XP turbo build part 2

Holomis International · Nov 1, 2011

taylorbok said:
ya my regulator says to use 5/16 or bigger line and I think those fittings are only 1/4 I believe,

That boost controller is different than any I have ever seen but I am new to this stuff, who makes that thing?

also how much spring pressure does your bov have?

I put the 5/16" line on mine, worked fine. The boost controller is just an in cabin version it's the same principle as the turbo smart in cabin boost controller, basically just has the ball and spring in the T as opposed to in the dial, which is still a bit confusing to get my head around because it has a direct vent to the atmosphere but it's suppose to work. As far as my BOV spring, I am not sure what the spring pressure is, I am going to bring about 5 springs when I go up for my first tuning ride and see which works the best.

Jeff

taylorbok · Nov 1, 2011

from what I heard your prob going to need as light as possible, even heard of a guy using a spring out of a thermostat, i ordered turbo smart spring kit so hopefully that is light enough maybe cut one down w/e. just gotta get all my fab done up

Holomis International · Nov 2, 2011

Well the Turbo is now pretty much finished for the install portion, I still have to install the gauges, boost T and do the clean up of the wires and hoses etc... But I have now moved on to some of the fabrication work for the tunnel and running boards.

I got the bumper removed, the running board extrusion removed, the rear taillight removed, so now I can cut the factory boards off and get the boards designed along with the rear tunnel section.

Also to my surprise today, the owner of Powder freaks showed up and delivered my 8" billet wheels. These things are sweet!!! If your looking for some of the very best machined parts on the market you have to check out www.powderfreaks.ca, Duane is a great guy to deal with and makes very nice stuff.

I will try and post some photo's for some reason it hasn't been letting me post all day!

Jeff

Holomis International · Nov 3, 2011

Ok so pictures are working again. I got the boards cut off yesterday so she's looking pretty bare. Check out how sweet the powder freak wheels are, can't wait to be able to install this stuff.

Thanks

Jeff

screech · Nov 3, 2011

what are those 8"? going with four of em huh... nice job. cant wait to see how the boards turn out!

powder freak · Nov 3, 2011

I stopped by Jeff's shop weds. to check out the build. It's looking great. Can't wait to see how it rips. If it works out good I'll be building one for myself. Those wheels I dropped off were the last four of that style I had on the shelf. That peticular design I do exclusively for CR Racing. Only difference is all of Chads wheels are wrapped in rubber. I have other designs with or without rubber plus a pile of other billet parts.

Duane
www.powderfreaks.ca

Holomis International · Nov 3, 2011

screech said:
what are those 8"? going with four of em huh... nice job. cant wait to see how the boards turn out!

Yes sir 8" and 4 it is, I like the look of 4. I'm excited about the boards and the finished machine as well.

Thanks

Jeff

screech · Nov 3, 2011

Full Lotus Mfg said:
Yes sir 8" and 4 it is, I like the look of 4. I'm excited about the boards and the finished machine as well.

Thanks

Jeff

ya i bet! your getting close and its going to be a ripper!! mine...not so much. cant make any progress for awhile due to a torn tendon in my shoulder...now im just hoping i can ride this season! :face-icon-small-fro

powder freak · Nov 5, 2011

hey Jeff, are you going to fab some kind of cold air intake. I put one on my m8. It drastically reduced my charge air temps. If your going to run it like that I strongly recomend you put a filter on that turbo. That 66 will be sucking pretty hard and if there is any belt dust floating around some of it will end up going thru the motor. I had a lower rod brg go on my m8 last season. when I tore it down the airbox was full of black gunk(belt dust) which is why the brg failed. Since the bottom end rebuild I've been running the cold air intake and my airbox is nice and clean inside.

Cheers,

Duane

Holomis International · Nov 5, 2011

powder freak said:
hey Jeff, are you going to fab some kind of cold air intake. I put one on my m8. It drastically reduced my charge air temps. If your going to run it like that I strongly recomend you put a filter on that turbo. That 66 will be sucking pretty hard and if there is any belt dust floating around some of it will end up going thru the motor. I had a lower rod brg go on my m8 last season. when I tore it down the airbox was full of black gunk(belt dust) which is why the brg failed. Since the bottom end rebuild I've been running the cold air intake and my airbox is nice and clean inside.

Cheers,

Duane

Hey Duane

You bet I am going to be running a cold air intake.

Thanks for the heads up good to know that the intake is not just wasted time.

Jeff

Octanee · Nov 5, 2011

i asked boondockers about a cold air intake , and they said that its well worth a cold air intake for your turbo, cooler charge temps and also you gain a few more hp, nicer thing too about cold air intake is your have more simular air temps where as under hood air, well it can get real hot or cool off riding down the trails

Holomis International · Nov 7, 2011

Have made some progress on the new boards. They are coming along really well, they are now ready for final welding. Then on to the tunnel reinforcement and rear bumper. Then everything can get off to powder coat and we can move on to the plastics.

Thanks

Jeff

MOSKIDOO · Nov 7, 2011

TXP

Looking good. Are you stretching it out( is it a 154?)can't wait to see your rear bumper. I like this COBE ones but last I knew he wasn't doo-ing it I'n a 163" I'm stretching my 54 to a 63 and need to find a decent extension and bumper. I'd like a one off custom, if you have any thoughts let me know.

Holomis International · Nov 7, 2011

MOSKIDOO said:
Looking good. Are you stretching it out( is it a 154?)can't wait to see your rear bumper. I like this COBE ones but last I knew he wasn't doo-ing it I'n a 163" I'm stretching my 54 to a 63 and need to find a decent extension and bumper. I'd like a one off custom, if you have any thoughts let me know.

Thanks she is coming along. Im not stretching it out I really like the nimbleness of a 154, I found my cat 163 to be a bit more to throw around then I liked. I will post the pics of the bumper and tunnel mods, and you can see if you like it.

Thanks for looking!

Jeff

Holomis International · Nov 8, 2011

Got the tunnel sides 90% complete tonight, we will get them finished up tomorrow, then move onto the rear bumper.

Thanks

Jeff

Holomis International · Nov 11, 2011

Hey Guys

Got the running boards all welded up today, finish cutting the tunnel extension and drilling the proper holes in it, bent the rear bumper, went with a round tube bumper to tie in with the running boards, just have to cap the ends of it and then I can send it along with the boards off to powder coat. She's coming along now.

Thanks

Jeff

screech · Nov 13, 2011

dang! looks good!! did you drop the skid down with your new tunnel braces? looks like it...

MOSKIDOO · Nov 13, 2011

Sweet

Love the boards. There's a handful of things left on XP's to make them atrue mountain sled, boards are one of them! If you did drop your rear point, did you lower the front also? How are you addressing the 154" rear skid to handle he turbo? I'm not sure which way I'll go on that yet.

Holomis International · Nov 14, 2011

screech said:
dang! looks good!! did you drop the skid down with your new tunnel braces? looks like it...

Thanks!

I did not drop the skid down just left it at factory height. The reason I put the new tunnel sides on (besides for looks) was because I have shortened the boards up and took away some support from the upper skid mount, so by doubling up there with sheet aluminum and tie the new running boards in it will bring my strength back.

Jeff

Holomis International · Nov 14, 2011

MOSKIDOO said:
Love the boards. There's a handful of things left on XP's to make them atrue mountain sled, boards are one of them! If you did drop your rear point, did you lower the front also? How are you addressing the 154" rear skid to handle he turbo? I'm not sure which way I'll go on that yet.

Thanks! I did not drop the skid any, I wanted to leave it it factory in the rear, I have not done anything to the front either. I am going to ride it as is and see what changes I will make. I actually hope that it is a bit of a wheelie machine as I play in the tree's all day and to have it pull up and bounce like a jack rabbit makes it incredible through the tree's.

Thanks

Jeff

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