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0 2026/04/24 16:34:51
I have to add 2" to each side so it can clear the oil pan.
I have to add 2" to each side so it can clear the oil pan.
0 2026/04/24 16:34:12
Each head will have a piece of these.
Each head will have a piece of these.
0 2026/04/24 16:34:06
I will be cutting this in half.
I will be cutting this in half.
0 2026/04/24 16:33:58
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0 2026/04/24 16:33:45
After I realized the manifold starter from P2R is cast stainless I had to redo the tack welds with 309 filler so they don't crack since it is a different material.
After I realized the manifold starter from P2R is cast stainless I had to redo the tack welds with 309 filler so they don't crack since it is a different material.
0 2026/04/24 16:33:32
I tacked the bellow.
I tacked the bellow.
0 2026/04/24 16:33:27
So at first I bought a cheap $40 helmet. I couldn’t clearly see what I was welding and I kept getting arc flashes and flickering. There’s no way people can weld like this so after a bit of research I decided my eyes are more important than saving some $$$. Now this helmet is beautiful. I can actually see what I’m welding and no more arc flashing or flickering. Do it right the first time and do it once or do it ok and do it twice lol.
So at first I bought a cheap $40 helmet. I couldn’t clearly see what I was welding and I kept getting arc flashes and flickering. There’s no way people can weld like this so after a bit of research I decided my eyes are more important than saving some $$$. Now this helmet is beautiful. I can actually see what I’m welding and no more arc flashing or flickering. Do it right the first time and do it once or do it ok and do it twice lol.
0 2026/04/06 16:15:26
Gas flow, amps being used and how close to the medal makes a huge difference.
Gas flow, amps being used and how close to the medal makes a huge difference.
0 2026/04/06 16:13:40
This is just practicing learning how tig works.
This is just practicing learning how tig works.
0 2026/04/06 16:13:34
And this is how I am clocking the turbo. The turbine points towards the chassis about 45 degrees and the compressor is clocked away the frame rail just a little bit like 10-20 degrees.
And this is how I am clocking the turbo. The turbine points towards the chassis about 45 degrees and the compressor is clocked away the frame rail just a little bit like 10-20 degrees.
0 2026/03/18 14:24:13
Turbo mounted to the car, it's very solid.
Turbo mounted to the car, it's very solid.
0 2026/03/18 14:23:45
The mount is fully welded up. I still have to fix the two holes I made though.
The mount is fully welded up. I still have to fix the two holes I made though.
0 2026/03/18 14:22:43
After days of trail and error and blowing off all of my anger I finally was able to lay down some beads. I'm getting the hang of it now. I bought some practice metal to practice on.
After days of trail and error and blowing off all of my anger I finally was able to lay down some beads. I'm getting the hang of it now. I bought some practice metal to practice on.
0 2026/03/18 14:21:28
First time tig welding, it's really easy blowing holes in this chromoly.
First time tig welding, it's really easy blowing holes in this chromoly.
0 2026/03/18 14:20:50
That's what it will look, fit's perfectly.
That's what it will look, fit's perfectly.
0 2026/03/18 14:18:32
Cut the tubes for the mount.
Cut the tubes for the mount.
0 2026/03/18 14:18:10
This is a transition piece. It is 3" on one end and 2" on the other. So you can go from 3" to 2" or vis versa, the lines are .25" of an inch.
This is a transition piece. It is 3" on one end and 2" on the other. So you can go from 3" to 2" or vis versa, the lines are .25" of an inch.
0 2026/03/18 14:15:19
All of these are 2.5" piping, that's the size I will be using for the manifolds off the heads which will transition into 3" before the turbo.
All of these are 2.5" piping, that's the size I will be using for the manifolds off the heads which will transition into 3" before the turbo.
0 2026/03/18 14:14:10
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0 2026/03/09 16:47:55
I bought this intercooler but not sure if I'm going to use it. I am undecided if I want to use a air to water intercooler instead.
I bought this intercooler but not sure if I'm going to use it. I am undecided if I want to use a air to water intercooler instead.
0 2026/03/05 16:03:37
Currently how it sits.
Currently how it sits.
0 2026/03/05 16:02:07
This is how it looked the day I picked it up.
This is how it looked the day I picked it up.
0 2026/03/05 16:00:20
This is how the maven mounts to the bottom of the turbo.
This is how the maven mounts to the bottom of the turbo.
0 2026/03/05 15:59:36
I cleaned the intake manifold because it was dirty with oil/carbon inside.
I cleaned the intake manifold because it was dirty with oil/carbon inside.
0 2026/03/05 15:56:22
NGR bov because I do like the old school bov sounds.
NGR bov because I do like the old school bov sounds.
0 2026/03/05 15:55:10
I will be mounting the turbo to this maven mount.
I will be mounting the turbo to this maven mount.
0 2026/03/05 15:54:40
This is a pulsar 6466 turbo with a T51R mod. The turbine is .92a/r with 3" vband inlet and outlet.
This is a pulsar 6466 turbo with a T51R mod. The turbine is .92a/r with 3" vband inlet and outlet.
0 2026/03/05 15:53:34
I am going to install this radiator fan shroud once I modify the fan holes.
I am going to install this radiator fan shroud once I modify the fan holes.
0 2026/03/05 15:52:29
This was the process of rebuilding the engine, it has about 7,000 miles on it. It runs so smoothly compared to before it was rebuilt. Car has 232,000 miles currently.
This was the process of rebuilding the engine, it has about 7,000 miles on it. It runs so smoothly compared to before it was rebuilt. Car has 232,000 miles currently.
0 2026/03/05 15:50:39
Spec flywheel
Spec flywheel
0 2026/03/05 15:49:57
This is the ac/dc yeswelder I bought, I never tig welded anything before but I'm always open to learning.
This is the ac/dc yeswelder I bought, I never tig welded anything before but I'm always open to learning.
0 2026/03/05 15:48:41
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