EM problem

[Mark Halligan]

This shows the hanger fitted to the turbo, I got these parts from Bailey (part of their Cosworth turbo damper kit) but they would be easy enough to source.

Hijack over

[T2Andy]

Is that snap lock laminate flooring in antique pine and real terocoter tile,looks good,
nice turbo by the way
Mark if you ever want to sell your beast keep me in mind,sorry for the hi jack.

[Mark Halligan]

Is that snap lock laminate flooring in antique pine and real terocoter tile,looks good,
nice turbo by the way
Mark if you ever want to sell your beast keep me in mind,sorry for the hi jack.

[robo]

Is that snap lock laminate flooring in antique pine

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It looks to me like pre-finished ash flooring, real wood.

[Mark Halligan]

It looks to me like pre-finished ash flooring, real wood.

LOL it is, 19mm thick and took ages to put down.

[jogi730]

Ok, picked car up today with new downpipe and EM fitted following mods. Less was cut out than originally thought would be necessary, although more cutting will be needed when bigger turbo is fitted
I have not driven the car since Monday so a direct comparison with the old one is more difficult. THe new set up seems much smoother and is certainly quieter so it SOUNDS slower (if that makes sense?), although looking at the speedo rise this does not seem the case at all.
I also have several other issues to resolve now. THe heat generated by this new setup is quite phenominal. Heat shields will need fitting around the air filter and to protect the hoses and wiring.
Before, the air filter seem to breathe fairly clean and cool(ish) air. Not scientific I know, but grabbing the air filter was not a problem. Now however, it is too hot to hold, obviously having a detrimental effect. It will probably need direct feed of air form front of car and also the cutting of some bonnet vents to help release the hot air.
Anyway, here are some pics.

[jogi730]

Here's another

[jogi730]

And finally - this shows hole in inner wing, although nowhere near as much cutting as was first thought (just enough to sit actuator in).

[jogi730]

Small hole

[Mark Halligan]

THe heat generated by this new setup is quite phenominal. Heat shields will need fitting around the air filter and to protect the hoses and wiring.
Before, the air filter seem to breathe fairly clean and cool(ish) air. Not scientific I know, but grabbing the air filter was not a problem. Now however, it is too hot to hold, obviously having a detrimental effect.

Chris

Are you still having probs with this?

I finally got around to fitting the same tubular EM as you. I have used heat wrap on the EM and the DP too. I have to say it is amazing how well the whole lot is insulated, it's made an incredible difference over the amount of heat produced by my old set up.

I have securely braced the EM though as it is supporting the turbo and DP (4") and what with the heat staying in the exhaust it might cause a problem if all that weight was not braced. I suppose only time will tell if the heat retention is too much for the EM.

I used a 50' roll of 2" heat tape from HERE

[jogi730]

Mark,
Great to hear you are nearing the end with your project too - I look forward to meeting up soon.
I am due to see my engine reinstalled for the first time next week.
I actually got my heat wrap from Think Automotive (http://www.thinkauto.com/ ) .
However, when I spoke to Jyrki about the issue I had, he strongly recommended that the EM was NOT wrapped as this would lead to premature cracking. Unfortunately, it seems mine has done so anyway on the welds. I reckon this was due to the weight and hopefully this has been sorted.
As for the heat, the larger turbo will actually not run as hot as it does not spin as quickly. MAybe this will help with the problems I had - we shall have to see.
Cheers
Chris

[SteveH]

Looking very sweet Mark, can't wait to see it on the road!

[porkkis]

Wrapping an mild steel EM is a potential corrosion problem. You have been warned!

[Mark Halligan]

Wrapping an mild steel EM is a potential corrosion problem. You have been warned!

I, and I am sure Chris has too, thought of that. Before wrapping the EM was blasted and repainted with VHT paint.

I plan at some point in the future (probably quite soon given the frequency of my strip downs) to apply this stuff. I would have done it before putting the wrapped EM onto the motor, but according to the manufacturer the wrap needs to be heat cured before sealing, and there was no room in the oven for it!

Even then it could still maybe a problem...........

Thanks for the 'warning' though.

[sal_s2]

The guy with the red s2 at CC also has the same manifold as Marks, and he's started to blow after a few laps.
He has a brace on his turbo.