starkmaster03

Here are some updates since we're had a few nice days lately. I got the new injectors and rails put on the intake and the intake reinstalled. I also got the alternator installed up top but still have to finish the wiring.

I tried my snap on but just couldn't get the power I needed to get it to close up so I could pull it out. I was thinking maby get some larger needle nose vise grips and grinding them down or weld new ends that will fit directly into the eyelets.

 

what ever I do I gotta be carefull on the C clip as its a re usable part and it controls the adjustment of the backlash.

Could you at least get it to squeeze together? Normally if you can at least get one size to move you can use a pair of straight screw driver to pry it out.

I finally got around to grinding the valley to make room for the PCV valley cover

I've got two months to get the car up and running before the wedding so I ordered some more parts and hope to have updates weekly as I work to get this finished up.

Parts that have just come in:

Fast Fuel Rails and fuel line kit

DeatschWerks 78cc injectors

Automotive A1000 fuel regulator

Fuel quick release to -6AN adaptors

New 2 bar map sensor

Vacuum pump and kit

I tried this without success. Holding the sleep/home button did not yield that result. The apple logo comes right up and then shuts down after a few seconds. I even tried recovery mode through itunes and it still didnt fix it.

 

Ill try again when i get home.

Did you boot into recovery or just plug it into iTunes? I've seen that and booted into recovery mode by having the device off, hold the home button as you plug it into your computer and it should boot to the connect to iTunes screen. Also try kicking off the restore and then disconnecting from the internet. I've been having issues lately with software updates through iTunes failing when it tries to confirm with iTunes but when I disconnect the wireless just after kicking the restore off, it works every time.

Lookin good man! Really excited to see this setup when its done and how you built it / routing on the pipes.

 

Another question is with your turbo being mounted so low are you going to use an oil scavenge pump to make sure it doesn't get starved for oil?

Yeah I've already picked up a scavenging pump for the setup.

I've also been working on the merge for the wastegate.

Here is a pic of the downpipe.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/24/ariel-nomad-revealed-debut-jan-9/

Anybody else read about this? I've always wanted a dune buggy...

looks good what tig did you buy?

I bought a Miller Syncrowave 250. Just finished welding up the DP.

No I haven't TIG welded before. I bought the welder for this project. I'm actually trying to keep them flat as I plan to smooth them out when I'm finished with all the pieces.

I don't have any plans currently to reinforce the core support but may before I'm done.

I didn't like the original location of the T4 flange once I mounted it in the car. I decided to cut and move it to the drivers side as much as possible (about 4 inches) for more clearance for the intake and WG. I then got the turbo mounted and started making the DP. I ran out of Argon today so I'll have to finish welding the DP this week.