STS install pics... and stuff... by ZL1Killa

3 minute(s) of a 99 minute read

well... I moved Rachel today so I could try and put Alex's car on the lift after doing her window motor. When I pulled Rachel back into the garage I noticed LIQUID OIL SPRAYING out of the exhaust pipe. If we had driven the car the engine would have been DESTROYED! something happend to either the pump or there is a stopped up drain line....

Luckily no oil made it to the intake.

If this had happened during driving we would have lost the engine.





SO.. I'm going to call STS and talk with them, but as of right now I'm in the market for a turbo fix, or a BRAND NEW turbo. Dr.Turbo..and TRTTurbo, I will be talking with you soon via PM.  

I had a 60-1 garrett turbo before it failed... I'm looking at a replacement for this turbo from either Garrett or Turbonetics (any other good companies??) and I'm only going to be running 7psi.. so I don't need a turbo good to 30psi or anything, just 0-15psi or so.

I'm looking for something similar to replace it.. somewhere in the 52-64mm range...idk what they make as I haven't looked much into it yet but what would yall recommend?

5-29-2008

Ok guys, LOL, I know i keep resurrecting this thing.

I currently have the STS blow off valve in the same place it was, which is now BEFORE the INTERCOOLER. I have noticed with the addition of the IC it builds boost smoother, peaks and holds.  

Well when I let off the throttle suddenly and I listen it seems as if the BOV is going open./close/open/closed.... Kind if like a whooshing sound

So...is this ok or is it because the BOV is before the IC and excess pressure is at the TB and I could be at risk of blowing boots off?

7-13-2008

ok sorry guys changed my mind. LOL, that happens doesn't it ?? hahahhahaha. going to get me a cam based on my current setup, so I don't have to spend more $$$ than I really need to.

ALSO,


Everyone, go ahead and do whatever you want if you want to use my idea for the front bird! LOL, if I start a revolution of cut up front licenseplate covers so be it!!! I just ask that you post pics in my thread or somewhere showing it off   I would like to see the different variations or different colors.

From what I remember with everything going on, we used a hole saw thing (the tool that has the drill bit in the center and then the metal thing around it with blades... LOL) and then we used the dremel for the rest of it to get the smooth edges