Turbo ix - yup, i did it. (56k....its worth the wait)

FuryriderX · 07-20-2008, 07:30 PM

first of all, here's the link to the discussion thread over on e30tech. LINK

intercooler mocked up on the parts car

other stuff test-fit on parts car:

(the wastegate ended up getting put somewhere else)

oil filter relocation (stock wouldnt fit nohow, even rotated around. the oil cooler lines were a bitch....)

INSTALL WEEK

oil drain fitting awesomeness

FuryriderX · 07-20-2008, 07:31 PM

hallman boost controller. works amazingly

the manifold was completely wrapped before i put it in, as was the downpipe.

FINISHED PRODUCT

exhaust video

currently running 5-6psi. once i get it tuned out, i'm running it up to 10. and thats where i'll stay.

PARTS LIST:
Garrett GT30R ball bearing turbo, .63 compressor, .82 turbine (not sure of trims)
Turbonetics racegate wastegate (5-7psi spring)
GReddy type-rs BOV
Megasquirt2v3 engine management, full fuel and spark control
Innovate LC-1 wideband o2 sensor
eBay manifold and intercooler, 2.75" charge pipes
metric blue headbolts, torqued to 65 ft-lbs
3" mandrel bent turbo-back exhaust, single cat, single 3"-dual 2.5" magnaflow muffler
Auto Meter gauges
Hallman boost controller

what do you all think????

e30_kid89 · 07-20-2008, 07:46 PM

I think you need to come out to the E30 meets m0ar!

Nice work. Setting up and then tinkering with MS must be fun!

FuryriderX · 07-20-2008, 08:30 PM

hehehehe

oh it is. just ask rudy.

///tyron · 07-20-2008, 09:20 PM

looks awesome, how'd you drill your drain?

props on the great work. we need moar vids!!

BigD · 07-20-2008, 09:25 PM

Good job man! Why an iX though? You don't think your diffs will blow up on the first WOT pull at full boost?

FuryriderX · 07-20-2008, 09:48 PM

oh, there's been quite a few pulls WOT at boost (only 5psi though), and no breaking. i have spare parts, which helps too.

the only thing that the crazy turbo iX's break is the front diffs, and thats only with 400+hp, clutch-drop drag launches. the shock load on the spider gears is just too much. or the cages in the front cv's shatter. i have lots of spare cv's and axles, and i'm not really looking for insane power, so i did it anyways.

besides, i have zero traction problems, even in the wet. kick rwd people's asses all over the place.

and its my car. lol.

edit: here's a youtube video of the exhaust, in case anyone can't play the other link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3OLtqf8fZM

oil drain was done with a unibit, and lots of grease. took FOREVER. but no chips went in the pan!

craz azn · 07-20-2008, 10:24 PM

I want one. That is all.

Blades · 07-20-2008, 11:19 PM

good job bud .. Im happy someone has done it. I thought about putting a supercharger in my Xi but decided against it since gas would be killer. Dont listen to the "why an ix" questions .. I bet you love the 4wd as much as I do in the winter

spoony_prelude · 07-21-2008, 01:15 AM

i hate you!!! *translation* im so jealous!!! great build up man! that was my dream when i had my eta, to boost it! never got around to doing it, now that i have my M its too much money for now! maybe someday!
jay

propr'one · 07-21-2008, 04:16 AM

did you upgrade the driveline?

(i bought an ix yesterday, gonna go get it in a few weeks)

FuryriderX · 07-21-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propr'one

did you upgrade the driveline?

(i bought an ix yesterday, gonna go get it in a few weeks)

nope. and you finally got one eh?? i remember you asking about it a while ago. welcome to the club

the 'weak' driveline of the iX is blown out of proportion. you just need to take care of it, and not drive like an ass.

propr'one · 07-21-2008, 10:29 AM

Yeah, bought it on ebay, haven't picked it up yet. Its in south dakota.
I doubt i'll be turboing mine like you did with yours, but i'm going to be very curious to see how your driveline holds up.

There's a few turbo ix's on bf.c, at least one or two on the east coast, and from what i've read, you're pretty much dead on. T/C's can hold up to about 350hp, as long as you're not stupid.

supernaught · 07-23-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propr'one

did you upgrade the driveline?

(i bought an ix yesterday, gonna go get it in a few weeks)

that red '90 with the ecu issue!
I was watching that ad.
about time you got one.

I've got lots of parts

Furyrider:
I've been watching the thread on e30tech, great job. Its nice to have a parts car to mock shit up on.

I'll be asking you for tips when I decide to start mine.

NOTORIOUS VR · 07-23-2008, 11:46 PM

congrats man! although I'd be a little weary about wrapping the ebay manifold... wrapping already fatigues metal as is, and an ebay mani isn't exactly schedule 10 or anything

and 10psi on a GT30? come on man, 15 at least