Project Twin Turbo Install

[Black Beard]

Okay - this thread is for the benefit of those that wanted to be updated and follow the progress of the twin-turbo install in my manual TJII exec sedan. So here it is:

Installation started today, and I got the dreaded "we've got a problem...." phone call by 9:30am . I knew there would be issues, but I wasn't expecting a call in the first hour of work - but it wasn't too bad, and hopefully there won't be too many more dramas.

Anyone who's considering going down this path should take note now......... the standard wastegate actuators on a GT28 turbo will not fit in the required space. The solution - smaller Garrett (probably t25) wastegate actuators have been ordered at a cost of $130 each. We've decided to go with 5psi actuators instead of 7psi actuators, so it's possible the initial tune might only be 5psi. We have also decided against using the "oil and water line kit" from RPW, so all oil and water lines will be made up of custom speedflow gear.

Another update is that I have decided against trying to keep the whole installation "stealth" by keeping the intercooler behind the std front bar/grill. I have ordered a bunbury motorsports body kit which will help ensure the intercooler gets air without having to hang it out the front of a hacked at std front bar. And speaking of intercoolers - we've just discovered that new legislation in Qld means you can't get a mod plate for anything that involves cutting of any metal (structural or not), which will make plumbing of the intercooler extremely difficult, but hey, it's all part of the fun.

Anyway - I'm sure you're all sick of reading, so here's a couple of pictures to tide ya'll over.



Thanks for reading, will keep you all updated.

[choonga]

noice! well done mate!

i'm taking the space which is very tight is at the back against the firewall eh?

[Black Beard]

noice! well done mate!

i'm taking the space which is very tight is at the back against the firewall eh?

There is actually more space at the back than there is at the front, the pics are deceptive because the radiator has been removed. There's still a possibility that I'll have to replace the current fans with slim line fans.

At the rear, the wastegate actuator is only fouling on the gear selector cable. On the front it just physically won't fit full stop.

[Twunka]

about 2 months ago my mate fitted a hybrid intercooler (huge) to his R33GTST and had to cut the rio and got a mod plate for that no hassle so i'd check up on that regulation as for some repairs its manditory to cut n weld stuff like rio's and rear rio's n stuff

[Black Beard]

about 2 months ago my mate fitted a hybrid intercooler (huge) to his R33GTST and had to cut the rio and got a mod plate for that no hassle so i'd check up on that regulation as for some repairs its manditory to cut n weld stuff like rio's and rear rio's n stuff

Just because you get a mod plate - doesn't make it legal. Plus I'm led to believe these are very very recent changes to the legislation. The reason 101 know about it is because one of the cars they built, and had mod plated was defected and the engineer was fined/de-licenced or whatever the penalty for the engineers is.

But I will definetly be doing what you suggest and making some phone calls tomorrow .

[Twunka]

its was for a smash repair (whole front of the car was smashed) so he had to get all the tests done and noone said anything when it went over the pits

[Ashneel]

good work BB. looks like its comming along well.

[Black Beard]

good work BB. looks like its comming along well.

Yeah, it's comming along, and that's the main thing . All the guys at 101 are very positive about it, and the new fabricator they've hired, who is doing most of the install has had previous experience with RPW because of a 13 second lancer he used to own.

Oh did I mention that all intercooler piping will be polished stainless steel??

[Taraska]

This is so cool mate.Cant wait to see ure dyno!

[TZABOY]

Bolt on and burn ay black beard?