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Another angle showing the inlet flange and Chris's jig.
Another angle showing the inlet flange and Chris's jig.
0 2017/06/10 18:54:43
0 2017/06/10 18:55:34
Nearing completion.
Nearing completion.
0 2017/06/10 19:11:39
Chris did a great job of sending pictures through the process of building my parts... Just wait until we get to the Y-Pipe.
Chris did a great job of sending pictures through the process of building my parts... Just wait until we get to the Y-Pipe.
0 2017/06/10 19:12:06
All finished! I have to say when I saw how these turned out I was really happy.
All finished! I have to say when I saw how these turned out I was really happy.
0 2017/06/10 19:13:34
When the headers showed up at Driversource Steve sent me this picture and said - "They look just as good in person as they do in the pictures."
When the headers showed up at Driversource Steve sent me this picture and said - "They look just as good in person as they do in the pictures."
0 2017/06/10 19:16:07
When they showed up at Driversource Steve sent me this picture in a text - "They look just as good in person as they do in the pictures." High praise coming from Steve.
When they showed up at Driversource Steve sent me this picture in a text - "They look just as good in person as they do in the pictures." High praise coming from Steve.
0 2017/06/10 19:17:16
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0 2017/06/10 19:20:23
Taking on color nicely after install too. Note the fitting come off of the collector.
Taking on color nicely after install too. Note the fitting come off of the collector.
0 2017/06/10 19:32:18
Here's a shot of the engine on the stand test fitting the turbos/headers before fabricating the mid-pipes to adapt this turbine housing to the BBi exhaust.
Here's a shot of the engine on the stand test fitting the turbos/headers before fabricating the mid-pipes to adapt this turbine housing to the BBi exhaust.
0 2017/06/12 21:44:43
Another cool thing Steve cooked up was modifying the factory turbo hangers and building a turbo/header support to take some stress off of the headers. I haven't seen anyone else doing this, but loved the idea.
Another cool thing Steve cooked up was modifying the factory turbo hangers and building a turbo/header support to take some stress off of the headers. I haven't seen anyone else doing this, but loved the idea.
0 2017/06/12 21:46:45
Bungs for ehxaust pressure sensors were added to the headers. This let's you know when you're out of turbine housing/exhaust. I would like to add them post turbo to the exhaust at some point too but I think I'm running low on inputs on the Syvecs.
Bungs for ehxaust pressure sensors were added to the headers. This let's you know when you're out of turbine housing/exhaust. I would like to add them post turbo to the exhaust at some point too but I think I'm running low on inputs on the Syvecs.
0 2017/06/12 21:48:31
FP sent along their oil feed filter/restrictor to regulate oil flow to the turbos. This is important to get right, if you give the Xona cartridges too much oil you may end up with some smoking/problems.
FP sent along their oil feed filter/restrictor to regulate oil flow to the turbos. This is important to get right, if you give the Xona cartridges too much oil you may end up with some smoking/problems.
0 2017/06/12 21:50:17
The turbo install is starting to take shape, Steve custom built/modified the factory lines to be used with the Xona turbos. The line kit from Protomotive is quite pricey, he did a great job with this.
The turbo install is starting to take shape, Steve custom built/modified the factory lines to be used with the Xona turbos. The line kit from Protomotive is quite pricey, he did a great job with this.
0 2017/06/12 21:52:14
Another progress shot, things are starting to take shape. The turbos are on!
Another progress shot, things are starting to take shape. The turbos are on!
0 2017/06/12 21:53:59
Another angle, showing off the billet compressor wheel on the Xona.
Another angle, showing off the billet compressor wheel on the Xona.
0 2017/06/12 21:57:48
While Steve was making oil lines and mounting the turbos, I was doing some work of my own. Yes, I actually know where all those cables go and what they do :D
While Steve was making oil lines and mounting the turbos, I was doing some work of my own. Yes, I actually know where all those cables go and what they do :D
0 2017/06/12 21:58:47
I have more pictures of this tha tI'm trying to dig up, but the exhaust pressure sensor is installed behind the dampening chamber in order to protect the sensor from super hot exhaust gas and even out the readings from individual pulses. It is plumbed via tubing up the side of the head and installed there for access to it while the engine is in the car.
I have more pictures of this tha tI'm trying to dig up, but the exhaust pressure sensor is installed behind the dampening chamber in order to protect the sensor from super hot exhaust gas and even out the readings from individual pulses. It is plumbed via tubing up the side of the head and installed there for access to it while the engine is in the car.
0 2017/06/12 22:01:47
Getting really close to final assembly on the stand! When Steve sent me this picture it really felt like things were finally coming together. He also always seems to have super cool cars parked next to my engine too, which I had fun with.
Getting really close to final assembly on the stand! When Steve sent me this picture it really felt like things were finally coming together. He also always seems to have super cool cars parked next to my engine too, which I had fun with.
0 2017/06/12 22:04:53
Another challenge we ran into (with Steve doing his excellent hand modeling) was that Xona/FP did not have off the shelf wastegate actuator arms that were long enough for this setup as it's still really new. Steve to the rescue, he built them from scratch.
Another challenge we ran into (with Steve doing his excellent hand modeling) was that Xona/FP did not have off the shelf wastegate actuator arms that were long enough for this setup as it's still really new. Steve to the rescue, he built them from scratch.
0 2017/06/12 22:08:43
There are a few interesting things going on in this shot. He's now working on sensor installation, the boost control Solenoid is mounted to the intake manifold, and you can see the MAP sensor mounted near the oil filter. This ended up getting moved but it is still accessible.
There are a few interesting things going on in this shot. He's now working on sensor installation, the boost control Solenoid is mounted to the intake manifold, and you can see the MAP sensor mounted near the oil filter. This ended up getting moved but it is still accessible.
0 2017/06/12 22:11:10
Here's the passenger side, you can see the fuel pressure regulator, and fuel pressure sensor here.
Here's the passenger side, you can see the fuel pressure regulator, and fuel pressure sensor here.
0 2017/06/12 22:15:28
A little out of sequence, but here's a shot of the turbo RPM sensor install done by Scotty @ FP. This allows us keep track of how fast the turbos are spinning and push them hard without damage. Robert at FP flow tests these extensively and can tell you exactly how fast to spin it.
A little out of sequence, but here's a shot of the turbo RPM sensor install done by Scotty @ FP. This allows us keep track of how fast the turbos are spinning and push them hard without damage. Robert at FP flow tests these extensively and can tell you exactly how fast to spin it.
0 2017/06/12 22:17:00
Looking good on the cart! I love how the BBi exhaust bronzed a bit in color after use.
Looking good on the cart! I love how the BBi exhaust bronzed a bit in color after use.
0 2017/06/12 22:19:41
From the business end of the cart. Good view of the Tilton clutch and turbos.
From the business end of the cart. Good view of the Tilton clutch and turbos.
0 2017/06/12 22:20:39
I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this. He labeled the tranny (with my initials). One does not simply just label the tranny....
I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this. He labeled the tranny (with my initials). One does not simply just label the tranny....
0 2017/06/12 22:22:28
Yeah baby. Mid pipes are on, trans is installed, this thing is ready to go.
Yeah baby. Mid pipes are on, trans is installed, this thing is ready to go.
0 2017/06/12 22:25:47
Soon...
Soon...
0 2017/06/16 14:58:24
Steve sent me a photo from the Driversource Skunkworks. It was strange, I saw a car with an engine in it. I couldn't even believe it was mine.
Steve sent me a photo from the Driversource Skunkworks. It was strange, I saw a car with an engine in it. I couldn't even believe it was mine.
0 2017/06/26 01:25:59
Something's not right here. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there doesn't look like there's much room in the engine bay. Truth be told these engines are ugly. I'm used to seeing bling bling aluminum intakes, carbon fiber intakes, shiny piping, clutter deletion, high tech ignition coils, awesome billet fuel rails, you name it. We just have a rectangular brick that you can barely see due to the small decklid. I knew I wanted to do something about that.
Something's not right here. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there doesn't look like there's much room in the engine bay. Truth be told these engines are ugly. I'm used to seeing bling bling aluminum intakes, carbon fiber intakes, shiny piping, clutter deletion, high tech ignition coils, awesome billet fuel rails, you name it. We just have a rectangular brick that you can barely see due to the small decklid. I knew I wanted to do something about that.
0 2017/06/26 01:34:31
Here's a great shot of the drive side turbo, modified hanger bracket (welded to the turbine housing), and general fitment of the Xona turbos.
Here's a great shot of the drive side turbo, modified hanger bracket (welded to the turbine housing), and general fitment of the Xona turbos.
0 2017/06/26 02:19:35
Here's a shot of the underside, really showing off the headers.
Here's a shot of the underside, really showing off the headers.
0 2017/06/26 02:21:31
Here's the aforementioned M&W Ignition amplifier. It wasn't cheap, but misfire and ignition problems suck. I've had enough experience with this across enough cars that I chose to spend my way out of this problem. It also extends plug life dramatically, which is important considering how awful plug changes are in these cars.
Here's the aforementioned M&W Ignition amplifier. It wasn't cheap, but misfire and ignition problems suck. I've had enough experience with this across enough cars that I chose to spend my way out of this problem. It also extends plug life dramatically, which is important considering how awful plug changes are in these cars.
0 2017/06/26 02:23:12
Wastegate actuator (black, on the upper/right of the compressor housing) and the custom actuator arm that Steve constructed for this setup. Work in progress, he shaved the excess on the flapper arm (left) for the final install. Let me again praise the attention to detail Steve has.
Wastegate actuator (black, on the upper/right of the compressor housing) and the custom actuator arm that Steve constructed for this setup. Work in progress, he shaved the excess on the flapper arm (left) for the final install. Let me again praise the attention to detail Steve has.
0 2017/06/26 02:26:30
Steve with is expert hand modeling service, showing that the IWG actuator conflicts with the Protomotive 3d printed intake pipes.
Steve with is expert hand modeling service, showing that the IWG actuator conflicts with the Protomotive 3d printed intake pipes.
0 2017/06/26 02:36:26
Intake pipe fitment from another angle. Those pesky internal wastegates which add so much OEM convenience are starting to be a giant pain in the ass.
Intake pipe fitment from another angle. Those pesky internal wastegates which add so much OEM convenience are starting to be a giant pain in the ass.
0 2017/06/26 02:44:43
I was actually happy for Phase 1 to just put the filter on the turbo and go with it. Thankfully Steve continued to work on the idea. He really came through for me on this one. He sent me this photo and said this isn't acceptable, we're going to find a better way.
I was actually happy for Phase 1 to just put the filter on the turbo and go with it. Thankfully Steve continued to work on the idea. He really came through for me on this one. He sent me this photo and said this isn't acceptable, we're going to find a better way.
0 2017/06/26 02:47:14
Protomotive Y-Pipe test fit. Not what I was looking for. If I'm going to give up the factory airbox I'm at least going to have fun with it. Also, let's be honest... This is not exactly visual poetry when it comes to fabrication. Can't argue with function, but since we have such ugly engines I wanted some form AND function for this.
Protomotive Y-Pipe test fit. Not what I was looking for. If I'm going to give up the factory airbox I'm at least going to have fun with it. Also, let's be honest... This is not exactly visual poetry when it comes to fabrication. Can't argue with function, but since we have such ugly engines I wanted some form AND function for this.
0 2017/06/26 02:54:31
Intake pipe early stages.
Intake pipe early stages.
0 2017/06/26 02:59:28
Modified fenderwell setup to support the intercoolers, air filters, and SPL dog bones. I haven't mentioned this yet, but we setup the dog bones to get a more appropriate suspension setup to dial some camber out of it. When the car is in full squat mode the tires are flat on the ground, maximizing straight line traction. Pretty important for my setup. Between the combination of torque delivery being very linear with these turbos, and camber settings the thing hooks on S-04 pole positions in 3rd.
Modified fenderwell setup to support the intercoolers, air filters, and SPL dog bones. I haven't mentioned this yet, but we setup the dog bones to get a more appropriate suspension setup to dial some camber out of it. When the car is in full squat mode the tires are flat on the ground, maximizing straight line traction. Pretty important for my setup. Between the combination of torque delivery being very linear with these turbos, and camber settings the thing hooks on S-04 pole positions in 3rd.
0 2017/06/26 03:03:16