Midsummer Update On My Turbo NA Bridgeport Project
08-07-06, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by My5ABaby
HOLY ****!!!! SOMEONE PAINTED THEIR CAR/ENGINE BAY SOMETHING OTHER THAN STOCK COLORS... BAN HIM!!!!!!! BAN AARON!!!!
Now back to reality...
Maybe he wanted to do things original. *gasp* What a concept!!! Considering he's doing a 6port turbo, I figured you might, just might, of caught onto that fact. Guess not...
Now back to reality...
Maybe he wanted to do things original. *gasp* What a concept!!! Considering he's doing a 6port turbo, I figured you might, just might, of caught onto that fact. Guess not...
08-07-06, 01:42 PM
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I've seen it in person and Aaron's engine bay isn't finished, but IMO it looks better than almost any of the ones I saw at Revolution in '04 or that I've seen locally. Those who call it ghetto have zero appreciation for the effort and cost that went into making it look the way it does. It isn't a bolt on manufactured kit.
08-07-06, 02:08 PM
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nice work Aaron. What Chris Ng wrote...i think that's just jealousy getting to him. I have to say i don't get on the forums as often as i used to, but when i do i hope i see an update on your project. Keep up the good work man.
08-07-06, 02:43 PM
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You must really enjoy all this custom fab stuff to justify putting the car down for so long. I personally hate it when I'm throwing a ton of money at my car and it's not even running... I don't know how you could do that for several years. It'll be sweet though when it's done. I just hope you don't get bored with it b/c the project is done and end up selling it two years after you finish it.
08-07-06, 03:04 PM
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your fuel system is NICE! one question (maybe i missed the answer?) why didnt you keep the fuel pump in tank? it looks like its mocked up to go there, but then you mounted it under the car?
08-07-06, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NOPR
your fuel system is NICE! one question (maybe i missed the answer?) why didnt you keep the fuel pump in tank? it looks like its mocked up to go there, but then you mounted it under the car?
08-07-06, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
suspension in the spring and then it's done!
everything continues to look great Aaron; and still on a budget! great work!
next time you're up in the brampton/mississauga area give me a shout and come visit me at the shop man.
/|/|arc
08-07-06, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Jager
How are the exhaust hangers? Put it on?
What suspension? Tein/GR-2? :eek!:
What suspension? Tein/GR-2? :eek!:
As for the suspension, I have not decided. Tein would be nice but lets face it, I'm not that good a driver. The KYBs with RB springs would be more then enough for me...
Originally Posted by Rotorlution
If Im being honest, ghetto is the first word that came to mind. Even if you dont have a big budget to work with I think you could have done a much cleaner job for less money.
Those pictures show a little more then $3000 worth of hose and fittings alone...
Ill give you an 'A' for effort and creativity but in the looks department.... Aaron, you painted your entire engine including your intake candy apple red???
You have AN fittings all over the place
and a mess of wiring throughout the engine bay.
Why not buy a used exhaust system to save yourself some time which might translate into some money savings?
I really hope you dont plan on using those straps to hold the exhaust to the car.
Do you really need that big aeromotive fuel pump? Why not use the RP (nippondenso) fuel pump which is probably cheaper and wont require any fabrication. Do you plan on outflowing the RP pump?
I think "buttload of work" might be an understatement!
Originally Posted by Alak
Your getting really good at welding Aaron. 
I remember your first downpipe from years ago.
I remember your first downpipe from years ago.
Originally Posted by silverrotor
Mr. Cake, I see my donation to TIINA has been put Into good use. Kudos, for getting all the closer back on the road. It'll take me about 2.5 yrs. When you have some time come on over and help me drop the Diff on my car!
I'll help with the diff if you have impact tools...
Originally Posted by arghx
You must really enjoy all this custom fab stuff to justify putting the car down for so long. I personally hate it when I'm throwing a ton of money at my car and it's not even running... I don't know how you could do that for several years. It'll be sweet though when it's done. I just hope you don't get bored with it b/c the project is done and end up selling it two years after you finish it.
Originally Posted by NOPR
your fuel system is NICE! one question (maybe i missed the answer?) why didnt you keep the fuel pump in tank? it looks like its mocked up to go there, but then you mounted it under the car?
Originally Posted by RRTEC
The whole basis of grassroots motorsports is about inovation and functionality..
08-07-06, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotorlution
If Im being honest, ghetto is the first word that came to mind. Even if you dont have a big budget to work with I think you could have done a much cleaner job for less money.
Ill give you an 'A' for effort and creativity but in the looks department.... Aaron, you painted your entire engine including your intake candy apple red??? You have AN fittings all over the place and a mess of wiring throughout the engine bay. Why not buy a used exhaust system to save yourself some time which might translate into some money savings? I really hope you dont plan on using those straps to hold the exhaust to the car. Do you really need that big aeromotive fuel pump? Why not use the RP (nippondenso) fuel pump which is probably cheaper and wont require any fabrication. Do you plan on outflowing the RP pump?
In any case, no one can deny you did a buttload of work.
Cheers
Chris
Ill give you an 'A' for effort and creativity but in the looks department.... Aaron, you painted your entire engine including your intake candy apple red??? You have AN fittings all over the place and a mess of wiring throughout the engine bay. Why not buy a used exhaust system to save yourself some time which might translate into some money savings? I really hope you dont plan on using those straps to hold the exhaust to the car. Do you really need that big aeromotive fuel pump? Why not use the RP (nippondenso) fuel pump which is probably cheaper and wont require any fabrication. Do you plan on outflowing the RP pump?
In any case, no one can deny you did a buttload of work.
Cheers
Chris
Apparently wanting a clean, LOOK AT ME engine bay is out of the question. Ever been to a car show..?
I could have sworn AN fittings...were...a good thing...meh, if you want rubber w/ clamps, go ahead..have fun replacing them often, rofl..
I guess a lot of people mass-market full-exhausts to fit 6-port turbos, with a custom spacer? Hm, thinking...D-
I suppose the fuel pump is FAR to big for a huge *** turbo and bridgeport....
08-07-06, 05:21 PM
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Once again, your attention to detail is amazing. The whole pump assembly is amazing. Its a shame you couldn't put it where it can be seen.
I personally would have painted the engine a color more different from the actual car's color. The engine looks beautiful, though. I'm looking forward to seeing this actually finished.
I personally would have painted the engine a color more different from the actual car's color. The engine looks beautiful, though. I'm looking forward to seeing this actually finished.
08-07-06, 05:56 PM
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you said you have more done than what is shown and you still want it to run before the summer ends right? you think youll make it? by the looks of it it still needs the wiring done, finishing the FMIC and piping and small things along with a tune ........ i HOPE you get it done because its good to see you actually went the whole way and finished the project..i dont know how many people start somthin on here and NEVER finish! good work!
have you gotten the NEW turbo or decided on what your getting after the break in?
have you gotten the NEW turbo or decided on what your getting after the break in?
08-07-06, 06:32 PM
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All that really remains before the car is started is the intercooler end tanks and the piping. I actually just finished mounting the cooler up today. End tanks probably Wednesday, Thursday and Friday then I'll weld them up on Saturday. I guess I could start the car right now but I know that as soon as I do I'll want to take it around the block so I would rather have the intercooler and stuff in place. I'm hoping to say two weeks before it starts...
As for turbo, I'm still not sure. Initially I looked at the GT35 but discarded that idea due to the T3 hot side. Apparently you can get a T4 hotside for those things so its now an option again. Locally I can have a shop basically build any turbo I want for the same price so it's hard not to take that option as well. And of course the manifold will depend on the dimensions of the turbo.
As for turbo, I'm still not sure. Initially I looked at the GT35 but discarded that idea due to the T3 hot side. Apparently you can get a T4 hotside for those things so its now an option again. Locally I can have a shop basically build any turbo I want for the same price so it's hard not to take that option as well. And of course the manifold will depend on the dimensions of the turbo.
08-07-06, 09:47 PM
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Glad to see it's coming along. Just hang in there, I test drove mine for the first time today. Just went around the block to check things out since it still has no headlights or ins. I think you just might be even more fussy than I am.(if that's possible, you're definitely as fussy.LOL. It's pretty amazing, you spend a couple years building a car and you come to that day when it's ready to drive and you just can't believe it's finally done. It's a good thing I have a first gen in stock to keep me busy when the twin t25 set up is 100% complete.LOL. Best of luck, and thanks for your help(advice) in the past.
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08-08-06, 10:42 AM
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The work is just beautiful, and I like the engine bay detail.
The electrical side of it looks great too; I'm going to be tackling a (somewhat) similar project this winter using marine-grade hardware. I gotta agree with you on the car stereo distribution blocks; they are crap.
I just finished redoing the battery cables and connections in my brother's '94 300ZX (it had emergency battery terminals and corrosion had wicked up the cables a little) and tested it with my 7's Optima Red Top. I went with tinned copper marine cable and terminals because I wanted to overbuild it a little (the quality of the factory wiring is surprisingly good and I wanted to maintain that).
One thing: copper does corrode, are you going to do something to protect the pipes from corrosion?
The electrical side of it looks great too; I'm going to be tackling a (somewhat) similar project this winter using marine-grade hardware. I gotta agree with you on the car stereo distribution blocks; they are crap.
I just finished redoing the battery cables and connections in my brother's '94 300ZX (it had emergency battery terminals and corrosion had wicked up the cables a little) and tested it with my 7's Optima Red Top. I went with tinned copper marine cable and terminals because I wanted to overbuild it a little (the quality of the factory wiring is surprisingly good and I wanted to maintain that).
One thing: copper does corrode, are you going to do something to protect the pipes from corrosion?
08-08-06, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by arghx
You must really enjoy all this custom fab stuff to justify putting the car down for so long. I personally hate it when I'm throwing a ton of money at my car and it's not even running... I don't know how you could do that for several years. It'll be sweet though when it's done. I just hope you don't get bored with it b/c the project is done and end up selling it two years after you finish it.
He lives in Canada... People up thier keep thier cars till the floor rusts out..
08-08-06, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
Do you ever do anything but criticise other people? Interesting how I don't ever see you posting any of your projects...
And what plumbing pipe? Not that there is anything wrong with plumbing pipe, but there isn't any in my engine bay...
And what plumbing pipe? Not that there is anything wrong with plumbing pipe, but there isn't any in my engine bay...
08-08-06, 04:51 PM
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instead of using copper I have been hearing about those new lines that they use that can expand in the winter. It looks like rubber but isn't.
You are crazy man.
If I can figure out my s5 intake swap then I will prolly ditch it and go wit ha setup like this but I don't have the money to go as crazy as you.
keep up the good work
You are crazy man.
If I can figure out my s5 intake swap then I will prolly ditch it and go wit ha setup like this but I don't have the money to go as crazy as you.
keep up the good work
08-08-06, 04:57 PM
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Uh cough GHETTO!!!! cough. I nearly pissed my pants laughing when I saw this. Yikes Aaron yikes.
I used one of those as my E fan for a bit before I did my dual calsonic fans.
08-08-06, 05:50 PM
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Your project amazes me. I plan on putting a eaton m90 onto a carbed s5 6port. How much boost will you be running and how much is safe for the higher compression of the s5 na. Sorry if you already posted the boost your running but Im to pressed for time to read everything. Great workmanship dont listen to the haters.
08-08-06, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TD07
Uh cough GHETTO!!!! cough. I nearly pissed my pants laughing when I saw this. Yikes Aaron yikes.
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