Rajicase's First Turbo Build, Ballin' On A (Nonexistent) Budget

[rajicase]

CX racing? Is it worth going to a treadstone if not in a track env't? Just curious.

It is not CX racing, its some ebay off brand. I'm sure it is identical to CX racing's IC though.

[milKt]

4" cx = BANG FOR A buck

[Jab31169]

If I would of known you needed some coils to test, you could of run by the house and grabbed mine

[rajicase]

If I would of known you needed some coils to test, you could of run by the house and grabbed mine

AH shit I forgot you were OBD1

[milKt]

Obdw1n

[Butters Stoch]

4" cx = BANG FOR A buck

You might be right. I wouldn't run one of those 3" ones tho. Maybe 3.5" or 4". Those are under $169 ? If so, might be perfect budget cooler.
I know the treadstone is around $350-$400 shipped for a TR1235 which is a 3.5" and proven to around 1k HP on Supras. So if you can snag a 4" core for $150ish, it would be great for a start.

[rajicase]

I'm running a 3" .. if I upgrade it'll be to a good intercooler. Don't know if I'm going to upgrade or not yet.

[Butters Stoch]

I'm running a 3" .. if I upgrade it'll be to a good intercooler. Don't know if I'm going to upgrade or not yet.

I'd get a wider one in there. If its a eBay one, at least 3.5".

[rajicase]

I'd get a wider one in there. If its a eBay one, at least 3.5".

I will. Just gotta see if my engine will even work. I don't have much faith in it, being my first ever engine build...

[milKt]

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but DEAD nutS on?

Did the STD size Kolbenschmidt carry the crank perfectly?
The plastigauge showed them in the "pocket".

[rajicase]

Not sure what you are asking?
I am using the same crank out of my old engine which has STD size kolb bearings in it. So I am running the same crank and bearings (new bearings) in the new block. Plastigauge says all tolerances (both rod and main) are within spec, and since the crank spun real nicely by hand, I figured all was good.

[milKt]

pocket = within spec

It's nice to know these engines take the STD bearing with a snug fit
most every time.

[rajicase]

I think I am going to crash the UPS tracking app with how many times I have refreshed it today :/

[milKt]

[someguy2800]

Sure you don't want me to overnight you some coils?

[rajicase]

It runs!!! Xd

[jakeE36325]

Been waiting for this update. See you can put an engine together and it'll run! Hope everything's sounding good and running strong!

[Jab31169]

Noice

[bmw328m52]

Vidz asap

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[rajicase]

Here's a vid! (No exhaust so kinda loud)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3lLerG_UlA

Boosty vids coming soon I hope. I spent the next couple hours putting everything back together;
Cooling system
Exhaust
Nose panel
Lights
Bumper
etc etc...

It is officially ready to drive. Weather permitting I will give her a bath and shake her down a bit tomorrow on low boost. Fingers crossed that she hold.... So far so good, but I have only had her idle/rev to 1500ish so far...

[someguy2800]

[bmw328m52]

Fucin rite. The highlight of my Tuesday.

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[rajicase]

Thanks for the encouragement guys!!

[vollosso]

High boost or bust. Set them rings.


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[rajicase]

High boost or bust. Set them rings.

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Tomorrow!