Mandatory turbo update pics

[Ross]

Hey Jon,
Since you've that snazzy TIG setup how about just changing the collector on your header so it points a bit away from the head? Is there hood clearance? Lots less plumbing that way,and I'm guessing it might take a moment or so for that hog to spool up.

[Kalevera]

Jon, why did you decide to paint versus powder coat? I painted my car's current engine -- needed to get it done and in the car -- 3 coats of hi temp paint, 4 coats of hi temp chemically resistive clear, one splash of gas when I was putting the car back together and the clear's streaked.

Looking good. That block is hardly hideous, though You should see the M106 right now. What a mess. Still haven't determined if I'll be able to fit the H1E in the same place as you, for the same reasons.


best, whit

[SchnellE34]

Looks awesome Jon! I'm sure the extra time and effort you are putting in will be well worth it in the end.

[kyleN20]

i thought that m6 was sold, or i thought i saw it on the bay or somthing like that. the turbo stuff looks great though!

[bjl4776]

No, a bottom mount work, especially for a turbo that size. My turbo was smaller and couldnt work that way. What i did was have an extension made so it would move the turbo out of the way of the valve cover. And I also had a flange off of the extension for external wastegate. Look at how i have mine in the link

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2322576/2

[Jon K]

Hey Jon,
Since you've that snazzy TIG setup how about just changing the collector on your header so it points a bit away from the head? Is there hood clearance? Lots less plumbing that way,and I'm guessing it might take a moment or so for that hog to spool up.

I thought about it - did the math and it will be as high as the oil fill cap, which means it more than likely wont close. This is my daily/street car - needs a hood. Otherwise I'd do it.

[Jon K]

No, a bottom mount work, especially for a turbo that size. My turbo was smaller and couldnt work that way. What i did was have an extension made so it would move the turbo out of the way of the valve cover. And I also had a flange off of the extension for external wastegate. Look at how i have mine in the link

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2322576/2

Yeah brandyn im making an up pipe and the up pipe will have hte flange for wastegate. I want a top mount - this is more of a "showy" setup im after.