Well, I setup the turbo on the stand today, and got very excited to see some light at the end of the tunnel, so I thought I'd post something to show that my dreams are slowly coming to fruition. I started gathering parts about 18 months ago. My car has been parked and in 50,000 pieces for about a year, in my dads garage.

Here are some pics.


Before the debauchery began.


Goodbye bumper... And suspension.


And to think, I'd never done more than replace an air filter before. This was a big step for me.


Goodbye.


Me changing the oil pan on my ex's elantra... I was not amused.


I installed an air system to aid in the project.


Her home for the past year. Ignore the christmas lights, this was summer.


DIY baby. Poor mans engine hoist.


Sure it's safe. Ahem.


Holy crap, what did I get myself into?

I really thought I had taken more pics of the process... I'll take pics tomorrow of what she looks like. It's so beautiful, it's been a long time since I've been this excited about this project.

I've wasted alot of money on this project.











These are all things I bought and sold at a loss, or am currently selling at a loss.

 

keep up the good work.

 

Don't give up man!
Good work

 

Here are some pics as of today.


As it sits today. As you can see, the engine bay has become home to a tire cover, gift wrap, some plywood, and a bunch of other random things.



A bunch of parts stored inside the car.


Sweet exhaust. (other parts are in the trunk and on the engine)





And the reason for my excitement, some mockup!

 

that looks real good, i like the pictures of the turbo installed outside of the car. Looks like a fun project though.

 

is that the built engine...

you are almost there, besides putting everything back together what is left (order, if any)

 

that looks sweet, hoping to go down that road myself... just gotta get the money to do so

 

this thread is awesomekeep it coming

 

That's the engine I bought from greatlakestib, built by t4turbotiburon a while back. Was running 22 PSI when he was breaking it in, and claimed he built it for 450+ HP, which should be more than enough for my goals.

I have a few more parts to buy... Lightweight pully's, still waiting to see if the timing belt/water pump/etc were changed when it was built. I have all the major stuff, it's just little things holding me up now. I might just start bolting it up and change those things after, once I find a new good job.

 

yeah are almost there...great build cant wait to see final numbers


u did buy nightshark's turbo kit as well huh...

if so you are gettting quality stuff from good members