Winter Capri Upgrades ...

**Martin0660** · 02-24-2010, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by yeahloh95

so red is faster huh?

That's the theory I'm working with now ;) Proof will come in the spring :D

Originally Posted by turbo83coupe

my whole car is red

Yes, but under hood you make everything BLACK. Body color is irrelevant, it's all about engine trim in this new reality i'm working on ;) Give me a yell if you are around tonight

**Martin0660** · 02-24-2010, 08:00 PM

Got a little more done tonight. Finished the mock up of the new alternator bracket. Serpentine belt installed, just need to take it back appart to clean it up, throw some rattle can paint on it ;)

**Martin0660** · 02-24-2010, 08:01 PM

Also the turbo beanie came today so it's installed. Really nice piece IMO ...

**wick** · 02-24-2010, 08:02 PM

Pretty snazzy Robert!!

**biminiLX** · 02-24-2010, 08:33 PM

Nice, and I see a the red plan ;)
Did you run a blanket before Bob? I noticed a big difference in underhood heat with mine.
-J

**Martin0660** · 02-24-2010, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by biminiLX

Did you run a blanket before

No, I have had my header and downpipe wrapped, but could only run a shield with the internal gate actuator. Now that I installed the external gate, that space is free again :D

**trbofox** · 02-24-2010, 11:16 PM

Looking good. Where did you get your wrap?

**Martin0660** · 02-24-2010, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by trbofox

Looking good. Where did you get your wrap?

Bought off eBay from these guys ...

http://stores.ebay.com/Devl-Tuning

With the shipment, came a card with their website ....

http://www.thermalzero.com/

Along with a 20% off code and free ship over $100.00. Basically same price as off eBay, but maybe less hassel. They also seem to have good prices on wrap and snap straps. They ship fast off of Ebay for sure. Seems like they might be okay to work with on quantity ;)

**lib88stang** · 02-25-2010, 09:23 AM

Looks real good

**Martin0660** · 02-25-2010, 08:14 PM

Here is a real exciting part (if you are me ;) ) ... NOS EEC connector

**wick** · 02-25-2010, 09:56 PM

May I ask what you are going to do with the connector? Doing your own computer or just relocating it for a piggyback?

**Martin0660** · 02-25-2010, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by wick

May I ask what you are going to do with the connector?

I'm going to attach that connector to this ...

I will have a seperate harness for the MAP and some other remote functions, but will get the TPS, ECT, ACT, Injectors, and ignition via the stock harness and the EEC plug. This way, I could always swap back to an EEC if needed.

**biminiLX** · 02-25-2010, 10:59 PM

I'm glad you know you're way around electronics Bob, that looks like a fun project

Great idea to have the capability to run a stock ECU if needed.

Originally Posted by trbofox

Looking good. Where did you get your wrap?

I got my black one from VRS racing. If you say you're a turbomustangs.com member you get a good discount.
-J

**wick** · 02-25-2010, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by biminiLX

I'm glad you know you're way around electronics Bob, that looks like a fun project

-J

Yes, I am also glad. After our conversation, which got ended early due to my son being sick and my battery dying, he made me feel a million times better. Thanks Bob, talk to ya tomorrow.

**Martin0660** · 02-26-2010, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by biminiLX

I'm glad you know you're way around electronics

Not sure I know my way, somehow I can usually find my way ...

Originally Posted by wick

Yes, I am also glad.

No problem Rob

**Martin0660** · 02-28-2010, 12:46 PM

Next little project is to install a breather catch can.

I had been running my crank case breather with an oil seperator and an open element, but was getting oil vapor on the intake side. I also had the valve cover breather back to the turbo inlet, but want to run the filter right on the turbo now so I need a place for that as well.

This is a Jaz dual inlet breather tank ...

**Martin0660** · 03-01-2010, 08:10 PM

More progress in the right direction :D Breather catch can installed ...

Running sperators on bothe the Crankcase and the Valve cover then on to the breather tank. This should keep the mess to a miniumum...

**Martin0660** · 03-01-2010, 08:11 PM

Also buttoned up the alternator bracket and stuff after paint ...

Also changed the raditor out and a few misc things. Basically need to change oil / filter and add coolant and it would be ready to start up again on the old EMS :D

**mlowry1260** · 03-05-2010, 02:35 PM

Bob,

are there any rules of thumb about placement of a wastegate?

**Martin0660** · 03-05-2010, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by mlowry1260

are there any rules of thumb about placement of a wastegate?

Not hard and fast, but there are preferences ;) Ideally as close to the turbine and as in line with the flow path as possible. Of course that isn't always possible because of packaging, and it will affect response and boost control.

If you get down to it, all the WG is doing is causing a controlled leak to loose some of the exhaust energy. The best backpressure is at the turbine wheel, so the closer the better there, and of course it is flow, so as in line as possible is better.

For example, Joe Laramee drills a hole in the turbine housing and puts his right into the scroll, right in line with the flow. He has excellent boost control, but you are dealing with cast steel. I went back and forth myself about doing something like that, but ultimately want to be able to change turbos without having to keep modifying them. My placement is surely not ideal, and we will see how good or bad it is based on data logs in the near future ;)