Been slogging my guts out with a mate, got turbo motor in 2nite with most of it done, just need to get Haltech wired in and dyno tuned!

Latest pic::

enjoy!

This is one sexy piece of machinery :) You must be very proud!

Mine was much faster than yours

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3539/rockerxz2.jpg

The red rocker cover gave it 980Kw...


On a serious note, whats the Turbo astron like to drive.

Very nice mate! Can't wait to see some dyno figures :D.

Mine was much faster than yours

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3539/rockerxz2.jpg

The red rocker cover gave it 980Kw...


On a serious note, whats the Turbo astron like to drive.

so THATS the secret!! *runs to paint cover red*

lookin good 86_Elite, what 1/4 times r u expecting? how is she to drive?

looking nice, when do you expect to finish it?

so THATS the secret!! *runs to paint cover red*
The rocker cover on my Civic was painted red :P It was like a slow little rocket!

This is awesome work. Well done! Looking forward to when she's all up and running.

You need to change the intake piping to blue; this will decrease the CAI temp, giving at least another 5kW :D Red = hot, blue = cold :nuts: :bowrofl:

But seriously, well done.

haha thanks guys for the support

The astrons are....orgasmic on boost! The car is about 3 weeks from being done. I am having the turbo dump made up tomorow for 300 bucks!!

Still gotta get the ECU wired back in and dyno tune and at the moment everyone I phone is banked up by atleast 2 weeks!

So will let you all know whats going on, will post up pics of my exhaust tomorow once I get her back...

All the stuff done to her is on my profile.


haha yes, red goes faster, so maybe my induction will suck harder being red?? :P


I am hoping to get around 180hp on low tune and about 250 - 280 on high tune, at the wheels that is..... *evil laugh*

That top shizzle man :D
Please do fill us in on power figures and 1/4 runs if/when you get the chance.
and please take a video of this thing in action!

Yes, one thing I was spewin bout was I never got around to filming her in action! but the old build could only run 7psi... this build is a lot stronger and will be good for about 14psi.

so once she is running, will be filiming dyno run and what not

cant flog it straight away... gotta bed her in on a low tune for 1,000k's before I wind the EBC to 13-14psi

Holy crap 14psi is alot LOL!
In similar news too tomorrow i pick up my transplant engine!
what kind of kw figure would you be hoping for atw? on 14psi hell something near 180+ would be on the cards

on the old build it made 172hp at 7psi i think?? stronger build this time, so looking at 200hp+ this time

Been slogging my guts out with a mate, got turbo motor in 2nite with most of it done, just need to get Haltech wired in and dyno tuned!

Latest pic::

enjoy!


sorry im stupid, where is the turbo i cant see it:redface: lol sorry

sorry im stupid, where is the turbo i cant see it:redface: lol sorry
Under the exhaust manifold n00b:P

bahaha yeah sorry its not some big **** off thing thats gold plated!!! ill get a sign made up with turbo for ya:bowrofl:

Oh sweet! turbo astrons ftw :)

i think the last person to do a turbo conversion was magnatism (to an astron) he has a rear mount turbo.

yes correct

i want to drag race him at the plex once mine is up and running :D

2 x TR turbos!!

Watch how many WA memebers come to see that!! haha

or even better when they run 13 or 14 down the mile!!


and I win :)

yes correct

i want to drag race him at the plex once mine is up and running :D

2 x TR turbos!!

Watch how many WA memebers come to see that!! haha

or even better when they run 13 or 14 down the mile!!


and I win :)

14 for sure. 13 id be iffy on

']14 for sure. 13 id be iffy on


him 14

me 13 :) lol

jj, just have to wait n see hey, i am going to be stoked with anything over 250hp

How long u reckon the gearbox will last?

him 14

me 13 :) lol

jj, just have to wait n see hey, i am going to be stoked with anything over 250hp
hey, as long as forced inducted magna's are the winner on the night, i tell u there are getting more and more of them around the traps its awesome!

btw, has anyone heard of or seen the guy that installed the remote turbo to his TR? after he got it done he sort of feel off the face of the earth

hey, as long as forced inducted magna's are the winner on the night, i tell u there are getting more and more of them around the traps its awesome!

btw, has anyone heard of or seen the guy that installed the remote turbo to his TR? after he got it done he sort of feel off the face of the earth

magnatism... your right ay. whats happened to the poor man.. too much boost sent him to the overdrift world lol

yeah be interesting to see how my gear box holds up:P

just gotta be nice to it! running out of them in WA!!

I got my dump pipe made up today, its porn!! will show you guys some more pics very soon...

put teh FMIC on as well... car looks mean again!

All thats left is wiring in the ECU and dyno!! YAYYY:)

OMG that overdrift is the funniest thing ive seen in a while!!! lol

As for your car, nice work man :D the strong build should see you for a long time!

You'll never stop liking the feeling of what the boost does when you are driving it thats for sure.

Now you'll get heaps of weird looks fron people staring at the front of your car - awesome job dude :cool:

Well after my internet decided to go on strike, ive finally been able to load the new pics up!

Chipped away at the last few things, all is done, just ECU and Tune!

Last of the pics till she is running!!!

1st pic, hacked at bumper,
2nd n 3rd, the new turbo dump

top job, nice......:D

Is it me ? or is there hell of alot more room between the engine and the radiator than the 1st gens ?

EDIT: cant wait for this thing to do a run :D

It's nice to see a familiar engine bay, but with a turbo in it, lol
Top job man, can't wait to see some figures!


Is it me ? or is there hell of alot more room between the engine and the radiator than the 1st gens ?

I haven't seen a 1st gen, but you could probably fit a not-so-small barbeque in that place. I always wonder what go-fast scheme I could put in there one day, lol. The V6 probably fills it up more nicely though.

hey i am still around very infrequently. running my business as well as workin a fulltime job doesnt leave me with much spare time. havent really followed this project but from what i read sounds great.

im really happy with my turbo setup its awesome to drive, and if i ever got round to turning up the boost it would be easy 14's every time rather than just the occasional one.

don't know if i will be keeping the car or not tho, just dont get the time to drive it anymore. if anyone wants to make me a serious offer for it i may just consider taking it.

anyway good luck with ur project :)

Is it me ? or is there hell of alot more room between the engine and the radiator than the 1st gens ?

EDIT: cant wait for this thing to do a run :D

yeah mate theres alot more room than the first gens, you could probly sleep in there lol

he is alive!! haha

oooers serious offers hey?? what roughly? I could just be mean and buy it and have 2x TR turbo!! hahaha jj

:) would love to see magnatismz car!!:D

$7500 plus. start adding up the costs or even just the parts.....

i know much it costs:P but for all u others u wont see much back from 10g to turbo

i know much it costs:P but for all u others u wont see much back from 10g to turbo
:shock:
**** and i thought what i was doing was alot of money.
You must love these cars to spend that kinda $$ on em

Im guessing its that much because it includes building the engine to be able to run a turbo and not break ?

yeah, like I got a pretty good deal on my motor, complete rebuild with all new parts just the block was 2nd hand and I paid about 4,500. factor in ECU, injectors, fuel pump, turbo, front mount, IC piping, IC, plus tuning, turbo manifold.....see how it all ads up

Not to mention the other mods I have done, such as V6 brake and CV outter upgrade, koni adjustables for better braking, handling and stronger CV's....

This is gonna be a weapon :cool:

OMG how did I miss this thread?

Lookin like some effort and planning has gone into it, well done.

I have a mate who turbo'd his silvia, did it entirely wrong, bought a clapped out engine and gearbox, dropped it in, took about 6 months to get it all running (turbo etc), got it rego'd and 7 hours later blew her up. Now she has to all come out again.

I have a mate who turbo'd his silvia, did it entirely wrong, bought a clapped out engine and gearbox, dropped it in, took about 6 months to get it all running (turbo etc), got it rego'd and 7 hours later blew her up. Now she has to all come out again.

Say no more... No offence to your mate, sounds like a nice chap... but all in all he still drives a silvia, and he decided he wanted to do a short cutted turbo conversion... I'm not suprised

that's not good news i hope all is well now for him man but i'm gonna be straight up - seriously wtf he could've just bought a silvia k's with sr20 for the amount of trouble he spent on the other heap... i don't know why people bother sometimes :eh:

hey dimi,

quick question off topic, with that diamante grille that I see, does it fit a magna without changing the lights? or do I need diamante lights too?

Cuz I found one on ebay i can get sent over from usa.

back on topic

Dizzy set today, wiring of ECU friday, I fly out to SA tomorow :( so I wont be on here much for a few weeks, my mate dave will be taking over my car untill I get back, so I might not even see her fire up for the 1st time untill I get back :(

hey dimi,

quick question off topic, with that diamante grille that I see, does it fit a magna without changing the lights? or do I need diamante lights too?

Cuz I found one on ebay i can get sent over from usa.

back on topic

Dizzy set today, wiring of ECU friday, I fly out to SA tomorow :( so I wont be on here much for a few weeks, my mate dave will be taking over my car untill I get back, so I might not even see her fire up for the 1st time untill I get back :(

Nah you need the Diamante lights.
there are a few sets floating around mate, just gotta keep your eyes peeled.

okies, well final pics for a while... just touched up the engine bay, give it tha fast n furious look:bowrofl:

enjoy!

ps... still gotta get bumper colour coded and grille...

cheers for the info TuffTR

Id be putting stock wheels back on, and just lowering it.
F*** yeah ultimate sleeper!!!

I bet the v6 owners are feeling left out :D

Well, it would be the ultimate sleeper if not for the intercooler in the front giving it all away. :P

Nice work, certainly proves that the 4-cylinders can pack a real punch when done right.

Well, it would be the ultimate sleeper if not for the intercooler in the front giving it all away. :P

Nice work, certainly proves that the 4-cylinders can pack a real punch when done right.

And only a select few have got $10K+ To throw at the asstrons too.
mmmm nah im not feeling left out. :P
I wont be spending as much as him but in the end im hoping to make comparable power.
blaa blaa blaa.
Its a piece of work, thats for sure.

With your rocker cover, how much did that cost mate? (to get painted?)

']With your rocker cover, how much did that cost mate? (to get painted?)


You can just do it your self... Get some Engine enamel paint and give it a few coats, then bake it in the oven at a very low temp for a little while.

You can just do it your self... Get some Engine enamel paint and give it a few coats, then bake it in the oven at a very low temp for a little while.

My mother would KILL ME If she found two rocker covers in the oven.
Much rather give it to the pros to do.

Well you don't have to do it in the oven, put them back on the car and they will set, just don't scratch them in the process.

Well you don't have to do it in the oven, put them back on the car and they will set, just don't scratch them in the process.

cbf, Im doing things the right way with this motor. No DIY jobs to save some $$

']And only a select few have got $10K+ To throw at the asstrons too.

True. Looking back on what I said earlier it doesn't even really make much sense. "Done right"... should have said "when extensively modified" really.

']cbf, Im doing things the right way with this motor. No DIY jobs to save some $$

Amen... i like your style, practically all work i get done to my car will be done by someone else. Might as well pay the money to get it done right and get it done first time, then ****ing around and ****ing the whole thing up... u know, just to save some money... Then again, i don't intend to do that much :P But all the same, that's how i feel about it. P.S. I don't trust myself with motors

Amen... i like your style, practically all work i get done to my car will be done by someone else. Might as well pay the money to get it done right and get it done first time, then ****ing around and ****ing the whole thing up... u know, just to save some money... Then again, i don't intend to do that much :P But all the same, that's how i feel about it. P.S. I don't trust myself with motors
just do it yourself, only way you will learn.

I just rebuilt my engine in the ralliart, new pistons and all so a complete tear down. had a pretty good idea how to do it and how an engine worked so i went for it. 600kms later the thing is still running (touch wood)

yeah i just did my rocker cover, its so easy its not funny, take it off and degrease it, wipe it clean, then wash it with a hose, wipe off degreaser so its bone dry. Apply 3 -4 coats (not too heavy, not too light) and stuff the oven idea, just wait for a sunny day and sit it in the sun all day. Good as new.

just remember to mask off ur fittings so no paint gets inside the cover.....:cool:

UPDATE:

Car should have been picked up today for the ECU wiring, so ill know more once I get hold of my mate, cuz at the moment im in the desserts of SA