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mrk1 · 03-03-2014, 03:59 PM

This happened today, GTX compressor housing went through the band saw.

Elbow welded on along with a bung for the compressor reference line.

Ben_G · 03-03-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2point0

I'd be very interested to know more about this. I've seen someone else who did an LED strip like that, but I'm liking the foam idea. Does it just stick on with adhesive or it is fastened with the headliner or...?

Now the only problem is the rear deck cover. I think PasswordJDM has a nice CF piece ($$$), but I have a feeling you'll just whip something up instead.

yea, the foam idea is pretty neat.... will need to look into that more...would help with preventing light leakage into the cabin, and you can also put a reflector behind the light easily (if needed).

mrk1 · 03-03-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2point0

Now the only problem is the rear deck cover. I think PasswordJDM has a nice CF piece ($$$), but I have a feeling you'll just whip something up instead.

All I did the for the rear cover is drill out the plastic rivets that hold on the factory light at toss the shelf back in, done. If I come across some black plugs for the holes I will do that. Other wise I will probably never notice them again after writing this.

mrk1 · 03-03-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben_G

yea, the foam idea is pretty neat.... will need to look into that more...would help with preventing light leakage into the cabin, and you can also put a reflector behind the light easily (if needed).

I do think light will "leak" from this but it will just give me a chance to make some Hunt for red october submarine jokes.

solidONE · 03-03-2014, 07:03 PM

You're a brave soul. lol

mrk1 · 03-07-2014, 12:57 PM

Small update, intercooler piping is back from powder coat and looks great.

2point0 · 03-07-2014, 12:59 PM

Lookin good! I like the grey.

Evil Jesus · 03-07-2014, 01:01 PM

How much is that intercooler going to restrict airflow to your radiator? Any concerns of overheating?

mrk1 · 03-07-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Jesus

How much is that intercooler going to restrict airflow to your radiator? Any concerns of overheating?

Cross that bridge when we get there, the intercooler is tall but not very thick by intercooler standards. As always there will be a development of this setup, I don't expect this to be a one and done project.

I will certainly be welding up my own intercooler for this when I settle on a design. The price of quality intercooler cores in custom sizes sort of prohibits making a bunch so this evo intercooler was a steel since its exactly the shape I wanted.

solidONE · 03-07-2014, 06:12 PM

Do you think there is any benefit port polishing the compressor and turbine housings. I mean just a polish without taking any material off besides maybe some casting flash if there is any.

mrk1 · 03-07-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by solidONE

Do you think there is any benefit port polishing the compressor and turbine housings. I mean just a polish without taking any material off besides maybe some casting flash if there is any.

Yeah I love that idea, I did it to a GT30 I had a while ago. Never got to run it but it was beautful.

I called grimmspeed about doing this housing for me but they were backed up for 5 weeks.

Wonderbar · 03-08-2014, 02:49 PM

I make this one time offer to be my non-sexual man life partner.

Amazing work man, I'm envious.

Pete156 · 03-08-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mrk1

Small update, intercooler piping is back from powder coat and looks great.

Yes it does. Very tidy.

JHarperFRS · 03-08-2014, 03:06 PM

Did you ever make those rear trunk/seat braces available to the public ? I'd be interested in getting one...PM me and we'll talk.

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