jayspartanburg Posted December 26, 2016 Author Posted December 26, 2016 The compressor wheel did make contact. So the Volvo turbo ended up being a t3 60 trim. I have that and the BMF in now. I have the head torqued, and I'm almost done with a temporary IC pipe setup. After that I have to find one more fitting and all of the braided turbo lines will be done. I should have it done either sometime this week, as time allows. I'm ready to boost again!
TwinCamFan Posted December 31, 2016 Posted December 31, 2016 Aftermarket IC with that pipe set up then?
jayspartanburg Posted January 2, 2017 Author Posted January 2, 2017 On 12/30/2016 at 10:45 PM, TwinCamFan said: Aftermarket IC with that pipe set up then? Negative sir. The 60 trim compressor outlet is straight instead of angled, so I had to use a curved piece of hose, and make it work from there. I also moved the BOV from the bottom hose to the top, so I had to switch that up a little also. As soon as I find a same side in/out IC and the money to snatch it up, I'll upgrade. Things have just been a lil tight over here.
jayspartanburg Posted April 12, 2017 Author Posted April 12, 2017 Just a slight update until I get some things squared away. I'm currently running 225/40/18's up getting and 225/45/18's in the back. I have a air to water ic kit that I'm paying off, as will as a ported 655 head. The head is bare, so my +1 valves will meet it at the machine shop at some point. More to come soon..
TwinCamFan Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 What valvesprings are you going to run? Often we don't realize how critical the right springs are to a motor, too light and they float early, to heavy and they tear up rotatating parts and kill power...
jayspartanburg Posted April 17, 2017 Author Posted April 17, 2017 Not sure tbh. I was thinking of 3.3 springs. On 4/14/2017 at 0:49 AM, TwinCamFan said: What valvesprings are you going to run? Often we don't realize how critical the right springs are to a motor, too light and they float early, to heavy and they tear up rotatating parts and kill power... Not sure tbh. I was thinking of 3.3 springs.
jayspartanburg Posted May 20, 2017 Author Posted May 20, 2017 Hopefully more updates coming soon. This a before and in progress pic
jayspartanburg Posted June 13, 2017 Author Posted June 13, 2017 On 5/24/2017 at 9:43 PM, TwinCamFan said: Hmm, I've heard of the Woodgrain package That's the Home Depot vinyl special! I have some pretty cool things going on that imma get done as soon I get some free time. I've been pretty busy lately, but there's gonna be updates within the next 30 days.
jayspartanburg Posted July 9, 2017 Author Posted July 9, 2017 Small update ? I went ahead with the air to water installation. I had to switch to a smaller civic radiator to make it all fit with my setup. I'll be going to a large civic radiator when $ allows. It was getting a lil hot, so I flushed the water that was in it, and refilled with water plus Royal Purples version of Water Wetter. I also installed a oil cooler, and the combination has helped a lot with the temps. I Bought a catch can, but I have to go pick up more hose. Going to put a smaller battery in, and work on "cleaning up" the look of engine bay. I'll post some more here soon.
Turbo Kane Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 I had overheating problems running one of those in my Omni. Was bad on a 75-80deg day doing 65 on the freeway. City cruising would be fine. Look into a vw scirocco radiator I've seen more ppl successfully running those. Looks good though!
jayspartanburg Posted October 9, 2017 Author Posted October 9, 2017 I went back to a full size radiator. There car is down for the winter for repairs and upgrades. I'll add a pic of what it looks like later when I can get to my phone. Going with a fully ported +1mm valve 655 head. Not sure on the turbo yet. I have a 60 trim t3 on there now, but I'll most likely go with a t3/t4 turbo when I replace the head. No sense in taking it off more than once. Also getting new control arms, new rack, and new power steering pump and lines. I will also have the airride going as well. It's been awhile since I didn't need to daily the car, so hopefully we can get this right the first shot. May freshen up the block and put a clutch that can hold the power at the same time.
jayspartanburg Posted October 16, 2017 Author Posted October 16, 2017 On 10/13/2017 at 1:32 AM, TwinCamFan said: BMF, you crazy kids Mucho polishing is going down this winter. Anyone have suggestions on a budget, quality t3/t4 turbo?
TwinCamFan Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Again, crazy kids... When I was your age I loved chrome and polish, as I matured do you know what I love now? Wrinkle black paint or powdercoat. Clean, classy, and stock appearing... You'll see in 15 or so years Jay 1
jayspartanburg Posted May 22, 2018 Author Posted May 22, 2018 I'm working on a different polishing technique. I'll have more updates soon.
Bill Reichert Posted May 24, 2018 Posted May 24, 2018 I'm so old, I wash the car during every rain storm.
Hemi Dude Posted May 24, 2018 Posted May 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Bill Reichert said: I'm so old, I wash the car during every rain storm. You and me both, OLD! Can't wash my car too often, only rains once or twice a year and then just enough to get water spots on the car. My "California Duster" works fine though!
jayspartanburg Posted May 24, 2018 Author Posted May 24, 2018 Polished my intake as well. I'll be doing the air bag strut brackets next.
Reaper1 Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 Wow...that looks really nice. I've tried to polish before and while I can do it...I don't like it because of how long it takes. You said you were trying something different? Want to give up your secret sauce?
jayspartanburg Posted July 16, 2018 Author Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) On 5/25/2018 at 3:09 PM, Reaper1 said: Wow...that looks really nice. I've tried to polish before and while I can do it...I don't like it because of how long it takes. You said you were trying something different? Want to give up your secret sauce? Nothing super secret. The water outlet was done with a spiral wheel and brown bar, then a loose wheel with white bar. The intake was done the same, but I had to sand it some. I'll have more updates on the car soon, I'm just wanting on some more parts to come in ?? Edited July 16, 2018 by jayspartanburg (see edit history) 1
jayspartanburg Posted July 31, 2018 Author Posted July 31, 2018 On 7/28/2018 at 6:57 PM, wild bill said: Hey Jay, love watching your work and progress. thanks Bill! I have a Holset HE341 turbo and downpipe on my engine stand at the moment, I'm just patiently waiting on the head to get back from the machine shop. More updates soon ?
jayspartanburg Posted January 26, 2019 Author Posted January 26, 2019 Hey everyone! I'm still alive lol. I'll be getting some work done soon, I'm just saving up to do as much as possible at once. I'll have more updates in a few weeks!
jayspartanburg Posted December 26, 2019 Author Posted December 26, 2019 Update time 🤷🏽♂️? So, I've grown ridiculously tired of starring at the car in its current form, so I started working on it today! Here's a Parts list of what's going on. Ported +1 655 with comp springs HE341 w/ 4 inch to 3 inch downpipe Electric exhaust cutout 2.5 inch exhaust after cutout with Magnaflow cat and muffler TU 4 puck purple plate clutch Autopilot V2 air management Poly Bushing sway bar Poly Bushing control arm bushings Moog ball joints New inner and outer tire rod ends New power steering pump Known good rack New oil pump New piston rings New rod and main bearings New timing belt 2 Soundqubed hds2 10 inch woofers .. I'm sure I'm forgetting some other things 🤷🏽♂️... Right now I'm in the process of stripping down the engine bay so I can paint it, the engine, and the suspension parts. From there I plan on working on the suspension and engine in the shed and getting everything back in the car. I would LOVE to have the car back together and reliable by the beginning of March, I just have to apply myself. I hope you guys are looking forward to some major progress finally happening, because IT'S.. ABOUT.. TO.. GO.. DOWN!!! 4
Hemi Dude Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 Hi, I have been following your build progress for a long time. I love my 89 TC and love to drive it. Yes, I have changed some things like installing a 5 speed trans and removing the Teves ABS system, making this a useful and drivable car getting 30+ MPG. I realize you are a lot younger than myself and love to work on your car. I hope you get all that work done this year so we can all see it complete. 4
Mark_Blodgett Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 Jay. did you ever finish that 89 T/C ? It looks super. 1
Hemi Dude Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Mark_Blodgett said: Edited October 18, 2021 by Hemi Dude (see edit history)
mensanguy Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 What happened to your car? Did life get in the way? Inquiring minds want to know.....
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