Hey guys,
Finally got going on my build to fix the pos embarrassing attempt at an eBay turbo kit!

Super excited to get this thing together and drive it.

Parts so far...
Ar design top mount
Vie intercooler setup
Borg warner 7064efr. 1.05 divided. Going to run blank off plate on the big.
Tial bov
Twin 38mm tial wastegates
Walbro 485
Trm 60lb tune
Aem boost and wideband
Ie fpr
Fx stage 3 clutch for now
Stock m52 with cutring hg and spacer

I know the turbo is a little small but it should at least get my feet wet. Just opened a shop so progress is not quite as quick as I would like but it's happening.

https://i.imgur.com/q5byfbz.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0Sr3PsP.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/bxwz2N8.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zzhYV8u.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/eRbQGPj.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/QKnDtda.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FfeqJHl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/PbnE0NL.jpg

Tore down the m52 I picked up if supposedly perfect running condition and found this...
https://i.imgur.com/sR5Hz2Y.jpg

Still gotta tear down my other engine and see if it looks any better. I know it had some metal in the oil as well so my hopes are not up. I may just measure crank throw bearings in it and send it, we will see.

Would you all recommend opening up the ring gap while I have it opened up??

-chris