Custom Turbo Setups and Pictures

[a_moore]

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Mine is the same as Moores setup in avatar.

My avatar is yours Seth.....I was in to big a hurry to install mine there were no pictures. lol

 

[co04cobra]

My avatar is yours Seth.....I was in to big a hurry to install mine there were no pictures. lol

Thats alright with me. I thought that looked like a pretty nice setup. I think you need to let me get you another 7.3 and build one more. oke:

 

[V-Ref]

Irate Diesel T4 Wastegated Mount w/PTE DBB Billet 76mm

I didn't build this like some of the builder/drivers on this thread...but thought Jake's work on this kit might be worthy of review.

Up pipes/intermediate pipe ceramic coated
IC pipes powdercoated
Mishimoto 6.0 IC (bolted right in)

Tried to get some closeups of the oil supply/return lines he uses, as well as his craftsmanship on the Wastegate/downpipe/plumbing.

Have seen 50+ psi with 350/200s on tune #5 of #6 before I back out. Haven't got a data log to post with drive pressure vs. boost. Using the factory BP sensor (reads absolute) and catching a glimpse at the screen during a run looks like 1:1 to around 35 psi.

Don't bag on me to hard about my boots/clamps. I've been fighting boost leaks, and had the VCs off a couple times now..meant to change a couple of the boots/clamps around, but I'm holding boost for now..it's my only means...I'll get it squared away here in a bit.

Before install pics (click on first pic for a video)-

After install video-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwCRdHCZ5EM

 

[vanderchevy18]

I have Jake's mount kit from Irate too. Mine is the stainless uppie version. (He offers two versions. Thought I would throw that out there.) For his price and quality of workmanship, its hard to justify building your own. IMO

I know this isn't a fuel system thread, but you can also see his stainless custom bent hard lines! I can't help it. They're too nice not to point them out!

 

[HaysKSFirefighter]

I didn't build this like some of the builder/drivers on this thread...but thought Jake's work on this kit might be worthy of review.

Up pipes/intermediate pipe ceramic coated
IC pipes powdercoated
Mishimoto 6.0 IC (bolted right in)

Tried to get some closeups of the oil supply/return lines he uses, as well as his craftsmanship on the Wastegate/downpipe/plumbing.

Have seen 50+ psi with 350/200s on tune #5 of #6 before I back out. Haven't got a data log to post with drive pressure vs. boost. Using the factory BP sensor (reads absolute) and catching a glimpse at the screen during a run looks like 1:1 to around 35 psi.

Don't bag on me to hard about my boots/clamps. I've been fighting boost leaks, and had the VCs off a couple times now..meant to change a couple of the boots/clamps around, but I'm holding boost for now..it's my only means...I'll get it squared away here in a bit.

Before install pics (click on first pic for a video)-

After install video-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwCRdHCZ5EM

I second your opinion on Jake's kit. I helped vanderchevy18 with his build and the kit was top notch! I can't wait to buy a different dd/tow rig so I can pull my pmr motor and build it up with one of Jake's kits.

 

[HaysKSFirefighter]

Looks like ya beat me to it Chris.

 

[vanderchevy18]

I think something that is worth mentioning to diyers is the tolerance on the base plate. It needs to be machined flat and thick enough not to distort under the weight of the turbo. I remember a thread a while back on the other forum about a guy that had an entirely too thin base and it wasn't machined flat. Huge oil leak.

 

[TrailerHauler]

Some awsome setups in here! :thumbup:

 

[a_moore]

I think something that is worth mentioning to diyers is the tolerance on the base plate. It needs to be machined flat and thick enough not to distort under the weight of the turbo. I remember a thread a while back on the other forum about a guy that had an entirely too thin base and it wasn't machined flat. Huge oil leak.

Every one that I built was precision surface ground on the face of the collector, and on the bottom of the bed plate.

 

[Derek@Vision Diesel]

I think something that is worth mentioning to diyers is the tolerance on the base plate. It needs to be machined flat and thick enough not to distort under the weight of the turbo. I remember a thread a while back on the other forum about a guy that had an entirely too thin base and it wasn't machined flat. Huge oil leak.

That was the base on the kit i bought from NYcowboy!... its got a base from Irate now though

 

[DcMoore]

Its flat!

So just the two holes and you use the regular o rings...

 

[UPINSMOKE]

Anybody with compound setups or pics of them? Any with the a/c still intact?

 

[CSIPSD]

So just the two holes and you use the regular o rings...

Or in my case one hole and the o rings... Best place to drain IMHO is down the old fuel pump hole.

 

[Derek@Vision Diesel]

So just the two holes and you use the regular o rings...

some use both holes, some just use one hole and then they drain the turbo somewhere else, probably the mechanical fuel pump hole at that point!

The biggest thing is having a base plate that will stay flat, never ever ever warp, and is just bulky so you dont have to worry about any leaking down there. Dont ask me how i know, just make sure its thick haha

 

[DcMoore]

Thanks

 

[hotstik]

 

[a_moore]

That is without a doubt the cleanest 7.3 underhood I have ever seen.......SWEET!

 

[JD3020]

That may be the most beautiful engine bay i have ever seen.

 

[rpm-inc]

Won't help most with placement, but maybe give a better idea of how the whole system works.

 

[young7.3]

Details man Detailsoke: