Setup is coming together sooner than expected *UPDATED*

CrashTeam · Post by **CrashTeam** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:46 pm

I thought Id share in this post the start of my collection of parts, So far spent 390 bucks for these pieces

One ? though and maybe you guys should know, that is the blockoff plate needed to use an aftermarket blowoff valve right? Here is a the pic of it.

not tryin to threadjack either, youll understand

unsuper man · Post by **unsuper man** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 3:16 pm

weber · Post by **weber** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:45 am

CrashTeam wrote:I thought Id share in this post the start of my collection of parts, So far spent 390 bucks for these pieces

One ? though and maybe you guys should know, that is the blockoff plate needed to use an aftermarket blowoff valve right? Here is a the pic of it.

not tryin to threadjack either, youll understand

Looks good man. you seem to be getting some good deals as well.

My parts are all here, still need to order my fuel lines and some fittings, but after that i should barely break $1300

Stage 1 SRT injectors
SRT 4 Turbo / BOV
SRT 4 Oil / Coolant lines (modded coolant return obviously)
Custom made by me IC pipes,
SRT IC
Thermal Couplers, T-Clamps, misc stuff
Autometer Boost Guage
SRT 4 Turbo back exhaust
MattDogg Adapter plate
ChillFactory RRFPR
Walbro 255

As long as all the parts actually show up this week I will install it starting thursday night, the 14th. Otherwise i'll be waiting till the next weekend to start. CANT WAIT FOR DA BOOST!

mospaxreton · Post by **mospaxreton** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:17 pm

Dam Im so jealous, but happy for you at the same time Weber. Good job on saving all that money. Now make sure it gets installed right and tuned if possible and you'll be set! Good luck dood ! And of course keep us posted

weber · Post by **weber** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:17 pm

mospaxreton wrote:Dam Im so jealous, but happy for you at the same time Weber. Good job on saving all that money. Now make sure it gets installed right and tuned if possible and you'll be set! Good luck dood ! And of course keep us posted

Thanks man, and I will. Should be ready to scream like a raped ape this weekend

CrashTeam · Post by **CrashTeam** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 10:30 am

I was debating on mounting my intercooler for a spin around town just to confuse the shit out of the rice crowd... Not worthing takin of the bumper though.

weber · Post by **weber** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:21 pm

CrashTeam wrote:I was debating on mounting my intercooler for a spin around town just to confuse the shit out of the rice crowd... Not worthing takin of the bumper though.

Takes a little bit more than that to put it on

Have to trim the backside of your fascia, cut holes by the radiator support to let the in/outlets fit, and also relocate your PCM.

Took me about 4 hours taking my sweet ass time.

CrashTeam · Post by **CrashTeam** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:34 pm

Its much easier in the 03+, everything is all ready for it due to the srt... For once another perk to having a 03+ neon!

Smoke · Post by **Smoke** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 7:56 pm

looks awsome, you guys have inspired me

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 1:28 am

paint the intercooler for the sleeper look.

Ifixyawata · Post by **Ifixyawata** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:43 am

I believe painting an intercooler greatly degrades the effectiveness of it. If anything, find some sort of black mesh to mask it, but don't paint it.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:02 am

Intercoolers are designed to be bare aluminum for maximum heat transfer. Coating it with even a clear coat would degrade performance. Thats why you never see BeCool paint there replacement radiators. As for the mesh idea, it will help keep rocks and debree out of the intercooler. BUT you are going to want the best flowing mesh you can find.

weber · Post by **weber** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:07 am

yea i was debating on spraying it, but i was really afraid of degrading the cooling...so i chose not to. I will be putting on some new mesh eventually to hide it a bit. Love the sleeper look

Also, full install will start thursday night, all parts 'should' be here. Hope to have it done by friday night / saturday morning. I'll be posting some pics of the install.

Thanks for all your help/ feedback with the questions I have brought to these boards. I greatly appreciate it.

unsuper man · Post by **unsuper man** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:54 pm

buy flat black radiator paint, it will HELKP the cooling effeciency of the IC. its not a reg flat enamle, its ment for radiators, and helps alot....

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:48 pm

no it wont....
Any coating of any type ontop of a heatsink will degrade its cooling effects. Unless its a special metalic type of a paint designed to help heat transfer...wich I never heard of......

supertrick_05 · Post by **supertrick_05** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:11 pm

dude, that's AWESOME! I want to do the same thing to my car. let me know how it runs when you get it on the road.

lambostealth · Post by **lambostealth** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:15 am

BlackRoseRacing wrote:no it wont....
Any coating of any type ontop of a heatsink will degrade its cooling effects. Unless its a special metalic type of a paint designed to help heat transfer...wich I never heard of......

Not to be a dick, but.....wrong!......there is a very specific radiator paint available, it has a ceramic based powder in it that actually helps heat dissapation, but I would be wary of putting heavy coats on it....I would just "dust" it to make it a dark gray......then use a black or tight knit silver mesh......that will keep eyes off of it.....

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:19 am

Thanks lambo, I thought RAD shops just spray a basic paint over recored radiators. I did not know there was such a paint as you described...

Smoke · Post by **Smoke** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:04 pm

From tubobygarrett.com

I want my car to remain a sleeper/stealth. Can I paint or anodize my intercooler so it is not easily visible?
Yes! It is not uncommon at all for an intercooler and endtanks to be anodized black to keep attention away from the car and help it maintain a sleeper appearance. A very light coat of paint on the core and endtanks is also another option, usually much cheaper and easier than anodizing, with a negligible performance loss.

CrashTeam · Post by **CrashTeam** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:27 pm

Weber, Just picked up the SRT exuast, 75 bucks shipped... one more part down... I also splurged on some srt springs, I figured it will look the turbo part being lower by about an inch to

those were 50 shipped...

Im so cheap

PS: we should retitle this thred "How cheap can we build a reliable turbo system"

weber · Post by **weber** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:28 pm

CrashTeam wrote:Weber, Just picked up the SRT exuast, 75 bucks shipped... one more part down... I also splurged on some srt springs, I figured it will look the turbo part being lower by about an inch to those were 50 shipped...

Im so cheap

PS: we should retitle this thred "How cheap can we build a reliable turbo system"

No kidding, haha. Im impressed with my $1300 for it all. considering everything is new except the IC and turbo (10k on them)

Anyway, I might end up spending more this weekend. My IC piping I ordered hasn't arrived yet...and if it doesn't show up by tomorrow im going to have to search locally and buy it. Im starting tonight nomatter what and it has to get done by monday.

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:05 pm

good luck on the project there weber, hope you have enough time to finish.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:10 pm

Have someone take pics and video of the conversion!!!!

z3roneo · Post by **z3roneo** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 10:19 am

Back from the dead...

What will be the best fuel setup to start off with, the safc and 1:1 or the rrfpr??? I'll be pusheing mines to 8-9 pounds..

I read all the info you guys gave and needless to say I'm somewhat confused...

I will be going with MS later down the road but just want get this thing to work properly til then....So what you do you guys recommend??

Or should I start another thread...

Seventhguest · Post by **Seventhguest** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 3:28 pm

small question on making room for the turbo. what did you do with the engine coolant reservoir?

did you change is to the srt4 setup and moved it to the left?

unsuper man · Post by **unsuper man** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:48 pm

left.

Novajoe · Post by **Novajoe** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 9:00 pm

CrashTeam wrote:Its much easier in the 03+, everything is all ready for it due to the srt... For once another perk to having a 03+ neon!

I have an 03 and you still have to cut holes to the side of the radiator support and relocate the pcm. The ic will not just mount up without modifacation.

Seventhguest wrote:small question on making room for the turbo. what did you do with the engine coolant reservoir?

did you change is to the srt4 setup and moved it to the left?

I got rid of my windsheild wiper fluid and filled up that tank with the coolant and re-ran the lines for it. Easy enough to do... except you don't have windsheild wiper fluid...

GrApHite03 · Post by **GrApHite03** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:34 pm

I did not modify the ECU location or the bracket in any way. I have an 03 also.

Floyd · Post by **Floyd** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:27 am

GrApHite03 wrote:I did not modify the ECU location or the bracket in any way. I have an 03 also.

i didnt have to modify my 04

lilolneon · Post by **lilolneon** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:41 am

hrmm... what all parts would i need to get the turbo setup on my neon... and secondly would it work with an ATX?

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Setup is coming together sooner than expected UPDATED