GI: Turbo Kit

[bigkoala1]

keep us updated

[WormGod]

Interesting in seeing how you plan out the cooling. MOAFMIC (mother of all front mount intercoolers)!!!! I have done front and top mount kits, but NEVER have I had to fab my own plumbing. I do not envy your task, heh.

Curious, what turbo are you considering and are you looking at, at least, a 3" turboback?

Keep it up.

[jdm monkey]

For 5-7psi low boost intercooling is not really needed and with the use of a relatively large compressor compressed air wont be as hot, also turbo placement is away from the engine bay, there's plenty of cold dense air at the turbo's current location. And yes, single 3" turbo back for the exhaust.
Ok now for more pics....

[VCrossfan]

Jdm...Looks good, I've been trying to find pic's of a guy in Japan that fab'd one about in the same location as your doing. It might give you some idea's on mounts, locations etc. If any member has any pic's of the Jap VX w/turbo post them. Keep us posted..

[Cyrk]

jdm monkey, nice work...

check this link for more on the mooncraft VX:
http://vehi.world.coocan.jp/moon/moon.htm

[WormGod]

I think the stock front cladding has a good capability for using a smaller FMIC. Since it has to be fabbed from scratch anyways, it is possible to get it closer to the chassis than the Mooncraft did. Looks like quite some space in there.... probably to keep it away from any radiator heat, but shouldnt be an issue if JDM's isnt putting out enough compression and only a small dose of cooling takes place with the FMIC anyways. Hell, even something small like the top mounts on the STi might suffice in that location without butchering the front end, heh.

So the wheel well was the best you could manage for plumbing? Hmm, shame. But hell, good to see you got this far along so far.

[Joe_Black]

Thanks for the pics, but YIKE! One, I'd like to be able to turn left again and two, have you calculated the pressure drop on that Rube Goldberg plumbing layout? Did you even consider simply fabbing new manifolds before neutering the roadability of the vehicle?

[spitfire5454]

this is a very cool project. i had planned on doing this last year, but after all the bugs were worked out, i the supercharger was just easier. i used to have all sorts of data on set ups like this. ill see if i can dig some up. this is pretty much the only way to do it - i just dont see the room under the hood for a traditional turbo and manifold. STS systems are turbos like this and they seem to work fine. there will be a little lag, but it wont be a deal. also, the long charge pipe running under the car acts as a little intercooler as well. i love turbos, but you cant beat the mean looks of roots

[WormGod]

Right'o. Turbo for tarmac. S/C for insta-grab (that be dirt to ya'll city folk.... like me ).

Still, as a city to rural/suburban city transplant now, T/C and S/C appeal. Thus, the Rex and the Vex, heh.

I still think you are gonna wanna take a look into the pressure cause that setup really does concern me when it comes to lag. And without a proper tune (REALLY good luck on that one), I fear you wont see a bit of gain. But please, prove me wrong and make it work. I love an ongoing project.