Author Topic: Matt's S12 (Read 68488 times)

Arro · « **Reply #1040 on:** 06:18:23 PM / 04-Jun-12 »

I just noticed you use an Android app for MS... what is it called? Is it on the market or side loaded?

seishuku · « **Reply #1041 on:** 10:01:20 PM / 04-Jun-12 »

I just call it 'gauges', its my own app that I made to use my USB serial adapter since no other MS apps can.

Jay · « **Reply #1042 on:** 10:08:09 PM / 04-Jun-12 »

Develop it more and market it.

It WILL sell

Arro · « **Reply #1043 on:** 11:24:32 PM / 04-Jun-12 »

Holy crap, you wrote that yourself? PLEASE put that on Google Play!

seishuku · « **Reply #1044 on:** 03:52:40 PM / 05-Jun-12 »

Yeah, back in the day (lolz) I did a lot of graphics related programming, including some beta testing/debugging for ATI.

Its only debug signed right now, so I can't put it on the market yet... I also have to add some UI elements to it for device selection and MS firmware definitions. (Its currently hardcoded for my MS)

seishuku · « **Reply #1045 on:** 09:40:51 PM / 11-Jul-12 »

Preppin for turbo rebuild, painted my spare T25 center (from a worn out DSM T25 I got from Jay):

Still need to order the kit, hopefully next week.

And to make life easier, so I can still drive the car and have the turbo off the car at the same time:

A turbine housing cap!
Not the greatest for flow, but at least I don't have to pull the manifold and redo the exhaust for the old NA manifold.

Edit:
And before anyone says it, I know... Just BUY A BETTER TURBO!
Yeah yeah, anyone got a spare $400?

Jay · « **Reply #1046 on:** 01:12:32 PM / 12-Jul-12 »

Quote from: seishuku on 09:40:51 PM / 11-Jul-12

Edit:
And before anyone says it, I know... Just BUY A BETTER TURBO!
Yeah yeah, anyone got a spare $400?

It should be noted that I GAVE him that turbo.

Also, I do have 3 other turbos in the basement. I'll sell one, and it won't cost you $400.

But.... Finally putting that thing to some use eh?

seishuku · « **Reply #1047 on:** 07:01:36 PM / 12-Jul-12 »

Yeah, I figured since they use the same center section and this one is already cleaned up, I might as well use it.

Not looking forward to seeing what kind of mess I have waiting for me in my turbine, on hard decel its been drawing out oil past the turbine seal... it comes and goes, but I bet its nasty.

I'll find out soon enough.

Edit:
What turbos do you have again?

Jay · « **Reply #1048 on:** 08:57:18 PM / 12-Jul-12 »

I'd sell either the GM-8 or the K04.

seishuku · « **Reply #1049 on:** 09:23:38 PM / 12-Jul-12 »

The gm-8 would probably be too big for what I need... the VW/Audi Turbo intrigues me though, they make decent power quick but have such small compressor and turbine sections.

Its not one with the goofy compressor housings, is it?

Jay · « **Reply #1050 on:** 03:58:08 PM / 13-Jul-12 »

Quote from: seishuku on 09:23:38 PM / 12-Jul-12

The gm-8 would probably be too big for what I need... the VW/Audi Turbo intrigues me though, they make decent power quick but have such small compressor and turbine sections.

Its not one with the goofy compressor housings, is it?

No, it's from a mazdaspeed 6. Doesn't have the compressor the size of a quarter.

Just a goofy turbine flange.

seishuku · « **Reply #1051 on:** 06:12:16 PM / 13-Jul-12 »

Ah, ok... So closer to a T28 then.

Got the turbo off, was AS much of a pain as I thought it was going to be, thankfully I had it apart before it was originally installed (it didn't come apart so easy on the bench, 3-4 years ago

)

And yea, it was leaking a little.

At least I'm doing this now, before I get a nice oil fire.

Blurry pic of a sad, turboless engine bay.

Edit:
Oh, and the turbo isn't even in that bad of shape, considering the abuse I've been putting it through... Just basically the turbine seal that needs to be replaced.

Post Merge: 08:07:00 PM / 13-Jul-12

Man, I'm too used to a turbo engine... You put your foot down and... Bleh.

Sometimes I forget just how restrictive the T25 turbine is, man this thing revs up way quicker.
Maybe I should fit up the old NA manifold, I guess it really depends on how long the turbo is down.

Post Merge: 11:37:05 AM / 14-Jul-12

Well, I got the turbo disassembled, it's all ready for the rebuild kit.

Bearings were like new still, other than the coked oil on the turbine side bearing, thrust wasn't too bad either, but was worn for sure (no surprise there)

seishuku · « **Reply #1052 on:** 01:39:47 PM / 21-Jul-12 »

Ah, my old NA manifold and down pipe... Reconditioned and ready to get tossed in!
A side from a little welding of course.
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I also got gas...

Welding gas that is.

$10 to fill, should last long enough for as little actual welding I do at home... Better than paying damn near $20 for a 2lb roll of .035 fluxcore.
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All done... Like taking a step back 3 or 4 years.

Only this time it's 3" exhaust, kinda sounds like a honda... do'h

BattleFairy · « **Reply #1053 on:** 02:59:11 AM / 22-Jul-12 »

haha RHMT at its best^^
so you converted a fluxcore welder?

seishuku · « **Reply #1054 on:** 11:36:51 AM / 22-Jul-12 »

No, the handymig already had the provision for gas, but I still had to build the paintball CO2 bottle to regulator stuff.

seishuku · « **Reply #1055 on:** 06:46:30 PM / 23-Jul-12 »

Why spend $8 a piece, when you can just make some?

seishuku · « **Reply #1056 on:** 04:54:55 PM / 29-Jul-12 »

All the exhaust side stuff is cleaned up, flanges have been ground flat, and a few coats of high temp black.
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Exhaust bits reassembled with all new stainless hardware including the new nut lock tabs I made, this time with out gaskets to blow out... Being the flanges are perfectly flat, it ought to seal better than OEM.

seishuku · « **Reply #1057 on:** 08:34:33 PM / 15-Aug-12 »

Why buy when you can make, part 2

exhaust manifold gasket made from 1/16" annealed aluminum, with copper spray coating.

All I need is the rebuild kit... *sigh*

seishuku · « **Reply #1058 on:** 10:26:30 PM / 23-Aug-12 »

Getting tired of my modified stock steering wheel, so I made a new one...

Just gotta modify the original wheel's hub with a flange to bolt this one on to, which if I ever get another wheel it should bolt on too (same bolt circle as grant and others).
Not sure what to do about the horn though, not like I really use it...

Anyone know how big the stock wheel is? I don't remember, but I was thinking like 16" or something... its huge either way. This one is 13".
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Take a (mostly) stock wheel with all the crap unscrewed from it: