Capri's Rx1 midmount project

[capri]

I am trying to make a thread about my project, a Rx1 mountain -03 with CPR frontmount. This is how it looked before i started the project..
Some of the mods on it will be midmount turbo, doo rev tank, seat and the Kachess steering mod.

 

[capri]

The engine bay is pretty crowded with frontmount..it will be nice with some moore room for the hands when wrenching

 

[capri]

Starting to take it apart..

 

[RED]

Are going to use an Impulse header? I pretty much gave away mine cpr sutff. Got header, downpipe, oil system return, intake elbow from Impulse. Found a mcx intercooler, which then puts the shortest possible charge tube. You will need the steering post to be on the otherside, cut out alot of the alu frame where the factory exhaust bellows used to go. Then will need to replace the top of the tunnel. If I knew how to post pics, they would be on here. I trying, it might happen one day.

 

[capri]

Are going to use an Impulse header? I pretty much gave away mine cpr sutff. Got header, downpipe, oil system return, intake elbow from Impulse. Found a mcx intercooler, which then puts the shortest possible charge tube. You will need the steering post to be on the otherside, cut out alot of the alu frame where the factory exhaust bellows used to go. Then will need to replace the top of the tunnel. If I knew how to post pics, they would be on here. I trying, it might happen one day.

Thank you for the tips, i have noticed the problems

I will use a home-made header,built from 2,6mm thick pipes normally used in pressurized "plumbingsystems". I have used those pipes in some other turbobuilds on cars earlier with good results. I hope it will work as good on the RX too, without the crackingproblems that the cpr-header suffers of..
I will use the cpr intercooler. The chargetube-inlet are on the wrong side on it, but that pipe-lenght usually does not affect noticeable on the response.

I also want to wish you all a Merry Christmas!. Here in Sweden we have a lot of snow now, so it is time to get the Rx out now..

 

[RED]

Thats very cool ! Looks like your well on your way. Cant wait to see more pics.

 

[capri]

Thats very cool ! Looks like your well on your way. Cant wait to see more pics.

Thanks! Here are some new pictures on the progress..

 

[RED]

Where did the coolant lines come from? Are you planning on a support for the turbo/header? You sure have alot of talent,

 

[capri]

Where did the coolant lines come from? Are you planning on a support for the turbo/header? You sure have alot of talent,

The coolant lines on the turbo comes from my "good to have-pile"
I have no idea were i have got them, they probably are leftovers from some other build.

The turbo will get a rubber-support mounted with the upper bolts on the steeringpost.

 

[capri]

Time to do some updates, but the latest mods have not been photographed yet..

 

[RED]

Good stuff there, I enjoy seeing the build up of the project more than the finished sled.

 

[capri]

Good stuff there, I enjoy seeing the build up of the project more than the finished sled.

Yes, i like looking at project photos too, and see other builders solutions.

 

[RED]

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Here is the turbo drain pics that you asked for, leaves the turbo, runs behind the chaincase, then into the mag housing.

 

[capri]

I have not been here for long, but thank you for the pics Red!. I have copied your drain line, and it works great!

 

[Sportsterdanne]

Do you have any more pics of the fuel pump and tank sending unit installation ?