How to: ATP Drop in Turbo

[burn813]

Originally Posted by bmylez Well, that's just if you're not careful. The true reason is that the stocker can't handle all the air that a BT throws at it. Also, I'm not sure if you need a pill with the Grimmspeed...

+1 but as of yet no need for a pill

[Vader]

Installed the turbo this weekend. Much blood, and coolant, were offered to the gods.

Overall it went well, took my time and methodically checked things. Car fired up first shot... But then, Fail ensued.

The fucking coolant hose that you reuse blew on me... And that bitch is a total ass pain to fix once everything is installed.

To anyone doing this install, just do what people say and get yourself an 18" piece of new hose, and some small hose clamps. You will thank yourself later.

As mentioned the turbo is super silent But I can feel the potential it has. Time to tune

Big thanks to the following:

@eric@edgeautosport, jp@edgeautosport - for the parts, you guys rock.

@cld12pk2go, @JacksonMS30 - for the documentation, they helped more than you know.


A few things to note:

If you're reusing the stock recirc tube. Put it on the TIP before you install.

If using the COBB SRI, the stupid breather hose from the valve cover, is a hair too short. Attach it to the SRI, before mounting the SRI to anything.

If using the CP-e TMIC, you will have to cut ~1" off each end of the supplied boost tube.

JacksonMS30 - Attached is the page referencing the proper order to tighten manifold. Feel free to embed it into the main post.

[cld12pk2go]

Originally Posted by Vader To anyone doing this install, just do what people say and get yourself an 18" piece of new hose, and some small hose clamps. You will thank yourself later. @cld12pk2go, @JacksonMS30 - for the documentation, they helped more than you know.

Yeah, the part about the coolant line needs to be in about 128 font, bolded, and flashing. So easy to do with everything out, so insanely hard when everything is back together.

Glad my guide helped. :-)

[burn813]

@Vader correct me if I am wrong but aren't you Joel's neighbor that was going to keep is stuff stock?

[Vader]

Nope, not me.

[burn813]

Lol ok! Was amazed if it were the case

[Vader]

@JacksonMS30 @cld12pk2go

Here is a link to the hose people should get...

Might want to reference in first post of both of your threads.

Reinforced Hose

[NoLeftTurn]

It's the 5/16" ID right? What hose do you guys use for the Wastegate?

[bmylez]

Yes, 5/16" hose for turbo coolant and 3/32" hose should work for anything that needs a vacuum reference.

[Schmitty5]

Subbed for coming back to when I'm ready/ have $ saved up

[cld12pk2go]

Originally Posted by Vader @JacksonMS30 @cld12pk2go Here is a link to the hose people should get... Might want to reference in first post of both of your threads. Reinforced Hose

That link is for 5/8'' hose; what you want is 5/16'' like this:

Silicone Heater Hose, 0.310" ID, 0.630 OD, 0.160 Wall, Blue Color-Flex Technologies

[bmylez]

Originally Posted by cld12pk2go That link is for 5/8'' hose; what you want is 5/16'' like this: Silicone Heater Hose, 0.310" ID, 0.630 OD, 0.160 Wall, Blue Color-Flex Technologies

Negative, Ghost Rider. If you scroll down, the 5/16 hose is there

[cld12pk2go]

Originally Posted by bmylez Negative, Ghost Rider. If you scroll down, the 5/16 hose is there

Doah! I just looked at the one on the top. You are correct as the one of the bottom should be fine.

[JacksonMS30]

Updated thread to show ex mani tightening pattern, and link to coolant return line upgrade. Thanks @Vader for the link and the PDF for tightening the mani!

[Vader]

Originally Posted by NoLeftTurn It's the 5/16" ID right? What hose do you guys use for the Wastegate?

Used the supplied hose that came with my Grimmspeed MBC.

[JacksonMS30]

Originally Posted by NoLeftTurn It's the 5/16" ID right? What hose do you guys use for the Wastegate?

I used 6mm silicone hose. I suggest using just a slightly smaller diameter (4.5mm or something like that). Mine blew off at the drag strip and is now secured with a zip tie...

[knarfies]

Originally Posted by Vader The fucking coolant hose that you reuse blew on me... And that bitch is a total ass pain to fix once everything is installed. To anyone doing this install, just do what people say and get yourself an 18" piece of new hose, and some small hose clamps. You will thank yourself later.

before we knew this i suffered the same fate. After Eric from edgeautosports and a couple of our other great nator nm guys installed the turbo ( lets not forget that atp sent me a turbo with the actuator backwards ) Dustin and i were tuning out in the boonies and i lost every drop of coolant on the highway fml. we limped it home turning the car on and off coasting as to not overheat the motor. needless to say the hose split down the middle.

[JacksonMS30]

Bump for helpful how to

[ktpguy]

what size studs do i need for the oil return line?

[EdgeAutosport.com]

Originally Posted by ktpguy what size studs do i need for the oil return line?

They will come with the kit Reuse the ones on the block side only

[duappleganger]

Anybody have a link to where I can buy a turbo flange gasket and a downpipe gasket? And @eric@edgeautosport , you're saying we wont need to buy any studs for the ATP kit correct?

Also what kind of fasteners are best to use on the flexible part of the return line? The ones securing the OEM line?

[JacksonMS30]

Originally Posted by ktpguy what size studs do i need for the oil return line?

You will need M6x1 studs at least 1.25" to 1.5" long and some flange nuts to fit the studs (you may have to make the studs using a stick of all thread). You only need to for where the return line bolts to the block.

Originally Posted by eric@edgeautosport They will come with the kit Reuse the ones on the block side only

I suggested replacing those stock bolts where the return line mates to the block because the ATP return line flange is thicker than stock and engages less less of the threads on the factory bolt. The studs are longer and, though they can be done without, can help save somebody from stripping out the threads in the block like I did.

Originally Posted by duappleganger Anybody have a link to where I can buy a turbo flange gasket and a downpipe gasket? And @eric@edgeautosport , you're saying we wont need to buy any studs for the ATP kit correct? Also what kind of fasteners are best to use on the flexible part of the return line? The ones securing the OEM line?

edgeautosports.com: The Leading Edge Auto Sports Site on the Net or just call Eric. The oil return line comes complete in the kit from ATP with everything including the fasteners to bolt it to the turbo. You just either have to reuse the stock fasteners for the block side of the return line, or you buy/make studs to reduce the risk of striping your block and causing yourself a world of trouble.

[Eighty8]

Thanks for all the info. It'll def help me out with my BT install I'm doing soon.

[Boonestafa]

i guess it may be old hat but did ATP finaly solve the compresser surge issue with the IWG? i'm finaly getting interested in BT now that everyone has done the pioneering zoom zoom boom shit.

[JacksonMS30]

Originally Posted by Boonestafa i guess it may be old hat but did ATP finaly solve the compresser surge issue with the IWG? i'm finaly getting interested in BT now that everyone has done the pioneering zoom zoom boom shit.

I can't speak for everyone, but I have yet to experience any compressor surge on my setup.

[cld12pk2go]

Nor have I...

[JacksonMS30]

Bump for those of you who recently purchased an ATP turbo and were worrying about the install.

Don't worry, its not as difficult as you think

Happy modding

[helmetface]

Originally Posted by JacksonMS30 Bump for those of you who recently purchased an ATP turbo and were worrying about the install. Don't worry, its not as difficult as you think Happy modding

Hahhaha soooo glad you bumped this.

Going to save some headaches FOR SURE!

[MattJackson86]

I am collecting BT parts right now and this will come in very handy, hopefully soon

[Shadow]

Subbed for when my balls get bigger. Brilliant write up. Thanks op.

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[InFeXIoN]

Yea mines going in this Sat and going to be scrapping the coolant lines for AN fittings and braided lines same for the oil feed.

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[JacksonMS30]

Originally Posted by InFeXIoN Yea mines going in this Sat and going to be scrapping the coolant lines for AN fittings and braided lines same for the oil feed. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Good luck with the install!

[InFeXIoN]

Originally Posted by JacksonMS30 Good luck with the install!

Thank you good sir!!

[JacksonMS30]

Bump for the guys who will be installing a turbo soon.

[h0ckeyman]

This thread is awesome. Big time thanks to @JacksonMS30 @cld12pk2go @Vader for awesome input. Will be installing my BT in the next week and this thread has me well prepared.

[JacksonMS30]

Anybody installing a turbo this weekend?

[lilred]

@K7addict hurry up

tapafuck

[K7addict]

I'm almost ready to roll, but I need one more silicone coupler and an AN fitting and line for for the stock coolant line. I'm not fucking with bending that stock pos again.
@lilred aka chuntaro

[JacksonMS30]

This is for the GTX3071 being installed in New Jersey this weekend!

[Davsetz]

Bump for awesome write up. Saved my ass. Heads up though I almost had to pull the manifold after getting it back on to get the damned the coolant feed banjo bolt on. But then again I left the Dp attached and still hanging.