Just Another (Turbo) Build

[rb6freak]

Originally Posted by NJA

Good work, love how everything was done on jack stands

Thanks! It wasn't as tough as I thought it would be on the ground. In fact, it worked quite well for me when I needed the ground for leverage or to rest my arms from holding the wrench up. I certainly got some intimate close time with the bottom of my car and the floor LOL. But hey, got it done without much hassle. I would do it all over again, it was a blast.

Originally Posted by midnight23

Around what time will you be going? I'll definitely come check it out before I head to work!

PMed :-) Can't wait to meet the other 86ers.

[bjun]

That looks awesome man!

[rb6freak]

She had a photoshoot yesterday, enjoy =)

[rb6freak]

2014-02
Small update. Installed PTuning rear adjustable sway bar and a front lip. Next I will be putting in a wideband sensor with gauge - AEM. Following that I will finally be getting a complete tune, dyno pulls and some track time.

Exhaust sits way low.


Adjustable rear sway bar vs stock.


Rear sway bar installed.



Front lip, just before install.

[midnight23]

Looking good, any way to raise the mid section of the exhaust?

[Mrc@ptuning]

Originally Posted by midnight23

Looking good, any way to raise the mid section of the exhaust?

It's not that low. See pic below. Keep in mind this is a 3" exhaust system. You can only move it up so far. The factory exhaust tunnel was designed for a 2.25" exhaust system. We tucked it up as high as possible without compromising the flow by having too may tight bends as well as having the exhaust system contact the undercarriage when going over bumpy roads.

[King Tut]

Man I love this car. Well done.

[rb6freak]

Originally Posted by midnight23

Looking good, any way to raise the mid section of the exhaust?

No. The exhaust is the lowest part on the car. It's not like its dragging, MrC is right. But I do scratch the last clamp on some bumps. There is just no way around that because it's far forward from the wheels and not even asain'ing the steep bumps is enough. Its flexible so I'm not really worried too much. Although 100 scratches later that clamp might be dust. I'll probably keep a spare for safe keeping.

Originally Posted by King Tut

Man I love this car. Well done.

Thanks. Some credit is owed your way too, I've read many of your posts - helpful ones like this AEM gauge that I am installing. Still figuring out the wiring for brightness and such. So thank you too :-)

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by rb6freak

Thanks. Some credit is owed your way too, I've read many of your posts - helpful ones like this AEM gauge that I am installing. Still figuring out the wiring for brightness and such. So thank you too :-)

I never got that working on mine. I was too lazy to go back and fix it after trying a couple wires on the dimmer switch instead of going for the ILL off the radio harness. It really isn't needed, but the RPM wire is definitely worth hooking up for your datalogs.

[rb6freak]

Did you think I was done? I'm just getting started ;-)


I couldn't stand how reflective these mud flaps were at night with headlights. They attract too much attention, so I de-glossed them.



Greddy hood dampers arrived in the mail. So worth it.




AEM wideband gauge install process started.


Hose for the boost gauge routed.


Removed the battery and noticed my employer name. Didn't know they made the battery for the twins.


Finally found good use for the sound generator port and rubber grommet. Routed the Bosch o2 sensor wiring through here for the AEM gauge.


After wiring the Bosch o2 sensor, I noticed the PTuning etching on the turbo that I didn't even see when I first installed it. I must have been too excited during the install process. Anyways, it reminds me of MV Agusta and how they make beautiful parts that only a mechanic will see when disassembling.


Tapping into source for auto dim feature.



Tapping into the tach signal.


And power.


The o2 sensor wire has thermal wrap on it already, but I took extra precautions by wrapping it in additional thermal reflective wrap. Its far enough from the turbo, but better safe than sorry.



All wired up and ready for test.

[SciOnDrifTtSlIdeR]

Really love that turbo turbo kit, nice work.

[raven1231]

Beautiful car man! Love the Pruning kit

[SnapOv3st3r]

Sick. A+

[charged86]

excellent work beautiful @rb6freak