The rebuild process is still plodding along, with a few bits and pieces making their way to the new shell. The car is now only missing a front lower control arm, so is basically rolling!
Upon closer inspection, there were a couple of further casualties. The turbo housing is cracked, and the impact has bent the impeller. The diff housing is also smashed, so I have two important decisions: what size turbo to replace the broken one with, and what sort of diff to run going forward.
The diff decision is pretty straightforward - get a limited slip one with a mechanical centre, if the budget will stretch.
The turbo decision is a little trickier, becuase there are a couple of affordable options in varying sizes. I want something that will still fit on a factory manifold, but am considering something with a larger compressor wheel. This has the potential for more boost and greater horsepower, but will also create more heat, put greater strain on the clutch and gearbox, etc etc.
Both decisions will probably be determined by budget, so i'll update when a decision has been made.
Upon closer inspection, there were a couple of further casualties. The turbo housing is cracked, and the impact has bent the impeller. The diff housing is also smashed, so I have two important decisions: what size turbo to replace the broken one with, and what sort of diff to run going forward.
The diff decision is pretty straightforward - get a limited slip one with a mechanical centre, if the budget will stretch.
The turbo decision is a little trickier, becuase there are a couple of affordable options in varying sizes. I want something that will still fit on a factory manifold, but am considering something with a larger compressor wheel. This has the potential for more boost and greater horsepower, but will also create more heat, put greater strain on the clutch and gearbox, etc etc.
Both decisions will probably be determined by budget, so i'll update when a decision has been made.
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