xluben's FogTurbo Bugeye

By diyauto
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4 minute(s) of a 297 minute read

10-30-2013

Bugeye getting some work in the background.



My brother hooked up the VSS connections last night.



Slowly making progress...


11-1-2013

It has arrived:


11-4-2013

Here are more photos of the turbo. It is a TD06SL2-5371 (similar to GTX3071R compressor).










My brother and I did a little more work last Friday. The turbo is on the motor. That's about it. Here are some photos.

TD06SL2-5371 vs. VF39



^That one's a bit misleading due to perspective. Haha. Here's a more accurate one:




Turbo includes nice, multi layer gaskets and a small compressor to wastegate vacuum line.



Bolted on. Stock oil line fits great. Used the included banjo bolt and crush washers.



Oil drain lines up well.



Front.



Rear.



Side.



Ghetto BandAid because my brother cut his finger when trimming bump stops for his Bugeye.



Also, put this on the wall in my laundry room. The door on the right goes to the garage. Nice to be able to contain messy hands.




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