4k-c Turbo Build!

[ninja-philbo]

the hks ssqv is a great bov had 3 of them

[Jaydnisevil]

Few bits and pieces done today, I've started putting thing's back together... Somewhat.

I mentioned that the head was machined, but never showed any pictures for some reason.

 

Warp in the head

 

Machining

 

As you can see, it was quite warped over 2 and 3, most likely why the gasket blew out from there :P

 

 

Thermostat housing is back on with a new gasket, WD40'd parts of the head to prevent rust while I wait for my head-studs; taking their sweet ass time.

 

Finished painting my manifold again, put a bead of petrol proof threebond on the rim of my carby bowl to stop the fuel weep under boost (Which caused the paint to lift last time)

 

 

I'll order a new gasket tomorrow because the one that came with the kit was shit quality.

I also still need to make up a new gasket for the external gate, as the old one blew out; the rest of the gaskets (Head, manifold, etc) I've got now.

 

I'll post a picture of the JB welded manifold all painted up when I get home, I intentionality left the rear two legs at the bottom untouched as a comparison as you can't normally see them.

 

It looks better than normal, it could have looked excellent if I spent more time on it.

I just got lazy with the file and sandpaper :P

Anywho, as you can see on the right I did not put any JB/Cold weld on it the lower legs.

 

I'll get my replica BOV mount welded on this week hopefully.

 

[insert picture here]

Edited January 20, 2013 by Jaydnisevil

[Jaydnisevil]

I've gotten impatient with the head studs, so I'm slowly putting it back together and fixing a few things once the main parts are on.

Somehow I've managed to misplace a head bolt (That was on my bedside table, but has somehow disappeared)

Anywho, they aren't torqued down, so I'll just leave it on until I either find the bolt, or replace them with studs when they arrive.

At least it's in a position that I can hook up most of the hoses and stuff again.

 

 

Ohh yeah, my girlfriend made the heat-shield for me; another freeby from work :)

Might neaten it up when I have some spare time.

Edited January 20, 2013 by Jaydnisevil

[Jaydnisevil]

Manipulated the heat-shield into position

 

Carburettor has a brand new genuine gasket, so shouldn't leak petrol this time -_-

 

Blow off valve is welded on

 

 

New Ignition coil, HT lead and dizzy cap (To ensure a good circuit and a good spark with the increased load on the system)

 

In addition, tonight I connected back up a bunch of hoses, refitted the waste-gate with 2 gaskets and new nuts.

I then went to work on how I planned to hook up my pressure regulator, bov and gauge separate from the waste-gate to ensure a good vacuum and boost supply.

Kinda hard to do neatly, so I'm taking my time while I wait for the head studs or missing bolt to turn up.

[ro11in#22]

hey mate where did you get them runners on your intake manifold and what size are they thanks

[rian]

^Looks like steam pipe, you should be able to get them from any industrial store in different sizes and types of bends.

 

I don't know why I haven't read this thread before? This thing is awesome!

[Jaydnisevil]

hey mate where did you get them runners on your intake manifold and what size are they thanks

 

Hey, they're 1 1/4" mandrel bend mild steel pipes.

I got them from Performance exhaust in ringwood :)

[Jaydnisevil]

FOUND THE MISSING HEAD BOLT!! In my sock drawer -_- lol.

Anywho it's running and the BOV functions well :)

Need to get a new O2 though, it's long gone :(

After that I need to:

• check and correct my mixtures
  
• Possibly install a larger secondary acc pump nozel
  
• Check timing
  
• Plumb in external gate neatly
  
• Change exhaust possibly to a side pipe with a single larger muffler
  
• BUG BOMB THE SHIT OUT OF THE CAR, SO MANY SPIDERS :'(
  
• Set boost to 12-13psi (Manifold reading)
  

Few ideas in the works after all that, but it's finally running again :D

Edited January 26, 2013 by Jaydnisevil

[Jaydnisevil]

Ohh yea, I bought a 5 speed trans also :D

So I'll pick it up toward the end of the week, and MAYBE have it fitted this weekend? lol.

[Jaydnisevil]

Boost is set to 11-12 MPSI, I'll leave it there until I get the mixtures right after I replace the O2

Ultimately I want 12-13MPSI, I will say that it's building boost up nice and quick :D

Will take it for a drive tomorrow hopefully and work on the ignition advance again.

 

Gearbox will be picked up on Friday, busy weekend though so may not happen.

Edited January 30, 2013 by Jaydnisevil

[Jaydnisevil]

Now featuring 5 gears :)

Drives well, like having that extra fun gear.

Pretty sure my mixture woes are due to the air correctors, as it stutters up above 4000rpm; but not below (At 10psi [i dropped it for testing, it'll stay there for now])

Won't know 100% until I get my replacement O2 :)

[Taz_Rx]

Try closing the plug gap up slightly to get rid of the stutter. And I hope you're not still using bp5ey's

[Jaydnisevil]

Cheers, I'll give that a shot tomorrow :)

Still leaning towards the air correctors though as the exhaust pops and makes a fuss, except if I keep pumping the pedal at the top end.

 

Nahh I don't think so, i'll have to check.. Think I went to a colder plug when it was pinging to rule that out. Can't recall to be honest :/

What would you reccomend?

Edited February 2, 2013 by Jaydnisevil

[Taz_Rx]

b7es. I've been running them successfully for around 5-6 years now. Have mates who also run the same plugs in vehicles such as turbo RB skylines, supercharged 202 and more so quite a versatile plug. You'll notice as soon as you take it out of the box the tip sits a lot lower which can help with boost effectively blowing the spark out. Gap tem to 0.8 and close it up a little if you think it needs more. It mine it feels like boost/mixtures etc are good but struggles to gain speed, mainly in upper 3rd/4th gears.

 

FYI.....

http://www.rollaclub.com/board/topic/64563-eoi-grouy-buy-copper-em30/

[Jaydnisevil]

Head stud's arrived :)

 

Also, a new O2 sensor