JT\'s turbo build
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Looking good buddy.

Which beam are you using and how much does it weigh? Build is looking good, out of curiosity what made you choose the bolt in cage instead of the weld in?

Drives
-Ford S-max Mk2 Ecoboost
-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

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the beam is an arc angle one. i reckon it weighs about 4-5kg.

i chose bolt in as i thought it would be easier and i could take it out easily if i ever needed to.

thanks
josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

got a bit done over Christmas, but since then just been lacking motivation to work on it :(







going to get the mock engine on the bench so i can get the gt17 on the manifold and clear the block etc.
then get it all in the mini so i can make sure everything clears nicely etc.

hopefully more pictures to come soon!!

thanks
josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

Keep going mate, you've done the boring bit, now whats left before paint?

cheers mate

i want to pretty much build it so i know everything fits and nothing will need cutting or drilling after its painted.

im going to try and get the engine in for mocking up the exhaust and front mounted rad etc. well thats the plan for this weekend anyway!!lol

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

got the other radius arm on



then started to mock the turbo on the engine!







then started to make a bracket for the actuator




thanks
josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

Not sure if that oil drain will work mate?

Looking good though. You will need to rotate the compressor though.

Audi s4 b5 - 470bhp & 486ft lbs

On 30th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble

thanks

yer im planing on making the oil drain i was just seeing what it looks like as standard.

is the compressor the exhaust side of the turbo? also what way do i need to rotate it?

thanks
josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

Compressor is inlet side, you want the compresor outlet as near vertical as you can get it.

If i'm not mistaken you'll need some large circlip pliers to rotate it? it's a bastard of a job to remove the circlip, so get some hefty circlip pliers. I ended up using a combination of circlip pliers and a hammer and punch.

Of course this could all be irrelevant if the compressor housing isn't held on with a circlip..

On a gt17 just undo the little pinch clamps and rotate it.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Definitely! Ive found that the circlip type housings quite often have a dowl in place to stop the housing rotating, which can also been fun and games to remove!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

lol i have already done that thought i put a different pic on!!



iv started to make the bracket for the actuator. i will post a pic of it once its done.

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

Lookin good as gold

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


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My GT17 is just like that.

I made an ally plate to attach to the original actuator holes and extended it to suit.

It needed a little scollop out of the bottom edge to clear the pressure tapping off the snail.

got some more done....

actuator bracket





made the oil drain







just need to get a silicone hose for the join.

started to make the downpipe....







is this far enough away for the AEM wide band sensor?



i modified my breathers...











just got to tidy up some welds tomorrow and maybe get some paint on them.

im also hoping to get the rest of the downpipe tacked together tomorrow and make a bracket for my denson alternator.

thanks for looking :)

Edited by JT on 18th Mar, 2012.

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

bit more done this weekend!







need to get a shorter belt





got the engine in....







going to get the front end on next weekend as i want to fit it slightly differently to how i did it before.

thanks
josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

done a bit more on the mini yesterday

heres the pics....















modified my extra engine steady...













thanks for looking

josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

Lovely

Nice build youve got going here.
Liking the roll cage.

thanks

had a burst in enthusiasm to night!!















thanks
josh

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

looking good wish i had some enthusiasm at the moment. Keep up the good work

My small bore turbo project http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=473901

They look nice, same as mine :)

Audi s4 b5 - 470bhp & 486ft lbs

On 30th Apr, 2012 Brett said:
yeah stick the bit in and give it a wobble

Is it just my eyes, or have you put the centres in back to front?



The flat side goes to the hub.