Europa TCST

[TurboFource]

Baked header.
Reclocked turbo exhaust housing 45 degrees.
Modified 90 degree adapter to a 45, which lines up nicely now and will require a simple 90 degree up pipe to turbo
Modified v-band adapter wastegate so it would open slightly farther and "unshrouded" it's valve for better flow and to hopefully prevent boost creep....

[TurboFource]

Tacking new up pipe together brought back memories of aircraft welding in the Air Force...laying down and using knee to run foot pedal, right, left, forehand and backhand welding 

Pics:
New vs old turbo up pipe
Then new up pipe
Tacking together

[BDA]

Nice work! 

I'd say your pipe looks A LOT better than the old one! 

[69merc]

Wow!!

Amazing work!

[TurboFource]

Used this for backup since I am not setup to run argon backup....not "sanitary grade"
but better than stainless "sugar" on backside of weld...exhaust worthy I think...

[GavinT]

Tacking new up pipe together brought back memories of aircraft welding in the Air Force...laying down and using knee to run foot pedal, right, left, forehand and backhand welding 

Oh, a hitherto aircraft welder, so that explains the very neat and precise joints.

I don't mind saying I'm rather impressed.
This is also some relief for me . . or at least that's how I intend to rationalise the thought that mine will never be that good because I simply have not had the time, practice, training or experience.
Brilliant work, Turbo.

[TurboFource]

Thanks all.

Gavin I was stationed at Beale AFB....worked on the SR-71, U-2/TR-1, KC-135, T-38

[TurboFource]

Looks like it will fit  ....turbo is above frame rail and within it's outer edge (framing square), I tried to stay within the "real estate" of the original build....started on oil drain (goes where fuel pump was) and figuring out oil supply line and turbo support.

[TurboFource]

Minimal progress this past week....working on a kitchen project....because "happy wife, happy life"

Finished oil drain plate and ran oil supply line.

[TurboFource]

Still working on kitchen project but managed to make a turbo support brace that will bolt to a bell housing bolt. Started carb mounting using a Mikuni carb boot (bolt pattern worked with no mods) so the carb will be rubber mounted to help absorb vibration and possible fueling problems from it...modified boot for vent etc....

[BDA]

Cool stuff!!
I hope the kitchen project comes out as well!!

[TurboFource]

-Bead on tube to engage groove in carb boot
-Wood lathe "machining"
-Carb mounted

[jbcollier]

That Stromberg is a bit of a cork in the system.  Why not fit a flat-slide Mikuni?

[dakazman]

 Great job there turbo, I’m in awe .
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

JB,
The Aussies say the CD-175 will flow enough air draw through for 250hp…we will see. I envision a Mikuni  48mm HSR at some point being installed ( if I was a rich man instead of a normal guy trying to get a Lotus on the road I would have already bought one  )