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0 2021/03/13 18:21:33
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0 2021/03/13 18:25:34
OEM suction side compressor hose, before salvaging fitting end.
OEM suction side compressor hose, before salvaging fitting end.
0 2021/03/13 18:32:56
Unpacking the new Tanabe cat-back
Unpacking the new Tanabe cat-back
0 2021/04/03 14:52:33
And bolts in & torqued up
And bolts in & torqued up
0 2021/04/03 14:59:01
WooHoo!!! It lines up and will bolt in!
WooHoo!!! It lines up and will bolt in!
0 2021/04/03 14:59:12
Tanabe fits the OEM hangers perfectly
Tanabe fits the OEM hangers perfectly
0 2021/04/03 14:59:24
Here's a shot of the PO's mid-pipe where it mates with the DP.
Here's a shot of the PO's mid-pipe where it mates with the DP.
0 2021/04/03 15:09:36
0 2021/04/03 15:11:47
Front view of the HVAC/Radio panel. Whoever fabricated this did a nice job, starting with a stock panel, then molded in a fiberglass panel where the radio opening was, cut the gauge openings and refinished the whole panel in a gunmetal/silvery color as seen here.
Front view of the HVAC/Radio panel. Whoever fabricated this did a nice job, starting with a stock panel, then molded in a fiberglass panel where the radio opening was, cut the gauge openings and refinished the whole panel in a gunmetal/silvery color as seen here.
0 2021/04/09 17:00:31
Another view of the front side, so you can see that extra 1/4" hole drilled in at the bottom under the center gauge hole. My guess is there was once an LED/indicator light installed there at some point.
Another view of the front side, so you can see that extra 1/4" hole drilled in at the bottom under the center gauge hole. My guess is there was once an LED/indicator light installed there at some point.
0 2021/04/09 17:01:22
Here's a rear view of the panel. Plastic pins & metal clips are all there, but one of the plastic mounting ears is broken - however there's enough material left there for it to mount securely on the dash.
Here's a rear view of the panel. Plastic pins & metal clips are all there, but one of the plastic mounting ears is broken - however there's enough material left there for it to mount securely on the dash.
0 2021/04/09 17:02:18
Top view of the shifter/console panel trim. This part is stock, other than being refinished/painted to match the HVAC/Radio panel above.
Top view of the shifter/console panel trim. This part is stock, other than being refinished/painted to match the HVAC/Radio panel above.
0 2021/04/09 17:03:05
Underside view. All the mounting tabs/pins are intact, but one of the metal clips that goes on a tab is missing.
Underside view. All the mounting tabs/pins are intact, but one of the metal clips that goes on a tab is missing.
0 2021/04/09 17:03:57
0 2021/04/28 06:03:33
0 2021/05/02 16:31:33
0 2021/05/02 16:31:43
Here you can see how the "snout" side of the plenum fits in the space between the frame rail and radiator assembly, so it can direct cold air from in front of the radiator into the air filter
Here you can see how the "snout" side of the plenum fits in the space between the frame rail and radiator assembly, so it can direct cold air from in front of the radiator into the air filter
0 2021/05/31 16:26:33
And here's the completed installation!
And here's the completed installation!
0 2021/05/31 16:26:52
Picture #3 of the mock-up and test fitting under way. Almost done, fan relay box & OEM relays fit fine.
Picture #3 of the mock-up and test fitting under way. Almost done, fan relay box & OEM relays fit fine.
0 2021/05/31 16:27:09
Picture #2 of the mock-up and test fitting under way. My hard line to the boost solenoid interfered with the lid section, so I'll be switching that to silicone hose. 90* brass barb fitting is already installed
Picture #2 of the mock-up and test fitting under way. My hard line to the boost solenoid interfered with the lid section, so I'll be switching that to silicone hose. 90* brass barb fitting is already installed
0 2021/05/31 16:27:20
Picture #1 of the mock-up and test fitting under way.
Picture #1 of the mock-up and test fitting under way.
0 2021/05/31 16:27:30
This is the nearly completed base section of the plenum. It was like making aluminum origami!
This is the nearly completed base section of the plenum. It was like making aluminum origami!
0 2021/05/31 16:27:38
0 2021/06/09 17:46:24
And done!
And done!
0 2021/06/09 17:57:07
Nearly finished - almost everything is back together
Nearly finished - almost everything is back together
0 2021/06/09 17:57:15
Making progress on the test fittings, cracked the code on the plenum coupling piece - took lots of trial & error mock-ups to make that sucker fit!
Making progress on the test fittings, cracked the code on the plenum coupling piece - took lots of trial & error mock-ups to make that sucker fit!
0 2021/06/09 17:57:25
Air box under construction test-fit. This shows how it mounts to the turbo via a small bracket I fabricated to take advantage of an existing threaded hole on the compressor housing.
Air box under construction test-fit. This shows how it mounts to the turbo via a small bracket I fabricated to take advantage of an existing threaded hole on the compressor housing.
0 2021/06/09 17:57:35
Picture taken while driving thru the registration line
Picture taken while driving thru the registration line
0 2021/06/30 04:02:52
Proof of the win!
Proof of the win!
0 2021/06/30 04:07:55
0 2021/07/01 16:36:36
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0 2021/07/06 17:05:36
0 2021/07/06 17:19:42
S5T2 Fuel Rail Set
S5T2 Fuel Rail Set
0 2021/07/06 17:31:30
S5T2 ABS Control/computer box
S5T2 ABS Control/computer box
0 2021/07/06 17:33:22
Air Cleaner box with K&N panel filter
Air Cleaner box with K&N panel filter
0 2021/07/06 17:33:31