Wagon turbo project by reddfoxx by reddfoxx

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Glad you like it. All props should go to Jonathan- I am basically unskilled labor at the shop. Let's see, I've used a Sawzall, circular saw, wire cutters- none of that on this car... Um, I changed the oil and hooked up a couple of wires...

Here's the only pic I took yesterday- the WOT pressure switch on the left, and the Hobbs pressure switch for the extra injector on the right.

It's running fine. The roads have been slick lately, so no really good tests.  
It's been said before, but it's a hauler and a sleeper in a couple of senses...

An approximate budget:
$50-exhaust manifold
$75-turbo
$200-intake manifold
$50-intercooler
$35-fuel distributor
$25-ECU
$149-exhaust pipes, gaskets, flex pipe, etc.
$45-boost gauge and line

So $650-700 for turbo-related parts. Another $200 or so for struts and springs, definitely necessary to plant that power.  Tires soon, too, roughly $3-400. $7-800 for head work eventually.

2-15-2009

More work this weekend. Thanks again Jonathan- hopefully now you can work on your own projects more...
Opened lower grille for intercooler:

Installed A2 lowering springs in front. Lowers a little. Rears dropped way down, so went back to original springs. That and new front struts improve handling a lot, and help keep the front on the ground under power.
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