RuD's LittleTurd Sonic

[sw2low]

Finished my 4th mount! (Took way too long)
Dont have many miles on it yet to report vibration or difference. InitiL start up has a bit more vibration than before. Regular driving no issue. Two top mounts are still stock. I'll build those during the winter.

Also swapped my water outlet and found NO crack?! I replaced the main radiator clamp with a traditional worm gear. Fingers crossed, no leaks yet.

Took 10 seconds to see how the coolant overflow would fit behind the airbox. I like it alot!

-RuD

 

[1.4boosted]

Where did you get your intake boots for the hard piping of your intake and what angles did you run , I have heard people say 45* some say 65* degrees on the elbow to the stock box?

 

[sw2low]

I think i got the silicone from HPS. I got a 45* elbow, seems to work quite well matching up to the stock box.
Aluminum tube i think i got on amazon cause its cheap and i didnt have to weld it.

-RuD

 

[1.4boosted]

Was the bottom coupler just a 90 degree?Our stock tubing is very restrictive I’m not a fan of it.

 

[sw2low]

90* 2.75-to-2.25" reducer.

 

[Big Turbo Sonic]

What made you want to move the coolant tank?

Like the build!

 

[sw2low]

Just a thought. Seems like an odd placement right in the middle of the engine bay. It allows me to shorten the 3/4" hose that goes all the way around to the back pass side.
Have to ditch the stock air box before i can move it though.

 

[sw2low]

Had so much low speed rattle and wandering over the crown of the road and grooves on the highway lately. Sure as sh!t, spherical control arm bearings were already toast. Lasted a whole 6 months. Stock bushings back in now. Nice and quiet.

If you guys with spherical bearings get a rattle/clunking at 20 mph or less check em out.

 

[sw2low]

Made my own strut nut tool today as well. Not bad for 6$ and 30 minutes of work.

 

[mja]

Love the strut nut tool. Germany sells these things for 50-60$, but shipping is ridiculous. Can't find em for less than 190$ in the US

Like the build! I see you tried lowering trans mount to get the stock axle preload/geometry back, do you have any other plans for controlling wheel hop or traction besides mounts?

 

[sw2low]

Thanks. Mounts will be all i do. Havent added power so breaking the wheels loose is actually rather difficult!