Can't let Greg be the only one fabbing & fitting unique parts into our cars.
I don't think I've seen a wind screen on anyone else's vert :-D.
First off, massive update of things I've been working on the past 2 months or so - been too busy between work & now going back to school to really take time to update & take pics. Still need to submit pics for the Vert Calendar as well (won't be using anything recent, just the Lone Pine thread ones).
The turbo setup is FINALLY done... at least the initial install. So that first:
Quick specs of Setup:- IAP Manifold- Garrett T3/T4- GReddy/Tial wastegate (5lbs from 350z GReddy TT kit)- S15 side mount intercooler- S14 side mount intercooler piping slightly modified- random misc crap, haha- Power FC setup w/ prototype adapter from my buddies @ FRSport (map sensor is the bomb diggity baby!)
Some Background:
Summer '04 - Want to go turbo, bought SOHC stuff...
Spring '06 - Picked up Kandi (that's what I call my vert) bone stock... and DOHC... the turbo process continues.
Summer '06 - Spring '08 - various installs, fixes, maintenance, etc (you can find my other random posts if you are interested).
Early July '08 - Initial fitment:
* note @ this point the project is starting to take off:- standalone ecu already installed running map sensor- oil pan tapped and installed- other pieces ordered & ready to get put in
Dump pipe from s14 setup didn't fit - blast the auto brake booster & probably the 1 1/16" z32 bmc.
August '08 - Got a custom one made - which turned out to not correctly fit later - didn't make the guy bolt up the sr20 downpipe fully to show it was way too long - redid the sr20 downpipe so it sits better, but STILL off. It's my fault for not MAKING him do it correctly the first time & time limitations - works for now. Hi-temp coated @ a local shop, as well.
September '08 - After melting my BMC (even w/ the hi-temp coating on the dump pipe & turbo exhaust housing, bmc melted... too close I guess - I cut up some heat shields that didn't really fit "as-is" anymore. Even wrapped the dump pipe in some exhaust wrap for double protection. I had to cut a lil more (and possibly even some more) than in this pic:
Everything got installed & running 5lbs by now, not too shabby... and yes, car is still Auto :P.
October 11, 2008 - Great testing grounds for my new setup - went to an autocross practice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvRFtLJNtMc
- significantly faster (a good 1.5-2 seconds from my estimates compared to people who have been plateauing the past few events for comparision; still getting used to the new setup as well); I'm still slow, but the car itself is definitely not a major limiting factor. viewing my older videos n/a, you can tell the acceleration differences as well - I also need to wrap/tie down the harnesses when they are not being used so they don't create a clank-clank-clank during runs.- my first turbo run, took it slow (faster vid on my site)- also gf's first ride-a-long, that was fun- car catches on mini fire (leaky reservoir + heat wrap touching downpipe + autox = small flame action).
I added more heat wrapping to the BMC heat shield recently & replaced the reservoir. Hopefully, I should be okay now.
Added a super jdm-tyte turbo timer that I've been waiting 3-4 years to install, haha:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QS3kCWPHSA
Accessorizing:
- extended exhaust tip to better match the bumper- Granador mirrors (modded the angle of the mirrors so I can see w/ LHD vehicle)- B-Wave Wangan Wing, yum yum- modded wind screen & regular sun shade to baffle the wind (works amazing by the way, still some air, but significantly reduced w/ windows up & down - the gf approves of this mod, haha).- vert boot still fits w/ the setup, but needs some clamping down (to be done later)
before:
after:
notice the tip sits a little off center (the dump-pipe & downpipe were made imperfectly - when I finally have a chance, I'll get it fixed by someone else).
wing & mirror (don't mind the swirl marks, haven't had time to redo the polishing yet):
And finally, the wind screen:
holds down fine @ autocross and cruising on the highway. I plan to bolt it all down more securely later (though it is holding up fine as-is).
Of course, lots more little things now in the works as soon as I get a decent amount of free time.
Hope you enjoyed the post!
Modified by onosqv at 4:32 PM 10/24/2008