Builds LX450 where to start! (3 Viewers)
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- #582
No we are not routing back into the intake, there is a filter on top of the catch can, and there is a drain on the bottom of the can. The intake inlet is being used for the MAP sensor.
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The fan should work either way with + and -
It will just spin opposite directions. You just have to make sure the blade fins are flipped the right way.
Looks good, can't wait for your first drive and video!
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- #584
Thats what I thought when I bought it, but with the Spal's that is not the case, you can change polarity and switch direction but you can't flip the fan blades because they are curved. If it was a straight blade fan it would be no problem.
NLXTACY
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It's curved blades though.
NLXTACY
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2KCruiser
Everything 2KRacing, practically live here
Hey Joey, saw you driving up Victory the other day. Lift looks good.
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
already answered ..
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- #589
Little closer. I can see a few things on the punch list that still need to be finished up.
- Cruise Control cable
- running radiator overflow hose to new overflow bottle
- waiting on specific aluminum for spiral core of the catch can
- find a prefilter for the cone filter
- and the fan
Then I think it's finally time to fire her up!!
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2KCruiser
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You forgot to install the Hood, or just run it like that and show off the green monster.
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- #591
It's Texas it's too hot for hoods down here! Lol
NLXTACY
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- #593
How the catch can is done. Inside the can there is an aluminum spiral and it is stuffed with stainless steel wool, just like the air/water separator that most of us run while naturally aspirated, this is just a little more beefed up for the turbo application.
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- #594
New fan showed up. Everything was installed with weather pack connectors, downpipe was removed and ceramic coated. Truck has been test started, and checked. Things look good just need to fill A2W system and check for leaks. Then should be headed to the dyno in the next day or two/three to be tuned. I am planning on a low boost low octane tune, and flip a switch and you can have a higher boost premium tune.
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One tiny weeping leak! Spent a full 6 hours, filling, draining, priming, changing hose ends, thread sealant, Teflon tape, etc, before we finally decided to cut the male AN off the Griffin heat exchanger and weld another on. That solved the issue, but so frustrating.
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Is this going to be a kit?
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- #597
EMS Powered already has a kit
http://www.emspowered.com/storefron...nfo&cPath=61_119_120_216_217&products_id=1145
I wanted to put my own spin on things, but their kit is all jigged up and ready to go and if you wanted something custom like I did I am sure they could help you out. Also speaking to them today, they are going to come out with a cheaper option as well that will be basically a direct competitor to the TRD supercharger system for power and price but with an intercooler for lower intake temps.
http://www.emspowered.com/storefron...nfo&cPath=61_119_120_216_217&products_id=1145
I wanted to put my own spin on things, but their kit is all jigged up and ready to go and if you wanted something custom like I did I am sure they could help you out. Also speaking to them today, they are going to come out with a cheaper option as well that will be basically a direct competitor to the TRD supercharger system for power and price but with an intercooler for lower intake temps.
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Oh and for the tech after we fixed that tiny damn leak, we filled the A2W system and it took 5 gallons of windshield washer fluid, water/meth/blue dye, and 1.5 gallons of distilled water just because we ran out of windshield washer fluid. Pretty happy with a 6.5 gallon system should have quite a bit of heat capacity, even when going slow. Very happy with the Spal 9" fan it is pushing a lot of air and I think will cool great but also be a benefit to the A/C! The Spal fan is switched so I can see if using the fan at highway speeds helps or hurts. The truck starts and idles without a MAF but runs very rich with the larger injectors and what I assume is defaulting to open loop, but that is a great tuning start point.
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Finally on the dyno to start tuning, the tuning shop decided to take an impromptu and extended trip to Mexico to build and party with a GT-R owner, so the old truck got pushed to the back burner, but I am hoping by this time tomorrow we will see some numbers.
While we were waiting I decided to replace, A/C dryer, expansion valve and evaporator which had seen better days!
Also the rotors I ordered finally came in, the quality looks very good and I am excited to test them against OEM with the EBC Green 7000 front and 6000 rear pads.
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