Hey, Tim (kustomconcepts) got a used RRM stage 2 turbo from another member here last week and we began the install this past weekend. The kit looks great so far. We basically have all the bolt-on parts done. Some of the pieces were a ***** as well as some of the pipes. We also installed the bigger injectors and wired their new connectors. All we actually have left are all the pressure and vacuum lines, getting a slim fan, tapping the oil pan for the oil return line, wiring up the ECU, boost gauge, turbo timer, and getting an electronic boost controller.
I know I said I'd take lots of pics, but when it's at least 100 degrees outside and super sunny, you're more focused on just getting stuff done. So here's the few pics I did take.







And this is looking down at the piping coming up from the intercooler on the driver side. This side and the pipe under the passenger headlight were *****es to get to fit right, but eventually they just went together.




So, for anyone that wants to help us out, we will be finishing the install up next weekend and have a few questions. We have gotten several different suggestions on where all the vacuum and pressure lines go, so we sort of need a definate answer. I know there are different places some of the hoses can go, but we want to make sure we do it right.

So here are the nozzles open:
Vortech FMU-1 on top, 1 on bottom, and 1 in the middle
Boost gauge
RRM Piggyback
Tial Wastegate-1 on the end, 1 on the side
GReddy BOV-1 on top, 1 in the middle
and 1 right next to the turbo inlet

So if anyone knows which all of these connect to and where on the intake manifold some can be put, please let me know lol. Or if someone has this exact kit and can send me pics of where they ran the hoses that would be great too. Also, what would be a good boost controller that isn't insanely expensive? Thanks


Also, big thanks to John (speedcorps) for the help over the phone. He knows his stuff and it definately helped.

 

that looks sweet! you gonna get a dyno to see how much power your putting down?

 

Killerglass? Is that a clear section of tubing placed into your coolant pipe? I think I came across their booth at NOPI; thought it'd be a good idea for boosted applications to check for oil in the system.

 

Thanks, I think he will get it dynoed eventually, because he plans to keep getting more engine mods and have it retuned later on.
And yeah, you're right about killerglass. Right now it's a small section of glass but they are going to make him a full glass tube for the coolant. It's cool cause you can see the green coolant going through it.

 

^Yeah, the ones at NOPI were a few inches in length that attached mid-way between the rad. and the block. Very idea actually, and could be useful for spotting lifting heads...

 

Did you get everything buttoned up o.k.? That turbo kit is a pain in the ***. About the glass section, not worried about it breaking?

 

^It's not glass, but like clear plastic of sorts...they just call it glass cuz you can see through it.

 

Someone at the track was telling me about one that had neon lights in it or something. I've never seen it though. That's some crazy stuff right there.

 

I just checked that **** out. That is pretty damn cool. I'm kinda tempted to get it. But I'd snap if someone called me a rider.

 

fmu

tiny on top: tee into vaccum between IM and stock fpr

coming of the front. to stock fpr.

bottom: to the return (behind fuel rail)

basically take off the fuel tube from fpr and return behind the fuel rail, connect the fpr to the front and the fmu (bottom) to the rails return. T off the vaccum for the top of fmu and YAY!

 

LOL thanks kungfugirl. I'll have to take a look and see if I can match all that up in real life. Doesn't sound too complicated.
So then that leaves the BOV and wastegate now. But I got that the wastegate just goes up to the turbo. And waht tees into that? Is it the boost controller?
Then just the 2 on the BOV.

 

Yes, that's where you put the boost controller. The waste gate plugs into the fitting on the compressor side of the turbo, there should be a fitting there. The BOV needs a pressure source and a vacuum source. They say to get the pressure source from one of the I/C pipes, but most pipes don't have a fitting. You'd have to put a fitting on your I/C pipe or tap into the line that goes to the wategate. The vacuum source can come from the intake mani. If I remember right, the botom nipple on the BOV goes to the pressure source and the top one goes to vacuum. Hope this helps.

 

Perfect, I just looked, I forgot we already had that from your help over the weekend. Thanks again

 

Alright, Well that is all of my lines now...except the piggyback vacuum hose and the boost gauge.
Looks like we should have it up and running by this weekend (if all goes well). We just need to find the right size tap for our oil pan, get the slim radiator fan, and we're golden. Cross your fingers.

 

The piggy will be t'd into the Fuel Pressure Regulator vacuum line. The boost gauge can go there too or you can tap into the line coming off the side of the intake manifold. Let us know how it runs when your done.