2004 Lancer Sportback TURBO Ralliart

April 22, 2013...


"Hack says my turbo reflash is done...manifold and piping being shipped this week.


This stencil is going to happen as well (photoshopped rendition shown):

 

April 27, 2013...

"Honey? I'm home!" -Jack Nicholson in,The Shining-"

 

April 27, 2013...

" This also in after (14) days and $28 = 20 + 8 shipping from Australia (GREAT communication and an excellent product for a great price):"



http://stores.ebay.com.au/streetfxx...54633016&_sid=916174986&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

 

April 29, 2013...

" I know this isn't what you guys are waiting for, but it's raining here, and although "snails" do come out in the rain, the good stuff will have to wait.


For now, this is what came to fruition:

After centering the adhesive stencil, I masked off and left these letters exposed then applied four coats of a darker red to better match the car:"




...Then, I exposed these symbols and tried to apply a fade to the end by shooting steady to the left of the stencil, then sweeping quickly to the right. I applied four coats repeating this technique each time:




Using a blow dryer to expedite my impatience in the moisture, I unmasked and remasked for the bottom letters and applied four coats of gloss black:




Shooting photos from the front didn't do justice (lighting issues) so I played with different angles and came up with these which, appear to show the proper effects. I hope Michael and Brent approve:"

 

The Original:



The Photoshop:



The Real Deal:



It was a team effort Bakuro...have to thank God for that!

 

First fitment of manifold and turbo, May 01, 2013...

 

May 07, 2013...

Turbo mod (in shop)

Intake Pipe MAF mod (in process by Hackish)

Charge Piping couplers, and clamps

Oil Pan bung for drain

Tee Oil Pressure sensor for oil source

Fab Downpipe and Cat Pipe

Upload Turbo reflash

 

May 08, 2013...





Still need a 90° elbow to connect these two. Hack says he haw one lying around:






Ready to weld (L to R):

LICP (compressor nozzle to IC)
UICP (to throttle body)
UICP (from IC, up overflow resevoir space)

 

May 16, 2013...

Pipes all welded up:

 

Located Longer Head Studs, May 21, 2013...

False Alarm (imagine that)! The correct size studs were available the whole time, my brain was just fried and I just couldn't see it...M10 X 1.25 X 50mm (OEM: M10 X 1.25 X 40mm)...http://www.silver-seal.com/product/6402/Manifold-Stud-For-Honda-Accord-Toyota---M10-125-x-50mm.html.

 

May 21, 2013...

Couplers & Clamps came in today:






The manifold spacer, along with the longer studs, should be in next week, as my car is going up on a lift hopefully next week as well. Here's what's left to modify / obtain:

1. WG actuator bracket and lever
2. Down pipe
3. Cat pipe
4. Intake pipe (Hackish is modifying)
5. Oil pan bung
6. Write reflash to ECU

 

May 22, 2013...

Thick 0.75" (ID) dishwasher tubing from Home Depot works primo for the recirculating valve...





...more pics tomorrow.

 

May 24, 2013...

4g69 flange/spacer by RRE...these are laser cut which causes minor warping, so I "ponked" it (beat it with a rubber mallet) and it flattened out nicely:




..with two gaskets:




...with the manifold:

 

May 24, 2013...

Reusing the OEM manifold studs (15mm in the block X 25mm exposed = 40mm) to mount the turbo:




Edit: found longer manifold studs on my front porch this morning!


http://www.silver-seal.com/c=ElaCsO...e_parts.enginefasteners.exhaustmanifoldstuds/

 

M10 X 1.25 X 50mm (15mm in the block, 35mm exposed = 50mm)) studs installed:

 

May 27, 2013...

While I wait, I tee'd off of the oil pressure sensor bung for my turbo oil source (located on the back of the block, driver side, behind the oil pan):

 

Vacuum source for boost gauge and recirculation valve, May 29, 2013...

Ahh, okay, I got ya, I know that hose/connection...thanks.

 

June 08, 2013...

I finally had the wagon towed to Profab's shop, for their lift is available...let the magic begin!....

 

June 12, 2013...

Garrett 2.5" Flex Pipe...




After spending four hours shooting down ideas, after my initial "paper towel roll" mock-up, as to why I didn't have enough room for a downpipe, the shop foreman finally agreed to go ahead with a twist on my original idea brought up by a humble worker overhearing our debate. 2.50" piping is going to be mocked up first to see if we can squeeze that in.




Garrett, I could use that piping right around now.... I'll make do though if you can't...{thumbup}

 

June 18, 2013...