Want to build a B16 w/ Turbo on a engine stand...possible?
 

Well just want to know if you guys think this is possible? I am looking to basically put together a turbo kit for my B16 while I have it sitting on a stand. I am thinking of using a Thunderbird T3 turbo and possibly a rank1racing manifold. My question is...will it be possible to do everything like DP, intercooler piping, and everything else while its on the stand or should I put the motor in the car then do all that.

If its possible can anyone tell what measurements I should be working with to not go too far. I am going to be working in a EG Hatch and using a Del Sol VTEC radiator and NO AC.

Re:Want to build a B16 w/ Turbo on a engine stand...possible?
 

you won't be able to measure anything on the turbo kit for clearance on things in the enginebay if you build the turbo kit on the engine stand.

Re:Want to build a B16 w/ Turbo on a engine stand...possible?
 

that would be one fast engine stand.....

Re:Want to build a B16 w/ Turbo on a engine stand...possible?
 

i wouldnt see why u cant bolt up the manifold and turbo do the oil feed and return lines,the coolent lines and poss. the dp.

Re:Want to build a B16 w/ Turbo on a engine stand...possible?
 

its really not that hard to put the turbo on in the car.. i took my radiator out and it was cake.. on my 91 hatch it took longer to drain the coolant than it did to remove the rad

Re:Want to build a B16 w/ Turbo on a engine stand...possible?
 

you can do oil lines, manifold dp, but the intercooler pipings will be hard to figure out. I'd do the intercooler pipings after its in the car. plus its not that bad in the car.