Right now I have ordered the ABD Turbo inlet pipe, can some nice soul who has done this already post a Step-by-Step howto on installing the beastie. I could proberbly work it out but it could also help the others in the group buy.

Check out www.18turbo.com and look for the Neuspeed Inlet pipe DIY thread.

Got piccys.

Also there's a thread there on changing to a Samco TIP which is helpful.

HTH.

Good info there. Let us know how you get on, Manny, and what Haynes spanner rating you reckon the job warrants.

Spanner rating 1 -2 in my book, it's more of a fiddle than anything else.

Did mine last Saturday (car still worked come Sunday for the Midlands Mega Meet!), not difficult, so long as you can get the front of the car safely supported off the ground by a good six inches to allow you to get up and under. Have you got the ABD racing inlet pipe? If so follow instruction to the letter and pretty simple. You'll find it easier if you do it while the engine is still warm - numerous rubber pipes about the place will be more supple to push this way and that, also removing the rubber inlet tube at the MAS housing end allows for greater flexibility. Should take less than a hour (including jacking the car up and down).

Lee

Me again, meant also to say if you have difficulties separating the rubber hose from the top of the existing intake pipe, or removing the intake pipe from the tubo housing, its most likely not because they are stuck, but your pulling force is not 90

Hopefully should get this in a few days, and weather permitting will fit next weekend. Will keep you posted.

These things always look different in the pics, the difficult bit for me is going to be finding something to support the car whilst I am underneath. I have a couple of trolley jacks but I have a feeling thats not enough.

Axle stands are what you need Manny, cheap enough at Halfords

Ramps are even easier - no faffing about with the jack - just drive up and remember the handbrake

Doesn't the front spolier snag on the ramps?

Doesn't the front spolier snag on the ramps?

A question i was about to ask too..

I could never get my Cavalier GSi on my ramps for this very reason :rubchin:

Nor me my Senator plus assorted other cars. I think that the height of the side 'lips' and the ramp gradient need careful thought when buying ramps.

Denis, your right about checking the gradient before purchasing. Alternatively, make the gradient shallower with some strategically placed pieces of wood.

Does anyone have a link on www.18turbo.com for the thread as i cant seem to find it.

Manny,

is this the fella?

http://www.18turbo.com/bmc-cda-tip.html

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is this the fella?

http://www.18turbo.com/bmc-cda-tip.html

Geoff

yep thats the one, the top part is the bit we are interested in.

Nor me my Senator plus assorted other cars. I think that the height of the side 'lips' and the ramp gradient need careful thought when buying ramps.

You wanna try getting a 928 up on ramps mate - no chance at all :(

Here is a quick Question. With the ABD kit you get some instructions that make it sound much easier to fit than the link above would suggest for several reasons.

No mention of airbox removal

No mention of need to remove the rubber hose that connects to the main input from the car. They say that the inlet pipe and main rubber pipe can be separated in situ.

Wonder if that really is the case.

Here is a quick Question. With the ABD kit you get some instructions that make it sound much easier to fit than the link above would suggest for several reasons.

No mention of airbox removal

No mention of need to remove the rubber hose that connects to the main input from the car. They say that the inlet pipe and main rubber pipe can be separated in situ.

Wonder if that really is the case.

Manny,

When you say rubber hose I assume you mean the one that's connected to the TIP and have N75, DV hanging off it?

I guess it may be easier to remove the rubber hose/pipe whilst the TIP is in situ......you've got someting to pull against.

Anyone fitted theirs yet?

The text reads, may contain spelling errors (touch typing)

2. Open hood and remove engine cover

2. Locate and remove retaining clip that secures the rubber intake tube to the metal turbo inliet pipe.

3. Pull up and out on the rubber intake tube to separate from metal turbo inlet pipe.

4. From under car, locate and pull off the small rubber hose (approx 1/4" dia.) that is connected to the metal turbo inlet pipe.

Just as well I found some installation info then.

Does give some info but misses out some important stuff like...remove airbox to give access and see TIP.

Looks like I'm going to have to remove my Dynatwist....those with the ABD LAN/Carbonio should get away with it.

Also probably easier to get to the allen bolt from underneath.

I've just fitted a neuspeed TIP, you cant see the allen bolt from above the engine, but i felt around and managed to undo it without seeing it.

The OE TIP came off easily with the rubber hose still connected (was fiiting CAI + DV at the same time) and split easily on the workbench.

I found out why the coolant pipe bracket has to released, the neuspeed TIP is bigger than OE and needs the extra room to be re-fitted, once the TIP is in place the bracket is fixed back in place ok.