Got my TSI today!
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Got my TSI today! Yes it is here. Plans to go boooooooosted slowly comming together. Its regular T25, comes preassembled with many. This whole thing is heavy man!
The whole kit is in 2 large boxes!
3 pics: turbo with mani and downpipe end, set of parts, cat Chpoky who hepled to unwrap all things (rectangular box is IC).
It looks like I dont have to weld the oil return nipple. Its all like bolot - fully.
Looks like I need manifold gasket, its not in the kit.
I want to know if I need special tools for "home" install?
I've heard about mani nuts tightening, is there?
Anything watch out for?
Any basic turbo prep?
Other tips?
The whole kit is in 2 large boxes!
3 pics: turbo with mani and downpipe end, set of parts, cat Chpoky who hepled to unwrap all things (rectangular box is IC).
It looks like I dont have to weld the oil return nipple. Its all like bolot - fully.
Looks like I need manifold gasket, its not in the kit.
I want to know if I need special tools for "home" install?
I've heard about mani nuts tightening, is there?
Anything watch out for?
Any basic turbo prep?
Other tips?
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Rep Power: 387 I got the TSI Extreme and mine was in one big box.. the caution is for the oil lines and wiring its not very clear but you will understand it once you get a good look at everything.
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Originally Posted by stl01civic
now install it and enjoy the power!!!!
What is the size for the intercooler piping and charge pipe?
What is the size for the intercooler piping and charge pipe?
Oh eah, very soon.
2", the sticker say its for t25.
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Rep Power: 0 You do have to tap your oil pan for the return. they give the fitting, but you need to weld/jb weld it in there after drlling a hole. And do not use the rubber braided return line. get a steel braided line. my rubver return line is soaked in oil right now. not good at all
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Originally Posted by 2K1Civic17"Gabe
You do have to tap your oil pan for the return. they give the fitting, but you need to weld/jb weld it in there after drlling a hole. And do not use the rubber braided return line. get a steel braided line. my rubver return line is soaked in oil right now. not good at all
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Rep Power: 0 You use that to get oil to the turbo. You have to tap for the return line.
Its not that bad. You just need a drill and jb weld.
The installation is not that bad. My clutch install is a lot harder. Took me 2.5 days with a couple friends to install my turbo kit. Im on like week 3 for my clutch. But I was out of town a week, cant work on it for long periods (kids/girl), and its been in the shop since tuesday. I just got a call saying they want 500 bucks to fix the shift fork, haha. no way. They owe my dad money and it should be free first off, and Im not gonna give them 500 to fix something that small. 492 to be exact. it shouldnt cost more than 700 to get a new factory clutch and installation where it costs 500 for the clutch. im not paying that much in labor. screw them. It took them about 5-7 days to lower my car, too about year ago. that was after they had it, gave it back, got it again, than worked on it.
Im pissed the hell off right now. Ill let my friend at Midas do it, or maybe some people will help from the car club Im joining.
Its not that bad. You just need a drill and jb weld.
The installation is not that bad. My clutch install is a lot harder. Took me 2.5 days with a couple friends to install my turbo kit. Im on like week 3 for my clutch. But I was out of town a week, cant work on it for long periods (kids/girl), and its been in the shop since tuesday. I just got a call saying they want 500 bucks to fix the shift fork, haha. no way. They owe my dad money and it should be free first off, and Im not gonna give them 500 to fix something that small. 492 to be exact. it shouldnt cost more than 700 to get a new factory clutch and installation where it costs 500 for the clutch. im not paying that much in labor. screw them. It took them about 5-7 days to lower my car, too about year ago. that was after they had it, gave it back, got it again, than worked on it.
Im pissed the hell off right now. Ill let my friend at Midas do it, or maybe some people will help from the car club Im joining.
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Rep Power: 0 oh, and j-b weld comes in a tube. You mix up these 2 substances, and it forms a weld bond. Not nearly as strong as a good weld, but it does the job. Thats what I used, and its holding up fine. I checked it out the other day while I was installing my clutch/breaking my car.
You can buy it at any auto parts store and its probably like 10 bucks?? No welding machine or torches are needed.
You can buy it at any auto parts store and its probably like 10 bucks?? No welding machine or torches are needed.
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Originally Posted by 2K1Civic17"Gabe
You do have to tap your oil pan for the return. they give the fitting, but you need to weld/jb weld it in there after drlling a hole. And do not use the rubber braided return line. get a steel braided line. my rubver return line is soaked in oil right now. not good at all
My extreme kit was easy to install and needed no welding. After tapping the oil pan we installed the fitting with the washers etc and installed the braided lines.
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Originally Posted by 2K1Civic17"Gabe
oh, and j-b weld comes in a tube. You mix up these 2 substances, and it forms a weld bond. Not nearly as strong as a good weld, but it does the job. Thats what I used, and its holding up fine. I checked it out the other day while I was installing my clutch/breaking my car.
You can buy it at any auto parts store and its probably like 10 bucks?? No welding machine or torches are needed.
You can buy it at any auto parts store and its probably like 10 bucks?? No welding machine or torches are needed.
There is a black box - MAP managment unit. where the hell does go? what wire where?
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Originally Posted by d17lpower03
how long it take your turbo to come in after ordering it???
Here is the link to what I've on it sofar:
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...=2#post3189229
just do this to me:
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