Recommended tools for installing turbo kit in engine bay?

COSMO · 06-08-2013, 05:54 PM

lol, compressed air tools on most places with No room to work.... Good luck with that....

Cell · 06-08-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmogirl

lol, compressed air tools on most places with No room to work.... Good luck with that....

What would you recommend then?

olddudesrule · 06-08-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

Would a 3 gallon tank be enough? Not sure if I really need a 30 gallon tank. I probably won't be using it every day either.

A 3 gallon might work, but the small tank capacity would force it to run continually if you were using the tool for any length of time. This gets really annoying after a while, since the compressors are usually loud on these things. For the cost, I would look for one at least 15-20 gallons in size. My 30 is actually a medium sized standing model. Doesn't take up much room.

As far as air tools being difficult to use in tight spaces, that may be the case for a standard sized air impact wrench. The kit I bought has two, the smaller of which can easily fit in smaller spaces. Used in conjunction with rachet extentions and swivel connectors, I can get into most places. The smaller air wrenches don't have the torque of the full sized ones, but they make some jobs a lot quicker (like exhaust work).

The air tools came in real handy in the Swift Spec R spring install I did a few weeks ago. Would have been a bitch breaking a few of the bolts without it. A breaker bar can work as well, but air is quicker. Getting ready to add new studs for 15mm wheel spacers, and the impact wrench will again be a great tool to have......you get the idea...

Cell · 06-08-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by olddudesrule

A 3 gallon might work, but the small tank capacity would force it to run continually if you were using the tool for any length of time. This gets really annoying after a while, since the compressors are usually loud on these things. For the cost, I would look for one at least 15-20 gallons in size. My 30 is actually a medium sized standing model. Doesn't take up much room.

As far as air tools being difficult to use in tight spaces, that may be the case for a standard sized air impact wrench. The kit I bought has two, the smaller of which can easily fit in smaller spaces. Used in conjunction with rachet extentions and swivel connectors, I can get into most places. The smaller air wrenches don't have the torque of the full sized ones, but they make some jobs a lot quicker (like exhaust work).

The air tools came in real handy in the Swift Spec R spring install I did a few weeks ago. Would have been a bitch breaking a few of the bolts without it. A breaker bar can work as well, but air is quicker. Getting ready to add new studs for 15mm wheel spacers, and the impact wrench will again be a great tool to have......you get the idea...

I've looked around and it's $300+ for anything more than 20gallons. Not sure if I want to spend that much. Unless I can find a great deal on one.

MyKindaGuise · 06-08-2013, 07:22 PM

My favorite is the craftsman max axess kit. The pass through sockets help so much in this cramped engine bay.

SouthArk370Z · 06-08-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

I've looked around and it's $300+ for anything more than 20gallons. Not sure if I want to spend that much. Unless I can find a great deal on one.

An air tank is an air tank is an air tank (as long as it's in safe condition). See if you can find someone whose compressor crapped out and will sell you the whole rig for cheap. You can use the tank with a cheap compressor.

Infidel · 06-08-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

That's why I wanted to get the BP kit. I don't have to dig around in the tight space. Unfortunately Sasha is too busy with life right now to finish the 10 kits he has started. I am not sure if I want to wait till he is able to finish them or not. Right now, it looks like I may buy the MHI kit. So, 18g or 20g turbos?

A 16g should do 120-123mph, that should keep me happy......I hope

elperuano · 06-08-2013, 09:40 PM

Nothing like pinning the needle past 160!

luigi90210 · 06-08-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

That's why I wanted to get the BP kit. I don't have to dig around in the tight space. Unfortunately Sasha is too busy with life right now to finish the 10 kits he has started. I am not sure if I want to wait till he is able to finish them or not. Right now, it looks like I may buy the MHI kit. So, 18g or 20g turbos?

go with the 18G turbo, it spools faster than the 20G turbo and offers similar power output

plus its a common mod most Evo and DSM guys do and its always recommended over the 20g turbos

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