RXB-1s Turbo Page

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Getting too many mods on different pages so I will try to consloidate here.
Latest is a rebuilt of all front end bushing. sand and polish steering knuckles and paint A-arms. Left Knuckle was bent so I am waiting for a replacement to show up.
Also did my own version on the Parking break .
Will be addding more as I go

 

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Some pics of my custom drop brackets and learning curve. Got the mount too far forward and changed the travel angleof the rear shock... Tacos for dinner that night.

 

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The Carnage Post
At least every time something breaks I up-grade

 

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In the immortal words of Red Green:

"...If it ain't broke, you're not trying..."

 

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Yea there has been some learning carnage... I mean learning curve!
Here are a few more, some of my exhaust mod, Its a White Broz R-4 with a rebuilt core, new packing and stainless steel core, went from 1.5 inch to just over 2 inch ID. Sounds great on first ride and all worked well. Quiet in the parking lot and still sounds great while at WFO. I Like it and it looks much better that last attempt.

 

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Over boost leads to new pistons +

On some long pulls the other day I noticed the boost gauge pegged... about that time the sled started loosing the top end. I nursed it back to the truck and back at the shop after a pressure test, leak down test and finding the signal hose to the waste gate off the turbo and a lot of searching and thinking... its time to act. Today I pulled the motor. 6-7 hours in the shop and the motors out. Will have it done with good rods / pistons etc. Looking at some port / polish too but not too much. will upgrade to the 2560 turbo while I am at it.
WOW thats a lot of parts. this is definatly the deepest I have been into this sled.

 

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More pics

 

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New 2560 mounted with new intake and covers all in place except right side. Still waiting on the motor to come back.
Also made a new gas rack while I am waiting.

 

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With right cover on.

 

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turned down exhaust tip to avoid getting water in the turbo which led to a rusted shut waste gate.

 

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I did a mild port and polish job while I wait for the motor to return.
Getting new rods, pistons, nicasil cylenders. Should be back to me any day now.

 

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Finished head. The valves all look the same color, its just the way the photo came out.

 

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Final Turbo configuration and shielding