Trouble Replacing Turbo

[dumbo]

Heat is your friend. Propane bottle torch has saved me many a times.
Since you can get a impact on it, I would use one of those sockets designed for striped fasters, they work well with a impact. Good luck dude.

 

[dimixtron]

Heat is your friend. Propane bottle torch has saved me many a times.
Since you can get a impact on it, I would use one of those sockets designed for striped fasters, they work well with a impact. Good luck dude.

Why is that? The heat loosens it up? Tried using the sockets and one just fell that was supposed to be for that size, and now it's lost somewhere on the car and I can't find it. Lol, nothing is going my way today. Been trying to get this single bolt off since about 7pm. NOT FUN.

 

[dumbo]

Why is that? The heat loosens it up? Tried using the sockets and one just fell that was supposed to be for that size, and now it's lost somewhere on the car and I can't find it. Lol, nothing is going my way today. Been trying to get this single bolt off since about 7pm. NOT FUN.

Im sure it goes down to the metalurgy but trust me it helps. Im not a welder, Im a mechanic. Again I cant remeber the word but lets say it makes the metal *softer*, plus when its hot and you spray it with a loosening agent it *sucks* it farther into the threads, then heat it up again. Plus a good ole fashion smack with a hammer can help release some tension if the bolt is small enough. When and if that fails, GrimJack seems to be looking that way, thats what I would do, then I would get a softline kit.

If the bolt has some shape left, personally, I would smack it, heat it, spray, heat it, and get the best bite on it you can....Good luck:x:

Thats me, many will disagree...

 

[GrimJack]

Furthermore, sometimes you just need to walk away for a day. I've had many cases of fighting with a bolt for hours, the frustration level starts to build up, and it's just time to walk.

Come back the next day feeling refreshed and it's suddenly easy.

 

[dimixtron]

Ok, well I finally got the damned screws out, not the way I wanted to. I took the ones off the turbo in about 30 minutes after figuring out how to manuver down there. So today, I ordered a gasket kit, Hella H4 Conversion, HKS Super Mega Flow Reloaded Kit, BIC 3in DDP, BIC3in Test pipe, and Transdapt oil filter relocation Kit from SupraSport. I figured since I have the car taken apart right now I might as well do other necessary upgrades before putting her all back together. Next thing on my list is going to be an HKS Supra Dragger exhaust, and the LIPP Fuel Upgrade Kit...Hey...maybe I should start a build thread? :O

 

[GrimJack]

HKS Super Mega Flow Reloaded Kit? Is that the air filter? If so, cancel it. Pick up an AEM Dryflow instead.

Buy a boost controller after the intake and exhaust are done. Before you get the fuel upgrade kit. Get a real boost gauge while you're at it.

When you upgrade the fuel - pump, 550cc injectors, afpr - either get a MAFT or a lexus AFM at the same time. Makes tuning for the new fuel system super easy.

After that you'll need intercooler and hardpipes.

Somewhere along the way you're going to toast a transmission (if it's auto) or a clutch (if it's manual).

 

[blk92suprat]

You should check out the Blitz Sus Power intake. Good filtration with stainless steel construction that never needs to be replaced. (Super easy to clean with an air compressor)

Also sounds really cool under throttle.

They go for $180-$200

 

[dimixtron]

HKS Super Mega Flow Reloaded Kit? Is that the air filter? If so, cancel it. Pick up an AEM Dryflow instead.

Buy a boost controller after the intake and exhaust are done. Before you get the fuel upgrade kit. Get a real boost gauge while you're at it.

When you upgrade the fuel - pump, 550cc injectors, afpr - either get a MAFT or a lexus AFM at the same time. Makes tuning for the new fuel system super easy.

After that you'll need intercooler and hardpipes.

Somewhere along the way you're going to toast a transmission (if it's auto) or a clutch (if it's manual).

Well so far, I am a bit particular to HKS as far as aftermarket product goes, but I'll stick with that for now because I'm not planning on sticking with it for very long. I do have an aftermarket boost gauge from HKS, so that's already out of the way. I already have a Walbro fuel pump because my fuel pump went out about 3 months ago..So if I do run that setup for the fuel upgrade, I will have 2 walbros? And definitely RC 550 Injectors, Aeromotive AFPR, and most likely I'm going to go with a MAFT because LEX AFM is kind of a dirty way of getting more horsepower and isn't very efficient to tune. Yes, I think after these next few upgrades an HKS IC set is in order. Transmission needs to be rebuilt, it's grinding in 1st and 2nd gear. Clutch has already been replaced with an ACT Stage II Clutch kit with stock Aesin pressure plate.

Anything other than that I really haven't done much besides continually replacing parts. Lol

 

[WhtMa71]

The AEM dryflow is one of the better filters out there. The HKS foam filter doesn't really filter for shit and that can quickly destroy the electronics in your AFM plus you don't really want those dirt particles in the turbo/enigine. The K&N filters better but it is an oiled filter and the oil in the filter has been shown to not be compatible with AFM electronics either. Hence..AEM dryflow. I believe the Apexi filter is also very good.

Shop around for parts before you just buy something with a name on it. HKS makes good stuff but sometimes there's better things out there and you can save a LOT of money piecing together your own stuff if you know where to look.

 

[GrimJack]

You'll only need the one Walbro pump to feed those 550s, so don't worry about that.

WhtMa71 is dead on when it comes to brands... HKS makes some fine stuff, no doubt about it, but their air filter is not one of them. For instance, the HKS FCON and AIC are decent parts - but they've long since been replaced by the RC550s and a MAFT for anyone purchasing new.

I won't buy a brand name intercooler again, either - I'm currently running the authentic Spearco from way back in the day, but when I buy a new one it'll be something generic, likely manufactured in China and sold super cheap. There just isn't a significant difference in quality anymore - at least not on those items.