Sent Mark's old manifolds in to be ceramic coated (should be done Friday, along with a drill/tap for egt bung), and a Deadbolt port/polish/ceramic coated turbo has been ordered. Should get me some better low-end spool. Might get a turbo inlet hose too, but debating on the brand.

 

Which turbo?

 

Just a stock TD04. I don't have near enough money to do everything I want/need to for a bigger turbo, so this is good enough for now. I've talked with others who have had the same done, and they say it did reduce spool time and increase throttle response. I'm all for more low-end

 

Get the samco hoses

 

I have the Perrin IC hoses so far, but since I have an 04 I need to find out if they make an inlet hose for it that takes that extra sensor line we have that the 02/03 doesn't.

 

just put a screw in it, or some other form of sealing it....

 

I picked up the manifolds from the ceramic coater this morning. They look awesome. A nice flat black, 2000 degree coating. Very nice work, and they didn't charge me an arm and a leg either.

Turbo inlet hose should arrive today, I have all the gaskets I need, all that's left is, well, the turbo, and the replacement nuts and bolts to attach everything. If anything I just want the turbo to get here in time to install this weekend, otherwise I might hafta pay Dave in beer to help me put it on after turkey day (if he's still here).

 

i'll be here... i'll help you out man. are the headers stock? just coated? cause i know i have had to lift the engine on my AVO headers on the wrx, and sti... and they are unequal

 

Stock manis from Mark, just coated.

 

Well, I just got the shipping notification for the turbo. Says estimated delivery of the 22nd, which means I won't have it in time to install this weekend.


Dave, if you're still available to help on the 27th, or even early next week (I've already put in for a vacation day anyways) that would be cool.