My new to me 1989 TGP

[flybynite]

It's up and running, working out the bugs...     :icon_twisted:

[TGP Nick]

Did you paint your intake manifolds and exhaust?

[killinprixs]

that looks really good man, hope you were doing that in a properly ventilated area tho! :ugone2far:

[GPChief]

that looks really good man, hope you were doing that in a properly ventilated area tho! :ugone2far:

I thought I was the only OSHA Nazi on this board :icon_evil: :icon_cool:

[flybynite]

Did you paint your intake manifolds and exhaust?

Yes, I sand blasted everything with fine sand and then painted it with 2000+ deg paint. I have driven 100 miles so far and it has not burned off yet..  :icon_eek:

that looks really good man, hope you were doing that in a properly ventilated area tho! :ugone2far:

No wonder I felt dizzy all day...  :thinking:

[mfewtrail]

What color paint did you use Adam? That looks pretty nice.

[flybynite]

What color paint did you use Adam? That looks pretty nice.

It is cast aluminum 2000+ deg. I have driven over 300 miles and it has not burned off yet. 

[manifoldsrme]

I just bought the Ebay tgp. I guess I should investigate all that paperwork that came with it, then put it in safe place!

[flybynite]

Well after 500 miles or so the turbo puked...   :icon_frown:   So what next, go ball bearing or build a monster journal bearing turbo.???   :icon_evil:

[TGP Nick]

Was it the stock T25 that died?

[flybynite]

Was it the stock T25 that died?

Yes, The previous owner rebuilt it and it looks like the balance was not retained...  Both the wheels rubbed pretty bad and the bearings spun in the center.    :icon_frown:

[flybynite]

Well, yesterday I sent out the turbine housing and center section to be machined for the larger wheels. I ordered a 76mm compressor wheel with the 54 trim (gt2876r) and a huge 60mm turbine shaft/wheel with the 90 trim(gt3076r). I also got a polished compressor housing and a minor rebuild kit with a 360 thrust. Everything should be ready for assembly next week, I will post some pics then...   :icon_biggrin:

[GPChief]

Sounds good.