Garm's turbo project

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I'll make this an all-in-one, combining the other threads on YW into one thread.

Parts list for the build:
Motor bored & sleeved to approx. 1.6L
ARP head studs
CP pistons 9.5:1
Pauter custom rods
head port and polish
AEM Twin-Fire Ignition Modules
CDI Pencil Coil set
AEM EMS management
Plug-n-Pin Kit for EMS
3.5 bar map sensor kit
Air Inlet temp sensor kit
Coolant temp sensor kit
Gauge-type wideband UEGO controller
PERRIN fuel rail
Adjustable Fuel pressure regulator
632cc injectors
AEM gauges & boost controller
Meziere electric water pump (pulley deleted)
A/C system removed

[Zefoxe]

when will this be available in the store? cant wait to see the fruits of your labor tho

[1NZYaris1]

Wow cann't wait to see the final instal

[AlexNet0]

^agree. I think everyone is anxious to see the final product.

[superskunk]

I'm going to hit you up as soon as i'm ready to boost my Versa!

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Bye bye stock wiring, and A/C -- guess I'm committed now, eh?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

We spent some time with the car today, sorting out a few issues. Bought aluminum piping to re-plumb the intercooler with 2.5" piping. Re-located the intercooler in the lower grill (yes!). Located a spot for the fuel pressure regulator.

Next challenge is a cable throttle body that works and connecting to the pedal. The one I got off eBay, supposedly for an '04 matrix) doesn't fit the manifold at all.

Removed the fuel pump, bought and installed a Walbro 255, which just fit.

STOCK PUMP (about the size of a D cell battery, LOL)



NEXT TO A BOSCH -- THAT WILL DEFINITELY NOT FIT



NEXT TO THE WALBRO 255 WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY INSTALLED



Front of the motor:



COILS:



SOMETHING MISSING



FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR:



FUEL PUMP INSTALLED (input for fuel return line in top)

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MARCH 1, 2009

Relocated the intercooler where it belongs -- behind the lower grill. Now it will be fully functional:



Installed a multi-pin jack for the AEM in the firewall:



And installed the AEM EMS behind the glovebox:



...next is intercooler piping and throttle body/cable/pedal.....

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MARCH 10, 2009

Here's another update and a round of pictures.

Fuel line return:



Fuel line return, exiting the Perrin fuel rail:



Other end of fuel rail, pressure regulator:



xB manifold and throttle body (cable) installed.
New 2.5" piping work begins!

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MARCH 16

I guess Art needed some extra wires.

Here is what's left of the stock engine wiring harness.