Project Silvia *updated*

[323ian]

Matt i have found that a rag placed within arms reach is good enough for demisting the screen!!!! :-D

As for sideways hows this Bryan!! :lol:

[323ian]

Just thought i would put another couple of pics up.

Interior as it is now;


Boost guage to dial in the new turbo and manual boost controller;


Cold air feed;


The new look with the S13 wheels, we needed a spare set for drifting and these give the car a more modern look now;

[RX7]

It has similar canards to your car mate lol.

Looks good !

[NikWilson]

[quote="slow_matt"]Hey mate, what are you doing about de-misting the windscreen as it looks like you've removed the heater system?

I'm going down the route of a heated windscreen but that

[323ian]

A lot more work went into the Silvia today again, its hard pulling spanners on your own car when you have to do it for a living all week long but i think it will be worth it in the end.

The aim of this car is maximum fun with the absolute minimum of cost.

Today was turbo swap day!!

Removed the manifold, turbo, turbo elbow and exhaust. It sounds easy saying it like that but getting to the bottom manifold bolts was a complete nightmare!!!




I then decided to do a bit of basic porting on the manifold while it was off the car, just a case of getting rid of coked up crap in it and rounding off the rough edges.


Next i began to swap the oil lines and bits and pieces across to the S13 turbo, a lot of the parts are different so i am now a bit stuck and will be searching for the different bits i need to rig the turbo up if anyone can help???

Anyway here is the set up with the new elbow on;


Look at the size difference;


Next steps is an intercooler set up and a nice side exit exhaust.

[LeeS13]

what bits do you need for the turbo lines mate i have a set of sr20 braided hoses you can try

[NikWilson]

I think we need the tappered fitting with the air nipple from the compressor side to the actuator
Oil return curved pipe
Compressor side air outlet elbow (round pipe with a triangular flange)

By the way, we still owe you for the four S13 wheels and the return of your steering boss. Do you need these urgantly?

As Ian said, taking off the manifold is a whole world of pain. The rear bottom bolt is an absolute joke to remove.


Nik

[Bladerider]

Mmmmmmm

Theres just not enough conversations with "Air nipple" in them these days !!

Sorry Nik,

Back on topic, it looks like its coming together nicely - you could ring Bob at GBH 01206 273500 to ask about the turbo fitting as thats what he runs on his S12 track car i think.

Hope that helps,

J.

[NikWilson]

Mmmmmmm

Theres just not enough conversations with "Air nipple" in them these days !!

Sorry Nik,

Back on topic, it looks like its coming together nicely - you could ring Bob at GBH 01206 273500 to ask about the turbo fitting as thats what he runs on his S12 track car i think.

Hope that helps,

J.

Just could not think what else to call it - I must admit that I felt awkward just typing the word!


Nik

[LeeS13]

I think we need the tappered fitting with the air nipple from the compressor side to the actuator
Oil return curved pipe
Compressor side air outlet elbow (round pipe with a triangular flange)

By the way, we still owe you for the four S13 wheels and the return of your steering boss. Do you need these urgantly?

As Ian said, taking off the manifold is a whole world of pain. The rear bottom bolt is an absolute joke to remove.


Nik

i'll have a look at what i have lying around mate might have a few of those bits,

i don't need them urgently as I'm going to be selling everything of my car in a few weeks after i've come back of a course but will send ian a bell to meet up with him somewhere