im back, and continuing the saga of the turbo coupe clutch melter...

[retroshark]

so i got her running 100% yesterday. in the morning, i started it up and went on a ride, but i was still not making any boost. starting to worry about the turbo, i pulled the filter off, and let it idle, and eventually tugged the throttle to get it to spin up the turbine a little. sure enough, the blades were just slightly nicking the compressor housing... not good.

i also noticed that the compressor housing was not flush, and that one or two of the bolts were noticeably loose... really not good.

so, after a 2 hour cool down, i removed the turbo and expected to find a blown seal and other issues... instead, i found that the o ring that seals the compressor was shot. no biggie, i can fix that easy. then, i take a look at the compressor housing. sure enough, there was some light grazing of the inlet. so, i sanded it down about 1.5mm and cleaned it up a little. i used epoxy (yes, i am that ghetto) to seal the compressor housing back up again, since i was not about to go buy a new o ring right now. after letting it set, and getting it back on the car after replacing all the compressor bolts, i took the car out, and sure enough, it made boost, and made it FAST.

im pretty sure that this was an issue id had for a while with the turbo, and that this just took care of a lot of problems as far as turbo spool time, and boost presure.

today, i detailed the interior totally, which is really really awesome, cause it hadnt been cleaned in over a year and a half... and i started cleaning the exterior lightly, just so it dont look like a POS when i get it on the road next week. im really glad i fixed the turbo issue, i was freaking out thinking i was gonna have to buy a rebuild kit, or i was gonna need a new turbo... but now, its running better than it ever has, and im really happy.

ill have updates soon, ima be busy with my girl all weekend, but i may get it out for a ride, and to get some gas for the tank lol.

 

[mraw112]

how bad are the nicks on the compressor blade? You should probably consider having the turbo rebalanced. If the compressor is out of balance it will wear the bearins faster, and ive heard of it ruining the whole center sector of the turbo. I think its like 30$ to have balanced. but if its not that bad, then i wouldn't worry about it.

 

[1NonlyAccord]

hey man,just another question; On the Battery Relocation..
on the battery it has 2 wires off the possitive terminal..Do you splice them together into the distrabution block or how do you attach the old wires to the new one that leads to the battery in the trunk?

 

[retroshark]

well as some of you may or may not know, around monday or tuesday of this week, i found i had a problem with my drivers side front wheel. while using the key to remove the lug, the key boke off and jammed around the lug. i had to go out, get a new set of lugs, just to get the same key pattern, and then drill out my lug nut, which took 3 days. i finally got the wheel off tonight, and man, its totally carnage. ill post pictures of whats left of the key, and the lug, but its not pretty.

however, i got my emissions done today, FINALLY, and i also got the drivers side shock modified to correct the "boat look" so after removing the fender lining, ill drop her down again and take it out for a test drive. should be interesting to see the results, and if i need to raise the coilover a little to get it just right for my driving style.

other than that, not much else has progressed. the car is essentially done now, just as soon as i clean up all the scratches and dents i put into the wheel, and put it all back together. im excited, and so should you guys!

 

[98ExAccordwv]

Awesome man. I'm going to have to come take a ride sometime.

 

[mraw112]

So did you get your emissions done "legally". If not then im going to need your help soon.
congrats on getting the car done.

 

[retroshark]

yep, its done legally. i will enquire about being able to help you too, but its not my biz, and i have to check with the guy if he wants any more customers. if he is willing, ill let you know whats up.

 

[retroshark]

well, i test drove it on the street tonight... totally smokey nagata tokyo midnight highway run style!

i somehow, managed to get up next to a 3 series when geting on a main road, and i heard them gettin on the engine to speed past me, so outta the turn, i downshifted and gunned it like a mofo, making boost right away, hit 2nd, had a half car on them, hit 3rd, was about 3 cars in front, and they were shifting like a damn idiot, but still, it was a legit kill!

haha cant beleive that happened first time i take it on the public roads!

either way, more **** done to it today, but to tired to type it. so ill leave ya with a video!


edit: crap, ill have to put it up on yotube before posting it... nothing exciting tho, just exhaust revving.

 

[98ExAccordwv]

video now marc

 

[retroshark]

so... its done... finally. did some highway drivin last night, beat a 3 series beamer from a dig, no biggie

got some pics for yall:

vids to come soon...