DIY turbo idea for cheap? LOL
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Lmao, sacrifice ALL!!!
It's cool because I can see the suspense building in the final phase. I love that feeling but it becomes annoying if it gets dragged out too long by financial or (especially) time constraints. It's one thing to be held back by no parts BUT when you have the parts to finish and can't because of time....ugh, worse feeling ever!
It's cool because I can see the suspense building in the final phase. I love that feeling but it becomes annoying if it gets dragged out too long by financial or (especially) time constraints. It's one thing to be held back by no parts BUT when you have the parts to finish and can't because of time....ugh, worse feeling ever!
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Okay I got 6 more days to go before I start putting stuff on the car. Anyone has some last minute tips and suggestions? I returned the spark plugs that I bought because the gap were .40
Bought some Zex Hyperperformance spark plugs copper plugs. If they suck then I would go with the one below.
Also through further research I found these .31 gap 2 step colder NGK iridium BKR8EIX # 2668
Bought some Zex Hyperperformance spark plugs copper plugs. If they suck then I would go with the one below.
Also through further research I found these .31 gap 2 step colder NGK iridium BKR8EIX # 2668
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so something like this? LMK I might just postpone until May if I don't have everything I need
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221579209740?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221579209740?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Perfect. I used the Golden Eagle manifold off ebay which is pretty much the same thing. You can also use brake system line manifolds from any auto parts store which are cheaper. Just make at least one of the ports is large enough for at least a 3/8" barbed fitting to be used.
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This is probably the best shot I have of it ATM. If you look closely at the top of the block (which would actually be the far left of it if looking straight at it in the engine bay) you can see the large 8AN hose that is the main vacuum supply to the block...this by definition is technically called the "boost reference" as it supplies all components a reference signal of which to operate from wether it be vacuum or boost. Across the face of the distribution manifold, you have six ports (roughly 5/16" in size) and these are my designations reading from left to right:
1. Capped off (but now used as a reference for the AEM water/meth controller)
2. To rear wastegate
3. To front wastegate
4. To blow off valve
5. To boost gauge inside
6. To fuel pressure regulator (fender well mounted)
And though it cannot be seen in this photo, at the far right there is another large diameter port (1/2" I believe) that runs over to the power brake booster. On this one, it's always a good idea to put in a one way check valve to protect the brake boosters sensitive rubber diaphragm from boost pressure which COULD damage it. Some stock brake booster lines (such as my Accord) actually have these check valves already integrated which protects it from things such as backfire explosions.
Lastly, I should also point out how I used thermal sleeve over these vital lines because as I mentioned earlier, if one of these lines pop off or become damaged, overboost will occur. This is the main reason I chose to use AN lines/fittings on the wastegates and even the blow off valve. Again, be sure and tightly secure zip ties to any rubber hoses that are used with plain barbed fittings. They could quickly become blown off especially if standard vacuum hose is used rather than thick walled reinforced silicone tubing which can resist both the expansion from boost pressure and has excellent collapse resistance against vacuum. Most of your hoses typically sold/offered in auto parts stores will not provide these characteristics. That's when zip ties become a necessity!
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Well fucked up big time today. The oil pan drain was hitting the front pre-cat... I shouldn't have used pix of people line placement when they were using J&R turbo kits.
Then I broke 2 studs on the rear pre-cats.
I left the exhaust hanging and said Fk it. Going to put it all back when I don't feel like the world hates me today.
Also wife car got a CEL. might be the o2 sensor since I got a bank 1 CEL
FML this is going to set me back 2 months. Next time I get a long break is in May..
Then I broke 2 studs on the rear pre-cats.
I left the exhaust hanging and said Fk it. Going to put it all back when I don't feel like the world hates me today.
Also wife car got a CEL. might be the o2 sensor since I got a bank 1 CEL
FML this is going to set me back 2 months. Next time I get a long break is in May..
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Well live and learn.
Now here is the question. Should I get the old feedline chopped of and add a new one to the oil pan. Or should I just get another oil pan and start over
Now here is the question. Should I get the old feedline chopped of and add a new one to the oil pan. Or should I just get another oil pan and start over
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Well fucked up big time today. The oil pan drain was hitting the front pre-cat... I shouldn't have used pix of people line placement when they were using J&R turbo kits.
Then I broke 2 studs on the rear pre-cats.
I left the exhaust hanging and said Fk it. Going to put it all back when I don't feel like the world hates me today.
Also wife car got a CEL. might be the o2 sensor since I got a bank 1 CEL
FML this is going to set me back 2 months. Next time I get a long break is in May..
Then I broke 2 studs on the rear pre-cats.
I left the exhaust hanging and said Fk it. Going to put it all back when I don't feel like the world hates me today.
Also wife car got a CEL. might be the o2 sensor since I got a bank 1 CEL
FML this is going to set me back 2 months. Next time I get a long break is in May..
I'd suggest a new oil pan, if only because that is the single LAST thing you want to have an issue with, or re-do. Don't lose faith - you're not using a PlugnPlay kit so you're bound to have a few minor obstacles.
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Thanks for the encouragement. I can't put an end cap on it because the actual threads are hitting the HFPC. So I would have to cut it off and have the hole rewelding and then make another hole for another return line.
I think I am just going to find a set of PCD to hold me down until I can get my HFPC fixed.
I am sure I can figure something out, but right now I think I need to fix the wife car. It needs maintenance item. So modding can wait.
I think I am just going to find a set of PCD to hold me down until I can get my HFPC fixed.
I am sure I can figure something out, but right now I think I need to fix the wife car. It needs maintenance item. So modding can wait.
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Hang in there man! Take breaks when you are getting frustrated to regroup your emotions and to get a game plan together. With the two broken bolts, do you use anti-seize (so much that it ends up EVERYWHERE) and loosen the studs when they are still warm?
It's a tough spot to be in if this is your only car that you need and puts extra pressure on you, it's not any easier on you. Time to buy a new oil pan or plug the hole (weld or threaded) and relocate the return line.
It's a tough spot to be in if this is your only car that you need and puts extra pressure on you, it's not any easier on you. Time to buy a new oil pan or plug the hole (weld or threaded) and relocate the return line.
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Took a vacation for a few days.
Going to take the wife car to my friend place in Ohio on Weds to do some much needed maintenance. Going to give the accord a break for a few days. then come back and take off the rear cat and go to a machine shop.
Going to take the wife car to my friend place in Ohio on Weds to do some much needed maintenance. Going to give the accord a break for a few days. then come back and take off the rear cat and go to a machine shop.
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