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So I haven’t been updating lately, mainly because I have been spending most my time buttoning up the car. I was able to successfully Helicoil that powdercoated intake manifold

I also decided to use a smaller, universal overflow tank instead of the AGP hard can. It tucked behind the windshield washer tank nicely.

The rear brakes were removed in preparation for my Rotor Pro brake rotors.

The fuel tank was finally dropped, and the factory canister removed. The fuel return line was ran and the regulator set in place under the hood.

Rear RotorPros installed

At this point we were basically ready to install the turbo. We installed the newly ceramic coated hot side and then called it a night.

Yesterday, while I worked on the fuel tank install, Gabe welded up the front intercooler mounting location. If you remember from the disassembly day, it was cracked.

I installed the walbro 255 and then reinstalled the tank. I chased a few of the bolts with a die to clean their threads. I also started securing the return line with -6AN hose clamps.

AGP Race FMIC installed.

Turbo, O2 housing, and other accessories installed.

Hardpipes, BOV, battery and CAI installed.

After that we flashed it, primed the fuel system a few times to check for leaks, and cranked the car with the coil pack disconnected to build some oil pressure. Then, we fired it up…

So far so good!! No fluid leaks, we did have some small issues with the fuel return line not being tightened enough so there were a couple drips of fuel, and the bolts for the turbine housing needed to be tightened. Otherwise, the motor sounds like its running strong.

So what’s left? Well, the side exit didn’t quite make it through the original car’s accident. It wasn’t super obvious, but the rear section of the exhaust was slightly bent, which put the oval tip too close to the rear wheel. I’m planning on buying a 3″ turn down and just dumping the exhaust in the center rear of the car. I’ll miss the look of the side exit, but this is the easiest and fastest solution. Otherwise, the car is just about done. I’ll keep updating as it gets closer to getting back on the road!

Edit: this is what I will be using on the exhaust system

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Hopefully I can find one local, instead of having to wait for shipping.

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