Jdesign Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Glad to see you chugging along! Did you decide how you are going to route you exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yeah I finally got some free time this past weekend. Once I get the mandrel exhaust pieces in the mail I will be diving into this more. I feel like if I cut off the ebrake cable tube from underside of floor that I may be able to squeeze the pipe between the subframe, floor and diff, which would be ideal. But won't know until then. Crossing my fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Picked up the ceramic coated manifold with turbo adapter from @Snap. I'm excited to get this on and see how it fits. I ordered new manifold gaskets from @andyhundley which I will pickup today and also ordered an EWG v band block off plate since my turbo is internally gated. From comparing the old manfold with the new, looks like the new one has the turbo flange clocked just a hair more towards the fender. I'll make it work nonetheless of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 It's like Christmas in July here today! The ewg vband block off plate came in the mail, the box of 2.5" SS mandrel bends came in the mail and a mid-rise car lift happened in the garage. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Jeff, The Full Banana and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Woah thats pretty friggin sweet!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Built some ramp stands to bring the car up enoigh to get the lift pads underneath. She's up in the air now Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Worked on the turbo adapter manifold fiasco some more. Looks like we're in business afterall. Manifold wasn't fitting with the studs installed in head, so I had to pull them all and switch to socket head screws. Once the manifold was temporarily fitted, it was uncomfortably close to the frame. Some sectioning was done, and welded up to keep it's strength. Some clearancing for the internal wastegate was need as well, the BFH fixed that as well. Everything was prepped and painted too. Tomorrow should be the day the manifold goes back on for good as well as the turbo. Exhaust leak fixed! Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Custom parts require custom work. Nice job getting things to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 We're definitely in business! Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 That is a very tight fit!! Nice Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 B C, Bassboy3313 and Jeff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Goodies came today!! Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Whut is dis^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jdesign said: Whut is dis^ A fellow e21 group 2 owner from BF was selling his front end setup due to purchasing a molded group 2 setup from overseas. Since his fenders and front valance had already been drilled and modified to fit the kit, I decided to grab them. I ended up making a JPS livery decal set for his E34 and a Martini Racing livery decal set for his group 2 e21 in exchange for his fenders, valance and cash. Saves me work and lots of time hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 Yesterday I sent my mechanical speedometer over to North Hollywood Speedometer thanks to the recommendation from @andyhundley. They will be able to do a mechanical to electronic conversion to it without changing the aesthetics. Tracking says they should be receiving it tomorrow. Then I should be hearing from them on the cost and turn around time before they begin the work. I'm excited since I have been trying to figure out the best/easiest/cheapest way to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 9, 2017 Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Bassboy3313 said: Yesterday I sent my mechanical speedometer over to North Hollywood Speedometer thanks to the recommendation from @andyhundley. They will be able to do a mechanical to electronic conversion to it without changing the aesthetics. Tracking says they should be receiving it tomorrow. Then I should be hearing from them on the cost and turn around time before they begin the work. I'm excited since I have been trying to figure out the best/easiest/cheapest way to do it. That's interesting. I would really like to see how this is done. Do they just ad a sensor to the cluster with a harness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Just got a phone call from North Hollywood Speedometer saying they received my speedo. They needed to know what engine and trans is in the car. Now that they have that info, I should be expecting another phone call once they figure out whats needed to convert it and how much it will cost. Stay tuned. Jdesign, Jeff and Earl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Turbo is all plumbed and connected. This weekend will be custom exhaust time! Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hells to the YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hood dump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Looking forward to seeing how much better this manifold seals on your setup, and how much faster it is too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bassboy3313 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Morning started out by lowering the car onto jack stands in order to switch out the flat lift pads for the tallest set. This allows more space between the car and lift for exhaust work. Worked like a charm. I ended up getting the front half of the exhaust fitted and tack welded together up to the middle resonator. I will need to take about 1.5" out of the vertical section of the downpipe in order to bring the entire exhaust up tighter against the bottom of car. Sits too low for my taste as is. I then attempted to see if I could run the exhaust over the rear subframe. I cut a portion of the ebrake cable tube off which gave a hair more space. In order to make this happen, I would need a section of pipe in the shape shown below that is ovaled out. This would clear everything with the exhaust slightly touching the subframe. Not sure if that will be a bad idea or not with potential vibration and noise. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 That lift is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retoropak Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I will be fabbing up some exhaust today. I have my 3" downpipe and vibrant resonator welded up but it terminates right behind the driver seat. I already tacked under the axle portion. There is not much clearance between driveshaft and body right before the rear subframe. I will need to oval that 3" to keep the clearance. I should be done today. Will shoot some pictures later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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