Turbo flange to downpipe welded up

https://i.imgur.com/MxMKyVRl.jpg

Das billet wheel :drool:
https://i.imgur.com/Udf9rqdl.jpg

Mounted up to crossover and ready for install

https://i.imgur.com/TkXEpR1l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yCUP6Iel.jpg

Downpipe wrapped and ready to go

https://i.imgur.com/M9GvpISl.jpg

Nice. Did you pre-soak the wrap in oil to enjoy that rotella every drive?

Its a liilllll bit too close for liking to the dampener, but c'est la vie.

https://i.imgur.com/0N38Uubl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/fSBKTMQl.jpg

The trolllolol NA filter will live on :bertstare:

Took it for a drive today. 8-)

https://i.imgur.com/UrPzegkl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/J070JSvl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BiHwzMyl.jpg

Forgot a clamp tho :bertstare:

https://i.imgur.com/jmzMmiQl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ewAiHnOl.jpg

:bertstare::bertstare::bertstare:

Blew coolant everywhere
https://i.imgur.com/f3bVlqzl.jpg

Decided it blew a HG and took it apart
https://i.imgur.com/SZoRSjbl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/4uoZmNnl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ojx5VmLl.jpg

Turns out, it still holds coolant pressure and compression check passed, so just boiled over and blew coolant.

Decided to add a second wastegate
https://i.imgur.com/HVNEUEdl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/OPWY0aVl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/uM7xQJcl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Gw2J1zRl.jpg

Took advantage of the nice weather yesterday and got the new tank prepped

New "sump" for a plastic fuel tank
https://i.imgur.com/xds8GN7l.jpg

Sliced up the OE fuel bucket and removed fuel pump along with wiring that isn't fuel level related.
https://i.imgur.com/VRZYkKOl.jpg

Sumped and ready for install.
https://i.imgur.com/DPNyyTbl.jpg

Looks good! Why the new tank?

Current steel tank, younger me used bulkhead fittings to "sump" it, and the return on is seeping. No drops on floor, but enough to bother me.

This is lighter, has a easier to install fill neck, and hopefully won't have any leaks.

Makes sense. These cars aren't getting any younger.

Wow

More things to practice aluminum tig welding

https://i.imgur.com/kLgpc57l.jpg

New 100mic pre filter
https://i.imgur.com/GirayYAl.jpg

Big order of txl wire, and DT connectors
https://i.imgur.com/uy4swYPl.jpg

New dial a boost since the last one broke, and the first DT connector to be pinned
https://i.imgur.com/xPirVtNl.jpg

You are filtering your cooling system?

Its not a PSD, so, no.

Fuel pump pre filter.

Want an excellent example of what not to do?

https://i.imgur.com/ACABWvNl.jpg

No going back now
https://i.imgur.com/4UdDTFFl.jpg

Oh lawd
https://i.imgur.com/MZSWGWJl.jpg

Spaghetti monster
https://i.imgur.com/CKBgJH6l.jpg

But, hey at least the DT connectors look cool as ****
https://i.imgur.com/sueqM8Ql.jpg

That's a fine mass of multicolored spaghetti, sir.

Yes, yes it is.

I have power windows tamed, and working on the locks. Hoping side mirror adjustment is a simple one to decipher.

whew, lots of time and dedication. I always hate kneeling around on the floorboards and working sideways and it looks like you have a lot of time doing just that. not fun, but important and necessary.

You love a puzzle.

What non existent problem does this resolve?

:rofl:

What was remaining of the factory interior harness was a nightmare to troubleshoot. I lost brake switch signal and had to bypass a fix in cause the factory circuit was haywire. The hazard circuit also did not function, and previously my younger/dumber self removed the lock module so that function was not working either.

Removing all the hacked stuff and replacing with new wire, and simplified circuits should clean that up. Hopefully allow for easier diagnosing in the future.