BassAckwards' AWD Turbo 2TR-FE

Got the upper oil pan with the turbo drain swapped onto the 2009 engine today. Glad that one’s over with lol, not the most enjoyable job with the engine in the truck. Now I can move on to other stuff to wrap up the turbo project. Havent filled it with oil yet though, so fingers crossed it doesn’t leak.

 

Proof of concept on stock motor, and once it's perfect, engine swap!!

 

Bravo man! That is a project! All of your large hurdles are over.

 

Which concept are you trying to prove?

 

That I can finish a project while I work 60hrs+ a week

 

Good proof!

 

Well I’m 95% of the way there with the catch can. Got the bracket built mostly but I need to add another brace to stiffen it up some. Fits good though and mocked up where the hose is going to run down by the bumper so i can flip a valve and drain it easily. Going to try to wrap the additional bracing up tomorrow and then repaint it.

 

Take two. Much sturdier now

 

You weren't joking. That is a tight spot.

 

Yeah space is a premium for sure. The stock air box will be gone with the turbo though so that will help some. Have to make room for that big air filter though

 

Finished the bracket and mounted it on the truck today. Had to order a 5/8 to 3/8 brass reducer, but then I’ll be ready to plumb it up. Moving back on to the exhaust to try and wrap that up

 

Man I am getting anxious, and I am not even working on it. Super anxious to see how it performs. How your impression is. For a proof for others. Since I know know you'll put it through its paces more than the one I built for my friend.

 

I’m excited to get it finished up. I need to get my ass in gear and finish up the exhaust stuff but I’m tired of pulling this thing apart for mockup. But I may try to make a big day of it tomorrow

 

Yeah. The umpteenth time. That's just how it goes.

 

Opted for some easier projects today. Started heat wrapping and prepping everything in the engine bay. Went a little crazy on the gold tape, but better safe than sorry imo. Then moved on to wrapping stuff in PTP lava wrap. I have a piece of that for the wire loom as well but im waiting till I redo the vacuum routing to do that. Coming along nicely though

 

That ABS plug's bracket, if it is too close to the heat, drill a new hole in the bracket to scoot it away from the turbo.

 

Good spot, I will make sure I look at this next time I have it apart for mockup. I’m not sure how close it sits to the turbo

 

Here’s a better angle, looks like it needs to move away from the collector

 

My heart swells with pride. Nice!

 

Excellent work Rob