Das $build thread$ by dasbeast3.0

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Wiring has only been pulled apart and re routed so far. Gonna re-wrap and semi-tuck this coming week. Still gotta order flex braid from jegs for a ridiculous 200 bucks.

As for today: Finally got my stainless exhaust mani studs, turbo mani studs, new loknutz, gaskets etc..

Hit up Lowes and got some welding wire, butane, and more friction tape. Lots of wiring left. Gonna strength weld/paint the subframe tonight also. I'd like to get some wiring done but it's Friday..Traditionally I get quite drunk on Fridays. Eh..I'll see how things go. 

My dog came for a ride to Lowes..he looks pretty aggravated. lol I though it was a funny pic.

2/1/10

Update: Trans is done and installed, wiring is 99% finished. I had a setback w/ a bad set of headbolts..not fun. Arp studs and new headgasket on the way. Pics will be up shortly. Btw, if anyone wants to help fund my build, buy my V1 charger setup!! 

2/3/10

New pics up:

Spacer cleaned and copper sprayed (again)

Block cleaned and ready 2 go

Started test fitting the ic while i wait for the arp studs

2/6/10

New parts arrived today.

2/13/10

Update: got things done!

2/18/10

Did lots of work this week but keep forgetting my camera. lol I'm retarded. 

Anyhow..wiring is done and heatwrapped, brackets are all made and painted, cv's repacked and installed w/ new hardware, new timing cover installed, piping is near done, fueling is done w/ new -6 lines and reg. Oil cooler relocated, I/c is installed etc.. Got a shipment of parts in as well: wideband 02 (Aem), oil feed T, catchcan fittings/hose, and lots of other stuff. Just ordered an Apexi avcr black boost controller (gear based boost ftmfw!!) since Benzi convinced me to go big or go home. Almost ready to put back on the ground! If I don't have to work tomorrow I'll get some pics. Just gotta fab up the exhaust and downpipe then I should be almost ready to fire it up. Also got a new turbo blanket and pipe wrap. Now, I gotta decide on a water/meth setup and get some new spark plugs. I'm thinking snow perf. for the meth..

2/19/10

Just ordered up one of these bad boys since the plastic oem trash is cracked.

2/20/10

Ok first downpipe config..b4 I decided to recirc the wastegate:

again:

After wastegate piped in:

Eff you d/p.

Fueling

I/c:

Relocated oil cooler:

D/p

Catch can mounted:

More:

Wideband came in today.