A turbo can have the turbine housing moved around right? If you just unbolt it, turn it and bolt it back up... is this correct? This would be a lot easier for me...

 

Yes it can be "clocked" Main thing is to make sure you have a close to vertical oil feed and return on the turbo

 

Ok. If it was not completely vertical, it would be OK if I ran a drain pump for it?

 

So Stu, we can or cannot run a BOV with me not having a front mount intercooler or a CAI?

 

Ya gonna be at the meet on Sunday? I may be there too if u go, I'll show you how I did mine cuz I don't have a front mount and rigged it up with just some random vacuum hose and clamps. I'm excited to finally come out tho if I make it!!!!

 

Yah of course, i hope u can make it i havnt seen u in forever. i did a bunch to my ride while u were out. Im in between putting a BOV and a new alt on mine because i put a soundsystem in my 7 and its straining my power not horrible but u can tell.

 

I see your sig "17 yr old on 17 lbs!" Lookin forward to see how she looks man!

 

Ya i should really change that i just turned 18 and my boost is down to about 14 until i change out the blower and get the fmic on

 

I'd be curious to do a highway pull with u just see the difference between 14 lbs and ~8 lbs on stock turbos... but haven't driven my car for awhile so i'm not sure if she'll be up to it, lol

 

So Anthony, what's it feel like pulling against a turbo first gen on the interstate ?

 

Hahaa! You would jump in wouldn't u Sam. I was quite surprised how hard ur first gen pulls, even more surprised when it started pulling away! We'll see next time...maybe this Sunday ay??

 

So Anthony you got the car back now? Wheres all the pics?

You better make it out this Sunday with it. We're all lookin forward to critiquing Daves work

Stu what about you, is your 7 road worthy now?

 

Alright, NO he does not have it back, Maybe it may be there, it does not want to run right now. And no it is not completely done. I have had a hell of a time getting the spot repair completed. I had a continuing reaction with a foreighn chemical under the paint etc.. Kept wrinkling. I have that repaired and primered but I have to "burn" in or blend in the color and clear. About the most difficult thing to do on a black metallic... My "mentor/teacher" is going to help me out with that but he cannot get here until..gues when... This Sunday So Who knows. Everyone can talk **** about it not being done while I am here finishing it It is on the top of my list of 18 million projects that need to be finished by Sunday to do.....

 

When will you guys learn........It doesn't matter if you can bring your RX out or not. It's not just about the cars, plus I can always use a wing man for doing videos! I would like to see as many people show as can. If you own a 7, chances are you have another car to drive

 

Since Stu hasn't fessed up, I'll answer that for you. I made a house call for that one!

 

Might bring another FD out for this one

 

can't make it ...again ... got family coming over and what not so i have to spend time with them.

 

Hey Dave no pressure, just hope you can drop in for bit at the meet if possible.

 

On the off chance that anybody has any FD parts laying around,...ShawnK, Zac,Bryan Etc,... I could use a few if you have them this weekend or soon therafter. here is a list of a few big items..

1.) Wastgate actuator for stock twins(540.00 at my wholesale cost from Mazda.750.00 retail!.. Holyshizz)
2.)Stock Radiator fansand shroud
3.) Drivers A-pillar trim

I am trying to make it out. We'll see how long it takes me to get the painting done on Sunday. If I do I'lll try to bring the soldiers FD as well.

 

So Zac. You wouldn't know where I can get my hands on a upper sidedraft intake to fit a TII lower? I got's something in the works.......I am also looking for a GSL-SE oil pan.......

 

hey guys just got a ? for you. It might sound stupid but i know nothing about this subject. I work with a guy that might be able to get me a turbo. Its off a older svo mustang. and he has a guy with one off a thunderbird that he might be able to get. IS there any reason these piston turbos would not work with my 12a??
thanks

 

might be a lil small????? just throwin out an idea.

 

for anyone interested.. our car club is having a meet in gastonia this evening and cruising the lights in mcadenville. if anyonoe is interested we are meeting at 5pm off exit 26 on i85 it is the belmont mtholly exit i think. we will be meeting in the big parking lot next to the bp gas station off that exit. any questions call me @ 828 593 8734 ask for Josh

 

I should be there. I will fill back up on gas, I got 360 miles on this tank

 

It might be alright. Get the A/R reading and turbine/compressor housing numbers.