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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 8:20 PM
by smackmybutter535i
OK I wanna try to rebuild the turbo myself, cause I wanna save some $, hey it's worth a shot if its possible. Can I build it myself and take it somewhere to get it balanced or somthing? I don't know how I would go about this the right way. I also wanna learn how. But anyway, also what do I gotta do to fit the 745i intercooler in there? Can I see some pics of how it's done?
I WANT MY TURBO BACK!!!! !@#$
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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 8:30 PM
by altus22
Yes, you can take it somewhere to just be balanced. I suggest having each piece balanced separately so that you don't have to worry about everything being lined up properly when you put it back together.
Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:10 PM
by Tjn182
as far as the intercooler goes:
There are only 2 real options that are possible:
1) Cut out the area where the ABS pump/charcoal filter sit -- that bucket area below the passanger side headlights. Plumb your setup like the 745i setup except with a few chopped pieces for fitament. (this is what you mostly see, almost everyone does this choice). Most then use the fog light hole in the "IS" spoiler to act as a duct to the IC.
2) Mount the 745i intercooler horizontally -- wrx style -- behind the passanger side headlights and cut a scoop in the hood - this was a theoretical setup that I was going to do, but decided against since I don't have painting or fiberglassing abilities.