My Turbo Install Thread

[Hugger Z]

As many of you know my APS Twin Turbo kit arrived just before Woodward. Well I began the teardown last night and plan to keep everyone updated with this thread as I progress. I am shooting for 2 weeks or less to have the car back on the road. We will see if I can meet that goal.

Last night I took the whole front end off of the car. Tonight will be to go through the turbo kit to make sure all parts listed on the BOM were included. Don't want to get into the install and find something missing. Then if there's time continue with the disassembly.

 

[Sean124]

You've been a busy boy.

 

[Hugger Z]

You've been a busy boy.

Yeah after stopping by your shop Monday night I picked up a nail in my tire so the car was down anyway. So disassembly began! It's funny to see all of the parts next to the car. I could almost start another car with what's there! :lol:

 

[Sean124]

Welcome to 4th gen mayhem.

Yeah after stopping by your shop Monday night I picked up a nail in my tire so the car was down anyway. So disassembly began! It's funny to see all of the parts next to the car. I could almost start another car with what's there! :lol:

 

[91trunk]

Good luck Tony!

 

[LTLHOMER]

Good luck man!

 

[Gold Rush]

Goodluck!

 

[white out]

APS makes great parts, but are outrageously priced, and they have horrible customer service.
I am running their DR650 FMIC on my STi.

Nick

 

[Hugger Z]

APS makes great parts, but are outrageously priced, and they have horrible customer service.
I am running their DR650 FMIC on my STi.

Nick

So far Peter has been great and any questions and what not are answered quickly. He is on LS1tech daily answering things for guys. Yeah some of their parts are pricey. I did not opt for their fuel pump bucket. Looks like a very nice piece though.

 

[OrangeF150]

Looks like fun.Wheres more pics?:rockwoot:

 

[Scooter70]

Cool deal Tony. I'll be sure to keep an eye here for updates. NineBall loves the APS TT kit in his GTO. It makes about the same power as his Maggie'd C6 (550hp) but he says it drives much better.

 

[white out]

So far Peter has been great and any questions and what not are answered quickly. He is on LS1tech daily answering things for guys. Yeah some of their parts are pricey. I did not opt for their fuel pump bucket. Looks like a very nice piece though.

APS has fucked alot of people in the subaru community when they have had problems. ie. wouldn't even sell people custom hoses for their fmic kits if theirs was damaged, wouldn't repair/replace blown i/c cores, etc.

All of their parts are outrageously priced compared to other products. Just look at their turbo's price/performance vs. others.

I would proably still buy some parts from them in the future though.

Nick

 

[82coupe351]

wow, good luck with the build.

 

[Hugger Z]

OK, cranked on it more tonight. First item of tonight was to verify all parts on the BOM were included in the kit. So I layed everything out. Anyone for a giant jigsaw puzzle? I am very happy with the kit so far. The parts are very high quality and will hopefully bolt right up. They packed these things incredibly well for the trip here from Australia. Look at all that shine. I am gonna HAVE to do some engine bay dressing up next season so it all looks better together. :lol:

Next I drained all of the fluids (Oil, Coolant). Got the exhaust off, took the coil packs off, and any other items still attached to the front of the car. Next step is the K-Member.....may need to phone some friends for that one! :lol:

Enjoy the pics.

 

[Hugger Z]

More Pics from tonight.

 

[Golden]

Awesome! That's gonna be bad ass when done!

 

[1BADAIR]

watcha gonna use to hang the engine?

 

[Hugger Z]

watcha gonna use to hang the engine?

Well I do have this handy chain hoist on an I-Beam across my garage. But I was gonna try to support it from underneath with jackstands as the car is not directly under the I-Beam at the moment. We'll see.

I pick up the valve springs, oil pan gasket, and valve cover gaskets tomorrow and my pushrods should be here soon as well. So I may get that stuff updated before I go too much further.

 

[1BADAIR]

if your changing springs too I would just pull the whole engine out and change it all on the floor. springs take 10 minutes with the engine lowered and you don't risk dropping a keeper

 

[wikdsvt]

Nice job! keep up the good work!