My caddy build and face lift

[torque777]

You must get fed up with changing the turbo, admire your drive to get it perfect

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[shanky887614]

What is your Turbo setup now ken?

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[KenTDI140]

Bmm core unit so turbo is still facing up as std. BMW 1 series exhaust turbine which is the same size as the 150 arl one. It just has the back between the blades closed in. And the housing for the larger ex wheel needs to be re profiled and bored out to fit it.
And a 49mm kanigua light weight billet compressor wheel. That's also the same size as the 150 arl but the blades are a slightly different pitch and it's lighter.
Again the compressor housing re profiled to suit.


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[slipperjake]

Have you not considered a roller bearing turbo ken? Should spool up nice with ceramic bearings?


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[KenTDI140]

I did but that means going to a tubular manifold which generally is un reliable due to cracking etc and as the van is used every day I need reliability. Plus the cost of a timer eating turbo is too much.


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[slipperjake]

Yes you are right, reliability is key.


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[KenTDI140]

Finally got my mk2 RS on the road. Still a few things to get done and a total remap of the new motec ecu but at least I can drive it now.



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[shanky887614]

I did but that means going to a tubular manifold which generally is un reliable due to cracking etc and as the van is used every day I need reliability. Plus the cost of a timer eating turbo is too much.


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What about a log manifold mate are they more reliable?

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[KenTDI140]

Trouble with a log manifold is they are too inefficient.


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[pr3stigetinting]

Ive just sat for the last half an hour reading through your build thread! stunning van! gave me several ideas for my own van

[KenTDI140]

Thanks. Still waiting for the rear link suspension. I. Phone them again on Monday as I have heard noting from them in ages.
Getting s bit peed off now but. It much I can do


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[Joech92]

Well done Ken. You've created a great caddy and a great build thread to go along side it.

We need peopl like yourself breaking ground the rest of us are not brave enough to break ourselves!

Keep it up, Joe.

[KenTDI140]

Thanks joe.
I'll post more when the suspension kit comes.


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[Medz]

Great work mate!


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[Bl0at3r]

What a fantastic thread - van is awesome.
Could you cast your mind back to the Bilstien B8s and tell me what you used for the front dust boots please Ken?
Thanks