scotty nm35 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I finally got time to fit the GTX today, let me say now its bloody huge and only just fits in there. It sat a bit lower than I hoped too, I need to make a 90 degree oil drain to make it work. Everything else, although tight and time consuming, is easy enough to make now. Heres some idea of what I am dealing with... Thanks Aaron for the help, we set a new record of 1 1/2 hours to remove the stock turbo. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Mmmm... So when will it get fired up for the first time? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Looking forward to more of this! Well done. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEKT1K Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Looking forward to seeing results Scotty is this the really big rear housing? 1.06 or something? Seem to remember reading that somewhere.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Yep. Lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 NICE!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Mmmm... So when will it get fired up for the first time? Plenty more work to do yet. There is 5mm clearance from the gearbox housing and 10mm between the compressor housing and the chassis. Literally the minimum I would allow. Lucky our engine mounts keep it nice and tight so it should be fine. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Pretty sure it wont fit Scotty can I have first dibs on the turbo if it doesnt fit.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 It will fit or the 5 pound mallet is coming out of retirement. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Heat matting/turbo blanket going to be sufficient that close to the chassis? Or you going to run into heat issues? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have the 3m heatsheild stuck there, and I have a turbo blanket to wrap around the turbo and adapter so it should be ok, I hope. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 pics dont do justice.. looking at the clearance up close is rediculous.. scoot i just hope it fits whilst the cars under load Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 scoot i just hope it fits whilst the cars under load Na, metal contracts when its heated. She'll be fine Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Na, metal contracts when its heated. She'll be fine not if the engine tilts towards the firewal.. lol the first fit the wastegate entry was touching the wall.. i think after i left he re welded the adaptor. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamhe77 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Nice man Is there enough clearance above to mount on a little higher? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Is there a direct fit engine damper you can use to minimise the engine movement? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zei20l Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 dampers are shit and useless engine mounts are the ONLY way to do it properly i think the engine twists in the opposite direction anyway. but backing off might make it bump the sidewall? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 dampers are shit and useless engine mounts are the ONLY way to do it properly i think the engine twists in the opposite direction anyway. but backing off might make it bump the sidewall? i think the engine mounts are near solid anyway.. only better ones i think are the nismo ones which are completely solid.. agree with you on dampers.. havnt seen one thats worked as good as doing mounts. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zei20l Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 are there even nismo units available for our car? had them in both S15s, best mod ever Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 are there even nismo units available for our car? had them in both S15s, best mod ever i thought someon found them?? i'de assume they'd be identical to the V35? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/368795-gtx3071-install/#findComment-5880675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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