Final Pictures and Status of NA Turbo Install
03-09-02 | 03:05 PM
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LOTS of pictures of my NA turbo install
Moderators note:This thread is a blow-by-blow account of this install. It takes place over several months and things are presented in the order in which they took place. Consider this a prototype installation and as such is experimental.
A much better and more well documented version of this install is available here:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/naturbo.htm . While it is based around the same install and images, it's more organized and explained and has been updated with improvements and different ways of accomplishing certain aspects of this project.
Additionally, the car has gone on to receive far more upgrades. It's now running a GT4088R and making over 400HP at 13 PSI. This project thoroughly covered at http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/projecttina .
You asked, so here they are. 32 pictures, unedited, raw and uncensored. Keep small children and pets away, view at your own risk...
Turbo And Intercooler Before Cleaning/Modification
Intercooler showing rivits to be removed
More rivits to be removed
Intercooler - backing plate removed
Intercooler - back plate removed and cleaned
A much better and more well documented version of this install is available here:
http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/naturbo.htm . While it is based around the same install and images, it's more organized and explained and has been updated with improvements and different ways of accomplishing certain aspects of this project.
Additionally, the car has gone on to receive far more upgrades. It's now running a GT4088R and making over 400HP at 13 PSI. This project thoroughly covered at http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/projecttina .
You asked, so here they are. 32 pictures, unedited, raw and uncensored. Keep small children and pets away, view at your own risk...
Turbo And Intercooler Before Cleaning/Modification
Intercooler showing rivits to be removed
More rivits to be removed
Intercooler - backing plate removed
Intercooler - back plate removed and cleaned
Last edited by Aaron Cake; 12-01-08 at 02:42 PM.
03-09-02 | 03:07 PM
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Turbo all cleaned up
Engine - Cold start, 6 ports, ACV, exhaust manifold removed
Throttle body with secondary butterflies removed (for throttle body mod)
Throttle body - secondaries removed, cold start removed
Same as above
Engine - Cold start, 6 ports, ACV, exhaust manifold removed
Throttle body with secondary butterflies removed (for throttle body mod)
Throttle body - secondaries removed, cold start removed
Same as above
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03-09-02 | 03:13 PM
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Oil cooler with bung installed for turbo oil supply
Oil pan with turbo oil drain pipe installed (don't laugh, I did that with an arc welder)
TII manifold with adapter on engine
Oil pan with turbo oil drain pipe installed (don't laugh, I did that with an arc welder)
TII manifold with adapter on engine
03-09-02 | 03:16 PM
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Turbo installed
Showing how close the turbo is to lower intake
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Turbo installed, various views
You will notice there is no wastegate on the turbo. It has been removed so the turbo can be test fitted. The wastegate seems to interfer with the inner fender. So, the fender will have to be....modified....with a hammer or saw to make things fit....Just didn't feel like doing that at the moment...
Showing how close the turbo is to lower intake
Turbo installed, various views
You will notice there is no wastegate on the turbo. It has been removed so the turbo can be test fitted. The wastegate seems to interfer with the inner fender. So, the fender will have to be....modified....with a hammer or saw to make things fit....Just didn't feel like doing that at the moment...
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03-09-02 | 08:30 PM
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Yep, the measurements worked out. I will be making a VERY THIN blockoff plate for the ACV hole, and will probably end up having to tap my own holes to mount it. I just want to avoid that whole JB-weld situation. For what it's worth, the air pump still fits fine, so I will be able to run a cat. Also, I am thinking of extending the wastegate actuator arm intead of modifying the fender....I'll take a look at things tomorrow...
For the ECU, I am using the stock ECU w/TII injectors and an S-AFC. Probably some kind way to increase pressure...boost sensitive regulator? Don't know for sure, haven't got that far yet.
For the ECU, I am using the stock ECU w/TII injectors and an S-AFC. Probably some kind way to increase pressure...boost sensitive regulator? Don't know for sure, haven't got that far yet.
03-15-02 | 05:57 PM
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oh oh oh. my dream. stupid automatic convertible, my dog runs faster than it does.
How much did it cost you? How many parts, aside from the oil pan, did you have to fab?
haha i know the pain.. but mine's not manual..
How much did it cost you? How many parts, aside from the oil pan, did you have to fab?
haha i know the pain.. but mine's not manual..
03-15-02 | 08:31 PM
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Wow, that looks good. You are right, it is funny with all the questions that this topic gets that there are so few views. Oh well, now we have a thread to make those newbies search for (if the search function ever starts working again).
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