Laxin's Turbo Build

[laxinwarrior]

Good info and thanks for helping out, but I am going to disagree about the wastegate. I have actually checked with my car running and the flapper stays open constantly with the actuator disconnected. Maybe you misunderstood and thought I meant not connecting the vacuum line because then you would be right about it staying closed. If you have any questions about anything feel free to pm me and good luck with your setup. :D

[Halon]

I did misunderstand you. I thought you meant leaving the vacuum line disconnected, not actually disconnecting the actuator arm. Sorry for the confusion.

And I appreciate the offer for help. I'm kind of the 'figure it out on my own' type, but sometimes that involves asking questions. The turbo setup on my Galant won't be done for a little while as I have my hands full with my Talon for now. But it will get done... eventually.

[seth98esT]

Ive gotten 1psi once without my wastegate accuator arm connected. It was slow! lolz.

[laxinwarrior]

Yeah I still don't know how much i'm boosting at the moment, most of the time I drive I don't even push it enough to get into the boost but it still pulls a lot stronger than when I was NA.

[4-G-rim]

Get a boost gauge...even those "Faze" gauges from Autozone will do. Its good that you aren't getting on the car, but its always good to know what max boost you are at.

How are you liking the feel that forced induction gives you? I bet you are enjoying it..just be careful, there are times when you get that "itch" to open the car up. :twisted:

[laxinwarrior]

Yeah boost gauge is on the way shortly but I might just get a cheap ass one for the time being. It's definitely hard having the discipline to not stomp the gas but I really want to wait til I have my wideband installed and can get it tuned in right. :evil:

[seth98esT]

Autozone should carry an Autometer boost gauge.

[laxinwarrior]

Autometer Boost Gauge installed, the highest i've seen so far is 3 PSI and I refuse to push it any harder until everything is tuned in properly.

[DOHCstunr]

polish/ clean your intercooler!!!!!!!!!!!!!

engine bay pics or ban

[laxinwarrior]

Not the best pics but I'll probably go snap some more tomorrow during the day.





And here's a little clip of how the exhaust sounds for now.

[mitgalantes]

looks bad ass keep up the good work

[DOHCstunr]

tips:
>don't run any plumbing over the charge pipes(most people are looking souly for the turbo components when they see your bay, so these things take away from your main attractions.)
>your bov line..... run it under the intake manifold so its completely out of site. either drop it through a gap between the runners, or go completely under the manni so this line totally dissapears.

> your breather line.... drop it straight down from the nipple. send it straight down to right next to the axle boot or differential.

> get a BRAND NEW OEM pcv valve. the pcv holding a proper seal under boost will decrease blow by, as well as a massive boost leak. this will give you better spool and more top end.

>run the throttle cable under the upper charge pipe.

>your radiator ovefclow hose is out of control.
run it under the upper radiator hose, and use the hose guides built into the radiator.

> your t-bolt clamps,
turn them so that on top is jsut smooth metal, and the actualy bolt is underneath out of plain site. will give a nice clean look.


not criticising,
just throwing some helpful tips yoru way to clean up that engine bay.

congrats

[4g64terror]

so post up a list of your complete setup,,,im am interested in the exact fueling you used..PM me if u want

[seth98esT]

Looks solid, needs some cleaning up though :)

John posted some good tips :)

[galant3333]

i like the set up but u can work on getting more pictures. my galant has a t-25 tubro rite now, im goin wit the big 16g turbo to soo ill be posting some pictures if you guys need them.

[laxinwarrior]

i like the set up but u can work on getting more pictures. my galant has a t-25 tubro rite now, im goin wit the big 16g turbo to soo ill be posting some pictures if you guys need them.

What??

Why would you want more pictures of my setup if you already have a turbo galant?

[laxinwarrior]

Update:

FINALLY got my injectors installed, so i'm finally running rich, so I can finally get on the boost, so I finally hit 8psi ......... Holy Mother of God I can't even describe it right now. I can't wait until I get this baby tuned in properly. :twisted:

EDIT: A quick compilation of a few runs made today with the help of glantv699.

[glantv699]

this car moves boys and girls...
congrats again Joe

one day, I'll get a real camera

[mtcavity1]

That is T-I-T-S!

BIG ones too... :smt023

[bmore303]

Nice setup. Exactly what I've been researching too. :mrgreen:


The only thing stopping me from beginning my collection of parts is exactly how the IC piping is setup. Looks like a series of 90deg and straight aluminum pipes with couplers for the upper. What about the lower?