Tell me what you think of my "induction" setup (pics)

[Dave]

Okay I want an honest opinion towards my entire induction setup on the van, except for the intercooler because it has yet to be tested. Which I will be doing.

Here's the setup:
-Remanufactured head, only mildly ported with a '92 TBI cam
-Adjustable cam gear
-Stock (30,000 mile) T03 Garrett turbo
-Mishimoto intercooler (24"x12"x3")
-2.5" aluminum intercooler piping with 3" to 2.5" transitions on the intercooler
-52mm throttle body
-Turbo XS Type S BOV
-TurboXS dual stage boost controller
-3" PVC intake piping with 3" to 2.5" reducer into the turbo and CAI
-PCV catch can going straight to the intake pipe
-2 piece intake manifold, ported for the throttle body

Okay and to the pictures!

Here's the intercooler being compared to our TE04H mitsu. turbo:


The transition coupler that Ill be using for the inlet for the turbo and the transitions to the intercooler:


Here's the PVC home-made intake that I made for my Neon... and it works dang well, so I figured Im doing it for the van:


BOV:


Intercooler piping with couplers and t-bolts:


Let me know what you all think.

-Bryan

[turbovanman²]

Looks good to me, a very solid plan,

[turboshadow]

It sucks! as in it will be good at sucking in air and keeping it cool

[Greedy]

Nice setup.
That intercooler is very large!
I really dig that BOV

[dwh4784]

nice calendar

[Dave]

nice calendar

Ah, what I was waiting hear!

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm gonna stick with this turbo for now, I know it sucks (no pun intended) but I am waiting to buy my "own" T3/T4 50 trim. Poppa bought enough stuff for this van so I want to be the one to buy the key component.

Spring break is coming fast... hopefully my pistons will be here in time for the motor to be assembled and ready to go.

[SpoolinGLH]

Looks good man. The only thing is that BOV is only rated to 12 psi. Summits Page contradicts itself it says its says rated 0-12 psi then it says recommended up to 15.... So thats the only thing i would b concerned with...

[Bubba]

Get the bigger turbo.....you won't regret it!

Christian J. Grest

[Dave]

Get the bigger turbo.....you won't regret it!

Christian J. Grest

Yup! I'm sure a 50 trim will do nicely. Maybe even a stage 2 turbine wheel? We'll see.

Anyways, Kyle, the BOV comes with shims for the spring to tighten it up, if they don't hold to 18psi than Ill get a RFL.

I"m going to be stuck with the stock tranny on this beast now for a while, as the guy who is building it wont be done by spring break... my posi hasn't even gotten there yet. *sigh* all well, it will be good for break-in for the rings.

[GLHSKEN]

Break the rings in HARD..

[cordes]

The TII turbo should be good for a lot of fun until you can get your hybrid going. I liked my TII at 20+ PSI. It was fun.

[turbovanman²]

Break the rings in HARD..

Yep,

Then change the oil right after while its still hot, I couldn't believe the crap I got out of mine.

[Dave]

Break the rings in HARD..

How do I do that? I need some info on how to properly break in an "everything new" motor.

[Dave]

M'kay... update: The T03 came in today and the inducer's blades actually cut a groove into the compressor housing... talk about shaft play. So we just decided to go to a T3/T4 50 trim with a S2 wheel.

There's a lot of debate on going to the S3 wheel... but I'm only planning on running between 18-20psi. What do you guys think???

[cordes]

M'kay... update: The T03 came in today and the inducer's blades actually cut a groove into the compressor housing... talk about shaft play. So we just decided to go to a T3/T4 50 trim with a S2 wheel.

There's a lot of debate on going to the S3 wheel... but I'm only planning on running between 18-20psi. What do you guys think???

Stage II for sure. Especially if it is an auto.

[turbovanman²]

Stage 2 in an 8V auto on the street. I have a Stage 3 and its too laggy but when I get the TIII head on, it will be just right,

[Dave]

Stage 2 in an 8V auto on the street. I have a Stage 3 and its too laggy but when I get the TIII head on, it will be just right,

You're nuts Simon!

I just compiled a list of more stuff that we need, and the exhaust is a huge chunk that we're missing. We have nothing, up to the swingvalve. But I'm definately thinking 3" everything.

[8valves]

You're nuts Simon!

I just compiled a list of more stuff that we need, and the exhaust is a huge chunk that we're missing. We have nothing, up to the swingvalve. But I'm definately thinking 3" everything.

If you're trying to save a couple bucks, why don't you just run a 3" pipe under the van and call it a day? Like, the swingvalve to a downpipe and then a turndown to the ground or something like that. Turndowns help out on sound deadening a lot, so we've found on the Integra with an open downpipe.

Aaron Miller

[turbovanman²]

If you're trying to save a couple bucks, why don't you just run a 3" pipe under the van and call it a day? Like, the swingvalve to a downpipe and then a turndown to the ground or something like that. Turndowns help out on sound deadening a lot, so we've found on the Integra with an open downpipe.

Aaron Miller

Been there, done that, its friggin loud, so loud the van vibrates and your ear drums actually move to the pulses, lol!

You're nuts Simon!

Why, thank you,

[vxvxAndrewxvxv]

whered you pick up the box of piping & conectors?