looking great Aaron.
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that build is looking awesome...i love how you documented everything so clearly.
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*raises hand* question! you powdercoating your parts? and if so, u got all the gear for it? or u get someone to do it. and how do you afford all this? *cries as he looks into his own wallet*
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Super Sick!!!
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Great work, especially the welding of the manifold and shit. People cannot appreciate the bitch of a job it is figuring out the angles and curvatures involved in turbo placement.
I have a question for you, though. Standing back and looking at it now after all is said and done, if I am correct (I have missed a few posts of yours about your buildup) the only parts of this engine (that matter) that are still NA are the rotors and irons, right? Granted some small stuff like the waterpump housing and such are also original, but that stuff doesnt really matter. Back to the point...what was the benefit in keeping the NA irons during this whole buildup? You have gone to immense trouble to build AROUND them, and every part is purpose built for power, except for that. I am curious to your line of thinking...or if the project just grew and grew away from your original plans for a mild setup, which happens often and easily. |
Beautiful manifold and tube work all around. I've done a couple custom manifolds for various cars, and your's puts mine to shame. Excellent work!
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Of all the "Here's my project" authors on this forum, I would say I enjoy yours the most Aaron... partly because of the detail you're willing to put into your post... partly because of the detail you put into your work.
Thank you. |
Originally Posted by McHack
(Post 7152828)
Of all the "Here's my project" authors on this forum, I would say I enjoy yours the most Aaron... partly because of the detail you're willing to put into your post... partly because of the detail you put into your work.
Thank you. |
Originally Posted by beefhole
(Post 7151254)
Maybe you can fab a small metal shield for some extra protection between the housing and fuel line
Also it would be nice to have a shield that clamps over the downpipe and protects the transmission a little more.
Originally Posted by capn
(Post 7151397)
So when you made the header did you measure your runners or did you just eye it and made whatever looked good?
Originally Posted by Pnoidrummer
(Post 7152418)
*raises hand* question! you powdercoating your parts? and if so, u got all the gear for it? or u get someone to do it. and how do you afford all this? *cries as he looks into his own wallet*
As for money, it's not something I like to talk about. But I guess it's a valid point after all...I have a decent job, am single, have no debt from school (didn't attend university or college) and have a few side projects that I make money on like websites and such. Also when I was a kid I saved up more money then most people would believe as I had a weeknight and weekend job repairing small engines and cutting lawns (don't discount the money you can make when you have 30+ lawns to cut in a fortnight!). There' a lot of money into this car...probably more then I should have spent. But we only live once, right? :)
Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection
(Post 7152548)
Great work, especially the welding of the manifold and shit. People cannot appreciate the bitch of a job it is figuring out the angles and curvatures involved in turbo placement.
I have a question for you, though. Standing back and looking at it now after all is said and done, if I am correct (I have missed a few posts of yours about your buildup) the only parts of this engine (that matter) that are still NA are the rotors and irons, right? Granted some small stuff like the waterpump housing and such are also original, but that stuff doesn't really matter. Back to the point...what was the benefit in keeping the NA irons during this whole buildup? You have gone to immense trouble to build AROUND them, and every part is purpose built for power, except for that. I am curious to your line of thinking...or if the project just grew and grew away from your original plans for a mild setup, which happens often and easily. Certainly I could have used at least the irons from the S5 NA, but that would violate the original engine. :) And TII irons are a big no-no. Without a doubt, the project turned out a little more wild then I had originally attended because looking at my notes from 4 years ago, the plan was to just port the engine, use the Microtech, use some kind of T4 hybrid and still run the stock intake, front mounted TII intercooler, etc. Thinking back, really the only thing I would do differently would be to dowel the engine (a friend and I developed a "special" doweling method for his PP 12A that is cheap and easy) and of course go to a full bridge. Trying to "cheat" the bridgeport with things like an aux bridge aren't really ideal. ;)
Originally Posted by flashburn
(Post 7152824)
Beautiful manifold and tube work all around. I've done a couple custom manifolds for various cars, and your's puts mine to shame. Excellent work!
Originally Posted by McHack
(Post 7152828)
Of all the "Here's my project" authors on this forum, I would say I enjoy yours the most Aaron... partly because of the detail you're willing to put into your post... partly because of the detail you put into your work.
Thank you. |
hey man, props to you. i'll start mowing lawns today =]. great job btw. thx for the help XD. oh also... u mig welding all that stuff?
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Amazing work. I don't care if it has been said before, just amazing workmanship.
Now you just need to redo the engine bay itself, ridding it of the scratches and flaking paint. One thing I want to mention, even though your dedication to the N/A Turbo has stayed true, I cannot myself rationalize it. I tackle my projects with reliability, power, cost, and ingenuity. It would have been cheaper and easier to just take a S5 turbo motor and swap it in, then you would have stronger parts all around, tranny and rear diff included. Then agian this is what makes yours unique. I hope you lay down good power, but I do no forsee the drivetrain sustaining it. |
all I can say is...i hope I can be like Aaron Cake one day
amazing car man |
Cake, I have so much respect for someone who can do work like this at the own house. It takes a lot of motivation and sweat to do this. Awesome job.
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and the moment of truth!!!
so how many sleepless nites did you have waiting for these days to come?? REALLY!? LOL great work! always look forward for your updates!! now id like to see the dyno numbers. are you tuning this yourself??? i thought i read you were? |
Wow, great work man! I absolutley LOVE that crimson color.
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Thanks everyone for the continuing positive comments!
Originally Posted by 88rxn/a
(Post 7154442)
and the moment of truth!!!
so how many sleepless nites did you have waiting for these days to come?? REALLY!? are you tuning this yourself??? i thought i read you were? |
Can mods say ass-clown?
Props on the build! I'm so jealous! |
Apparently. :)
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awesome. what kind of horsepower are you going for? i really wanna see how many psi you can boost on that engine.
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Damn nice work!
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Very well documented, love the -4 AN vac lines going to the wastegate. :icon_tup: When will it see the dyno?
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Metalcast FTW! lol.
https://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6062/tb004ag4.jpg It kicks so much ass. Even the Spray tip is good. Do you think that DEI turbo shield would fit a S5 hotside? or would it be too big? |
i cant wait for the videos !!!!
i wanna hear how different the sound is with your amazing custom intake manifold !!!!!!! btw , whats the name/code of the powder coating ?? |
holy shit dood! impressive!
wanna do mine next ;) |
Originally Posted by imloggedin
(Post 7156944)
awesome. what kind of horsepower are you going for? i really wanna see how many psi you can boost on that engine.
Originally Posted by DelSlow
(Post 7157141)
Very well documented, love the -4 AN vac lines going to the wastegate. :icon_tup: When will it see the dyno?
Originally Posted by Digi7ech
(Post 7157715)
Metalcast FTW! lol.
It kicks so much ass. Even the Spray tip is good. Do you think that DEI turbo shield would fit a S5 hotside? or would it be too big?
Originally Posted by got_boost
(Post 7157735)
i cant wait for the videos !!!!
i wanna hear how different the sound is with your amazing custom intake manifold !!!!!!! btw , whats the name/code of the powder coating ?? The red is paint as previously mentioned. MetalCast red. Available at most auto parts stores. |
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