[Oscar The Grouch]

GFXjamie,Apr 3 2010, 02:02 PM Wrote:sweet. ill be putting T fitting on drain side once i get to first oil change, not a big deal ATM. I will also be heat wrapping my downpipe aswell because of its proximity to the alternator. plastic shield would not go on with downpipe there.

o2 sensor should be easy. should i heat wrap it? i have some extra heat wrap tubing left over that i can use.

also, have you had any issues with boost leaks and these crappy clamps? i think im going to up grade all the charge piping clamps eventually becuase you can only get them so tight until they stop threading and skipping.

Im going to tackle inlet tonite with a buddy and see if we cant get it set. also kit didnt come with mount for intake so ill have to rig something up. i need a rubber isolator im assuming or will bolt n nut work with a sleeve between support and bracket?

randy is working on tune right now, had to give him a bit more info. should have it running tonite i hope as long as tune shows up, then i can check for leaks.

git r done. thanks for the pics. will be a great help. ive gotta a bit more wire tucking to do around that inlet pipe it seems. stuff is pretty tight to reconnect with that in there. ill run em all under neath hopefully
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As for the alternator, I built a little heat shield for it. Just fashioned it outta some spare aluminium and painted it black. As for heat wrap, go for it. I'm thinking about respraying mine with a silicone based spray and heatwrap. Linky

Your o2 sensor should be wrapped. When I bought my kit, it came with some heat shrink tubing which I cut down the center and put around everything electrical. I'll be fixing it to look better later on but will be doing some info searching on what to use. As for the inlet bracket, you'll need it to be firm but yet flexible. I tried epoxying mine but it broke...so ty-raps for now until i get a new one.

Boost leaks... nope but I would suggest going with upgraded clamps if you can. It is something I've been wanting to ask Randy about for sizing and such.

Tip... for the small hoses, use tywraps to secure them to the boost lines. I've been using them like this and no problems in 2 years.

The hardest part of this whole installation is that one f***ing pipe that goes from the maf to the turbo... It is a pain but is manageable when you have the turbo in place. If I could have suggested anything, put the turbo and manifold on LAST so you can use the room to snake the tube in from the other side.

Can't wait to see the final pics and sounds. :thumbsup: