New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D
New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D
I installed the S/C today for fitment and I am very happy!!!!
As anticipated, I may have to modify the shock tower, but I am still working on a solution to that.
Here a few pics, enjoy:
(05-24-2010, 07:58 PM)winmutt Hope you dont have to lean that IP to far to adjust for timing . Looking good. Did you paint the block at some point?
(05-24-2010, 07:58 PM)winmutt Hope you dont have to lean that IP to far to adjust for timing . Looking good. Did you paint the block at some point?
Are your oil cooler lines in good shape? I need a set so I might be interested Send me a PM with your price. Thanks!
(05-24-2010, 08:03 PM)Rudolf_Diesel The block was that color when I go the car, Is it not the OEM color?
(05-24-2010, 08:03 PM)Rudolf_Diesel The block was that color when I go the car, Is it not the OEM color?
(05-25-2010, 02:49 AM)ForcedInduction(05-24-2010, 08:03 PM)Rudolf_Diesel The block was that color when I go the car, Is it not the OEM color?
I don't think black with rust polkadots was an option.
(05-25-2010, 02:49 AM)ForcedInduction(05-24-2010, 08:03 PM)Rudolf_Diesel The block was that color when I go the car, Is it not the OEM color?
I don't think black with rust polkadots was an option.
Hey rudolfdiesel. Great project by the way love it.
Got a question what are you doing about the power steering issue, and the steering box.
(05-25-2010, 10:50 AM)George3soccer Hey rudolfdiesel. Great project by the way love it.
Got a question what are you doing about the power steering issue, and the steering box.
(05-25-2010, 10:50 AM)George3soccer Hey rudolfdiesel. Great project by the way love it.
Got a question what are you doing about the power steering issue, and the steering box.
Check out the dual AC system compressors (Dodge caravan & many others) & maybe chill the water for the A/W intercooler?
Making some progress, right now it is just a mock up from the engine on stand to the engine in car. No matter how many times you measure it you have to change something. I had to flatten the S/C outlet for hood clearance, but I could stand to have a 1/4" more. I had to change the inlet design of the S/C as well, but that is no big deal. The S/C bypass required a minor mod to make clearance for the intake tubing also. Changing the inlet design affected the mounting of the fuel filter, so I need to relocate it as well. Small revisions, no major problems. I need to fabricate or but a new reservoir tank for the A/W too because the turbo to IC pipe hits the old tank. This change allows me to get a bigger tank and more capacity - so a win-win. This weekend I am going to R&R the timing chain, before I swap it out I will check the stretch on the old one for comparison.
Here are a few pics:
(05-28-2010, 07:51 AM)winmutt Can someone hand me a tissue?
(05-28-2010, 07:51 AM)winmutt Can someone hand me a tissue?
Tissue, hell, I need a roll of paper towels!
(05-28-2010, 09:54 AM)E300TSC Tissue, hell, I need a roll of paper towels!Me thinks my car needs a shower after that
(05-28-2010, 09:54 AM)E300TSC Tissue, hell, I need a roll of paper towels!Me thinks my car needs a shower after that
Made some more progress this weekend, I have some pics...
Measuring Tming chain stretch with .080" of valve movement
Looks to be within specs at about 11 degrees, but to be safe I am changing because of the nature of the project
My two boys helping me install chain
View of chain with helping hands
Completed chain with proper crimps
Checking new chain with 080" movement
Seems to be the same as old chain, but better safe than sorry.
I also adjusted the valves and installed new motor mounts as well. The new motor mounts raised the engine about a half inch, which maybe a problem for clearance. Everything is a tight fit and I hoope they settle a bit. I plan on changing the trans mount in the hopes it is worn and will raise the rear of the engine and pivot the motor downward when installed.
Going back to the picture of the exhaust manifold in post #120, I remember you mentioning using a DIY ceramic coating somewhere. Did you go this route or did you have a company do the work?
(06-01-2010, 08:14 AM)E300TSC Going back to the picture of the exhaust manifold in post #120, I remember you mentioning using a DIY ceramic coating somewhere. Did you go this route or did you have a company do the work?
(06-01-2010, 08:14 AM)E300TSC Going back to the picture of the exhaust manifold in post #120, I remember you mentioning using a DIY ceramic coating somewhere. Did you go this route or did you have a company do the work?
Thanks, good to know. I'll probably farm out the coatings to Jet Hot since they have a warehouse about 30 miles from me. On these setups, there's so much stuff in close proximity to each other that it's critical to have optimal heat shielding. I'm not trusting myself for a job like this right now.
looking good I'm darn Impresed!
Got a few more things done, little by little it is coming together, a few pics of progress...
16" Electric fan
Power steering pulley/belt , needs a little more room BFH to the rescue
Bypass with temporary air filter
Top view of inlet and outlet
Serpentine belt installed, I am able to turn over the motor by just turning the super charger pulley nut
Another view of plumbing
Looking great so far, thumbs up .
Are you planning to use the e-fan alone, or you going to use the clutch fan as well?
(06-03-2010, 04:15 AM)Deni Looking great so far, thumbs up .
Are you planning to use the e-fan alone, or you going to use the clutch fan as well?
(06-03-2010, 04:15 AM)Deni Looking great so far, thumbs up .
Are you planning to use the e-fan alone, or you going to use the clutch fan as well?
(06-03-2010, 06:15 AM)ForcedInduction What will be done about the vacuum pump inlet?
(06-03-2010, 06:15 AM)ForcedInduction What will be done about the vacuum pump inlet?
(06-03-2010, 07:33 AM)winmutt That filter looks awfully small.
(06-03-2010, 07:33 AM)winmutt That filter looks awfully small.
Looking good MAN ))) I really would like to check your car in person ))))
I might take my car to a dyno and then if you would like, i can drive to show you mine.
BTW, i would like to ask you about your BYPASS's actuator, under how many PSI it will open the valve?
(06-03-2010, 10:55 PM)supercharged3.0 Looking good MAN ))) I really would like to check your car in person ))))
I might take my car to a dyno and then if you would like, i can drive to show you mine.
BTW, i would like to ask you about your BYPASS's actuator, under how many PSI it will open the valve?
(06-03-2010, 10:55 PM)supercharged3.0 Looking good MAN ))) I really would like to check your car in person ))))
I might take my car to a dyno and then if you would like, i can drive to show you mine.
BTW, i would like to ask you about your BYPASS's actuator, under how many PSI it will open the valve?
What about the automatic's VCV? That would give a more linear response to throttle input.
(06-04-2010, 05:35 AM)ForcedInduction What about the automatic's VCV? That would give a more linear response to throttle input.
(06-04-2010, 05:35 AM)ForcedInduction What about the automatic's VCV? That would give a more linear response to throttle input.
(06-04-2010, 06:38 AM)Rudolf_Diesel you are just using two switches and two cams and a awful looking mess to have a little more control.
(06-04-2010, 06:38 AM)Rudolf_Diesel you are just using two switches and two cams and a awful looking mess to have a little more control.
(06-04-2010, 07:19 AM)ForcedInduction(06-04-2010, 06:38 AM)Rudolf_Diesel you are just using two switches and two cams and a awful looking mess to have a little more control.
What mess? There is less tubing in my system than was in the factory EGR control.
(06-04-2010, 07:19 AM)ForcedInduction(06-04-2010, 06:38 AM)Rudolf_Diesel you are just using two switches and two cams and a awful looking mess to have a little more control.
What mess? There is less tubing in my system than was in the factory EGR control.
Uh why not just a internal turbo wastegate actuator that opens at like 10psi no vacuum required.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bS3SgjB-eg
(06-05-2010, 01:41 PM)Kozuka Uh why not just a internal turbo wastegate actuator that opens at like 10psi no vacuum required.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bS3SgjB-eg
(06-05-2010, 01:41 PM)Kozuka Uh why not just a internal turbo wastegate actuator that opens at like 10psi no vacuum required.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bS3SgjB-eg
(06-05-2010, 03:25 PM)Rudolf_Diesel however I want it open at idle as well so that S/C is completely bypassed at idle = no boost.
(06-05-2010, 03:25 PM)Rudolf_Diesel however I want it open at idle as well so that S/C is completely bypassed at idle = no boost.
(06-05-2010, 04:47 PM)squirrelmaster So when will your injection pump be done?
We shall see, but I don't believe it will hurt it. When you build yours, then you can design and execute it any way you choose. This just happens to be the way that VW designed their unit and I am following as close as I can within the means I have.
(06-05-2010, 04:47 PM)squirrelmaster So when will your injection pump be done?
(06-05-2010, 07:52 PM)andrecorreia This is insane good work there man
(06-05-2010, 07:52 PM)andrecorreia This is insane good work there man
ha ha, well, I guess it should come as no surprise that you would come up with some extremely well made elegant solution to that problem after reading the rest of this thread!
I love those motor mount arms, should potentially be better than the cast aluminum oem too for your application, I have a pair of cracked snapped ones just on on a stock 617. It would not be fun to apply a little throttle and have them crack
(BTW, you can keep that oddball bell housing to cut up or whatnot if you want if its any use to the later thread for the rest of the drivetrain. I used some parts of the original tranny to repair my utility trailer, its never going back together)
(06-06-2010, 07:10 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
I found a solution to my clearance problem. I made new motor mount brackets with an adjustable screw, some pics of the arms:
...... This provides me with the proper amount of clearance and NO HOOD BUMP = Stealth
(06-06-2010, 07:10 PM)Rudolf_Diesel ...
I found a solution to my clearance problem. I made new motor mount brackets with an adjustable screw, some pics of the arms:
...... This provides me with the proper amount of clearance and NO HOOD BUMP = Stealth
(06-06-2010, 11:19 PM)tomnik just a feeling: I'd add stiffening ribs to the supports...
or try to combine the stock ones and the adjusting screws
Tom
(06-06-2010, 11:19 PM)tomnik just a feeling: I'd add stiffening ribs to the supports...
or try to combine the stock ones and the adjusting screws
Tom
I under stand that you have to unbolt the arm from the mount to adjust it but if it had a bolt with the lock nut you could adjust it a lot easier I would think?
Then all you have to do it loosen the bottom mount bolt, and lock nut and then turn it till proper height is desired and lock it all back down
(06-07-2010, 09:40 AM)willbhere4u I under stand that you have to unbolt the arm from the mount to adjust it but if it had a bolt with the lock nut you could adjust it a lot easier I would think?
Then all you have to do it loosen the bottom mount bolt, and lock nut and then turn it till proper height is desired and lock it all back down
(06-07-2010, 09:40 AM)willbhere4u I under stand that you have to unbolt the arm from the mount to adjust it but if it had a bolt with the lock nut you could adjust it a lot easier I would think?
Then all you have to do it loosen the bottom mount bolt, and lock nut and then turn it till proper height is desired and lock it all back down
de de de well done!
(06-07-2010, 12:27 PM)willbhere4u de de de well done!
(06-07-2010, 12:27 PM)willbhere4u de de de well done!
looks good!