My build - update
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#THS!

I’ve not had it running yet Phil. My toddler twins are still consuming lots of time. I’ve had a little more time recently so have hammered through a lot of it.

Current state is:
- Gearbox out for new baulk rings
- fitting an ATB
- Quick check over bearings etc
- Fit some parts I’ve had for ages, but not inclined to fit while it was in one piece.
- Check wear on clutch
- Tidy up the bulkhead and engine bay in general.

I think that’s it.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

In the 13's at last!.. Just

That art right there

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

Bit more progress. New Minispares competition baulk rings fitted. Small hold up with one of the bearing retainer threads stripping. This was quickly fixed with a helicoil. Just preloading the diff bearings left to do and it’s ready to be slapped back onto the engine.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Looking good,
John

Progress!!

Edited by theoneeyedlizard on 27th Mar, 2019.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

That's awesome!!

Dazed and Confused....

Looking good mate.

Phil.

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spanky .

Medusa + injection = too much torque for the dyno ..https://youtu.be/qg5o0_tJxYM

Looking very tidy

My build thread..

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

Very nice

Looks great that.

Looks like Mine. I only have one problem. Routing that exhaust back down.

you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
i rather blow it up winning than keep it together losing.

finish date set for project 1... march 2018

I’ve struggled, but the zorst now fits. I had to use button heads for the slave bracket and notch the subframe a bit to make room.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Well, this is taking flipping ages!

Exhaust is all done, most of the plumbing is done. There’s just a few breathers to sort and putting the last bits back together.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

very smart gary .

Medusa + injection = too much torque for the dyno ..https://youtu.be/qg5o0_tJxYM

Looks the business! Much changed? New turbo to?

TD04 turbo, ATB and a general freshen-up.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

All new stainless 2.25” exhaust and manifold

In the 13's at last!.. Just

I'm wondering how you've fitted the downpipe because that looks like a struggle

It went in ok. Slightly tricky towards the lot joint.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Looks awesome. Im still working out if i want to go for sidemount or not. Engine is still out of the car, need to get my cylinders done first, before i can continue..

Unless you have a lot of patience and are happy to make stuff, I’d not bother. Its been tricky to get everything to fit. Under the turbo, there’s the oil drain, water return, breather, engine steady, actuator and support bracket. I’ve not had a load of spare time (because kids) and have thought about going back to having the turbo behind the engine many times. It’s still a consideration now as the car is harder to work on than before.

In the 13's at last!.. Just

I still have spare time, no kids.. LOL..
En fabrication is fun to do..

The turbo behind the engine is more easy but less accessable when needed. I guess the turbo can be mounted onto the engine with a bracket to keep it supported.?

It may be less accessible, but when do you need to actually get to it? Not very often, unless you’re doing something wrong. Also, you can just remove the oil/water feed/drains, down pipe and lift the whole lot out together to work on it elsewhere.

In the 13's at last!.. Just