stock. I like the stock bbs's, but I might think about throwing my fat 5's on there for fun
Here are some pictures of the car, and a pchop of what the 5's would look like. lmk what you guys think 8)
I think they flow really well
Now onto a few small issues. My crank breather/vc breather broke on me. I am pretty sure I have that all figured out. I will be doing the vortex catch can from 034, I just need to know the diameters of the hoses I will need, and the correct T to go with it.
The other issue I have, is the power steering makes a bit of noise. There is fluid in the reservoir, but one of the hoses is leaking a bit. I should just be able to take the hose to napa and have them make new pressure fittings for it, but I figured someone might have a little useful input. The hose is the one that goes to the top of the pump, from the lower side of the reservoir.