5SFTE Project Time, Updated with pictures. Options

[CaliJeff]

where would i "T" in to then? Cuz i have to take the turbo off techincally when i go into smog. if i tap-in to the radiator hose, i can keep everything legit.

[1bwilson]

If your running the coolent plumbing from under the TB you could just pop a T fitting into the prong fitting or whatever your using to extend the coolent lines. I added an extra 14 inches or so onto each coolent line with the barb fitting, plenty of room for a sender in there.

[CaliJeff]

small update. i got in a bike accident yesterday. i won't be able to work on the car for maybe a week or 2. hopefully sooner. i had an IV in each arm, and several cat scans. i got road rash all up my right side of my face and my hands/arms, which went along with a concussion following a blackout. it's alright tho, got myself a bunch of Norco, should help a lil.

i'll keep u guys posted.

Love your fellow 6GC member,
Jeff

PS I'll get better fast, swear !

[1bwilson]

Get well and feel better soon dude!

[6strngs]

hope you feel better soon! livermore needs another turbo 6gc!

[Element]

how could you go and do a thing like that???

hope you get to feeling better...can't wait to see how the project turns out!

[CaliJeff]

So after 3 weeks of finally getting well or at least better as to what i was before, i'm going to resume my project. i ordered a KO DP instead of the one i received from 6strings (sold it back to him), and i need to now just save up a lil bit of money again in order to need the following items:

3s oil drain line
intercooler piping
magnaflow highflow cat
custom piping from dp to cat

PS: For those who have an aftermarket oil temp. sensor, where did u make an adaptor or where did u place the sensor? The only way i have been able to think of is the sandwhich plate adaptor - which i do not want to buy. Please state ur input, thanks guys !

[LewFX]

do you wanna buy my 3" magnaflow cat convertor?

[CaliJeff]

neg, i'm doing 2.5" all the way.

[CaliJeff]

another question. for the coolant lines, underneath the throttle body, does it matter which lines from the turbo go to? or just hook up to what i can. i know there is 3 of em, and i need to use the one to the left, and the one to the right.

Next question, when i tee into the line for the preturbo, do i need to hook up the line before the catch can, or can someone else further explain this please

[1bwilson]

another question. for the coolant lines, underneath the throttle body, does it matter which lines from the turbo go to? or just hook up to what i can. i know there is 3 of em, and i need to use the one to the left, and the one to the right.

Next question, when i tee into the line for the preturbo, do i need to hook up the line before the catch can, or can someone else further explain this please

You can use any of the 2 coolent lines, doesnt matter which coolent hose you hook into on the turbo side because its a shared line, just flows arounf and then back out.

Im assuming your talking about the hose from the valve cover being T'd off.... Routing it to a catch can and then to the intake is a good idea, valve cover to the turbo is also fine.

[CaliJeff]

so, from the valve cover to the t, 1 end goes to the turbo, 1 end goes to the catch can, then from the catch can to the intake ?

[1bwilson]

No no, valve cover to catch can to the intake. Your not thinking coolent still are you?

Your using the catch can like a filter, the bad air/fumes go in and anything that can settle in there will and less will be re-breathed back into the intake.

This post has been edited by 1bwilson: Oct 27, 2007 - 10:13 PM

[CaliJeff]

lol, no no, not thinking coolant. i know how a catch can works. so u are saying only do one method for the intake, don't combine both?

[1bwilson]

Yes, you want it to flow threw the catch can and into the intake.

[CaliJeff]

thanks, that clears up a couple questions !

[presure2]

thanks, that clears up a couple questions !

jeff, this pic shows exactly how it should be routed.
if your using a catch can, the line would go from the valve cover, to the CC, and from the catch can, to the intake.

[CaliJeff]

small update, relocated my battery to the trunk.

[6strngs]

you should bring your car over friday evening if you have time. I still want to see how you relocated the battery cause I'm pretty sure I'm going to relocate mine this time around.

[CaliJeff]

another small update, hooked up my gauges, small question tho. with my oil pressure gauge, it reads 60 psi right when i start it, then after 2mins of driving it around, and placing it back in idle, it stays at around 25 psi, then when i rev, it will go up to around 40 psi or so, or if i rev higher, it will go to around 65 psi. any comments?