the cost of an extra turbo would be heaps more than the cost of getting a decent manifold made. not to mention that modding the existing manifold is going to have it limitation in flow

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'85 190, unrego'd (prospect track car)
'87 190e, manual (kinda rare in australia)
'89 260e

taken on board. Cheers. I'm leaning towards revamping the original turbo set up. Trouble shooting everything till I get it right

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Gave workshop the flick. F-i-n-a-l-l-y.........it's going over to a new performance workshop for engine & box install & then the LPG fit out & custom fabricating etc This workshop is only 12 mins away from me. So I can liase with them quickly & easily. The orig' workshop was like 40 mins away & they didn't want to do the job. They're only interested in Monaro's (Aussie Chev), Ford hardtops & drag racing etc.

Engine will be delivered to them directly from Sydney on Weds. Car goes over probably Tues week. Then. They start! Someone is actually going to start work on the burgermyster soon

I'm beginning to see the light @ the end of the tunnel hehe

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I'm really getting annoyed with the waiting game workshop is expecting me to play. At least once they start it should be all go.

I'm ordering some parts today so workshop aren't held up when car gets there. A new trans mount & tailshaft coupling for now so engine can go in. Hoses & lines will have to wait til' engine is in & I can do up a more diligent list. The custom exhaust manifold can't get started until engine is in bay & they can position turbo & measure everything up for fabrication. This manifold whilst expensive, it will allow exhaust gases to flow to turbine more efficiently & prevent turbulence resulting in more efficient (& quicker) spool time. I've toyed yesterday with possibility of using the manifold seller had on car or there is a stock turbo diesel manifold that can be used but it is such an important performance enhancement for such a heavy car I think I'll regret it if I don't get a proper customised manifold built. I'd rather schimp on something less important if I have to for now.

At this stage. Car should be heading over to workshop next week. Just waiting on workshop boys finishing another turbo build prior to commencing mine.

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Pm sent to RBYCC for twin set up advice etc

Cheers,
Tim

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Have found an engine from an importer. There was only 1 engine. Still in car. Has 180psi each pot. 124k's on it As new or what! Arriving Wednesday! Looks like I have the day off hehe :p

This will mean I can use the engine AS IS......maybe the timing gear etc has recently been done? Comes complete with manifolds, pulleys. The lot!

Now I can start to prepare stuff in my head for the build

Definitely be taking a pic soon as it arrives so I can scrap book it for future memory of when it all started to come together hehe

What I'm so rapped with is engine was still in 90 model pristine low klm car @ point of conversation (still is now) so compression readings are genuine

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Good to hear you finally found a good engine for you project !

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190E 3.0-24v (M104 980) turbo @ 0.8 bar
1/4 mile: 2.483 / 13.540 / 175.17 km/h (street tires)

yea hopefully this engine will be the one!
this thread has been an emotional rollercoster

Sure has. I was really embarrassed & fed up until now. I wouldn't have believed the shonks that were out there until I had experienced this. A huge learning curve none the less. Now I can get serious

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which engine did you end up using??

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'85 190, unrego'd (prospect track car)
'87 190e, manual (kinda rare in australia)
'89 260e

Managed to get an M103 engine from a running 91 model from Sydney with just 125 odd k's on it. It's at the workshop now ready for install.

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sweet as, how much you pay for it, i ask coz i just picked one up myself, i think it had bout 150k's

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'85 190, unrego'd (prospect track car)
'87 190e, manual (kinda rare in australia)
'89 260e

$950 plus $150 freighted over. I couldn't believe it Between the gearbox rebuild & this engine. I am finally having a win. Gives me an incentive after the horrid runaround with other spares yard.

Great to here you picked up a winner too Good on ya!

I just need to locate a rear screen now. Have to admit. I've lost alot of enthusiasm since the dramas I've had with the engines.....

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i know how you feel, i was getting quoted like 2k from the wreckers for them, then i found one in the paper for $300 and i offered him $250, even though i don't need it yet i wasn't going to let that opportunity pass me buy.

man a rear window should be easy to find, just the local O'brian's or something should do it.

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'85 190, unrego'd (prospect track car)
'87 190e, manual (kinda rare in australia)
'89 260e

Just realised today guys. Been 3 months since the donor engine came out of a running car & delivered to the workshop. So basically, engine hasn't been turned over @ all. It still sits upside down with sump off for about a month due to block needing tapping for oil return line.

This is why I can't stand workshops. You accept that their busy. You book car in when it suits THEM. Once it's there. They complain that their busy now & you get farked around as they do a little here & a little there.

I hate engines sitting around. Especially this one. No coolant running through head. No oil moved around the block etc.

Really over these pricks Long for the day I can here the thing running @ least.

....and to top it off they state they want the car outta there shop for the space.......excuse mwa? well hellooooo......

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