Project: Grassroots Blue Thunder
06-04-2005, 02:59 AM
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Project: Grassroots Blue Thunder
Well most of you saw ***** video on our last install, but here are the pics of the actual install we had a few weeks ago.
Starting off with the standard ported out HF manifold, using a weirRacing HF-T3 adapter plate. On the top you can see a Stainless steel 90 degree (2in elbow) was welded on mated to external Audi Wastegate.
Using a Hybrid T3/T4, Compressor is a T04e .60 compressor, on a Tang T3 1.0 Exhaust housing (3.5outlet)
Jason (****) did all the port match work on the hf mani, and exhaust housing.
Beau and Tony making up the flanges
Intercooler all mocked up (8in Johnny race car IC)
Jason, steve, and beau working on the charge pipes, using all 2.5in mandrel bends
Test fitting the TPI GM unit, with the T6 flanged Dumptruck Turbo, lol... this turbo wouldnt even spool on cadracers 283 v8 project.
The 3.5in downpipe was welded directly to the exhaust housing, and was obviously a bit to long.
So threw it in the chop saw and cut it off a little bit, to bad the blade was running low so I had to make 2 passes
My exhaust system
You can see the sweet work **** did on my oil pan, jb weld baby w/ the standard bbka 90 degree return.
Beau welding up charge pipes
Cutting out the front bumper with the air-hacksaw...works like a charm everytime.
the unit assembly
Dave going wtf? where are the timing marks hahha
Alll done, as you can see we used the same upper IC pipe that I have used in the last 6 setups I've done.. lol, I also put a DSM BOV on the other night.
The intercooler came out alright, had to ---- with the IC mounting a little bit to get everything straightened out.
Sporting the classic HMT sticker
Special thanks to:
Ted - for hosting the meet and letting me use several parts! thanks dude!
Steve - for the audi gate and the labor!!
aaron - Thanks for tha adapter plate, fit perfect
Tyrus - as always the intercooler worked flawlessly
Dave - chipping and tunning the car, runs perfect
Beau - Doing all the welding
Craig (tunertoys) - fittings/oil line kit etc,
Mike - thanks for sending that clutch so fast
And everyone else who helped out thanks alot! and now the stats..
93 EG DX Hatchback
OBD1 DOHC ZC (stock)
Ported HF manifold
Custom CNC Adapter Plate
T3/T4 .60/1.00 Hybrid turbocharger
Audi External Wastegate
DSM 450cc injectors w/ resistor box
2.5in IC piping
DSM BOV
JRC 8in Intercooler
3.5in Mandrel downpipe
Tunertoys Silicone Couplers / 02 bung kit
Stealthmode Oil Line Kit
Clutch Specialities 6puk clutch kit
Running on a Chipped P74 w/ Crome 1.1.6
Hows it run? very good actually, its a tad on the laggy side but it really comes alive around 5400ish and pulls pretty dang hard to redline (especially for a stock d) I'd say its pretty dang close, if not faster than bbka's car. His car easily has more low to mid range but this thing pulls harder on the top. Its only running 9psi for now. Not trying to set world records or anything, just wanna keep it reliable and safe for my Daily Driver.
video of the install (leed style) should be coming up shortly.
Jeff
Starting off with the standard ported out HF manifold, using a weirRacing HF-T3 adapter plate. On the top you can see a Stainless steel 90 degree (2in elbow) was welded on mated to external Audi Wastegate.
Using a Hybrid T3/T4, Compressor is a T04e .60 compressor, on a Tang T3 1.0 Exhaust housing (3.5outlet)
Jason (****) did all the port match work on the hf mani, and exhaust housing.
Beau and Tony making up the flanges
Intercooler all mocked up (8in Johnny race car IC)
Jason, steve, and beau working on the charge pipes, using all 2.5in mandrel bends
Test fitting the TPI GM unit, with the T6 flanged Dumptruck Turbo, lol... this turbo wouldnt even spool on cadracers 283 v8 project.
The 3.5in downpipe was welded directly to the exhaust housing, and was obviously a bit to long.
So threw it in the chop saw and cut it off a little bit, to bad the blade was running low so I had to make 2 passes
My exhaust system
You can see the sweet work **** did on my oil pan, jb weld baby w/ the standard bbka 90 degree return.
Beau welding up charge pipes
Cutting out the front bumper with the air-hacksaw...works like a charm everytime.
the unit assembly
Dave going wtf? where are the timing marks hahha
Alll done, as you can see we used the same upper IC pipe that I have used in the last 6 setups I've done.. lol, I also put a DSM BOV on the other night.
The intercooler came out alright, had to ---- with the IC mounting a little bit to get everything straightened out.
Sporting the classic HMT sticker
Special thanks to:
Ted - for hosting the meet and letting me use several parts! thanks dude!
Steve - for the audi gate and the labor!!
aaron - Thanks for tha adapter plate, fit perfect
Tyrus - as always the intercooler worked flawlessly
Dave - chipping and tunning the car, runs perfect
Beau - Doing all the welding
Craig (tunertoys) - fittings/oil line kit etc,
Mike - thanks for sending that clutch so fast
And everyone else who helped out thanks alot! and now the stats..
93 EG DX Hatchback
OBD1 DOHC ZC (stock)
Ported HF manifold
Custom CNC Adapter Plate
T3/T4 .60/1.00 Hybrid turbocharger
Audi External Wastegate
DSM 450cc injectors w/ resistor box
2.5in IC piping
DSM BOV
JRC 8in Intercooler
3.5in Mandrel downpipe
Tunertoys Silicone Couplers / 02 bung kit
Stealthmode Oil Line Kit
Clutch Specialities 6puk clutch kit
Running on a Chipped P74 w/ Crome 1.1.6
Hows it run? very good actually, its a tad on the laggy side but it really comes alive around 5400ish and pulls pretty dang hard to redline (especially for a stock d) I'd say its pretty dang close, if not faster than bbka's car. His car easily has more low to mid range but this thing pulls harder on the top. Its only running 9psi for now. Not trying to set world records or anything, just wanna keep it reliable and safe for my Daily Driver.
video of the install (leed style) should be coming up shortly.
Jeff
I don't sopose your going to build another sick build anytime soon
, That intercooler really looks nice against the BRIGHT blue paint, looks awesome, big thumbs up 
06-04-2005, 03:13 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 5,380
Re: Project: Grassroots Blue Thunder
man i miss the days when all day install were still do-able. Now it seems like everyone has ---- to do, including me. Well i like how it came out and nice to see you running a ZC. I dont feel alone anymore.
With everyone having there own thing to do. It seems like your install should take like an hour! lol
