1970 turbo build-up - update 08/14/07 - running

[jakeb]

I have started the turbo buildup of my 1970.

Here are the specs/mods so far

new paint..2years ago

h&r/bilstein sports

poly bushings

kmac front strut mounts

320is recaro sport seats

320i 5 speed

320is 3.91 LSD

23/19 mm sways

front shock tower stress bar

battery relocated to the trunk

turbo engine

Specs on engine....

8.5:1 comp

292 cam

ported/polished head

rebuilt garrett t3 turbo, .60 compressor / .48 turbine, internal wastegate

equal(almost) length tubular exhaust manifold

intercooler

I will be running megasquirt eith edis ignition, wideband O2 sensor, etc

Today I disconnected everything currently connected to the old engine. All that is left is motor and trans mounts and out it comes.

A couple of pictures...taken with a camara phone, all i have right now and will update as the project progesses.

This is right after the manifold was built...it now is fully welded.

Update: (8/14/07)

It runs! It drives!

Pictures...

[PatAllen]

will your turbo hang high or low?

either way, you may want support brakets...ask me how i know

Pat Allen

[jakeb]

Up high...like yours. I will make sure I work on a support of some sort...

more pics...

[Harv]

Make sure you "clock" the center section of the turbo to get the oil drain pointing down. Looks great. I would sugest after you get your manefold all set up, get it ceramic coated. It will make it last a lot longer and will help keep the under hood temps down.

You gonna blow through that 32/36? That would be truly old school. EFI would work better.

John

[cheechthechi]

I think he's going megasquirt. Good luck with the project, I have similar ambitions with my car.

[jakeb]

Yes I am using megasquirt. That is the old engine in there right now...about ready to come out and wanted to make sure everything is lining up after the manifold was welded completly....

I have thought about getting it coated..

jake

[ponyboy]

Coooool!!! Can you bring it to L.A. so I can give it a spin? hehe

, Pony

[holdfastgreg]

Using a bracket for your turbo is a very good idea. Manifolds usually fail because of the weight of the turbo. You can also get it pressure cut as well.

[SOUTHBAYeric]

Who made the manifold?

[jakeb]

A friend and I did

[Guest]

Is that a piece of rebar bracing the manifold?

[jakeb]

Small update...

Engine is out, waiting on a couple last parts for the new engine.

Rebuild the re-end and CVs...all back together now

Been taking some time to fit in the intercooler, 27" x 6" x 3"

as well as the oil cooler.

Here are a few pictures.

[jakeb]

Engine went in today, check out pictures here

http://www.theguestroom.net/car/turbo/buildup/06-29-06/

[jakeb]

Engine is running!! Will be switching to edis in the next couple days I assume and then start working on the fuel side of things.

Happy that the project is moving forward again

[TMK-001]

Congrats mate!! I look forward to your report on the maiden voyage!

Todd