Step 1:
Remove 2nd cat and remove 2nd O2 sensor (make sure to work sensor in/out and don't force. Use lot's of PTB. Also remove the pipe between 1st cat and 2nd cat (curved pipe about 8" long)
Picture of my ATP VES (virtual exhaust system aka boost activated cutout).
Step 2.
Remove factory intercooler (in my case pictures show the custom liquid to air IC I had made)
More pics of Step 2
More pics of Step 2
Step 3.
Remove heat shields from the top of the exhaust manifold and around the turbo.
Pictures of heat shields removed.
Pictures of heat shields removed.
Pictures of heat shields removed.
Step 4.
Remove exhaust manifold (the bolt underneath the manifold is FUN!!! - we used a 14mm ratcheting closed end wrench)
More pics of factory exhaust manifold removed
Another picture of factory exhaust manifold removed
Another picture of factory exhaust manifold removed
Step 5.
Remove catalytic converter up through the top of the motor as it comes right out!
Pictures of cat out
Step 6.
Remove factory intake system and misc lines and bolts from the factory turbo. Remove the battery tray as it allows access to the a bolt on the drivers side that secures the turbo as well. Remove the oil and coolant lines from the factory turbo.
Comparison pictue of the stock vs 3071R Turbo
Step 7.
Put the 3071R turbo back in where the factory turbo came out!
More to come tomorrow!!!
I forgot to put in, remove the hood once you put the car back on the ground!!!
My head is still killling me from hitting it so much.
Remove 2nd cat and remove 2nd O2 sensor (make sure to work sensor in/out and don't force. Use lot's of PTB. Also remove the pipe between 1st cat and 2nd cat (curved pipe about 8" long)
Picture of my ATP VES (virtual exhaust system aka boost activated cutout).
Step 2.
Remove factory intercooler (in my case pictures show the custom liquid to air IC I had made)
More pics of Step 2
More pics of Step 2
Step 3.
Remove heat shields from the top of the exhaust manifold and around the turbo.
Pictures of heat shields removed.
Pictures of heat shields removed.
Pictures of heat shields removed.
Step 4.
Remove exhaust manifold (the bolt underneath the manifold is FUN!!! - we used a 14mm ratcheting closed end wrench)
More pics of factory exhaust manifold removed
Another picture of factory exhaust manifold removed
Another picture of factory exhaust manifold removed
Step 5.
Remove catalytic converter up through the top of the motor as it comes right out!
Pictures of cat out
Step 6.
Remove factory intake system and misc lines and bolts from the factory turbo. Remove the battery tray as it allows access to the a bolt on the drivers side that secures the turbo as well. Remove the oil and coolant lines from the factory turbo.
Comparison pictue of the stock vs 3071R Turbo
Step 7.
Put the 3071R turbo back in where the factory turbo came out!
More to come tomorrow!!!
I forgot to put in, remove the hood once you put the car back on the ground!!!
My head is still killling me from hitting it so much.