The Aufgeladen Ghia

[buguy]

I understand that. The way i built my turbo engine i have to take it down to a long block and then put it in and bolt everything on. Same for disassembly.

[Chip Birks]

Looks nice in there!

[madmike]

That's a sign for O'l age,,, what use to take 20 min.,,, takes 2 days
It does look nice and comfy in their

[Max Welton]

Does it fit under the decklid?

Max

[xzener]

Perhaps with the new throttle body... But for now, no. Requires deck lid standoffs. With the new throttle body, I intend on making sure I can close the deck lid properly.

[John S.]

That's a sign for O'l age,,, what use to take 20 min.,,, takes 2 days
It does look nice and comfy in their

Or what used to take 2 minutes, doesn’t happen at all. Lol

[xzener]

That's a sign for O'l age,,, what use to take 20 min.,,, takes 2 days
It does look nice and comfy in their

Or what used to 2 minutes, doesn’t happen at all. Lol

Don't have that problem... Yet.

[xzener]

While I wait for parts, decided to work on the fuel rails. CB Performance did not machine them for 1/4" NPT very well, only 1/2 the threads would go in. Tapped them fully. Polished them up as well. Although, these are the only shiny bits in the engine compartment... Yeah, black or galvanized grey huh?

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[madmike]

Polishing is good for at least 10 more H.P. looks better

[xzener]

What are you guys doing for your VAC/Boost reference?? On my SP end castings, I tapped and installed small vacuum lines on both sides. It was a solid signal on my analog gauge, no jumping/jitteryness. Thinking about doing the same, although I don't see how to do it hidden. Perhaps on vacuum line on the T manifold... What do you guys think?

[xzener]

Polishing is good for at least 10 more H.P. looks better

I'm actually wishing I hadn't polished them. Any way to make these look raw again? Sand blasting? Steel wool?

[Max Welton]

Media blast the outside. Clean well afterwards.

Max

[buguy]

Scotchbrite will work well and is easy.

[Ol'fogasaurus]

Stating the obvious: which ever method to age the bright parts you use be sure to protect the taper of the fittings as "smooth" is there for a reason.

Lee

[xzener]

What are you guys doing for your VAC/Boost reference?? On my SP end castings, I tapped and installed small vacuum lines on both sides. It was a solid signal on my analog gauge, no jumping/jitteryness. Thinking about doing the same, although I don't see how to do it hidden. Perhaps on vacuum line on the T manifold... What do you guys think?

What are you guys doing for VAC/Boost reference?