The new 5sfte, UPDATE: engine has low compression... Options

[6strngs]

well, after tearing the car down basically and replacing a lot of things. coming inches from giving up, and then changing my mind, and problem after problem, I've got another problem. My turbo blew. Some say it was under-fed oil, others say it was over-fed. In any case, it doesn't work. Well, this is the second turbo to blow on this car... the first one had problems from day one, but was used with an oil restrictor the entire time it was on the car... it lasted not even a week. the second one lasted about 2 months, and blew on the first hard run that I did after installing the restrictor. I'm not saying that it caused it, though it does really look like that, but everyone else on this website is using a restrictor without problems and swears that they are necessary, so I will still be using one on my new turbo. which brings me to that, I'm getting a new turbo. This time, a Garrett T3/T4 hybrid. 46 trim, .63 A/R. should be good for a couple more horsies anyway here's a list of some parts that'll be going on hopefully next week:

Garrett T3/T4 turbo, 46 trim .63 A/R
Tial 38mm wastegate, .7 BAR spring (10.15 PSI)
Ebay CT-26 to T3 manifold adapter
Custom 3" downpipe
Custom 3" Aluminum intake (thanks to CaliJeff)
Greddy oil catch can (again, thanks to Jeff)
Battery relocation

all the flanges, gaskets, and oil lines will likely be coming from ATPturbo.com who are located about 30 miles west of me anyway, I'm going to try to take a bunch of pictures and document this as best as I can. I'm going to be trying to do this without removing the A/C like I believe Shannon did. so, it's gonna be a challenge. but I'll figure it out one way or another. Anyway, here's some pictures of what I have so far, the rest should come in next week:

CT26 to T3 adaptor:


Intake:


Catch can:


more to come soon.

This post has been edited by 6strngs: Apr 15, 2008 - 10:58 PM

[6strngs]

update time. So, they agreed to make the housing fit doing "whatever it takes (boring out the housing)" free of charge. However, they said the compressor wheel is not covered under warranty. they said they may be able to bend the fins back if it's not too bad, otherwise it's gonna be $60 for a new compressor wheel. not too terrible. definately should have gone with a new one by now, but hey, it's too late now.I'm kinda thinking about selling this turbo once I get it back and then buying the full KO racing t3/t4 or GT28rs kit. I doubt I will, but I'm thinking about it.

I recieved a refund for the wastegate I bought over a month ago. Apparently there was a mix-up with TiAl, and they refused to ship directly to me and had to ship to the guy I bought it from on ebay and then he would have to ship to me. I don't really know why it took a month to recieve, but he just got them today only to find that the one they sent for me was black... when I paid $15 extra to get it in blue. So I asked for a refund and he just sent it about 20 minutes ago. I'll buy one in person at ATP turbo for ~$15 more than what I paid on ebay. at least I won't have to wait a month for it.

more updates to come. I'm getting some wheels and tires on my car in the next few days, so I'm kinda gonna be delaying this project until I can fully afford it.