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got the turbo and intercooler plumbed. waiting for a driveshaft....
IMG_20201115_152145696 by Paul Medlock, on Flickr

IMG_20201115_152312653 by Paul Medlock, on Flickr

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Nice plumbing! Do you think this size intercooler will be effective enough? I've always wondered why our intake manifolds have a big chamber instead of direct intake to runner design.

well its from a tdi VW and says its capable of 300hp, so I think so. -Paul

intercooler fits there nicely.

The big intake chamber thing might just be for ease of casting reasons. Need to collect the individual runners into one area for the turbo connection, and it needs to be a large enough area so it doesn't restrict airflow out of the turbo.

my driveshaft is coming wensday. so hopefully I will be able to road test this thing thanksgiving day. or anytime between thursday and sunday. 4 day weekend! -Paul

Nice plumbing, very clean. What size turbo? No vacuum pump? Did you put in an electric?

hx30w. I have a hella electric pump. just havent gotten around to it. -Paul

drove it for the first time on thanksgiving after 8 months and all the work. It f-ing rips! 16psi of boost with the pump on an semi aggressive setting. slight black haze on wot/boost. 5 speed is great! really throws you back in the seat and transforms the car! could not be happier. if you want power. I have to recipe! -Paul

Did you have to use headstuds for that boost pressure?

yes. arp head studs. and a mls head gasket. -Paul

This is awesome, thanks for sharing! I'm glad to see the HX30 works well, as I have one sitting on the shelf to use on my M21 eventually. Keep us updated!