Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 figured out my oil separator, got my turbo oil feed line finished, pulled A/C stuff from under the dash to make wiring gauges/boost controller/turbo timer easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) bled the brakes out tonight, got turbo oil return finished, hooked up all my electrical connections, battery is charged. Need to prime oil pump, reassemble intercooler piping, fill with coolant and oil, bleed clutch, hang the exhaust, wire in wideband and oil pressure gauges, do rough cold TPS/ISC, get some gas in the tank, and start it. It's getting close Edited May 10, 2011 by Dred_85.5_TSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Got plate and tag on the car and the title is in process! Bleeding the clutch out tonight tomorrow I tackle the rest of the stuff and hopefully start it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 hopefully fixing the small leak I had on my intake manifoldhttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC00888.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC00889.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC00890.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC00891.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 If that doesn't work, drill, tap and plug it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 actually thats a good idea, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 it runs, sort of. this was just throw gas in it and try it. I need to set base idle and do tps/isc reset, etc...http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/th_MOV00892.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 running better nowhttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/th_MOV00893.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 holset is rebuilt, and the smoke is gone! Now I need to pull the plugs out and clean the carbon off and gap them down a little. adjust my ignition timing and tune the maft and I'm good (for now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarisman14 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing some completed pictures and videos of these. I'm living vicariously through builds like this until I get my car back from paint and body work, lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 So I've been struggling with the 84 not revving beyond ~2,200 rpm. I'd checked everything I can think of. I decide to pull the injectors, which were a set of Python rebuilds, and I notice they are "L" 540cc injectors So I have swapped in a set of J code 850cc injectors and will be trying it again in a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 getting better, details later http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/th_MOV00898.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Well time for an update! Yesterday I drove the 84 ~35 miles up to my apartment, with no issues/failures! I need to tune some more fuel in to the MAFT on the midrange and WOT but other than that it ran good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) I finally got the 84 tuned a bit with the MAFT. Running stock 850cc injectors Idles 14.0-15.0Cruises 14.0-14.6Boosts 7-8psi in the 11s Settings: Base: EIdle: FMid: 7WOT: 7 Running with the MAP sensor unplugged. As if I wasn't already addicted, LOL. Oh also, FLATTY LOVE Edited July 20, 2011 by Dred_85.5_TSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntercooledFlatty Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 flatty effin love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Update Time!!Now running two 1050cc green injectors and 15psi on the HX35w....... its like a whole new car compared to the 850cc injectors, plus I have plenty of fuel left for more boost. I will have a video of it soon. Also will be having the car on the dyno at http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/ once I get the tune nailed down a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minagera Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Makes me want to pull apart the 89 I have... Need more time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazarin Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Happy to see she's doing well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 It is SO close to running again!! I added a Schneider 296 mechanical cam, made a DSM style nitrous jet turbo oil restrictor, bought and added a new U-pipe going into the throttle body, made a new turbo intake pipe with a bigger filter, and, put new valve seals in the head.It will catch and try to run for about 5 seconds. When it does run the new cam sounds awesome! I need to check a few things over tomorrow and actually get it driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankbob Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I wish my fatty made cute music noises like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 It Runs!!!! Rough tuned it to a rich 3/4 throttle. I need to adjust my idle speed down a bit and tune it the rest of the way. Pics and vids to come tomorrow. the new cam is going to be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Picture time!!First the oil restrictor for my HX35http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01272.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01273.jpg Next the New position for my LC1 and my Monster Tachhttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01282.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01283.jpg The new under the hood shotshttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01277.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01278.jpg And now the video of the idle and rev on the Schneider 296 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 New update, the Starion is in the garage where I am going to be tearing down the suspension over the winter months and installing some poly bushings, camber plates, front wheel bearings, sleeve over coil overs, and, cleaning up the rear wheel wells like I did the fronts. I also have a new TiAL 38mm wastegate to install along with a manual boost controller (or maybe electronic). Need to cut and get my exhaust welded to make it fit better. Also looking to drop the transmission and install an upgraded pressure plate. Then I have poly motor mounts to install. Finally I want to degree my Schneider 296 cam. Then I need to drop the car a bit... and get better wheels...On to the picturesTore down the drivers side front suspension and found stripped threads on the nut that holds the strut to the strut mount. fortunately I have a replacement set that will go in. Cut the stock spring support, cleaned up the strut housing and painted it.... white. Then I baked it in the oven to cure the paint.http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01367.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01368.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01372.jpghttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/84%20Starion%20ES%20project/DSC01373.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 This is inspiration to me. You've been very thorough with this, and hope I can capture that spirit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Figured I have not updated in a while so here is a pic of a Fatty that I like (I know its a widebody) For inspirationhttp://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu41/Dred_85-5_tsi/car91_zpsc4027b4f.jpg Edited March 22, 2013 by Dred_85.5_TSI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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