Well, finally getting her boosted. Working on this car has been a trial in patience, esp for a barbarian like me.

Anyway, as I look back, it should have taken me no where as long as it did to install the kit, but there are many steps/parts/locations that you can't do unless the thing before it (or after) is done- like the turbo can't be installed with the VTEC switch removed . Not knowing this makes for slow and repetitive work...

As far as the kit goes, it's a great design, and a good compromise between the dual scroll mega power setups and the meh of a log.

The one thing I would caution anyone about installing this (or other) kits is you will remove/cut more things out of the car than maybe you would like for a clean install...

Heat wrap/tape is like that joke “When the only the only tool you have is a hammer, everthing end up looking like a nail”- it's easy to get carried away

Trackforged can provide you everything you want. Be specific and ask- write it down first. I ended up using a different intercooler because I didn't want to remove the crash bar in the front- something I didn't know they offered. They worked with me 100% on this, and were willing all the way...

Lastly, thanks to all on this board.

1000cc ID's
Aero 340
3076 water cooled Trackforged turbo kit, heatwrap, ceramic coated (in and out) pipes/manifold
Anodized intercooler (small)
Kpro
Hondata 4-bar
Stock block
Stock drivetrain (clutch to! Yikes!)
Stock exhaust
PLX wideband

Pic dump!

 

Oh and I took her out for a 'test drive' last night. My GOD.... at 9 psi

 

Congrats! How long did it take you? What are your HP and TQ #?

 

looking good. I cant wait for the dyno. I am currently installing this manifold myself. On my car I don't think there is from for me to take out the oil filter without taking out the turbo and downpipe.

 

Always liked this lots design and you really described it perfectly as the middle road l.. Congrats on doing the install! Enjoy the shit out of it'

 

Seriously stock clutch? U will have to do double work to install clutch

 

Agreed. Otherwise, looks like a nice setup. What are your hp goals? Going to hit the track at all?

 

Haha true! I skipped on clutch, week later stock clutch died!

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Yeah now it's gonna have to come off for the clutch

 

Thanks all..

Not sure about HP at the moment... got a few bugs to work out yet. Looking for above 300 right now.

For the clutch, funds ran out, so FML. Will run around 5 psi for now until next year. I won't beat on it too much until the- ok not true, I hope the stock clutch to last about 6 mo or so until $$ becomes avail next year when the 8.8 rear can go in.

And not too worried about repeated install.. did that putting it in!(1st time I installed turbo on S2k) It really isn't that bad with all the v-vand clamps. I think the tranny pull is much harder on the garage floor...

As soon as the kinks are worked out, I'll schedule Evans date and take it from there...