Some of my posts from here will copy and pasted off my progress thread on DSMtalk.

I'm resurrecting a Talon that has been sitting for 1.5 years. The valves are bent, and I have another 7 bolt head that's going to on. While the head is off I'm putting back on an OEM timing belt, tensioner, and OEM Headgasket.

For a car that's been sitting this long, what should I look into?

When I get it I'm going to change the diff fluid, new tranny fluid, flush the T-case (if possible) and oil change of course. New battery, plugs, fuel filter.

Engine:
T3/T4 Turbo
Turbotrix T3/T4 manifold
Turbotrix 35mm external wastegate
Turbotrix manual boost controller
FMIC
Apexi Down pipe and 3" Cat Back
625cc fuel injectors
Injen intake hard pipe
Steel braded Turbo lines
ACT 2100lb clutch
ACT 13lb fly wheel
S-AFC II

 

And so I got started. So far I've removed the downpipe, changed the wheels, the oil and coolant lines to the turbo, valve cover, the intake, drained the oil, and drained the radiator. I'm gunna get new rotors, but are my calipers/the pins that hold the rotors on too rusted?
I know the turbo on there is a t3/t4 but I don't know the power capabilities it has or what kind. I measured the compressor wheel and it's 2.5 inches and the exhaust wheel is 2 inches. Do I convert that to metric or does anyone know of a place to check out different types of t3/t4's and there flow characteristics?
Pictures time:

 

This page here has the formula you use to find out what turbo size it is. It has other numbers in there as an example, just measure the wheels with a micrometer.

http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...o_tech102.html

 

"I measured the compressor wheel and it's 2.5 inches and the exhaust wheel is 2 inches. Do I convert that to metric or does anyone know ?"
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Off course we do, at least I do. 2.5inches x2.54=6.35centimeters or 63.5mm
Then the exhaust wheel is 2 inches which is 2x2.54=5.08 entimeters or 50.8 mm

Carlos

 

Any clue about the power capabilities of compressor/exhaust wheel that size?

 

Compressor wheel .63 Exhaust wheel .50 and A/R Housing .70. Big turbo?

 

I woud say medium ! Not big and not too small !
You can expect 300+hp with this one and nice spool up !

 

Nice ride. I've always loved dsm's and will probably always own one. About the only thing I would suggest is new water pump since you already have the timing belt off (unless its be changed recently). I learned that lesson the hard way after changing my belts 10k later the pump went. Good luck with it...wish mine was awd...it may soon be.

 

Just got my water pump in today. Thanks smacks! And S one that sounds good

 

Just my thoughts !
I was viewing something about turbos for other car and come to logical sense for this one, but I wish you much more !

 

Thanks man I appreciate the enthusiasm. This car is a lot of work to get up and running and I'm hoping in the end its all worth it.


I got the valve cover painted and the head back on. Next up is the timing belt, water pump, drive belts, balance shaft belts, and fluid flush. That's it.... then I start her up. Hopefully by Sunday but we'll see. Someone parked a supra next to the dsm so I figured I'd snap a couple pics.

 

haha nice...., those brakes dont look reliable....

 

The brakes are a bit scary. Get out some PB Blaster...

 

The rotors were so rusted on that when I pounded them off with a sledgehammer, they didn't come off initially I just ended up bending the wheel hubs!

 

You put your valve cover before timing belt ?
Is this engine calibrated ?
You dont want to your piston hit the valve . . .