Waiting on FI

esfourteen · 12-14-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BG370z

super tight fit between left side turbo and starter

haha yeah, imagine how I felt when I forgot to re-install the starter prior to installing the turbo with the engine in the car. protip: remove the solenoid, install starter, install solenoid.

esfourteen · 12-14-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

That is interesting as every shop I have talk to drops the motor for ease.
Though the kit is designed for the engine to be left in and installed, there is even a DIY on the forum of it.

it's definitely easier, i wouldn't recommend doing it with the engine in. one of the most frustrating things i've done mechanically

elperuano · 12-14-2012, 03:58 PM

To install a TT on this platform with the engine in is a nightmare. Why anyone would recommend installing this kit with the motor in is weird to me. You COULD do it but why take the hardest route possible? Definitely MUCH easier to install with the motor dropped. To each his own I suppose.

esfourteen · 12-14-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by elperuano

To install a TT on this platform with the engine in is a nightmare. Why anyone would recommend installing this kit with the motor in is weird to me. You COULD do it but why take the hardest route possible? Definitely MUCH easier to install with the motor dropped. To each his own I suppose.

not all of us have lifts to drop the engine, you can pull it out the front as well but thats arguably just as bad as installing with the engine in

elperuano · 12-14-2012, 04:59 PM

Yea that's almost the same, I was simply going on that anyone would actually recommend doing it with motor in. That's just tough.

blackonorange · 12-15-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by elperuano

Yea that's almost the same, I was simply going on that anyone would actually recommend doing it with motor in. That's just tough.

GTM does it this way, who would know better ?

BG370z · 12-15-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

haha yeah, imagine how I felt when I forgot to re-install the starter prior to installing the turbo with the engine in the car. protip: remove the solenoid, install starter, install solenoid.

thanks for the tip. haha i will look for the starter install before engine goes up

BG370z · 12-15-2012, 10:54 AM

So is it fun? Just thinking when it will be all set up.

Chuck33079 · 12-16-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BG370z

So is it fun? Just thinking when it will be all set up.

Is it fun? Oh yeah. But be careful. There's a lot more power to deal with. Respect it. Things you could get away with at stock power levels will have you swapping ends in a hurry.

BG370z · 12-17-2012, 06:45 PM

Day 4

turbos are on. oil lines are connected.
injectors are installed. Heat shields are on
soon time to put engine back and start intercooler
ya man!

elperuano · 12-17-2012, 06:59 PM

Hey look at that, you pulled the motor. Smart move! Good luck buddy! In for final result!

SS_Firehawk · 12-17-2012, 07:10 PM

Straight Engine Pron

esfourteen · 12-17-2012, 07:10 PM

looks like they forgot to paint your wastegate actuator brackets, those will rust as they are just steel. you need to paint those brackets, the intercooler brackets, and the steering rack coupler. my engine mount spacers came painted already but some have had to paint those as well.

elperuano · 12-17-2012, 08:02 PM

Whenever someone says car porn it always reminds me of the show "My strange addiction" and this weird guy used to have sex with his car... Not sure how one goes about doing that but yeaa......
Back on topic, definitely looks like car porn!

BG370z · 12-17-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by elperuano

Hey look at that, you pulled the motor. Smart move! Good luck buddy! In for final result!

hey thanks for the good vibes. i would want to work on this for first install
and have the motor not pulled. too much to do in small spaces and you see
a whole lot better

12-14-2012, 03:58 PM	#48 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 29	To install a TT on this platform with the engine in is a nightmare. Why anyone would recommend installing this kit with the motor in is weird to me. You COULD do it but why take the hardest route possible? Definitely MUCH easier to install with the motor dropped. To each his own I suppose. BG370z likes this.

12-17-2012, 07:10 PM	#57 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Straight Engine Pron BG370z and elperuano like this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

12-17-2012, 07:10 PM	#58 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	looks like they forgot to paint your wastegate actuator brackets, those will rust as they are just steel. you need to paint those brackets, the intercooler brackets, and the steering rack coupler. my engine mount spacers came painted already but some have had to paint those as well. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

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12-14-2012, 04:59 PM	#50 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 29	Yea that's almost the same, I was simply going on that anyone would actually recommend doing it with motor in. That's just tough.

12-15-2012, 10:54 AM	#53 (permalink)
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12-17-2012, 06:59 PM	#56 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 29	Hey look at that, you pulled the motor. Smart move! Good luck buddy! In for final result!

12-17-2012, 08:02 PM	#59 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 29	Whenever someone says car porn it always reminds me of the show "My strange addiction" and this weird guy used to have sex with his car... Not sure how one goes about doing that but yeaa...... Back on topic, definitely looks like car porn!