My APS TT Install Thread
08-22-2007, 12:26 PM
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My APS TT Install Thread Started the install last night. Kit arrived last Monday but I decided to wait until after the Woodward Dream Cruise to install it. Needed to have a car to cruise in! 
Anyway began the teardown last night. Removed the front end and all accessory components there. Hoping to have this done and back together in 2 weeks. I will try to keep this thread updated as I progress.
Tonight I plan to go through the turbo kit and check everything off on the BOM to make sure nothing is missing. Don't want to get too far into this and discover I don't have something I need.
Note the REALLY thick install manual next to my air lid....
Anyway began the teardown last night. Removed the front end and all accessory components there. Hoping to have this done and back together in 2 weeks. I will try to keep this thread updated as I progress.Tonight I plan to go through the turbo kit and check everything off on the BOM to make sure nothing is missing. Don't want to get too far into this and discover I don't have something I need.
Note the REALLY thick install manual next to my air lid....
08-22-2007, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by formulamd
Keep us updated. I would be interested how difficult it is to install b/c Im thinking about buying the kit.
http://www.airpowersystems.com/guide...sgmf-tts01.pdf
But I plan to try to keep this thread updated every time I get to work on the car.
08-22-2007, 10:22 PM
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OK, cranked on it more tonight. First item of tonight was to verify all parts on the BOM were included in the kit. So I layed everything out. Anyone for a giant jigsaw puzzle? I am very happy with the kit so far. The parts are very high quality and will hopefully bolt right up. They packed these things incredibly well for the trip here from Australia. Look at all that shine. I am gonna HAVE to do some engine bay dressing up next season so it all looks better together. 
Next I drained all of the fluids (Oil, Coolant). Got the exhaust off, took the coil packs off, and any other items still attached to the front of the car. Next step is the K-Member.....may need to phone some friends for that one!
Enjoy the pics.
I am very happy with the kit so far. The parts are very high quality and will hopefully bolt right up. They packed these things incredibly well for the trip here from Australia. Look at all that shine. I am gonna HAVE to do some engine bay dressing up next season so it all looks better together. Next I drained all of the fluids (Oil, Coolant). Got the exhaust off, took the coil packs off, and any other items still attached to the front of the car. Next step is the K-Member.....may need to phone some friends for that one!
Enjoy the pics.
08-22-2007, 10:42 PM
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The K-member is REALLY easy, don't fret it.. It does help to have a couple extra hands when you're lowering the stock one though, it's really heavy. The BMR you can put in yourself though
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08-23-2007, 01:19 AM
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I agree on dressing up the engine bay. You must live on a dirt road. Better make it shine, you know everyone is going to want to look under your hood. 
08-23-2007, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Brains
The K-member is REALLY easy, don't fret it.. It does help to have a couple extra hands when you're lowering the stock one though, it's really heavy. The BMR you can put in yourself though
Originally Posted by Pipelayaz
Looks good so far. Good luck with the build. I take it your going to keep it at low psi?
Originally Posted by 2000TurboVert
Looks excellent! Really interested to see how this kit planes out!!!
Originally Posted by Sixspeed02TA
I agree on dressing up the engine bay. You must live on a dirt road. Better make it shine, you know everyone is going to want to look under your hood.
08-23-2007, 10:07 PM
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Didn't get a ton done tonight. Ran out to get some sealants at the store. Then mostly a bunch of subassembly items. Put the heat shielding and studs on the manifolds. Put the water and oil attachment fittings on the turbo's. And put the wastegates on the downpipes. Things are looking SWEET!!!!! Enjoy today's edition of the automotive ****!
Enjoy today's edition of the automotive ****! 
08-23-2007, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by StoleIt
Is the kit "bolt on" or are you required to do any cutting and/or welding?
Looks really good!
Looks really good!
08-24-2007, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Brains
The K-member is REALLY easy, don't fret it.. It does help to have a couple extra hands when you're lowering the stock one though, it's really heavy. The BMR you can put in yourself though
I am planning to do H/C at the same time as the turbo install.
I remember seeing a write-up of how to remove the k-member with the engine and trans still attached without a lift. I am considering going that route because I need to swap out my clutch as well. I need to find the write-up again.
Now I can finally install the monster brakes that have been on the workbench for a while. 
08-24-2007, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6 John
You are slowly convincing me to install the kit myself. I was worried the k-member install would be very difficult without a lift. Did you remove the k-member only, or did you remove it with the engine and trans still attached.
I am planning to do H/C at the same time as the turbo install.
I remember seeing a write-up of how to remove the k-member with the engine and trans still attached without a lift. I am considering going that route because I need to swap out my clutch as well. I need to find the write-up again.
I am planning to do H/C at the same time as the turbo install.
I remember seeing a write-up of how to remove the k-member with the engine and trans still attached without a lift. I am considering going that route because I need to swap out my clutch as well. I need to find the write-up again.
08-24-2007, 05:42 PM
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Looks really good Tony, like i said else where...if ya need help, just get ahold of me...to drop the K-member, it's not too hard. i dropped my stock one once in my garage.....use a cherry picker to hold the motor up. leave the trans attached to it's crossbrace and just pull the k-member down
08-24-2007, 10:30 PM
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Today was more little stuff. Finally got the rest of the exhaust off of the car. Took off all of the heat shields to get to the gas tank. Started some of the cutting to get the intercooler in place. What a chore that was! My arms are killing me from swinging a 5lb sledge reworking a small lip. Removed the starter and relocated the ground wire near it. And last but not least removed the stock exhaust manifolds. I am to the point where I need to have some extra hands for any of the next steps (dropping fuel tank, dropping K-Member, installing turbo manifolds, downpipes). Enjoy today's edition of the pics!
08-24-2007, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SS4Matt
Looks really good Tony, like i said else where...if ya need help, just get ahold of me...to drop the K-member, it's not too hard. i dropped my stock one once in my garage.....use a cherry picker to hold the motor up. leave the trans attached to it's crossbrace and just pull the k-member down