Is there any reason that once I get all of the stuff in place under the hood and welded on, that I can't just put the turbo on and run it at a low pressure? I have all the parts I need and it's not like any of them are "one time use". I'm just not sure about the fuel pump. I still need to get it turbo ready. So is all I need to do just carefully drill on the bottom of the housing under the diaphram and trap the hole so I can install a pressure fitting? Then just run a line from that fitting to my manifold vacuum?
And I did order 3/8" thick mounting plate to replace that 18ga piece I made. I also got a 3/8" thick downpipe flange. So everything on the uppipe is nice and thick now.
Snowman, just to confirm where you are planning on drilling your fuel pump. Place a mark (where you plan on drilling) on the FP & take a pic & post it. Don't want you to drill in wrong place.
You also need to make a oil drain/return fitting on the side of your oil pan. (Oil return from turbo to oil pan.)
I do not see why you could not run low boost w/your engine in your car now w/your turbo set-up & low I mean low low boost. You could go 1 step cooler range (than stock) on your spark plugs. (Less chance of detonation)
What is the wastegate minimum base spring pressure you bought? 6 psi,if so,,, that's too much IMO, you need to start off really low, like 1 psi, don't want you to blow your engine first time out. Also, for the hoses to run you wastegate & B.O.V. (blow off valve), run some nice silicone hoses, not rubber. Also, the sense line for your FP (fuel pump) silicone hose also.
This will increase your spark output & will retard your timing (adjustable) when going into boost. Definately a minimum must get type of item to possibly help save your engine from detonating.
Was wondering where you bought the 3/8 flanges & does it come precut w/the correct sized holes?
