Ground Zero LIM and oil pan pics
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Anybody know if a newer "A-spec GT-40R kit" like the one modrx7 is selling in the 3rd gen for sale sec For Sale Thread will have the same fitment problems with this LIM. I asked the question in a pervious thread and I sent a PM to modrx7 with no answer.
Later, Jeff
Later, Jeff
Originally Posted by zkeller
Just wanted to let everyone know that there is a major fitment issue if you have the A-spec GT-40R kit since the snail is right up against the intake. I thought I was going to have to aborth the project but i do not give up too easily.
I had to do some serious modifications to make it work. I will post pics later.
I had to do some serious modifications to make it work. I will post pics later.
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Here shows the difference btwn how the UIM sits with the stock LIM, and how it sits with the GZ LIM. Notice that the GZ LIM has moved foward making the UIM sit more foward in the engine compartment, you can tell how much closer it is to the strut tower brace in these pics:
BEFORE
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This pic is a view from the side, once again you can see how the GZ LIM runners have more of a direct flow with no uneven curves between each runner, and more parallel to each other than the stock LIM. This is what forces the GZ LIM to be positioned more foward on the engine than the stock LIM.
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You can see in this pic how close the GZ LIM is to the vband that connects the downpipe to the exhaust housing of the T88 turbo. The GZ LIM had to be shaved a little bit to clear some space so that the vband of the turbo would have enough space to be positioned and installed(the exhaust wrapping partially blocks the view, but you get the idea). Just as a side note, we're working with a pretty big bolt on turbo here, most of you out there with smaller turbos probably won't come across this problem, and others with bigger turbos will probably be using custom made exhaust manifolds that will be positioned to work around the GZ LIM if planning to use it.
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The oil pan is great. Doesn't sit more than 1/2 inch lower than the subframe and no leaks. I had a machine shop put the oil sender on it. Cost me $85. No real #'s on the LIM yet.
Originally Posted by radkins
The oil pan is great. Doesn't sit more than 1/2 inch lower than the subframe and no leaks. I had a machine shop put the oil sender on it. Cost me $85. No real #'s on the LIM yet.
Originally Posted by the_glass_man
Does anyone have numbers yet for the LIM? Also how are those oil pans holding up?
Anyway, I have the pan too. I had to add silicone because my engine is not perfectly flat on the bottom. I found too much of a gap around the rear housing and the irons.
When I installed it I started the car and saw oil bubbling from the corners where the rear housing meets the center housing and the rear plate. A little bead of silicone and she is high and dry.
It really does not sit that low, but is below the subframe. You have to use a tap and clean the pan bolt threads real good or you will not be able to get the bolts in the whole way and they will snap before you even get a chance to torque them. The bolts Ralph supplies go up into the thread bore the whole way.
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As to the LIM, I had some significant fitment issues with the Fuel Rail that shipped with my Turbo, from A-spec, and then The fact that the UIM seems to sit higher, and forward will cause the stock strut tower brace some grief, but worse, the Oil Filler Neck is now barely hitting on the Greddy Elbow, and most likely will have to remove the Strut Tower Brace, everytime I want to Add Oil. I guess I'll start carrying a Metric 10 Wrench in the car, just in case I have to add oil 
Dyno numbers to come this weekend.... allthough we never ran a baseline, and the LIM was the least of the mods, from New ECU, to New Turbo, New Ignition Box, to New Injectors.... We are/were expecing 410rwhp with Street Port and GT35/40, @ 14 Psi Well, see I guess if it makes significantly more, I can only really point to the LIM.....
Dyno numbers to come this weekend.... allthough we never ran a baseline, and the LIM was the least of the mods, from New ECU, to New Turbo, New Ignition Box, to New Injectors.... We are/were expecing 410rwhp with Street Port and GT35/40, @ 14 Psi Well, see I guess if it makes significantly more, I can only really point to the LIM.....