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Updates: Please see page (1).
Images of the intercooler and piping. I regretably had to illiminate my driving lights. I suppose it was worth it! : )
Here is the PLX wideband O2 sensor.
Here is an image of the oil cooler. Not entirely visable, yet gives you an idea of the size. Current oil capacity is at 7 quarts.
Engine Compartment: Here are images of the turbo installation and components.
You can see the progression of the installation and upgrading of piping and re-routing of the bypass valve. I continue to update these areas in order to maximize boost pressure, minimizing drop and restricions. Something you can't see are the new higher performance cams purchased through Schneider Cams. This is thier most aggressive cam grind for the VG30ET. Also purchased were their racing valve springs which add 30 pounds more pressure when closing the valves, protecting against valve float at higher rpm's.
Here are further images of the completed install and piping. Take note of where the Greddy Bypass valve is mounted. I think it's a pretty conveniant location.
Here is a bit closer look at the two 90 degree bends I had to install as the intake on the turbo ended up running pretty close to the firewall. The second image is upclose of the compressor piping. It runs right between turbo and transmission. Also notice the metal support for the turbo and the oil lines. The oil line splits here to run 1. to the turbo and 2. to the oil pressure guage.
These are images of the area where the battery was removed. I insalled a 1 farad capacitor and a 150amp Circuit Breaker. There is also a distribution block in case I decide to install additional components that require power up under the hood. You may notice that I still have the intake running from the fender, CAI.
These are images of the poured Polyurethene mounts (now solid), for both the tranny and the engine. Here is a tranny mount to see what they look like.
FPR: This is an image of my rising rate fuel pressure riser from Stillen. Works great! This is not a good image, you can barely see it to the right. I'll have to get a better shot.
Ignition System: I am only using the Jacob's Coil from their "ICE Pack" system and removed my stock coil. Due to decreased space under the hood, I have re-installed the coil at the location of the stock coil. Very tight fit.
Elect. Vacuum Pump: I got this for a good price of a fellew tuner. I discovered some issue with presurizing the crank case. I beleive through the PCV valve. Can't afford a racing PCV valve, so I went with this. In the second image, you can see right above the pump where I relocated the aftermarket ignition coil into the stock coil location. You can barely see the micro switch installed on the throttle body to activate the vacuum pump at 20% throttle.
Here is the engine compartment, overall. You may notice this is somewhat of an older image as compared to some of the changes I've made. In this image you can see where I used to have the Jacob's coil installed where the vacuum pump is located now, on the passegner side beside the power steering resourvior.
Here is an image of my leaking from oil seal. You can see the oil below the crank gear.
