RR kit received... TuNz of pictures

[madvillain]

Originally Posted by chimmike If they had to do touch up welding on that mani, it WILL crack on you. Not if, but when. Get it reinforced. I'd love to know the thickness of the material used, too.

Welding on the manifold was not touched up, I had a bung welded into the cold pipe for my meth nozzle.

If the paint flakes. It was a $7 investment.

Originally Posted by socks If you use high temp header paint (available at autozone, made by VHT), it wont come off. thats what it looks like he used.

Yes, this is what I used.

[xcoldricex]

i swaintech'ed my cpe downpipe then put that vht header paint on it (cause the swaintech is white and would look really disgusting when it would inevitably get dirt on it) and it hasn't come off at all. did you bake the manifold to cure the paint - if not that shit gets everywhere haha.

[madvillain]

Unfortunately I didn't get very far last night. A few of my manifold to head and manifold to turbo studs are starting to get rounded off, so I need to go to sears and grab something to get the fuckers out of there. I ordered all new ones so it wont be a problem next time.

I got the FMIC core mounted, everything fits really nice so far, the hot pipe fitment under the motor is absolutely awesome, I'm really impressed with the design. I will post up some pictures later tonight, I'm out of town and may be able to get back to work on it tomorrow evening.

[madvillain]

Alright, got quite a bit further today. I'm waiting on a few parts so I can finish it all up, but so far so good. Had some bolts around the turbo that were beginning to round off, so once I got those off this morning it was downhill from there. I'm at a standstill until Thursday night though basically. Here's some pictures and stock vs. RR comparisons Also for those who don't know the turbo is a t67, basically a journal bearing 3582.

[08_ms3_gt]

looks good

is that an oil cooler hanging out above your FMIC?

and are you gonna be selling your old parts? if so, i'm interested in the catted CP-E DP.

[madvillain]

Yes, the Cp-e downpipe, FMIC, Nano SRI, Inlet, and PG manifold will be for sale SOON. I have not fully decided on prices but for those who are interested PM me and we can talk, especially if you're local. If you have already PM'ed me do so again. I wanted to ensure everything was in good shape when I got them off before I committed to prices.

However, just a disclaimer, I will not be able to ship ANYTHING until next Friday. I will be out of town.

Edit: That is a power steering cooler above the FMIC core

[Blink]

power steering cooler? is that necessary?

[Blackspeed]

Originally Posted by Blink power steering cooler? is that necessary?

Your comes with a stock PS cooler.

[madvillain]

Because I'm running the larger core, I do not have enough room to mount the stock PS cooler with proper ventilation. It's huge. The one I have mounted is a part of the Cp-e kit, which will work with the stock PS cooler with some work, I will however be knocking off some money for the Cp-e fmic when it's officially for sale.

[phillyb]

pics look nice.
good work mad.
keep em coming.

[madvillain]

Thanks Philip! Im waiting on mah nice AEM dryflow filter and HKS twin power ignition to arrive with my new turbo studs and oil feed line for the turbo, next weekend it will be back together.


Edit: Anyone interested in the Cp-e FMIC PM me. I have a buyer for the downpipe/intake/inlet/manifold. Thanks!

[Deadman]

damn i would have sold you a brand new aem dryflow filter haha. have it sitting in my garage never used :|

[super_pablo_]

congrats man, its looking badass... you should come to tucson when u get that shit all ready to roll!

[7mileshome]

poor radiator gets no fresh air because the intercooler is so big

[madvillain]

I'm just stuck now on finding an oil inlet line for the turbo. If anyone has any directions to point me in, besides atp, please let me know =)

[SpeedSixxx]

Originally Posted by madvillain I'm just stuck now on finding an oil inlet line for the turbo. If anyone has any directions to point me in, besides atp, please let me know =)

whats wrong with ATP oil lines?...same as every other..

[sQwiReL]

cant wait till your done. post drive vid when everything is said and done

[SneakyP86]

Most of your hydraulic shops should be able to make you one as long as you have the fittings where it bolts to the block and the turbo.

[xcoldricex]

that massive fmic is sexy.

[madvillain]

Originally Posted by SpeedSixxx whats wrong with ATP oil lines?...same as every other..

I can't get a hold of those fuckers, their products are fine but I can't find anyone to talk to over there..

[Cataphract_40]

they smell the stench of impending fail

zoom zoom KABOOM hahaha

[cageyvet]

Here's a pic of type of male fitting that will go into the turbo for the oil feed. (nitrous fitting/compression fitting)

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...16434nos_w.jpg

Here's a pic of the line minus the ring that supplies the stock turbo, pressed into the compression fitting that supplies the upgraded turbo.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...14143251-1.jpg

[nyghtryder]

simply amazing

that fmic is incredible I wish i had a bt so i could sport that

[AFcadet]

damn..i thought my exhaust depot FMIC core was tall!

Hey...curious...what did you use to get the rounded nuts off?? Rounded bolts/nuts are basically death...so I'm interested in different ways people get them off.

[madvillain]

I went to Home Depot and got this:

Irwin Bolt-Grip Fastener Remover - 394001 at The Home Depot

The $20 I spent on these was well worth it when I came home and immediately got the remaining ones off.

[xcoldricex]

hmm looks like a good investment! does it ruin the bolts?

[Snyeed]

Has it been said that Cobb is based in texas now? They have packed up the dyno in Utah and headed out.

[hnda etr]

Originally Posted by xcoldricex hmm looks like a good investment! does it ruin the bolts?

I'm guessing since the bolts are so rounded you need this tool, then the bolts are already ruined, right?

[xcoldricex]

true, but i was just wondering if you busted these out when you first had signs of possible rounding off the bolts.. if the bolts would still be useable if you were in a pinch and needed them to be.

[madvillain]

Originally Posted by Snyeed Has it been said that Cobb is based in texas now? They have packed up the dyno in Utah and headed out.

They just opened another location there, but they are still just as active in Utah. They have a dyno at both locations as far as I know.

Originally Posted by xcoldricex true, but i was just wondering if you busted these out when you first had signs of possible rounding off the bolts.. if the bolts would still be useable if you were in a pinch and needed them to be.

The bolts after using that husky kit to remove them will not be usable. The kit is basically designed to break the bolt if you cannot loosen them. The bits are quite sharp, the bolts that I ended up with looked like they had gone through a blender.

[phillyb]

pics of bolt head?

[madvillain]

I'm out of town right now, but when I get back I'll take pictures, I believe I saved the few that were pretty effed.

[feldm4n]

Originally Posted by madvillain I'm out of town right now, but when I get back I'll take pictures, I believe I saved the few that were pretty effed.

So they were used right?

[08_ms3_gt]

i have a set of those from craftsman. i think they are called bolt-out's.

basically, if you get the point of having to use them, plan to replace the bolts you are removing. the more torque you use, the tighter the bolt-out "grabs" onto the bolt and chews it up. they work very well, though.

[JBR]

Seriously Looking Awesome!!

[nyghtryder]

ive got those craftsman ones too and theyve saved me numerous times. I actually used them once to get a striped locking lug nut off. They will grip to anything.

[madvillain]

Originally Posted by feldm4n So they were used right?

What were? The turbo studs/bolts? When I put my PG manifold on, my buddy who is 6'3" and ~240 lbs torqued them down. Comparatively, I'm 5'9" 130lbs and had a hell of a time with them.

Originally Posted by 08_ms3_gt i have a set of those from craftsman. i think they are called bolt-out's. basically, if you get the point of having to use them, plan to replace the bolts you are removing. the more torque you use, the tighter the bolt-out "grabs" onto the bolt and chews it up. they work very well, though.

Exactly, new studs are on the way. I wouldn't even try to re-use those bolts.

[feldm4n]

Originally Posted by madvillain What were? The turbo studs/bolts? When I put my PG manifold on, my buddy who is 6'3" and ~240 lbs torqued them down. Comparatively, I'm 5'9" 130lbs and had a hell of a time with them.

I was joking around man.haha

[madvillain]

Are you telling me my turbo kit looks used? How dare you.

[madvillain]

Today's progress:

I've been out of town all week, so I got back at it early this morning. Finally got a bad ass oil feed line made by a local shop for $20, I just didn't want to hack up my stock one. So I had to take out the alternator and put it back in, mounted up the new line, now I'm finally ready to drop the turbo in, mount the manifold to the block, mount the turbo to the manifold, and mount the DP to the turbo. I just need another pair of hands to hold the turbo up while I mount the manifold, I dont haz enuff muscles. Anyways, should be back on the road by Sunday!

Boner worthy? Maybe.