88 Blue Turbo restoration/upgrade story
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XD understandable! Cliffs:
Got rod knock, Engine is in Dallas for machining, will be rebuilt with JE .2 overbore pistons, Eagle rods, shimmed oil pump, ARZ oil supply line, new squirters, I/J teflon crank scraper, modified oil pan, oil filter relocation, etc etc. Head will be kept stock. Turbo is at Alberts for upgrade to 57 trim. Will be mated to BIC DDP+Tanabe (or my open BIC DDP for funtimes) and AEM truboost. Air/fuel= Lexus AFM, 2in-2.5in IC-2.75in HKS 3K pipe, 550cc, AFPR, walbro, AEM wideband and some form of piggyback for basic tuning.
Currently removing front subframe to replace all bushings with RonnieK/Energy goodness and all new steering components. Redoing all my plumbing with AN/braided hoses where it matters.
Transmission valve body will be sent to Devin for rework. Torque converter restalled at 3200rpm.
Hope to have all ^that done by March.
Short term goals after TX2K12: Rear subframe bushing swap, one piece AL driveshaft.
Long term goals: ARZ Wilwood brakes+Tokico Illumina 2s w/RSR springs+Volk GTS 18x10 all around. LSD rebuild/upgrade.
Super long term goals: ...crap. I'm rambling again. Sorry
Most of the latest pics are on the last 3 pages I believe.
.... as for PS AN hose... If I recall correctly... I need hose that can take up to 2000psi... man that's expensive stuff.
Got rod knock, Engine is in Dallas for machining, will be rebuilt with JE .2 overbore pistons, Eagle rods, shimmed oil pump, ARZ oil supply line, new squirters, I/J teflon crank scraper, modified oil pan, oil filter relocation, etc etc. Head will be kept stock. Turbo is at Alberts for upgrade to 57 trim. Will be mated to BIC DDP+Tanabe (or my open BIC DDP for funtimes) and AEM truboost. Air/fuel= Lexus AFM, 2in-2.5in IC-2.75in HKS 3K pipe, 550cc, AFPR, walbro, AEM wideband and some form of piggyback for basic tuning.
Currently removing front subframe to replace all bushings with RonnieK/Energy goodness and all new steering components. Redoing all my plumbing with AN/braided hoses where it matters.
Transmission valve body will be sent to Devin for rework. Torque converter restalled at 3200rpm.
Hope to have all ^that done by March.
Short term goals after TX2K12: Rear subframe bushing swap, one piece AL driveshaft.
Long term goals: ARZ Wilwood brakes+Tokico Illumina 2s w/RSR springs+Volk GTS 18x10 all around. LSD rebuild/upgrade.
Super long term goals: ...crap. I'm rambling again. Sorry
Most of the latest pics are on the last 3 pages I believe.
.... as for PS AN hose... If I recall correctly... I need hose that can take up to 2000psi... man that's expensive stuff.
AHHH I KNOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW LOL. It's crunchtime. Engine is going to the machinist tomorrow. I also decided to just go with a new stock PS hose. -6 AN fuel hoses/fittings, -8 AN oil hoses/fittings/filter/cooler, and -6 AN trans hoses/fittings/filter/cooler.
Now just need them paychecks to come in >_<
Now just need them paychecks to come in >_<
yep, like the AN adapters that have an o ring on the metric side. Like those that go into the regulator.
er this one. 12mm x 1.25 is the size for the return port correct?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-640803/
and 14mm x 1.5 for the feed port:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-670513/
er this one. 12mm x 1.25 is the size for the return port correct?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-640803/
and 14mm x 1.5 for the feed port:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-670513/
correction to the second link... that one is a 12mm x 1.5. Here is the 14mm x 1.5:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-670523/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-670523/
You cannot use that unless the rail or bung is made for it. The 7M rail uses copper washers everywhere on all the fittings. With my fuel rails, I have the option for o-rings or copper washers.
Alright.... guess I'll have to find better fittings lol!!
Currently having trouble getting the power steering pulley off my old PS pump... and I discovered that my new rebuilt PS pump is all rusted underneath the paint -_-. So I stripped the paint and am currently waiting on the rust converter to dry. Also in the process of scrubbing clean parts and getting some ready for paint. Really want to get my subframe off this weekend.
Currently having trouble getting the power steering pulley off my old PS pump... and I discovered that my new rebuilt PS pump is all rusted underneath the paint -_-. So I stripped the paint and am currently waiting on the rust converter to dry. Also in the process of scrubbing clean parts and getting some ready for paint. Really want to get my subframe off this weekend.
So I realized I can't actually move my subframe very much after taking it off since I don't want to disconnect my brake lines. I managed to disconnect everything else and have soaked the subframe bolts with WD-40 to ease the removal. Also removed my swaybar and realized that my poly urethane sway bar bushings will need to be cut in order for me to even get them on... anyone have suggestions for the best way to cut poly urethane?
lithium14;1801550 said:
Brake lines run on the subframe? Really I had an 88 and I don't recall there being any as I did my whole brake system in telfon -3 lines.
Oh. Ya I know what you mean. I'm doing the same thing. I'm just cutting mine off and buying new bolts from driftmotion. Only because mine are rusty anyway.