JDM_Pro5's Build Thread

[JDM_Pro5]

On another note, unless you're going for a sleeper look, why wouldn't you want a bright shiny FMIC visible to all?

I'm not a flashy person. I'm going all black pipes and black fmic. Turbo parts will be a little shiny just to pop when the hood is open. Otherwise, people won't know i'm boosting until they hear "psssshhht"

I'd recommend a trim on the O2 sensor hole on your heat shield. Will make life much easier when you have to get at that sensor.

I appreciate the advice. How much bigger does it need to be?

 

[bikingpro5]

a black IC is not that hidden IMO

 

[JDM_Pro5]

I like how you blacked out all of the bumper tabs and supports. I can do that instead of cutting them if I can mount my FMIC similar to yours. That is the desired effect

 

[bikingpro5]

keeping them allows me to run the OE grill 95% of the time, its only removed when its at a show or if i forget to reinstall it.

 

[Cleverfrog]

I cut the bottom part into a slot. The shield would just slide off the manifold.

 

[JDM_Pro5]

^Ah, gotcha. I assume it takes forever to thread that sensor. I can install the sensor on the manifold and then install/remove the shield with ease. Awesome idea Chris!

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Follow Chris' advice and cut my heat shield

Also, my wife isn't too happy that she has a turbo'd dinning room table

 

[JaLMP5]

Now that table can go zoom-zoom too!

I honestly never thought I would see the day that there was a turbo in your P5 Cam. I'm...SO....PROUD (boobs)

p.s.- My browser at work is slow so I couldn't find the smiley I wanted, soooo you got boobs!

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Woo! Bewbs! I've wanted a turbo since day 1, just didn't think is would happen so quick. All feed lines on my turbo are installed. All I need is a return bung for my oil pan, some way to feed oil off the block (most likely a 1/8" NPT tee off the oil pressure sender) and I have to wait for my vac block to come in the mail. I may need to do some hard pipe work. I don't think these hard pipes include an intake, also....the bov is set up by the TB with no place for the MAF or breather tube for the VC. Hot side piping should be good. I'll just make custom cold pipes

 

[JaLMP5]

I know you've been talking about it for a while, I'm glad you're able to make it a reality. Did you get most of this from Alex, or just piecing it together little by little (sorry if you already answered it)

 

[JDM_Pro5]

I don't think I've answered it. I drove an hour and a half to meet Alex who had a civic full of parts. He handed me all of these parts, I gave him a whole bunch of parts. There were 3-4 Carolina Mazda guys there. Fun night. They told me they wanted my car to be turbo'd by the time I got home. I was expect to go "psshhtt" in my driveway

 

[JDM_Pro5]

On a side note, my biggest fear right now is my engine handling the change. I'm about to hit 166k miles and a 6-7psi change may be enough to cause some damage. First challenge will be the initial startup. If this goes well, I'm thinking 50-100 miles with easy driving to "break" stuff in. Maybe after that, if all feels well, I can test out the boost. Any idea when this turbo spools?

 

[Cleverfrog]

2-2.5k rpm. at least that's when mine does. It's a small charger

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Can you explain something to me? What is the path of the exhaust gasses before and after the wastegate opens?

 

[Cleverfrog]

Can you explain something to me? What is the path of the exhaust gasses before and after the wastegate opens?

into the turbine then you hit your wg psi then the gases go thru a hole bypassing the turbine somewhat.

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Both the Turbine and the WG feed to the downpipe though right? The WG just alleviates excess boost as to avoid over-boosting

 

[Cleverfrog]

correct

this is a good video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB8FjZEXPrQ

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Great share, thank you

 

[Flav]

I say this with love....



I hate you right now

 

[ScratchNSniff]

I'm upset its not installed yet fool!!! Get to work...