T26 WRC - Frayz Engineering WRC S8 TARMAC SPECIAL - aka THE BOMBER
25 August 2008, 07:20 PM
#752
Well after loads of ummming an arrring ive gone for a Garrett GT3076R. This means it will have to be rotated. Not happy with paying crazy prices for an up/downpipe. Let alone that nobody has one in stock at the moment. Im going to fabricate a new twisted up/downpipe to suit. This will also have to include an external wastegate too.
Should be fun but i couldnt resist the temptation any longer
Should be fun but i couldnt resist the temptation any longer
Last edited by frayz; 25 August 2008 at 07:26 PM.
25 August 2008, 09:47 PM
#755
Well after loads of ummming an arrring ive gone for a Garrett GT3076R. This means it will have to be rotated. Not happy with paying crazy prices for an up/downpipe. Let alone that nobody has one in stock at the moment. Im going to fabricate a new twisted up/downpipe to suit. This will also have to include an external wastegate too.
Should be fun but i couldnt resist the temptation any longer
Should be fun but i couldnt resist the temptation any longer
27 August 2008, 09:49 PM
#765
Cheers Mate 
I like the finish the bead blasting gives you Frayz, a good even matt effect which will be easier to maintain hopefully.
What's the options with the nuts & bolts... will you be able to go st/st or clean and anodise or maybe coat what you have there... simply new subaru one's will go scabby quite soon like the originals possibly ?
I like the finish the bead blasting gives you Frayz, a good even matt effect which will be easier to maintain hopefully.
What's the options with the nuts & bolts... will you be able to go st/st or clean and anodise or maybe coat what you have there... simply new subaru one's will go scabby quite soon like the originals possibly ?
27 August 2008, 10:58 PM
#766
Cheers Mate
I like the finish the bead blasting gives you Frayz, a good even matt effect which will be easier to maintain hopefully.
What's the options with the nuts & bolts... will you be able to go st/st or clean and anodise or maybe coat what you have there... simply new subaru one's will go scabby quite soon like the originals possibly ?
I like the finish the bead blasting gives you Frayz, a good even matt effect which will be easier to maintain hopefully.
What's the options with the nuts & bolts... will you be able to go st/st or clean and anodise or maybe coat what you have there... simply new subaru one's will go scabby quite soon like the originals possibly ?
If not then i get them all re zinc coated. Did a sweet mod on the header tank today i think you'll like, i'll post pics later
28 August 2008, 12:42 AM
#767
Todays updates...
Stripped and cleaned the throttlebody and smoothed out a few imperfections. Didnt go mad, just jolly'd it up a bit
Also gave the header tank the glass bead treatment ready to be powdercoated. The turbo water feed will be converted to an -AN fitting before this is done.
Also wonder if anybody can spot the modification to the newage tank?
Okay, ive cut and smoothed the lower leg that usually bolts to the power steering line. The tank will not be in the stock location and the PAS lines will be different anyway so i thought id give the header tank a smoother cleaner look.
I think they came up quite nice
Stripped and cleaned the throttlebody and smoothed out a few imperfections. Didnt go mad, just jolly'd it up a bit
Also gave the header tank the glass bead treatment ready to be powdercoated. The turbo water feed will be converted to an -AN fitting before this is done.
Also wonder if anybody can spot the modification to the newage tank?
Okay, ive cut and smoothed the lower leg that usually bolts to the power steering line. The tank will not be in the stock location and the PAS lines will be different anyway so i thought id give the header tank a smoother cleaner look.
I think they came up quite nice
28 August 2008, 03:29 AM
#768
Just in from the garage, done a little bit more.
Also spoken to the guys at P&L in the US who say my turbo will be with them on friday ready to be shipped out to me next week.
Im delaying taking the heads off of my block as i need these in place to fabricate my up/downpipes. I cant do that until my turbo is here.
I want to get this all done and ready so that when the 257 motor is built it can all bolt up hopefully with a little fuss as possible.
It sounds funny but the actual build of the new motor will probably be the quickest and easiest part of the whole process lol
Also spoken to the guys at P&L in the US who say my turbo will be with them on friday ready to be shipped out to me next week.
Im delaying taking the heads off of my block as i need these in place to fabricate my up/downpipes. I cant do that until my turbo is here.
I want to get this all done and ready so that when the 257 motor is built it can all bolt up hopefully with a little fuss as possible.
It sounds funny but the actual build of the new motor will probably be the quickest and easiest part of the whole process lol
29 August 2008, 01:21 AM
#774
Todays work...
Glass blasted the, thermostat outlet, water bridge and block pipes. These were then resprayed gloss black the same as they left the factory.
Also hot washed/degreased the oil filler and cambelt covers.
All came up rather spiffing too
Glass blasted the, thermostat outlet, water bridge and block pipes. These were then resprayed gloss black the same as they left the factory.
Also hot washed/degreased the oil filler and cambelt covers.
All came up rather spiffing too
29 August 2008, 08:34 AM
#776
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i must say frayz, you are doing such a great job on this car, the work is always to the best of your ability, and i really have enjoyed reading this thread, keep it up mate, and hope it all turns out just how you want it. Good luck 
