My diy thread

[jfdmas]

well, Ive posted some things here and there but im gunna try to keep everything in one thread here so information doesnt get lost.

here is a pic of my spreadsheet. Its not current as im at about 3600.00 so far after i ordered my aem wideband, arp studs, and cometic gasket.



Here is some shots of some trouble i had fitting up my ssautocrome mani do to some clearance issues. The cartech mount was rubbing the mani so i had to clearance the the mount alittle bit.



I also had some clearance issues with the ireland engineering mounts as well.



and a pic after the clearance problem was addressed. I ended up grinding the cartech mount and ended up shaving the poly mount. Not my favorite idea however i didnt really wanna hack up the mani anymore than i had to.



I had a chance to start installing my 12X24X3 intercooler. I copied streub's design for the intercooler bracket. Worked like a charm.






Now, when i did my intercooler piping searching i wanted a kit that gave me the most bends/pipe for the money. I ordered a kit off ebay for $105.00 and it had everything i needed plus extra's. The only modding i had to do so far is cut out 3in off 1 straight section. I didnt have to modify anything really to use this kit. everything just worked like magic. Howeever im still opting to make changes. I used this kit mainly for mocking purposes, i will be welding most connections where possible and probably upgrading the silicone couplers for better pieces.

The good:
A: lots of bends. more then you need
B: lotsa worm clamps. more then you will need
C. lotsa silione couplers. More then youll need
D. Litle to know modification on most the piping.

The bad:
A: lotsa worm clamps(i prefer t-bolt)
B: Lotsa silicone couplers(crappy ones) I wouldnt try more then 10psi
C: Piping needs edges to be rolled there are no bevels.

Now this kit isnt complete. I needed to purchase 3 straight 3-2.5 reducers. I also needed to purchase 1 tight 90degree radius cast piece for the throttle body. everything else was there.

















I will try to update this thread as i get more accomplished.

[Don Nguyen]

is that first pipe that is attached to the IC on the intake side straining at all to go up through the car at that angle?

[turbo535]

nice chrome piping

[jfdmas]

is that first pipe that is attached to the IC on the intake side straining at all to go up through the car at that angle?

not at all, thats one of the pipes that i plan on welding. If any of the angles dont look right or like you said start to strain, i still have room to work with. But my buddy and I were amazed that we literaly routed my entire intercooler piping within 15minutes with this ebay kit. Now i just need to make some decisions on whats going to be used for the final product.

[eurotekm3]

what size is the intercooler piping ?

[paul e]

not at all, thats one of the pipes that i plan on welding. If any of the angles dont look right or like you said start to strain, i still have room to work with. But my buddy and I were amazed that we literaly routed my entire intercooler piping within 15minutes with this ebay kit. Now i just need to make some decisions on whats going to be used for the final product.

Im really impressed what you were able to do within that price.. Looks like Ebay has been very good for you.. Question.. Where did you get those orange and blue hose sections, and can you describe them a bit?

[ParadigmGuy]

Nice work. Some of those things like the Tial BOV and turbo are really good prices. Were they both new?

[elements018]

very impressive, keep up the good work!

[jfdmas]

what size is the intercooler piping ?

intercooler piping is 2.5 throughout.

Im really impressed what you were able to do within that price.. Looks like Ebay has been very good for you.. Question.. Where did you get those orange and blue hose sections, and can you describe them a bit?

The blue silicone hose sections are from summit(reducers). The red all came with the ebay kit. Like i said before though, they are not reinforced silicone and I probably wouldnt run more then 8-10psi through them. IDK, maybe ill play guinne pig and see how they work out.

Nice work. Some of those things like the Tial BOV and turbo are really good prices. Were they both new?

Turbo, BOV, studs, cometic,aem wideband, were all purchased new. I have a couple friends that own local performance shops so i get good prices on parts. The used stuff like the slim fan, walbro, hks wastegate etc, i got from friends/people that owe me favors and what not. I do alot of local tuning/ecu chipping(hondas) for people.

[red97tj]

I do alot of local tuning/ecu chipping(hondas) for people.

hey did you ever try reading data from your bmw ecu? and if you did, did you ever try to use turboedit or chrome to see if you modify it (since you know how to chip hondas)? i'm just wondering about this since i'm thinking of asking my buddy to read my bmw chip & see if he can manipulate the fuel map data just like he's doing right now w/ hondas...
and i love those shiny pipes!!!!

[jfdmas]

hey did you ever try reading data from your bmw ecu? and if you did, did you ever try to use turboedit or chrome to see if you modify it (since you know how to chip hondas)? i'm just wondering about this since i'm thinking of asking my buddy to read my bmw chip & see if he can manipulate the fuel map data just like he's doing right now w/ hondas...
and i love those shiny pipes!!!!

meh, its not that simple. I dont do code. I just use the programs that other people have created. Honda ecu is alot different from the bmws computers from what ive read.

[e36'n]

I'm really impressed with the price so far. Do you have a link for the exact piping kit you bought or are they all the same from that seller?

[jfdmas]

The seller is listed in my price sheet. Thats his ebay name. Yes he sells the kits still.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-T...79344902QQrdZ1

[e36'n]

Yeah I checked the sellers items out, but with all the piping you got I thought it was different than his average kit.

[BMuu]

Just so you know its usually reccomended for flow reasons to run a bigger size piping on the TB side of the IC. 2.75 would be a better choice for IC to TB if your going to run 2.5 from the turbo to IC.

[rt turbo]

Just so you know its usually reccomended for flow reasons to run a bigger size piping on the TB side of the IC. 2.75 would be a better choice for IC to TB if your going to run 2.5 from the turbo to IC.

here here. im glad im not the only one preaching that

[jfdmas]

Just so you know its usually reccomended for flow reasons to run a bigger size piping on the TB side of the IC. 2.75 would be a better choice for IC to TB if your going to run 2.5 from the turbo to IC.

here here. im glad im not the only one preaching that

lol, i understand this however its realy the least of my concerns at the moment. Im just workin on getting a car running before i start worrying about 5whp gained outta running 5-8psi on stepped intercooler piping. Maybe when im comfortable with my tune/setup and start pushing the envelope ill start thinking about that.

As for right now, im just working with what i got.

[///36M]

Im really impressed what you were able to do within that price..

Plus one.. I started out with a low priced turbo-kit goal and quickly blew that idea right outta the water.

[rt turbo]

Yeah, that is really impresive. I hope your SSautocrome mani holds up better than most peoples. For my project, i have figured about 5000-5500 but that includes clutch/LWFW, HG & studs and full fuel system. Also, I have allocated about 1150 for the gt35R (what i get them for shipped).

[MPD47]

Good luck. Cant wait to see it. You're going to be faster than me... again

[dmb882]

looking good I know your stoked!

[WCM3]

What did u use to make the intercooler bracket?

[red97tj]

Yeah, that is really impresive. I hope your SSautocrome mani holds up better than most peoples.

yeah there was a lot of bad issues w/ people running ssautocrome mani on honda forums...but then some did post that their's held together w/out problems w/ a 1yr+ in use.

[jfdmas]

Good luck. Cant wait to see it. You're going to be faster than me... again

lol, its alright. Your shit will be together soon.

Yeah, that is really impresive. I hope your SSautocrome mani holds up better than most peoples. For my project, i have figured about 5000-5500 but that includes clutch/LWFW, HG & studs and full fuel system. Also, I have allocated about 1150 for the gt35R (what i get them for shipped).

Im probably gunna have my buddies shop trace the welds and properly back perge them when i have him add the wastegate pipe.

looking good I know your stoked!

more or less, but mostly nervous that something might go wrong. Ive been reading too many horror stories lately

What did u use to make the intercooler bracket?

again like ive said before, this is streub1 design, not mine for clarification.
you can pic up 1'X1/8" flat at home depot and here is the diagram.
http://e-owned.com/albums/userpics/1...%20BRACKET.pdf

[WCM3]

again like ive said before, this is streub1 design, not mine for clarification.
you can pic up 1'X1/8" flat at home depot and here is the diagram.
http://e-owned.com/albums/userpics/1...%20BRACKET.pdf

Thanks man! Goodluck with the rest of your build.