Here is a pic of the Holset H2A Turbo I plan to upgrade it too. Should be perfect for this build. We could go over 400hp with this turbo if desired, we'll see how the rest of the engine pans out come that time anyway.

 

cool build, I'll definatly have to check in to see the progress.

btw, have you thought about how the thrust bearing is incredibly small and may pose a threat of crank walk? I ran into this on the turbo spectra I did.. I turned it up to 12psi and about a day of driving with a pretty heavy pressure plate/6 puk clutch, that bearing was toast, and it was walking all over like a dead dsm.

Good luck!
Jeff

 

Yeah I remember your build and have gone over this with the customer. New performance bearings/washers are going to be used as well. I have spare blocks too. So if it poses a threat down the road. Then some expensive machining will have to take place. There are several other boosted T8D's out there, all on the stock bottom ends but yet crank walk has not been an issue to my knowledge other then in your build. So we'll see how it goes.

I remember you mentioning machining so a Honda thrust bearing would fit or similar?

 

Some more updates. Customer DID go with the Holset H2A and Pauter rods. We also upgraded to Precision 780cc injectors. I began some of the fab work on my own car (since it is still up until May-ish).







The Block, Valve Cover and a few other accessories will be painted like this:


I am using MY to test fit all parts for the customer who will drive in from out of state come July. Mine does not come out of the garage until May, so this works out perfect for all custom parts and fitment. MY car before putting it up for winter:




After starting the preb and Fab work from tonight. I hope to have the manifold tached up over the weekend.

 

I am really likeing the build. BTW some of the pic's don't work.

 

Hmm all the links are correct and they work for me, even at different locations/computers.

 

I don't really like the platform... But I can't wait for vids

 

I can see them know. Car looks great.

 

cool build...good to see that you posted the biuld thread here too. You should stick around...this place is a LIL different than streetkiaz.

 

A little? Try a LOT lol I support SK but the knowledge base is low compared to most sites (obvious reasons). I've been around here for years just reading/learning what others have done to expand my own knowledge. Always good reads around here, with actual builds and not 'talk'

Update on the project: Start the manifold, should have the 5" long collector finished tonight.