ManiacLachy wrote:So many small gotchas that I think are mostly due to our cars being RHD and the kit designed on LHD. I haven't heard of another RHD TSE install, I'm glad you're documenting it all, it will be a good resource one day.
It looks like a lot of work, but you'd be saving a ton in labour costs and you'll know everything has been done to your high standards, great work!
I originally planned to take a week off work in October, giving me 9 un-interrupted days to get the job done, figuring that would give me plenty of time to do the work and run around accumulating parts. I only ended up getting 3 days off due to workload which screwed things up a bit and there have been more customisations than I expected.
The TSE instructions do briefly mention modifying the shelf and water pipe plus bending the dipstick but I've never seen any photos of the shelf mod needed which is why I've included so many here. I suspect the shelf mod is not mentioned much because it may impact the sales of the TSE manifold (most users, including myself, would prefer NOT to cut the shelf).
I'd like to see the shelf mod needed for the Kraken manifold and EFR6258, if there is one, because that looks like a decent cast manifold too.
Beavis has video installation of his with a Garrett T/C which makes good viewing (like all his other videos).
I'm very happy with the TSE kit, there's plenty of room everywhere now with the radiator hose re-routed out of the way and no P/S.
It has required a lot of customisation, most of which I've been able to do which has saved me a lot of $$$ in labour so I do have to thank you for pushing me to DIYing the install, even though it's taken me much longer to finish.
Jobs remaining:
1. Get new A/C lines made (hopefully can get mobile gut in to do this job)
2. Mate TSE downpipe to NitroDann's 3" exhaust (need to tow car to exhaust shop)
3. Re-tune MS3 (myself initially, then someone who knows more, preferably NitroDann)
