my kat is running....!

Post by **boost infested** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

i have to tune it tomorrow.......

i am scared that the downpipe will melt my mc and the ac line....

get some stainless sheets and make some heat shields?

Post by **JonnyB4Real** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

congrats looks good, also looks close

not sure if it would damage or not

Checkered-Member · Post by **Checkered-Member** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

Loving the valve cover.

Yeah man get a heat shield in there, that’s really dam close.

Also could you post your setup...thanks

Post by **im two techno** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

make a shield !

Post by **boost infested** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

http://members.shaw.ca/Boost-c/

my set up:

- greddy emange- fmic- 2.5" piping- hks bov- turbo super57/.63/stg3- pos revhard with custom adapter to clear the abs mc- 35mm deltagate(dump to atmosphere)- 3" dp with 85mm hks hi power

Post by **MaxType 240** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

Wrap the P/S lines, ceramic coat the MC, turbine, manifold, DP.Looks like a clean install from the start. It'll get cleaner as you start trashing some of those things you don't need

I like the way you re-routed the MAF wiring, one of my projects when I switch to Z32 MAF.

Congrats,

Jesse

Post by **skatanic28** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

very nice install.....but your brake fluid has got to be cooking.i think a heat shield will do you well.

Post by **silkk** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

looks nice*jealous*

Post by **C-Kwik** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

I can't see all the hardware you used, but it doesn't look like any of it is of the locking variety. This includes the exhaust manifold nuts(to the head), the turbo nuts, and the wastegate bolts. For the exhaust mani and turbo nuts, I'd go to the nissan dealer and get the factory mechanical locknuts. They are the nuts for the exhaust manifold. It appears you are using a rev-hard mani, so the threading on the studs should match the Nissan exhaust mani's studs. For the wastegate, I'd use a nut designed to be used with a safety wire or a stage 8 locking bolt system. Spring washers will lose their heat treat and basically become flat washers in the first heat cycle. If the wastegate bolts come loose, the gasket will likely blow soon afterwards. I've went through about 8 wastegate gaskets myself trying to solve this problem.

Post by **huguetpj** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

C-Kwik wrote:I can't see all the hardware you used, but it doesn't look like any of it is of the locking variety. This includes the exhaust manifold nuts(to the head), the turbo nuts, and the wastegate bolts. For the exhaust mani and turbo nuts, I'd go to the nissan dealer and get the factory mechanical locknuts. They are the nuts for the exhaust manifold. It appears you are using a rev-hard mani, so the threading on the studs should match the Nissan exhaust mani's studs. For the wastegate, I'd use a nut designed to be used with a safety wire or a stage 8 locking bolt system. Spring washers will lose their heat treat and basically become flat washers in the first heat cycle. If the wastegate bolts come loose, the gasket will likely blow soon afterwards. I've went through about 8 wastegate gaskets myself trying to solve this problem.

I'm interested in getting some of this Stage 8 locking bolts. C-kwik, do you happen to know what thread/pitch does a Tial 35mm wastegate use? And also, what did you use for the downpipe to turbo flange? Studs and nuts? or bolts? What kind?

Sorry to ask so much, but since I'm rebuilding I wanna get rid of the exhaust mani leak recurring issue also.

Post by **C-Kwik** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

Off the top of my head, maybe M8 x 1.25? I know the thread pitch is 1.25.

As far as the turbo to downpipe connection, I haven't noticed anyone haveing any issues with these. The previous owner of my turbo kit had these pretty tight, despite the fact that the ones holding down the turbo didn't even need a wrench to remove. I happen to be using nots and bolts. I got mechanical locknuts just because they were available.

The Stage 8 stuff is nice, but expensive. Modifying my bolts to accept a safety wire cost me next to nothing. I used allen head bolts though as they are a bit easier to drill through the side of due to the taller head.

And I understand about trying to eliminate loosening hardware. I battled it for a year before I found something that works.

Post by **huguetpj** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

C-Kwik wrote:Modifying my bolts to accept a safety wire cost me next to nothing. I used allen head bolts though as they are a bit easier to drill through the side of due to the taller head.

Thanks for the thread info. BUt now I'm interested in what you did. I did search on what we talked about last time:

C-Kwik wrote:If you are limited to using bolts, then try using some safety wire.My wastegate is held on by socket head bolts. There's not enough room for a stud/mechanical locknut set up. I drilled a hole through the head of each bolt across the axis of the bolt and I run safety wire through them. I've had no exhaust leaks since.

I might be dumb but I just don't get it. How does safety wire work on bolts? On the head? I understand how it works on nuts and bolts, drilling the bolt end and running safety wire so the nut can't back out. But using it on bolts baffles me. Could you explain? Pics would be nice :pface

Post by **rush0** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

How the hell did you get your engine bay so clean? manifold and head look untouched? share please

Post by **C-Kwik** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

I drilled a small hole through the side of the bolt head. After fastening the wastegate down, I ran the wire through the bolt heads in a way that if either bolt tries to back out, it will triy to tighten the other bolt.

To drill the hole, I made a jig out of a angle piece of metal. Drilled a hole, and then used a tap to allow me to thread the bolt through the angle. Then clamped it down to my drill press and used a small bit to drill the hole. This made it pretty easy to make 4 of them repeatedly and consistently.

Here's a rather poor photo of my wastegate. Sorry I do not have much more than my camera phone to take the photo with.

http://home.earthlink.net/~ckw...e.jpg

Post by **Big Manne** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

Looks good . hey MaxType 240. i noticed you have a 96 open grille for sale on you cardomain page. if you still have it email me at [email protected] with a price or something. sorry to hijack the thread. if someone thinks i did

Post by **MaxType 240** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

C-Kwik, thanks for posting your experience on the WG gasket - those tips should help me out. The small things kill us sometimes

Jesse

Post by **huguetpj** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:39 pm

C-Kwik wrote:I drilled a small hole through the side of the bolt head. After fastening the wastegate down, I ran the wire through the bolt heads in a way that if either bolt tries to back out, it will triy to tighten the other bolt.

To drill the hole, I made a jig out of a angle piece of metal. Drilled a hole, and then used a tap to allow me to thread the bolt through the angle. Then clamped it down to my drill press and used a small bit to drill the hole. This made it pretty easy to make 4 of them repeatedly and consistently.

Here's a rather poor photo of my wastegate. Sorry I do not have much more than my camera phone to take the photo with.

http://home.earthlink.net/~ckw...e.jpg

Yep, my mechanic explained it to me when I delivered my "new" block to him on Saturday. The simplicty of it all just caught me of guard. But thanks for taking the time of taking a pic and all C-kwik. U rule!!!

my kat is running....!

my kat is running....!

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