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Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: October 15th, 2008, 1:30 am
by Shades
CRAP!... Welding shop was closed on the weekend aka neighbour went to the lake.
Well did some work tonight... 2 runners done!
More Pictures...
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: October 19th, 2008, 3:07 am
by Shades
ALL DONE!!!...
...tacking up the manifold... just have to move #1 a bit cause it's hitting the power steering mount.
a--hole PS mount... I'd like to mount you!
Water return...
M-Tuned fuel rail...
More Pictures...
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: October 22nd, 2008, 11:52 pm
by SmoothMX3
WOW...
Nuff said!
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: October 23rd, 2008, 6:49 am
by Steve_SK
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.
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 3rd, 2008, 5:40 pm
by 10secSim
really nice work...keep it up....i'm jealous lol
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 3rd, 2008, 6:15 pm
by taylor_matt
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
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 3rd, 2008, 6:55 pm
by cjthor
Nice header! So do you have a pic of it mounted to the engine?
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 7th, 2008, 2:56 am
by Shades
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.
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 7th, 2008, 3:11 am
by solo_ryder
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?
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 8th, 2008, 1:04 pm
by Shades
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.
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 11th, 2008, 8:29 pm
by Shades
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...
More pictures...
Odd looking doesn't begin to explain this piece...
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 11th, 2008, 10:08 pm
by solo_ryder
That is a sweet looking manifold. I cant wait to see this in person at the k-town meet
*fingers crossed*
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 11th, 2008, 10:29 pm
by fowljesse
Crap, I can't wait to see it done.
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 12th, 2008, 11:41 am
by 94drumx3
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
Re: Shades - 1996 MX-3 RS
Posted: November 21st, 2008, 8:14 pm
by tehbrookzorz
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.