speedyquest Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Holy crap! I cannot wait for that sucker to show up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well may as well keep the updates coming. This one is pretty late but here it is. About a month ago I finally got my hood vent installed. I know I was ready for it and I can imagine some of you guys were wonder what the hell I would do with that hole in my hood... Well here it is. http://i.imgur.com/aP0Z2PR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/x6vJP2N.jpg http://i.imgur.com/VPu07rE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/yYGizD0.jpg The pictures arn't great but I'll take some better ones down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuze Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Came out good, I was wondering about the stock hood bulge but it integrates nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Thanks man, I appreciate that. I've never intended for this car to be a show car, more like a decent looking function over form car. Overall I'm happy with it but there is definitely room for improvement. Maybe some day I'll decide to go bonkers on the visuals of the (paint, bodywork, fitment, etc) but for now I kind of like how its more of a mechanical thing and much less about the aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesey Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Looks awesome! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I made some good progress on the wire tuck tonight. I got the passenger wiring harness completely pulled out and I'll go through that and fix / refurbish anything that looks like it needs it. I also got the drivers side engine (side) harness pulled into the cab under the dash. My next step is to extend the wires for the headlight, blinker, and side marker so I can pass that back through, and then finalize where everything will sit under the dash. I may need to extend the wires for the coil as well depending where I mount that sucker. I'm super happy with how clean and barren the engine bay is looking. I will be hiding the wiper motor wires as well.I plan on also moving the oil cooler lines but I'm not sure exactly how I will run them. My first thought was to run them under the framerail and up to where it will be mounted behind the air dam, but I will have to make sure that will be safe. http://i.imgur.com/nnOwMGs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/31XrQvr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/gprWKb9.jpg Edited August 4, 2015 by speedyquest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbruneaux Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Looks super clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 looks good. now you need to go COPS and a megasquirt or similar ECU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 What does "cops" refer to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Coil on Plug get rid of the spark plug wires http://picturehosting.com/images/oblique9881/copsystem006.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Oh dang! That looks clean! At some point I will go multiport, but I really want to push TBI to its limits first. I honestly believe most people don't. I plan on optimizing every bit of the motor and everything around it to make it as efficient as possible and see how far that takes me. After I feel I've done that, then I'll move onto MPI. I'll definitely have to do that though, that looks super nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbruneaux Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Can you run COPS with TBI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) WARNING: Lots of pictures incoming! http://i.imgur.com/JP9S5PA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vMDhaz6.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5Iyl3hT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/uBNvTVJ.jpg Edited August 5, 2015 by speedyquest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I took some other pictures but after looking at them they are kind of crappy quality so I'll take some better ones tomorrow and post them so you guys can see the fitment on the motor. It cleanly clears everything and I couldn't be happier with the quality of the manifold. Thank you Ronnie for making an amazing product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesey Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'm so peanut butter and jealous about that manifold. What is going to be bolted to it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I will be reusing my Hahn Racecraft Super 16g turbo on that sucker. And remember, you too can purchase one of these manifold from RonnieJ ; ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Have you always ran the 16g or used to have a bigger turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Nope, same turbo that has been on there for quite awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hope to see some dyno numbers. Can't wait to see your thoughts with that manifold and the 16g. Going to spool crazy fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'm really looking forward to see what this setup does as well. I have to be honest though chances are it won't see a dyno for awhile. It probably won't be until next spring. There is an event done in Minnesota by a great performance shop called "Boost for Boobies" where they auction off dyno runs for a breast cancer charity. In other news, last night I decreased my engine block in preparation for the head to come off. I was also looking at how I will need to modify my exhaust to fit it with how the manifold has moved the turbo. One thing I really want to do is clean up and "hide" the turbos return for both coolant and oil. As it sits now both returns are way out in the open and I hate that. ANY suggestions you guys have to change this are greatly appreciated. My idea I'm contemplating right now is to use hard lines and route the lines straight to the block (between runner 2 & 3) and then follow the coolant hard line that is bolted to the block back up to the return ports. Any reasons you guys can see why that wont work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyquest Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 And interestingly importwarrior, a topic you started may very well be the answer. http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=147561 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Glad it helped you out. Just so you know researchCummins turbo drain pipe.They come in A few different sizes.I have seen 11 15 21 inches long. So you have a few options. One thing I don't know is the ID of the tube. Can't be any smaller then the stock return.If anything it should be a little larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnieJ Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Or you can do an AN return line to the pan. The Garrett GT drain flange will fit on the stock framed Mitsu turbos http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Catalog%20Images/Flanges/Aluminum/ATP-FLA-019_450.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Read this.T6 drain is a lot bigger.http://www.starquest...howtopic=148452 T6 over top of the T3 drain flange .Gets the oil out faster if draining to pan But could be directed to stock location if you like. http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q299/I-W/Turbo/Turbo%20Drain/DCCE042C-8CE1-4F28-B763-D9EEAD348D5E_zpsfisnvfi5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnieJ Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 5/8s is plenty for lots of turbos if the drain line is set up properly. Drain it to the pan and be done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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