Turbo kit bought

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Well finally pulled the trigger on a full kit for my Eunos from G19 today. Lots going on the 5 in the next few weeks, may even take some photos

[VladD]

Never heard of G19 so had a Google. Kit looks good. Good luck with the build.

[scrw.]

kit to fit is:
G19 turbo kit
3.6 fuji diff
egr bits
coolant reroute
full exhaust from the G19 downpipe, unsure what brand yet.

Will start pulling stuff off the car over the next day or so.

[TVRees]

I also googled that kit, as it was new to me too.

My only question is what about upgrading the ECU and injectors, etc. Those items are not mentioned at all in the kit, but they should be part of the upgrade.

Keep us informed with your progress, very interested to see how it all develops.

Gd Luck

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this is the kit I went for:
https://www.g19engineering.com/view.php?cat=45&amp...

Injectors you need to source, I have a set of yellow RX8 injectors to go on, however think they are copies so may end up getting binned off for something else. ECU wise the kit comes with an ME221, will give it a go. I have not used one before, always used Megasquirts on previous tinkerings and actually have an MS2v3 almost built for this car that will get used if I don't get on with the ME221. Only thing I need to source now is the cat back exhaust, unsure what system to go for at the moment, I have asked G19 what systems they have used on the in house conversions they have done. Given they are making the downpipe and sports cat setup I think they should offer a full system with the kit.

[yellowstreak]

Following with great interest!

[scrw.]

I really must pull finger out and get more bits off the car, hopefully the kit will land this weeks so I can get some spannering in at the weekend

[scrw.]

Oh and whats the betting the kit arrives on the 14th before the roses!!! LOL I will be in trouble then.

[scrw.]

Turbo kit drops next week, hopefully will get the exhaust out and diff swapped tomorrow.

Picked up a second hand Mishimoto ally rad yesterday, and also found someone selling Mishimoto transmission coolers for sub £30 on ebay, and as mine is an auto I had to get one. Cooler is a bit bigger than I was wanting however won't need to worry about cooking the box fluid.

IMG_20190216_175140 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

Wondering if it is going to be easier to take the bumper off to fit the rad/cooler/intercooler rather than struggle working through the access gaps.

[Chimune]

You're turboing an auto? Is that a common? How does the auto box like the extra torque?
Many questions!

[TVRees]

My thoughts exactly. Where's the fun in driving an automatic ??

[scrw.]

fooked knees means I can't really drive a manual, especially in a 5

Edited by scrw. on Sunday 17th February 17:53

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Chimune said:

You're turboing an auto? Is that a common? How does the auto box like the extra torque?
Many questions!

Box can take the torque, been used in lots of heavier things than a 5 including vans, pickups and taxis. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatco_4N71_transmiss...

Know of them running upto 280bhp, can't remember the torque on that one though. Launch should be good though with the 3.6 diff once it has some power, 50ish in first, 75ish in 2nd

[TVRees]

scrw. said:

fooked knees means I can't really drive a manual .....

I was only joking. I'm obviously very jealous that you are putting in the turbo, I wish that I had the time and the cash to put one in mine.

I'm sure that you will enjoy it immensely

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On the stands (moved them wider now)
IMG_20190219_121038 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

before.....
IMG_20190219_121203 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

front end off to get the A/C & rad out ready for swapping the waterpump and cambelt
IMG_20190219_190027 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

heat shield off, and undoing the manifold, got a mix of complete studs coming out or just nuts, at least none have snapped
IMG_20190219_203850 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

Will get the rest of the exhaust off tomorrow and get the rads out.

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Big old fight with the 5 today getting the exhaust and rear suspension brace off. Blood was shed, man sized tools came out and the 5 lost.

IMG_20190220_181333 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

None of the nuts/bolts came out easy...

IMG_20190220_175203 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

IMG_20190220_175154 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

IMG_20190220_181349 by Old_Chad, on Flickr


So question is, do I wrap the downpipe in bandage or will that shift too much heat under the floor? Silicone pipework is going to be close to the turbo & downpipe.

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Pulling the A/C

IMG_20190223_135342 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

Junk pile is getting bigger
IMG_20190223_145203 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

Powertools have their revenge, managed to get the bottom hose taking off the exhaust. Luckily the top hose can be shortened to replace the bottom hose, top hose is not needed due to the coolant reroute
IMG_20190223_145620 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

space
IMG_20190223_145629 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

Cambelt and waterpump swap should be easy now, lots of space
IMG_20190223_150431 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

[scrw.]

3 weeks of manflu have delayed me somewhat, plus a delay in delivery of the kit. However all here now ready for some spannering over the weekend.

turbo by Old_Chad, on Flickr

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2019-03-15_04-01-47 by Old_Chad, on Flickr

[browno]

Following with interest as I keep getting itchy fingers to order the G19 kit for my (1.8 NA MX5-based) exocet, but haven't been brave enough yet, so am busy reading all I can to make sure that I get all the details right!

Good luck, and hope you have a good weekend of spannering!