Holset replaces K-14

[Gizmoman]

Back to dino on the re-fill - thanks

[Syncroincity]

Sorry if I missed it previously, but are these turbos T3-flanged on the hot side? There's an interesting manifold on Ebay that might work well with 50-deg installs;


http://www.ebay.com/itm/181367036928?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#ht_965wt_1363

[Alcaid]

They are T25 flanged

[Gizmoman]

Pan welded up nicely. I had to make a custom allen to get the two rear bolts out, but lots of patience and it's done.
Something somewhere is still leaking oil a teeny amount but nothing too concerning for now. Also, My intake temps are hotter than I expected - around 125F.

Overall though, I consider the all work a success. Wife and I took a jaunt of 50 miles today up some long steep grades. I was able to keep it at 65 MPH easily while holding EGT's below 1100. Turbo is maxing out at 17 psi (I swear I hit 20 on my first run). A simple tweak of the MBC and we'll see what 20 PSI does.

Oh, I also refilled the pan with dino oil instead of the synthetic.

Thanks again to everyone here for the assistance.

[burn_your_money]

Good to hear you are back up and running!

[Gizmoman]

Good to hear you are back up and running!

Thanks, you had plenty to do with the success, especially all the bits you found for me.
I still need to check the bolts in the oil filter flange for thread sealant as suggested by theman53. And my vent is sort of rigged for now but all in all it seems pretty stable. Hopefully I'll be ready for a road trip over the Memorial Day weekend.

[Gizmoman]

Here is a shot of the modified allen wrench. I get a bit over a sixth of a turn, so between letting the blood run back into my arms and finding the proper angle to get another bite, it was about 30 minutes for each of the two bolts. Still beats removing the flywheel





I used a piece of tubing on the short leg to do the final torque.



There was a gap between the face of the pan at this bolt location- probably from welding up the crack. I left this bolt out but did install the other one that goes to the pan. I could have slipped a thin washer in between but I figured it'd be best to let it float.



Here is the pan welded up (did the inside as well). I used a die grinder to "V" out the crack and doused it with lacquer thinner and wire-brushed it with a SS brush several times. It still took a lot of heat to overcome the oil-soaked casting.

[Gizmoman]

Because I couldn't use the hockey puck any longer due to a 1 degree error when I made the intake, I built a catch-can of sorts to finalize my block and valve cover vent.
I put 2 stainless steel scrubbers inside.






Theoretically, the scrubbers catch the oil and drain it back into the valve cover.


I wanted to make one end bolt-on but I figure if I need to clean it, I can just take it off and soak it in some paint thinner.

Here is the exit for the air and it appears to be working (no oil).

[TimpanogosSlim]

that vent could clog with ice in the winter, in which case you'd probably just have a hose come off of the can.

[Gizmoman]

that vent could clog with ice in the winter, in which case you'd probably just have a hose come off of the can.

I spoze it could if I had cold air coming out of the engine . Actually, I did have the exit hose come off on my test run but found no oil film on anything. I may just take it off entirely or shorten it by 6" or so. At first I didn't know what to expect so I hung it below the body.

[vanbcguy]

The issue is more cold air rushing past it plus the condensation in the blowby.

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[745 turbogreasel]

Huge problem in  San Diego, even a gust of cold air  raises all kind of hell

[Gizmoman]

Huge problem in  San Diego, even a gust of cold air  raises all kind of hell

True, you should see what a drop of rain does!

[TimpanogosSlim]

that vent could clog with ice in the winter, in which case you'd probably just have a hose come off of the can.

I spoze it could if I had cold air coming out of the engine . Actually, I did have the exit hose come off on my test run but found no oil film on anything. I may just take it off entirely or shorten it by 6" or so. At first I didn't know what to expect so I hung it below the body.

yeah i guess in sandy eggo it's unlikely to be an issue.

But people do have problems with ice-clogged catch cans in places that freeze.

Anyway, i admire your build and maybe, some day, when i have money to burn, i may try one of these holsets.

for now the k03 will have to do.

[Gizmoman]

that vent could clog with ice in the winter, in which case you'd probably just have a hose come off of the can.

I spoze it could if I had cold air coming out of the engine . Actually, I did have the exit hose come off on my test run but found no oil film on anything. I may just take it off entirely or shorten it by 6" or so. At first I didn't know what to expect so I hung it below the body.

yeah i guess in sandy eggo it's unlikely to be an issue.

But people do have problems with ice-clogged catch cans in places that freeze.

Anyway, i admire your build and maybe, some day, when i have money to burn, i may try one of these holsets.

for now the k03 will have to do.

Thanks, the goal (almost two years ago) was to have this engine move the 4000 lb brick at a reasonable speed - I didn't have much choice but to upgrade the turbo. I wouldn't have done this for a smaller vehicle unless I was racing it.