XS Turbokit for EK installation diary - Step by Step

[tekung89]

ur build jus makes me wanna rip mine out, and do it all over again

[b18c_crx]

hey what ECU are u going to run?

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Nothing wrong with rubber oil return - Save yourself some cash and use it.

[Lukezen27]

Nothing wrong with rubber oil return - Save yourself some cash and use it.

That's correct just cover it in heat retarded stuff.

That's what came with my kit as well works fine

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And you'll really only need to cover it if it's close to your dump pipe. Read the heat rating on the rubber and then decide.

[RedVTi]

Thank you for reading....here is the new update.

5. Modification to the sump for the oil return line. Below are pictures of the end result. Perfect job.

Outside view



Inside view



6. After the turbokit test fitting is done, it is time to get serious. So far most parts of the kit cannot be bolted on without modification. We needed to machine the turbo flange to ensure that there will be no gas leak. In addition, the other side of the flange needs diamond cutting so Tim can tighten the bolts properly( not included with the kit) and not leave any gap. Do you share our pain yet?





But once those are procedures are done. The turbo section should come together like this.




7. ECU - Apexi AFC Neo - management system

My other friend will install this for me tonight. It is piggyback unit which allows user to monitor and adjust the Air/Fuel ratio better than older versions( SAFC I & II). When the whole installation is completed, I will send the car to professional for tuning and make it run in an optimal state. More to that in future.



The next challenge is to find a suitable exhaust system...$$$$ starts to add up....kits, extra parts & ECU alone have gone pass $2K mark already...

[misteR_bilzz]

good work man, is that manifold that comes with the kit? this is a lil off topic but arn't u selling this on carsales? says in the ad that its got gearbox probs lol

[NSPYRE]

good write up. just wondering, isnt a piggy-back a bit too simple for a turbo application?

[RedVTi]

good work man, is that manifold that comes with the kit? this is a lil off topic but arn't u selling this on carsales? says in the ad that its got gearbox probs lol

Yes, that's the manifold which comes with kit. I wouldn suggest other people who's interested in buiiding a turbo d to buy the cast iron one.

Correct, i was seling the car for a while and received many enquires. But I don't really need that extra cash and other cars to travel with. Now i have found a perfect reason to justify keeping it!

[1996ek1]

You would or would not recomend cast iron manifold?

[Sexc86]

you will need something to controll your ignition timeing too as well as your air/fuel

also be carfull with your oil drain, if it is drilled too low the oil will not drain properly and burst out your turbo seals

[RedVTi]

You would or would not recomend cast iron manifold?

Definitely Cast iron manifolds, they won't crack easily like the stainless steel ones.