n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Oh crap. I'll be sure to check that out. Maybe that is why I've had an imbalance since I built it too.
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My Water to Air intercooler install
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Possible i guess.
I would look real good at your front pump and bushing as best you can for damage. Also check for wear on TC notches.
I would look real good at your front pump and bushing as best you can for damage. Also check for wear on TC notches.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Will do. Thanks
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Good catch Leroy. That's it exactly. The way it is now it is trying to flex backwards.
Will, Finally caught something good.
I can get this same plate, but for less $.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...-TV2Xmm8Z44OPb5FMPpCzCWVs-hNJ4uaU4aAjVJ8P8HAQ
I can get this same plate, but for less $.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...-TV2Xmm8Z44OPb5FMPpCzCWVs-hNJ4uaU4aAjVJ8P8HAQ
NVW
Well-Known Member
Glad it's just the flex plate.
Good catch Leroy.
Good catch Leroy.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
I know I've derailed this thread a bit, but I just had to share these.....who doesn't love some carnage pics?? 
I will be making for absolute certain that the next flexplate goes on correctly! So far the trans and converter look ok, though I will be replacing the pump seal just to be safe.
I will be making for absolute certain that the next flexplate goes on correctly! So far the trans and converter look ok, though I will be replacing the pump seal just to be safe.
JB weld, good to go.
That would go on my trophy wall. What you get for a new one?
That would go on my trophy wall. What you get for a new one?
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Oh yeah it's going on the wall for sure. I'm just going to get a stock replacement from Autozone. Since it failed due to me installing it incorrectly I am no longer worried about a stock replacement failing anytime in the near future.
Thats what I would do too.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Oh, I do have one update to add about the intercooler....When I removed the unit from the engine, before I drained and unhooked the hoses I tipped it up so any air that might be trapped would move to the fill cap. When I did this I ended up with a very small air pocket - it took less than a cap full of coolant to top it back off. So I would say that with the way my system is currently configured I am getting pretty much all of the air out without an air bleed. I think I will fill it before I bolt it down this time though just to be sure.
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
If you enjoyed reading this thread, you'll probably enjoy the thread I just started Just keeping myself occupied while waiting for parts.......
http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/making-a-tube-header-for-the-turbo-side.44642/
Just keeping myself occupied while waiting for parts.......http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/making-a-tube-header-for-the-turbo-side.44642/
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Update: The intercooler has been rubbing the hood and I always thought it sat a bit high on the engine and would look nicer if it was lower so I decided to do something about that. I have started making a new upper intake so I can move the intercooler over and down.
I made the first upper intake with a 4" tube because I wanted to make the air flow transition from the intercooler to the intake plenum as smooth as possible. I've decided that in a boosted application it probably doesn't matter as much as a naturally aspirated application so I'm going to make this new upper intake with an offset 3" tube so I can gain that extra inch of real estate. An added advantage is that the 3"-3" silicone elbow should sit a bit lower than the 3"-4" silicone elbow I'm using right now.
I started working on this Wednesday night. Smithville D told me about the porta-band table that SWAG makes while I was doing the header project. I finally picked one up and it is great! It makes it so much easier to make straight, accurate cuts. I highly recommend it to anyone that has a portable band saw....or if you don't have a band saw at all, but always wanted one I highly recommend going the route of getting a portable band saw (brand of your choice, though I've been really happy with the Harbor Freight one so far that is much cheaper than other brands) and then getting a SWAG table to go with it. You can still use it as a portable band saw which is really handy, but then you can make it a band saw with a table for even more precise work.
So far I have made the base plate of the intake, put the mounting & air holes in it and welded the intake tube to it. Tonight I will drill and tap the port/sensor holes and slap paint on it. Later this weekend I will swap upper intakes and relocate the intercooler so it sits lower. More updates to come.
I made the first upper intake with a 4" tube because I wanted to make the air flow transition from the intercooler to the intake plenum as smooth as possible. I've decided that in a boosted application it probably doesn't matter as much as a naturally aspirated application so I'm going to make this new upper intake with an offset 3" tube so I can gain that extra inch of real estate. An added advantage is that the 3"-3" silicone elbow should sit a bit lower than the 3"-4" silicone elbow I'm using right now.
I started working on this Wednesday night. Smithville D told me about the porta-band table that SWAG makes while I was doing the header project. I finally picked one up and it is great! It makes it so much easier to make straight, accurate cuts. I highly recommend it to anyone that has a portable band saw....or if you don't have a band saw at all, but always wanted one I highly recommend going the route of getting a portable band saw (brand of your choice, though I've been really happy with the Harbor Freight one so far that is much cheaper than other brands) and then getting a SWAG table to go with it. You can still use it as a portable band saw which is really handy, but then you can make it a band saw with a table for even more precise work.
So far I have made the base plate of the intake, put the mounting & air holes in it and welded the intake tube to it. Tonight I will drill and tap the port/sensor holes and slap paint on it. Later this weekend I will swap upper intakes and relocate the intercooler so it sits lower. More updates to come.
bowtiebutler956
Active Member
Nice work as always Nate! I may have to look into that band saw, as it would make a very handy addition to my shop. I look forward to seeing the finished product.
Matt
Matt
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
Thanks Matt! Yeah it's super handy....I highly recommend picking one up.Nice work as always Nate! I may have to look into that band saw, as it would make a very handy addition to my shop. I look forward to seeing the finished product.
Matt
When your done with this mod want to sell me your table for $9.99?
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
No way, Jose.
It was worth a shot. How much are they?
n8in8or
I never met a project I didn’t like
It's $58......yes it could be fabbed at home for less than that, but all of the design work is done already and it's nice and flat. From the time I opened the box to the time I was cutting steel was 5 minutes as opposed to the time I would have into designing the table, getting the material and fabbing it up. Personally it was worth it to me. Individual results may vary.....
No brainer for $58 I thought you were going to say like $258!