South man Member 31 Member For: 10y 11m 4d Posted 09/11/15 01:27 AM Share Posted 09/11/15 01:27 AM Well the time has come to begin the modifications on my manual 2014 Octane Xr6 Turbo Ute.I Purchased the ute a few months ago, with 19thous on the clock I planned to wait until the warranty had run out, but I soon realised I couldn't wait that long Luckily I have access to a workshop with a hoist, so was able to do a few things with the help of the old man.List of modifications being done by myself:Process West Stage 1 IntercoolerPlazmaman Stage 2 hot and cold side pipingPlazmaman Battery relocation kitPlazmaman 4" Turbo Side intakePlazmaman P2 plumb back BOVTripple Gauge Pod with custom gaugesAlloy Header tankReverse CameraModifications being done by Bluepower:Manta twin 3" turbo back exhaust stainless steelSCT X4 Flash tunerRe gapping of spark plugsCooler thermostatBosch 1000cc InjectorsPlazmaman surge tank with single 044 pumpPorted hybrid turbo & Actuator modCrow Race valve springs and retainersEarls turbo feed line upgrade.I was able to get a few days of free time this week, so over 2 days the old man and I went to work on the ute and managed to get the new intercooler in and piped up, the battery relocation done and the turbo side intake done, I was also able to wire up the new gauges and reverse camera. I haven't been giving the ute heaps until its tuned, but the sound of the turbo side intake is amazing, the thing screams now. Having a small issue with the BOV not working correctly at the moment so its currently dosing very loud, but it should just be a matter of adjusting the spring tension to fix that up and quiet things down a bit.Like any kit that is supposed to be a straight fit, we ran into a couple of small problems, but was able to sort every thing out relatively easy. Having a hoist made everything about 1000 times easier.The car is booked in to the tuners tomorrow to have the rest of the work done.Photos:The day I got herWhen the new Cooler arrivedThe new cooler going inEverything piped upHeader tank installedBeginning to wire up the gaugesGauges installed and workingDecided to reveal the new intercooler a bit moreManta Twin 3" arrived 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTR_NITRO_FG Donating Members 3,214 Member For: 11y 6m Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 09/11/15 01:48 AM Share Posted 09/11/15 01:48 AM Looks the goods mate! Well done on using quality parts and lots of piccies Should be a beast once its back from the tuners.Also....when you installed the cold side piping....what tool did you use to cut open the hole in bumper support area where the pipe goes through? Instructions says you have to trim it a bit wider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South man Member 31 Member For: 10y 11m 4d Posted 09/11/15 03:45 AM Author Share Posted 09/11/15 03:45 AM (edited) The cold side piping is 70mm which will fit through the hole without cutting it out, Although we had an issue with the last pipe that goes to the throttle body coming in contact with the battery once relocated to that side. (apparently plazmaman have updated this pipe) So to get around that issue we did end up cutting out the headlight hole a bit so we could get some more angle on the pipe.The best tool to use is a holesaw, just remove the drill bit and use a battery drill while holding it on the angle you want. It was actually really easy because there is already a concave its quiet easy to get the holesaw to grab where you want it to.Its all plastic so it doesn't take to much effort. Edited 09/11/15 03:47 AM by South man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTR_NITRO_FG Donating Members 3,214 Member For: 11y 6m Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 09/11/15 04:15 AM Share Posted 09/11/15 04:15 AM Holesaw is a smart idea! Also interesting info above re: old designed pipe. Mine was a second hand kit and he purchased a few yrs ago....so no doubt I'll have to do the same. I'm sure my family mechanics can figure it out Cheers! and don't forget to update with dyno when you get the car back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South man Member 31 Member For: 10y 11m 4d Posted 09/11/15 04:27 AM Author Share Posted 09/11/15 04:27 AM If yours is the old type pipe with the kind of 45 degree silicon joiner that goes onto the throttle body you should be ok, as that pipe comes back further before it kicks up straight. They told me the reason they changed from that pipe is that people were having clearance issues with bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTR_NITRO_FG Donating Members 3,214 Member For: 11y 6m Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 09/11/15 04:37 AM Share Posted 09/11/15 04:37 AM I'll have to double check later....only checked it once to see what silicone/clamps were missing. And can't recall how my TB silicone looked like Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South man Member 31 Member For: 10y 11m 4d Posted 20/11/15 07:45 AM Author Share Posted 20/11/15 07:45 AM (edited) Well the ute has been in at the tuners all week getting the Valve springs, surge tank, exhaust, turbo, injectors and tune completed.I went in this morning and picked her up.The Ute made about 375rwk in 35 degree heat, the boost was then dialled back a fraction, and now has a Road tune and is making 367rwkw at about 16psi. Possibly a fraction more in better temperatures.Has been raining all day today so haven't been able to open her up yet but first impressions are amazing!Would like to thank the guys at Blue power for making it all happen, great service Edited 20/11/15 07:50 AM by South man 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South man Member 31 Member For: 10y 11m 4d Posted 20/11/15 07:53 AM Author Share Posted 20/11/15 07:53 AM A Short video on the Dyno 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furiousgibbon Member 86 Member For: 17y 3m 7d Posted 20/11/15 01:59 PM Share Posted 20/11/15 01:59 PM that sounds bloody amazing, can almost feel the boost ramp up. What do you think of the sound of the twin 3" Manta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genuine honest person Member 2,769 Member For: 10y 9m 29d Gender: Male Location: near brisbane Posted 20/11/15 11:49 PM Share Posted 20/11/15 11:49 PM Nice paint .love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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