Progress on my car, #674 finally going back together with lots of new goodies!

[JamesFoster]

Quoting prove_it:
That manifold collector gave me a chubby. Very nice flow and welds.

And I think we all feel the same way Mark feels. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif

Hey, how well will the oil drain clear your wastegate? Looks like it drains right on it from the angle of the pic.



I just have to clock the turbo and the drain will go between the wastage, manifold and block. I'm gonna put a heat resistant fire sleeve over it.

 

[JamesFoster]

Quoting Turbro_Negro:
Who did your wheels?



Precision powder coating in San Bernardino. They're super good and very reasonable. Only $200! for all four wheels! And its a 2 stage color too!

 

[JamesFoster]

Quoting ghostinthevr4:
Quoting turbowop:
f*** you for being able to do this on money made from riding a kids bike on some ramps. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worthy.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worthy.gif



/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif He chased his dream and won. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worthy.gif

Shits gonna rage that manifold looks like it was worth the wait huh Mr. Foster?

Can't rush perfection I know how you feel though us sagitauris folk have a need to go fast. Can't wait to see the finished pics considering I'll be in Texas next year, so I won't get to see it in person. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bawling.gif

I know it's gonna be legit like the rest of your car, your car and Oldman Tau former car are the cleanest VR-4's that I seen in person.



Haha yeah Roy, definitely worth the wait. Thanks man.

 

[JamesFoster]

Quoting EMX5636:
Looks awesome James! Almost like a badder ass black version of my engine bay. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/applause.gif Now get thing on the rollers!



Thanks man hopefully will be on the rollers this weekend! btw I really like you car.

 

[JamesFoster]

Quoting tektic:
very nice!

Would it have been possible to just cut the surface of the hood and leave the ribs intact? I have never held one of those vents I don't know exactly how it mounts.



Yes you can, but part of the ribs go under the area where the vent holes are cut. I thought it would look much better to do it the way I did it.

 

[JamesFoster]

Thanks for all the kind word everyone!

Here's some more pictures from this weekend's progress.
Purple fittings!

Charlie getting down. Follow him on instagram @charlieturbos for lots of fancy fab work..

 

[Wookalar]

Badass manifold but the sheep logo is kinda goofy, but v band is the way to go.

I might have missed it but what fuel injectors and pump are you using? And what ems?

I can't wait to see some videos of you ripping it up in that car.

 

[prove_it]

That is some very nice welding. I'm guessing hes been at it a loooonnnnggggg time. Very very nice sir.

 

[BENE38A]

that is real nice, well worth the wait.

 

[jeverts]

Whats up with your power steering pump? It looks like the mount is bent?

 

[GSX_TC]

Good lookin manifold james!

 

[prove_it]

Quoting jeverts:
Whats up with your power steering pump? It looks like the mount is bent?



In some pics the pump is there, some pics it's not. It's just not bolted up my guess. (being he is installing a manifold...)

 

[coyotes]

Can't get over how amazing that manifold is. Are you having a bracket made to hold up your turbo as well?

 

[JamesFoster]

Quoting Wookalar:
Badass manifold but the sheep logo is kinda goofy, but v band is the way to go.

I might have missed it but what fuel injectors and pump are you using? And what ems?

I can't wait to see some videos of you ripping it up in that car.



The sheep is their company logo, I like it!

FIC 2150's and two AEM 320's in the tank, with -8 feed and -6 return. So hopefully fuel will not be an issue. And ECMlink on speed density.

I can't wait to take some!

 

[JamesFoster]

Quoting coyotes:
Can't get over how amazing that manifold is. Are you having a bracket made to hold up your turbo as well?



Nah she'll be alright

 

[JamesFoster]

Quoting prove_it:
Quoting jeverts:
Whats up with your power steering pump? It looks like the mount is bent?



In some pics the pump is there, some pics it's not. It's just not bolted up my guess. (being he is installing a manifold...)



Yeah it's just hanging

 

[JamesFoster]

Made a little more progress yesterday, finished the downpipe and exhaust. Got rid of those 2 bolt flanges, I hate those with a passion. I'm gonna replace the other connections with v-band also.

 

[coyotes]

This car is turning out to be one of the nicer examples of a modded VR4. Too bad it doesn't have a factory spoiler though. All wingless VR4s should be sent to the crusher /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[EMX5636]

Good job on ditching the 2-bolt downpipe flange. I did the same thing years ago and it has been a blessing anytime I've had to pull the "upper" downpipe. God I love topmounts. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JamesFoster]

Quoting coyotes:
This car is turning out to be one of the nicer examples of a modded VR4. Too bad it doesn't have a factory spoiler though. All wingless VR4s should be sent to the crusher /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif



Themz fightin words pal! Haha, it's got a lightweight fiberglass trunk lid, spoiler wouldn't work. Plus it looks better /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif