QuestFan Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) I know you guys love to see pictures of progress and such so I figure I would start me a little thread. First I will take pictures of the parts as they trickle in through the mail. I am expecting a few packages containing very needed and useful parts. For starters: Four BUR7EA NGK spark plugs from JEGShttp://img838.imageshack.us/img838/7594/img1726pk.jpg 20 New crome lug nuts from DP Accessories (ebay)http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1742/img1727wq.jpg Five of the new nuts installed on my freshly painted wheel and new tires!http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/101/img1728o.jpg All new lug studs all the way around. Front and Rear.http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/291/img1729gf.jpg Oil drain 10AN fittings, 10AN weld in male bung, 90 degree 10AN Female to Hose Barb(might exchange for a 45 degree)http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/5632/img1730d.jpg MSD 8910 Tach Adapter from James (Blue) Thanks James!http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7043/img1752pb.jpg Brand new Treadstone Manifoldhttp://img69.imageshack.us/img69/1548/img1753b.jpg http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3505/img1754b.jpg V-band clamp for the downpipe. eBayhttp://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2259/img1760h.jpg Bottom of the turbo oil drain parts!http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/3350/img1791b.jpg 45 degree 2" to 2.5" coupler from siliconeintakes.comhttp://img718.imageshack.us/img718/2347/img1792pl.jpg I will update as parts come in. And then, to the installation/progress pictures! Yippy! Edited October 7, 2011 by QuestFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerwulf Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 ill be sure to keep track of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMNDSTAR87 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 The more i see black wheels the more i think bout spraying mine---good jobgig out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerwulf Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 im gonna be painting mine white probly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Two more packages added. Still expecting a few more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 All new lug studs all the way around. Front and Rear.http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/291/img1729gf.jpg I see you were paying attention when I told you the correct part numbers... good job. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 One more package added up top. Progress pics: Got all my parts and tools by my side ready to put in the new studs.http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9151/studs2.jpg http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8826/studs1.jpg Pushing the old studs out the back through a slot in the dust plate.http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7407/studs3.jpg Out with the old!http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9009/studs4.jpg In with the new!http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6734/studs7.jpg Anti Sieze to protect those new studs and nuts from corrosion.http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/8793/studs8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) The rear studs were a bit more work. Unfortunatly I do not have as many pictures for those. Remove the caliper, and then the rotor for easier access to the studs.http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/600/studs9.jpg Popped the old studs out. Filled up an old nut with anti sieze and hit it with the air impact to pull the NEW studs through the hub.http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2552/studs10.jpg New studs in, time to put the caliper back on and apply Anti Sieze.http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/9909/studs11.jpg YUCK!http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5470/img1751r.jpg Edited September 30, 2011 by QuestFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpaidslave Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Why did you put new studs in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) I snapped two of them trying to get them off and one of em was stripped. So I replaced em all. Preventative. Plus I bought all new crome lug nuts and I did not want to put brand new lug nuts on crappy lugs. Edited September 30, 2011 by QuestFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 The kind of crap people don't think about or skip over, which makes these cars "unreliable." You are doing this the right way. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 "The right way" with super rusty rotors!! LOL... -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 most likely flash rust from a couple weeks sitting. No biggie. take it out and jam on the brakes. It'll clean 'em right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 lol yea shes been sitting. Plus we sprayed the drive way down with water to keep the dust down so we could paint my wheels. And we got a little tintsy bit of rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Treadstone exhaust manifold will be here monday! Still waiting on a couple more things after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) Couple more items added up top! Now for some more progress pics. I have a dilema. Please help. Sorry for the dark pictures. I will take better ones tomorrow. Also need to know the thread info on the oil filter adapter plate where the turbo oil feed line threads into. Gotta get a new adapter for my steel braided oil feed line. I cant clock the turbo any more than this below. Is that angle for the oil feed and return safe? Or does it have to be exactly vertical?http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/5610/img1756kr.jpg This is why I cant clock the turbo much farther clockwise. The right water port will hit on the turbo flange.http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7355/img1758z.jpg http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/3941/img1759ku.jpg Also, question for the other treadstone users, what did you do for a oil drain coming OFF THE TURBO? I've got this:http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4029/img1761v.jpg http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8099/img1762s.jpg http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/195/img1763f.jpg Edited October 4, 2011 by QuestFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Yall were not kidding when you said this manifold really lowers the turbo. That sucker might as well be sitting on the engine mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) You'll be ok with that angle, I think. I've seen turbos mounted semi-vertically and they still work. With yours, it's just rotated a bit, and the oil comes in at high pressure, so it should be fine. The oil drain, I bought an adapter so I could install a threaded 1/2" or whatever to hose nipple thing. It's like yours but straight down so it would go directly to the oil pump. Also, please do this: after you tighten the bolts down for the turbo-to-manifold connection, drill small holes in them, then use safety wire to keep them from unscrewing themselves. One of mine just fell out last winter. oh yeah, also just take off the oil cooler plate (take the filter off, the 14mm nut on the "ear" and the 30mm nut piece) then get the adapter that goes into the feed line, and use a tap to re-thread the plate. That's what I did. Now you have standard threads and parts are available everywhere for those. Edited October 4, 2011 by Technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 The oil drain, I bought an adapter so I could install a threaded 1/2" or whatever to hose nipple thing. It's like yours but straight down so it would go directly to the oil pump. You mean oil pan? How would that go directly to the oil pan if the turbo drain is positioned a few inches farther back than the drain fitting on your pan? How did you route the hose for your oil drain? Behind the filter?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 You'll be ok with that angle, I think. I've seen turbos mounted semi-vertically and they still work. With yours, it's just rotated a bit, and the oil comes in at high pressure, so it should be fine. I hope so. I can clock it just a weeee bit more after I get that water line tightened up.Turbo was like siezed together. Took forever to get it broke loose to clock it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Also, please do this: after you tighten the bolts down for the turbo-to-manifold connection, drill small holes in them, then use safety wire to keep them from unscrewing themselves. One of mine just fell out last winter. Did you use those high heat lock nuts? I have had problems with standard nuts with lock washers backing off. But never the high heat lock nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Sorry, still half asleep. I meant oil pan, haha. I used normal bolts and lock washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted October 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) This should work with my turbonetics T3/T4 hybrid right?: http://www.summitrac...arts/TNT-20259/ Gonna use that and a 1/2" NPT to 5/8" hose barb fitting for the oil drain on the turbo.http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/tnt-20259_w.jpgAnd the water fittings on the center section of my turbo should be 3/8" NPT correct? Edited October 4, 2011 by QuestFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I meant to post this earlier, but this is just to give you an idea of what the heck I'm talking about for oil drain for the turbo.http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02566.JPG In the pic below, you can see the aluminum flange piece like you have pictured, plus the tube adapter fitting (blue).http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02569.JPG I thought I had a better picture of that drain fitting on the bottom of the turbo, but you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestFan Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thank you Technology You have been such a big help. Just waiting on parts to get here so I can finish this thing. In the meantime I did some cleaning up, mounted my IC the right way, cleaned up a little hoses and wires. Pictures: First, I think I buckled my frame rail a bit when I hit that culvert:http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5093/img1764pq.jpg http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1341/img1765r.jpg http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6389/img1766vk.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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