Finally got my TD-05 - UP AND RUNNING! NZ's FIRST SINGLE TURBO 8G VR4

[mpau009]

Its taken two full weeks, but it has finally arrived from wellington - via christchurch apparently

Also came with an unused external wastegate and fittings, and a pod that got crushed in transit

Also got my SRD flywheel back today, and this time it actually is lighter than stock , now 6.8kg versus 8.3 stock, which is what i asked for

So its all go for gearbox reassembly / clutch now, got the turbo checked, and even though its not new, its got no obvious issues, and the 16g wheel is in good nick. I bought a turbo off trade me, and diddnt get scammed - go figure

Thanks to Gly for pointing me down the td-05 route, this one is a proper mitsi 10.5T, oil and water cooled, ex an evo 6, just as the doctor recommended

Also, check out just how much smaller the td-03 looks in comparison to a stock evo unit... and valmes has two

[bradc]

looks good Will be interesting to see just how well the TD05 does on a 2.5l V6. I'm going to bet it will spool quickly and should see you to about 250kw ATW

[d i c k i e s]

wow... thing looks like a monsta compared to stock.

[mpau009]

wow... thing looks like a monsta compared to stock.

Yeah, but iv only got one... Valmes on the other hand

I dont know if id want to run 250kw worth of boost even if it can though brad, id settle for running without exploding, and then go from there i think

Hopefully shorter and larger piping should make a good difference.

Iv still got a few bits to sort out, like a turbo flange, and the exhaust/wastegate piping stuff to source, but iv really got to get that gearbox back together and in first

But iv got the airbox and manifold flanges drawn up and ready to be cut next week (was a whole lot harder than i thought.. those flanges arent symetric, whyyy?)

Do you know if you still have that second rear manifold kicking around? I havent decided whether it will be easier or not, with the way borgan had to reroute the radiator hose, versus keeping the header lengths the same But id be keen to test fit it, and see how it might go.

[bradc]

Do you want to put that longer 1st and 2nd gear set into it? I've got them sitting right next to me.

I'm popping out to the shed to look for you now! be back in 5min

[bradc]

nope, couldn't find the rear manifold, I must have given it to Carsten

[Gly]

looking good mate...
so you gonna have th internal gate welded **** or has it already been done?

let me how when/if you need any help with this project, keen to help you out,

dont forget an extra set of manifold flanges for me

nope i dont have the extra exhaust manifold brad,
i had your extra intake plenum/manifold,
which ive passed onto mike to cut up/experiment on, if he wishes

[bradc]

hmm I wonder who has it then?

[mpau009]

Iv already cut that manifold Gly, your saw flew through it in 30 seconds flat . The internal gate has already been welded, since the previous owner was going to go external anyway, which is a plus.

I'm getting the flanges and airbox cut next week, but i have no idea how long it might take this time of year... I might go for just the minimum to start with in case it doesnt come out correct Its been a pain so far (took my mate 4 hours to get the airbox close enough), but i'll definately post the dxf's once i know. I have no doubt you'll be getting some sort of S.O.S at somepoint, and anyone who wants to stick their heads in and peer pressure me to finish it would be appreciated

and no worries brad, I might give the stock front manifold a go, since it would make an easier route in terms of moving stuff, but i guess all will be revealed once the engine is sitting right again. Id get that done sooner, but people keep asking me out for fireworks parties and whatnot

[bradc]

on that note, I'm guessing you're not bringing the VR-4?

Bring the RS-4 instead

[mpau009]

on that note, I'm guessing you're not bringing the VR-4?

Bring the RS-4 instead

I could bring some of it in a box if youd like

Its still only an S4 for the moment, though dad had an S6 to test drive for a bit which is cool, hes one of the anti-turbo types though.

Either way im not allowed to even look at it for too long..

Iv still got mums subbie to drive around in, but i think i'm going to bum a lift off SubaruETA if i can. ...Thats assuming we can fit all those fireworks in his car ( Still havent bought any yet)

[bradc]

The S6 is a very nice car, it would be my choice out of the large german cars...until the RS6 comes out that is!

[pezza]

Good stuff Mike... Do you have a rough estimation of when you would like to get all this work completed?

Should be a new beast once all done...

[mpau009]

Good stuff Mike... Do you have a rough estimation of when you would like to get all this work completed?

Should be a new beast once all done...

slightly longer than a piece of string

I had thought it would be easyish to get it done before christmas, but it seems like theres always something slowing me down... I can see why brads took so long now

My goal is to have the gearbox assembled and in and good to go, as well as the post intercooler piping / throttle body / intake plenum in the right places and welded, and extended the wiring to it by the end of November, as well as have accumulated the bits needed to do the rest, plus a catch can, and FPR.

I am thinking about finishing up at work, and looking for something using either of my degrees in the new year, so i might have a few weeks before christmas to just do car stuff if they can replace me quickly enough

As for the performance, im not sure how much better it will be, supposedly it only flows 10% more than the pair of TD03s, plus i dont want to run crazy high boost on a stock engine. But at least there should be a huge amount of bolt on upgrades once the td05 flange is in there, ..for when i win lotto

[mpau009]

Some pics of what iv got done so far

Pulled the gearbox down, expecting to find a damaged bearing, but everything looks perfect, so im guessing the shuddering was due to the ugly looking release bearing, which i changed for the new one.

Just need to track down a replacement flywheel bolt - since iv lost one of mine and it should be good to go back in this weekend

Also fitted the intercooler up for good, bent the dip stick out of the way for the throttle body, and relocated the powersteering reservior and cooler in behind the new intercooler. The crash bar is welded up, and just needs a paint before it can go back in.

The flanges are off to be cut in the next week or so, and iv got a FPR and HKS rip-off BOV to play with.

Just need to wait for pay day, and i'll be ordering the braided lines and new hoses needed to connect the bits and pieces iv moved, and for the new turbo lines.

then iv just got to buy some piping and exhaust flanges, and wrangle a mate to help with the alloy welding and we shouldnt be tooooo far off. I think

[valmes]

Nice...

[Kenneth]

Nice one Mike.

If you suspect your gearbox bearings, it might pay to get them done anyway while the gearbox is in bits.

lol, and don't forget your loom... Hopefully ill take it off my car this weekend...

[mpau009]

Nice one Mike.

If you suspect your gearbox bearings, it might pay to get them done anyway while the gearbox is in bits.

lol, and don't forget your loom... Hopefully ill take it off my car this weekend...

The plan was to do the bearings, but they all look so good that i decided to just leave it, there was no metal, no marks on the gears or bearing races, no sludge nothing in the gearbox at all. Its all sealed back together now anyway, if not Fnfast makes it sound like its easier the second time round

I'll get that loom at some point, its not urgent though theres plenty to do before i'll need that

I just wish i had seen the pics of Valmes throttle body set up before i had cut the TB flange off, his is a much tidier way of doing it, and the funny casting shape means the flange doesnt fit very well around the other side anyway.

[mitchy]

interesting... you're going the single TD05 route?

if i do a turbo upgrade (dont think it will happen 2 weeks after owning my car.. maybe 2 years!) i'd prefer the big single over twins route, for a few reasons..
1) i think it would be easier
2) it will remove a lot of piping clutter, and
3) the V6 has enough low torque to compensate for not having small twins

if my RB25DET could run a single with enough low torque down low, a V6 will do it easy!

definately something i will follow up on!

[Robotnik123]

Hi, what do you plan to do once you've completed the car? Will it be a daily driver? Also what about doing something like racing bradc at Meremere to establish the fastest Club VR-4?