Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS

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CRAP!... Welding shop was closed on the weekend aka neighbour went to the lake.

Well did some work tonight... 2 runners done!

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ALL DONE!!!...

...tacking up the manifold... just have to move #1 a bit cause it's hitting the power steering mount.

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a--hole PS mount... I'd like to mount you!
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Water return...
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M-Tuned fuel rail...
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RACING BP fully built with Twin Scroll GT3071R TURBO @ +30psi - Specs and Pictures

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WOW...

Nuff said!
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Please, what kind of colour did you use to paint the cylinder block? It seems like it can easily withstand high temperatures, I need to paint my 626's block as well. Thank you for answer.
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really nice work...keep it up....i'm jealous lol
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Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS

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wow impressive. i like it alot, wanna do mine? lol jk. What kind of turbo is that? and could you direct me in the right direction to get one? thanks and keep up the good work :D
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Nice header! So do you have a pic of it mounted to the engine?
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Crap, running outta room for my external wastegate... I'll take some pictures on the weekend. Had to make another collector for the wastegate, combining the two sides.

That's a Garrett GT3071R that I got from Full Race, you're looking at $1500 for that turbo with a divided port.

I'll post some pictures of it mounted on the engine when I get back to it on the weekend to finish the external wastegate merge collector thingy...

Still contemplating getting it extrude honed... $500 is kinda pricey for what little I may gain.
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RACING BP fully built with Twin Scroll GT3071R TURBO @ +30psi - Specs and Pictures

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Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS

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Ha, you like to start your posts with the word "Crap" haha.

Anyways, Shades, this build is legit. I cant wait to see this car at the mx-west meet...

Btw, you still got those 4 spoke rims on the car?

Isnt that turbo the "Disco potato" ? Or is that the gt2871?
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solo_ryder wrote:Ha, you like to start your posts with the word "Crap" haha.

Anyways, Shades, this build is legit. I cant wait to see this car at the mx-west meet...

Btw, you still got those 4 spoke rims on the car?

Isnt that turbo the "Disco potato" ? Or is that the gt2871?

Oh yeah, I've still got them Axis Maglite's. All scuffed up cause I'm a terrible driver... damnit!

No No No... that's bigger than the Disco Potato I was initally gonna get. That's a GT3071R... slower spool up but more top end... I'm hoping the divided port will give me a little better spool up.
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Well she's all tacked up ready to take to the welder tomorrow. My welder is doing it for beer and the good thing is that he welds sprinkler piping so he knows how to weld around.

This is it in all her glory with the very odd wastegate piping...
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Odd looking doesn't begin to explain this piece...
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Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS

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That is a sweet looking manifold. I cant wait to see this in person at the k-town meet

*fingers crossed*
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Crap, I can't wait to see it done.
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Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS

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hey, i've been followin this work on here and clubprotege. Your work is always so clean and as u said "done right the first time".
keep it up man
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Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS

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I'll have to keep an eye on this. I'm using the GT3071R on my KL hybrid once I get everything together... It will be interesting to see how they compare.
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