My single turbo gt more f80 build

[SYT_Shadow]

this is a really cool build! congrats on the GTMore components, top notch stuff!

[mikerunt]

Originally Posted by b_w.

A few more pics of what I have been working on. Water meth controller is installed and all plumbing is complete. Ended up getting the Do88 j pipe with dual bungs. Running a #6 nozzle on one side and the boost sensor on the other. The Do88 stuff has turned out to be really nice. It is cast and very solid. I was originally going to use a Evolution Raceworks J pipe but with only one port decided to ditch it.

Turbo is in with all water and oil lines in. Charge pipes are wrapped and in.

Currently working on routing the 4 inch front mount intake. This thing is huge and tough to work into place. You can see everything on this kit is super tight tolerance with almost no room to spare. To fit the intake have to grind down some of the pinch welds to make room for the pipes. Will grind them down a a bit more then reweld and touch up with some seam sealer.

was hoping to have the first start this past weekend but spent too much time chasing error codes. Ended up being one connector on the DME wasnt pushed in the entire way.

Will probably reclock the wastegate as well so the connection is on the bottom. Even with the 2000 degree heat wrap I would have more clearance for the intake with it clocked another 90 degrees. I already set the wastegate adjustments in ISTA. With this kit it is super easy to reach with the downpipe out.

Also coded EU5 injectors via ISTA.

More fitting of the intake needed and then first start coming soon.

Tuning by Chirs at Motiv Motorsports is loaded and ready to start. [...]

Type / brand of thermal wrap being used?

[b_w.]

Originally Posted by mikerunt

Type / brand of thermal wrap being used?

mix of DEI and Funk

[b_w.]

post pics

[b_w.]

Cleaned up and ready to test start tonight.

Welded and painted the pinch weld. Not pretty but didn't want to put too much heat into it. Could only do about 2 spot welds at a time before the paint started smoking. Quick hit with the die grinder to flatten it out some and just used some seam sealer I had at home because I could apply with my finger. Probably took more material off than I needed to but each test fit requires the engine to be lifted to fit the pipes in.

Wrapped the rest of the intake in gold foil too. The big elbow runs close to the manifold so it needs it but had extra so wrapped the front part too. Probably doesn't need it but I like the look.

Oil and filter have been changed, coolant filled and bled, downpipe installed.with o2s, just need to install the intake and will attempt to fire it up tonight.




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[b_w.]

It runs. Will figure out how to post video but fired up on first attempt. Primed oil system with plugs pulled and fuel injectors disconnected. Idles smoothly and shot flames with some revs from the open downpipe.

[b_w.]

https://www.veed.io/view/acf5ef34-dc...c3?panel=share

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Ran into a hick up on the intake when I started installing the front shrouds. the way Mike designed the intake he cuts into the hood latch box compared to how I trimmed the pinch weld. When I went to put the filter on the shroud interferes by about a half inch. I had to get another 45 degree silicon elbow and 45 degree aluminum elbow to raise it up. Luckily it clears but the filter is now in the centre of the grill instead of the passenger side kidney. Not ideal but should work just fine.



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I also butchered the shroud trying to fit the intake through. Thinking of using some black expanding foam and some aluminum sheet to seal it back up and block the air.

Was thinking of this stuff but open to other suggestions
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/gre...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

[b_w.]

[b_w.]

Waiting for the tow truck to get a alignment and corner balance done. Wearing new 315 square shoes.

[Taylorsherk]

wow great job on the build BW. those 315 square are wild

[JustAnothaM4]

Nice build! Very very similar build as mine.

[b_w.]

Originally Posted by JustAnothaM4

Nice build! Very very similar build as mine.

May have taken a bit of inspiration there

[b_w.]

Next set of tires showed up. Hoosiers will replace the NT01s when they are done. Continental's will go on my 18x11 VS-5RS's when they are back from powder coat. Couldn't get the satin bronze matches so getting them done in champagne gold , going for the frozen gold look. The continental's are wide compared to the nitto's and the Hoosiers are wider. Hope they fit! Will run the conts on the street and wet track days. Ran them most of last season and really liked them.

[b_w.]

New fall line skid plate to replace the turner. Will give my modified turner away for free to anyone local in Alberta.

[b_w.]

Car is on the road now and driving pretty well. Picked it up from alignment a few days ago and have been trying to log some pulls for my first tune revision. Pulls hard, sounds amazing and is very responsive. I doubt videos will do it any justice but with the mpe muffler it sounds very exotic. Down shifts are intoxicating.

Working on finishing a few things up such as the new skid plate, fender trimming / molding, have to install the bimmerworld rear studs and get some new crimps on the charge pipes.

Hope to get a revision tomorrow and then maybe the first track day on the 20th. I don't like driving fast on the street so should be able to get some good data.

[b_w.]

Car is on the road now and driving pretty well. Picked it up from alignment a few days ago and have been trying to log some pulls for my first tune revision. Pulls hard, sounds amazing and is very responsive. I doubt videos will do it any justice but with the mpe muffler it sounds very exotic. Down shifts are intoxicating.

Working on finishing a few things up such as the new skid plate, fender trimming / molding, have to install the bimmerworld rear studs and get some new crimps on the charge pipes.

Hope to get a revision tomorrow and then maybe the first track day on the 20th. I don't like driving fast on the street so should be able to get some good data.

Once it's running well I will start on the solo 2 dl and smarty cam install for some track footage.

[summernightruns]

Hey man, curious as to what you did with the fuel vent valve connection between the J pipe and the old front turbo air intake?

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Here is how it's sitting now





Need to do some fender liner massaging. Lots of self clearancing happening.

[b_w.]

Originally Posted by summernightruns

Hey man, curious as to what you did with the fuel vent valve connection between the J pipe and the old front turbo air intake?

It's on a check valve so it's just disconnected.

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Fall line skid plate installed . This is a nicer unit than the turner and for the price it should be. If you are running a larger sized aftermarket oil cooler this has way more room. It bolts over top of the stock plastic guard, which needs to be trimmed, vs the turner which needed a lot of work. It adds a second pair of chassis mounts, larger screws and overall is much more solid. As a bonus if it ever needs to be repaired stainless is easier to weld than aluminum.

[b_w.]

Spending some more time getting logs and driving around. Working through the tune revisions and everything is coming along nicely.

Aside from the sounds which make the s55 sound completely different I really like the way the single turbo drives. I asked for a linear GTS + like tune just with more peak power. It is way easier to maintain traction compared to a tuned stock turbo car. the power comes on fast but it is smooth compared to the gut punch of mid range torque from the factory and pulls like crazy to redline.

Right now max boost is at 26 psi and my logs show a target at peak of 550 lb ft. and it feels really good.

I have been playing around with the water injection trying to find the right starting points so it doesnt bog down the motor. trial and error process.

Hope to get one more tune revision and the blessing to hit the track this weekend. Cant wait to see how it feels.