Turbo is done!!!! I love turbos. :)

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:18 pm

Well...it's the 8th day of my turbo install and it's still not done!!!

I was given an estimate of a week and if everything does as planned i'll get it tomorrow, which will be the 9th day.

Here's what's gone wrong so far..

Battery is too big to fit air intake to turbo - need new battery - $100

SRT Intercooler won't work on ATX - $350 for new IC

Used SRT Oil lines bent - thankfully the install guy fixed it - $0

Lower Hardpipe for IC doesn't fit thanks to the wonderful ATX - Custom pipe needed

Intercooler Piping either can't be found or is ridulously expensive..

Can anything go right??

tooslow · Post by **tooslow** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:08 pm

your not God you can't do every thing in a week

That sucks man I put aside a weekend for my install maybe I should take that week of

nodestiny · Post by **nodestiny** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:25 am

There are always ways. I put the mag intake manifold on the Baseline CAI instake system. Wasnt purdy, but it worked! Youll find ways around this im sure.

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:28 am

Thanks for all the support guys, but the truth is..i'm not installing it. I have a guy that's doin it for me.

grindpunk16 · Post by **grindpunk16** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:48 am

wait you needed a new battery? i know for a fact even with the atx the battery can be installed a couple of ways. you can turn it vertical and put new tie down straps and it will hold. hell i havnt even been usign any tiedown straps and no problems. also you can use srt piping with no problem.

theHumP · Post by **theHumP** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:14 am

why wont the IC or the lower hardpipe work on an atx? I am piecing together a turbo setup using as much as i can of the srt, so be as detailed as possible as to why it wont work, thanks LCL

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:22 pm

my install guy said the SRT piping wouldn't work because the tranny/engine is in the way. I'm sure he knows exactly how it works, but i don't.

As far as the battery, it's pretty dang big. I honestly couldn't see how u could fit anything over it and have the hood shut safely.

The IC won't work because on the right side it protrudes pretty far into the engine bay. The ATX tranny sticks out alot more than the MTX. I'm having to go with a IC with exit's on each side. One side will go up through the fenderwell and through the hole where the air filter box used to be, and the other one should go in the usual spot.

grindpunk16 · Post by **grindpunk16** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 2:52 pm

you have the same car as me its a size 24 battery maybe 34 size. its not that big. and yes the hood will shut properly.

im sure you have never seen any pics of the short ram intake and the battery right next to eachother on my car

unsuper man · Post by **unsuper man** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:22 pm

intakes are for bitches.

grindpunk16 · Post by **grindpunk16** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:47 pm

thats why the over half my miles i didnt have an intake and my block was in immaculate shape also

Kevin_GP · Post by **Kevin_GP** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 6:59 pm

Im giving myself all winter break for my turbo. Hopefully I wont have those problems because im mtx. And Im not going to be running an intake either.

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 7:56 pm

Update:

I hate mother #$%#$ waiting..

Well, it still won't be done today..

Apparently he still hasn't found the IC piping he needs and..guess what else?

The car won't start. He unplugged my MSD ignition and it started up fine. So now i have a broken MSD ignition and the tach adapter won't work either..which means i have to buy another one.

refect · Post by **refect** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:01 pm

it will be worth it in the end

refect · Post by **refect** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 7:33 pm

for intercooler piping i know central florida turbo offers aluminum u-bends. forget how much for one, but if worst come to wost you could go buy a bunch of thsoe u-bends from them and give um to the guy to custom make your ic piping. if he can weld aluminum....or just cut it up yourself and get a bunch of the silicon cuplets from amazon hose and make your own....thats what we did on my friends purple civic that was here when you came by the house...came out kinda ghetto but it worked. haha if you did decided to go to cft to get them id call um first too. because they sell out of that a lot, but always get more in. so it owuld suck to drive all that way and they are sold out.

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:45 pm

Well..we fixed the tach adapter problem because his 2nd SRT is out of comission and he's gonna use the adapter off of that one.

However..i guess he still couldn't find the piping he needed..

So once again..another day i don't have my car..

This better be worth it in the end..

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:08 am

Damn, I can't wait to see an atx with an SRT turbo. Thats gonna be hot dood.

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:34 am

Tell me about it.. It's like every day i wake up with the anticipation of getting the car and then i have to go to sleep with my hopes dashed once again...

nodestiny · Post by **nodestiny** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:40 am

You COULD just go without an intercooler for the time being. Though that sucks.

Also, what is ALL the mods you have (or will have, down to the details of manifold, fuel mods, etc)?

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:12 pm

Oh boy, this may take awhile..

Magnum head - Ported and Polished with 3 angle valve job
Lorenzon 60mm TB
Mopar SRT 2.5" Catback
Gutted SRT Cat
Magnecore Spark Plug Wires
MPX UDP
Crane 14
Emanage with support tool/Injector Harness/Pressure Sensor
SRT Turbo with stock o2 housing
Mopar BOV
Stock WGA
Fuel/Oil PSI gauges
Boost Gauge
Aftermarket big FMIC
AaronNeon Fuel Kit, which includes steel braided lines and Aeromotive 1:1 FPR
Reverse Manual Valve Body
Tranny Cooler
About 150 or so pounds of weight redux
Front crash bar removed
SRT CF Hood
SRT S1 Injectors
MBC
Lightweight/Slim SVR Battery
AR-24 14" rims

I think that might be it..

J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:50 pm

dang should be hot

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:44 am

Well, let's see..

Not done Thursday either..

I think my car is lost in the black hole of turboness...

CrashTeam · Post by **CrashTeam** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:08 am

Time to take it back and finish the project yourself!
How much are they charging for this?

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:09 am

Well, it's 700 for the turbo install, probably another 25 for the boost gauge and then not sure how much for other parts.

I had to buy a new Intercooler because the SRT one doesn't work, and a new battery and Emanage pressure sensor...

Kevin_GP · Post by **Kevin_GP** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:23 pm

Damn, I thought I was spending alot of money lol. Thats a strong looking list you have though. Take lots of pics when your done.

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:49 pm

Well..went over to the shop this morning and he said (and i believe him this time) that it'll be done.

He started it up and ran it for a minute or so...oh my GOSH! It sounded like a beast!

He said i'll only be running at 4psi until we tune it tomorrow night, then 8psi here we come!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:31 pm

Congrats LCP! I bet your ass is thrilled! Have fun with your turbo'd Neon!

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:32 pm

ya..i'm still waiting on it. I'm gonna call him in 30 and see what the status is.

LCPLPunk · Post by **LCPLPunk** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 10:45 pm

well kids..it is finished.

Turbo is done and operational, however i won't be getting on it at all until i get it tuned tomorrow, then the fun begins!

Sparky828 · Post by **Sparky828** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:33 am

except u didnt replace the oil pump... Watch out lol jk cool beans...

dinetuner · Post by **dinetuner** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 4:49 am

LCPLPunk wrote:well kids..it is finished.

Turbo is done and operational, however i won't be getting on it at all until i get it tuned tomorrow, then the fun begins!

i hate you...