[Telion]

Ok I am having issues with determining what to do about hooking up lines to teh oil cooler for the 3.5 because it is internal and I think I am going to have to tap it at the oil filter has anyone here done this and have a recommended way of doing it, I am considering a sandwich and remote oil locator again. I guess those are the only two options.

 

[Telion]

Ok this is the part I was looking for. I believe our cars also use the 20mmx1.5mm threading where the oil filter screws in.

eBay Motors: Honda Mazda Oil Filter Relocation Bypass Transdapt 1058 (item 130156320111 end time Dec-15-08 21:19:28 PST)

 

[l4zy415]

Damn, lookin' good mayne. What kind of HG are you gonna use for the turbo setup? I know the OEM won't last.

 

[Telion]

That my friend is an excllent question. I think it will hold for a little while but I am considering finding a company that specializes in custom fabrication of this type of part or seeing if my local favrcator can pull off such a feat.

 

[l4zy415]

Hope so,if the new HG works out, then I guess you can tell others to buy it, or even better make a GB for it lol.

 

[Telion]

Ok I managed to get a little bit done on this today and JB Welded the drain lines connectors on the oil pan. I must say I was a bit surprised at how dirty the oil was. I think I will drain the tranny tomorrow since I haven't got the slightest clue what's in it. I also cleaned the oil pan out to free it of gunk and debris from tapping that A$$ (lol)

As you can see in this pic it is a good idea to pull the pan before tapping it so you know where it is going to drain to. the one side is not optimal but I had to work with the length of the braided flex hose I already bought for it.

 

[Telion]

Ok I am finally getting back on track, got a late night delivery

 

[Antares]

so did you drill into the oil pan yourself to tap it?

 

[Artillery129]

yeah, and why not actually weld?

 

[Telion]

I did and both are excellent questions, Determining factor "cost" and the fact that I do not have cheap access to aluminum welding yet. I will teach myself in time but funds are too tied up to buy a decent welder. It is however quite tight I dont anticipate any issues from the JB weld from this job. Even though I am continuing to fall into deals greater than even I could expect I am spending a great deal of money, some necessary and some in preparation for what I hope this to evolve to.

 

[Telion]

Ok for those who are following even the smallest details these pics are for you.

The silver box (can't remember it's official name off the top of my head has been relaocated to the backside of where it use to be (it's not touching other hoses because it gets warm). The igniter box was relocated to accomodate the piping for the exhaust, it was moved toward the front of the car about 1 1/2' and down a little. and there is also a pic of the additional holes to accomodate the fusebox relocation and the vacuum lines for the gauges

Also note the re-worked power steering hoses changed just a little

Ok so now once the heat shield wrap gets her I can wrap up a few things and in goes the engine

 

[DSL]

damn... good shit! why isnt this thread stickied yet?

 

[Telion]

Ok I had too many other things to do to touh her today but the heatshield wrapping, the Aeromotive FPR, and the -6AN adapters for the RL fuel rail (12mm x1.25) and FPR arrived so this weekend should have some forward progress. The engine will go back in and I will re-tweak the downpipe and have it ready for welding as well as know what length of -6AN hose to get for the fpr.

Honestly the further along I get into this thing I think if given the chance the Volvo turbos may never find there way into the build.

 

[Fity]

looking hella good guy. keep it up

 

[Telion]

Visual forward progress, has been a little bit slow lately because I had to prepare a few things before getting the engine dropped back in like the wiring harness area that goes to the altenator, ignition, and then back to the fuse box, and wrapping the VSS and Power steering lines in Thermo-Tec. But I got her heart dropped back in and am ready to get the flex pipe intergrated into the downpipe setup. Here's a few more pics for those that like pics of minor details nothing big happening yet.

I used some Thermotec to cover the plastic areas around the alternator, and had to cut away a part of the bracket to keep it off the header after Thermotec wrapping the part of the wire harness that would have been in the way of the drivers side header. (the spacing technique is a little ghetto for now)

The wires still have mobility in there and the Thermotec is over corregated tubing too.

Here is a shot of the wrapped lines before I put the engine back in.

Here is a shot of what it looks like behind the power steering pump where the 3" piping will rout out back to the exhaust.

I do still need to shield the Brake pipes on the shock towers but the ABS sensors have been relocated so they're good.

 

[Telion]

Ok I got the flexpipe worked into the plan and ready to be welded. I also now realize part of why this is such a pain staking (is that how you say that?) process, engine out engine in engine out engine in lol, I am getting faster though. Here are some updated pics of how everything should fit.

Another thing I Need to do is find or create the bracket for the throttle cable and sleeve it with heatshield (I need to go through and change the color of all my need to do's so I can see them easier lol.

***Feedback requested***

On a side note I am still debating the whole larger set of turbos I have been looking at a T3/T4 ball bearing option with a 8psi internal wastegate anybody have any thoughts on this. My first thought is is that I wanna run 12-14 psi ultimately so I am not sure that this would be a good idea. I would really like to stay internally wastegated if possible. :dunno:

 

[DSL]

question: why do you need flex pipe where you have it? I would think that one after the merge would do.

 

[Telion]

Excellent question and I do have a flexpipe on standby that goes after the merge. The reason why I have it there is to counter any imperfections in welding for the angles and to relieve some of the stress on the downpipe(s). Plus if I go up in turbo size say to like a T3/T4, 16g or an 18g I am hoping that it will save me from having to re-weld any angles.

 

[Guest]

I thought mine was tight sheesh that blows mine out of the water haha. Good job so far telion.

If your looking into some Garrett turbos let me know which and specifics I'll ask my buddy (dealer) and see if he can get you a deal.

Oh and enjoy running that downpipe Remember that thread where I posted I had a company willing to make them if there was interest believe me you'll be doing that one for awhile. But I think my piping is bigger then yours so it might be a tad easier.

 

[Telion]

Yeah it is a bit of a tight fit in there lol but it will get worked out. I will get some prices from you on turbos once I upgrade. In the meantime you mention you are running an aftermarket inline filter, which one are you running and do you have a pic of how you placed it?