Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5 TD VM Garrett GT2052 Turbo Build

After the failed test drive with the GT2871R clone I decided to choose a more suitable turbo charger for my 425OHV Engine, a genuine Garrett GT2052. The GT2871R is a duel ball bearing turbo with a very fast spool up but due to the size of the compressor wheels it takes a lot of exhaust gas to get that them moving. The best I could get out of it was it coming in at 3000rpm which is extremely late on the rpm range for this engine and basically useless low end where the power is needed.
The GT2052 is comparable in size to the old VA180069 stock turbo originally in the MK1 425OHV although it can push more boost and spool up very fast.
The modification seems to have paid off although finer tuning could be done with regards to fuel and boost to get a safe but more powerful setup. This is something I have little knowledge in doing and thus begins another chapter.
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Build Components -

Turbo Materials:
GT2052 (727264-5001S) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillbehor/turbo/garrett/garrett-gt-serie/garrett-gt2052.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAgvKQBhBbEiwAaPQw3LmiSWL4XqMzOMnyedYl1_jMYD5nTGCRiF70Xz8tmjxD7KQz7wCNlxoC-c0QAvD_BwE
Oil Feed - M10x1.0 to 1/8 npt -https://www.streetperformance.se/product/nippel-1-8npt-till-m10x1-hane-hane?gclid=CjwKCAiApfeQBhAUEiwA7K_UH3ZDJGXTOWNhUjLVbwd4SMmW80ceQWen4RRqE4FCITe1vKmQxgNQgBoC4QAQAvD_BwE
T25 Gaskets (x2) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillbehor/adapter-flansar-packningar/turbin-inlopp/t25-packning.html
T25 Turbo Heat Cover - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillbehor/turbomossa/hurricane-turbomossa-t25-kolfiber.html
Universal Oil Feed Line - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273474848723?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Intercooler Materials:
Universal 2" Intercooler Pipe Kit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153577150247?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Universal One Sided Intercooler - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255182825365?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Gauges:
EGT Gauge - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313370513296?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Boost Gauge - https://www.speeding.nu/p/branslesystem-an-kopplingar/branslesystem-108/bransletrycksregulator/tillbehor-bransletrycksregulator/bransletrycksmatare-0-7-bar-svart.html?gclid=CjwKCAiApfeQBhAUEiwA7K_UH6keNnt7BASJxKbbqDkj-ncbZBhCAeDfw9aQozd6843CAPTbk7CNhhoC7GYQAvD_BwE
You will have to source a 1/8npt to 1/8npt Boost line -

Manifold Extension Build Materials:
Manifold Extension Pipe 90 degree (x4) - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/grenror/grenrorsdelar/42x3mm-90-grader-kortradieboj-rostfri-304?group=prod_prod_grp-s1%2F487
Manifold Extension Pipe Straight x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/grenror/grenrorsdelar/42x3mm-rak-langd-300mm-rostfri-304?group=prod_prod_grp-s1%2F487
T25 Stainless Flange (x2) - https://www.speeding.nu/p/turbo-tillbehor/adapter-flansar-packningar/turbin-inlopp/t25-turboflans-rostfritt.html
Exhaust Wrap - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/varmeskydd/avgassystem/avgasbandage/avgasbandage-titanium

Intake Materials:
2" to 3" intake adapter - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonslang-ror/silikonslangar/silikonslang-reducerande/silikonslang-bla-rak-koppling-76-51mm-3-2
3" aluminium 90 degree bend - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonslang-ror/aluminiumror/aluminiumror/aluminiumror-90-grader-76mm-3.00
3" Silicone Coupling for Air Box - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/silikonslang-ror/silikonslangar/silikonslang/silikonslang-bla-rak-koppling-76mm-3
Universal; Air Intake CLOSED - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193754722078?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
You will need to find a suitable air intake system as there are many types.

Stainless Exhaust Materials:
2.5" Flexi - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/avgassystem/flexror/flexror-med-anslutning-2.5-63mm
2.5" 90 degree x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/avgassystem/rordelar/rostfritt-ror-90-grader-2.5-63.5mm
2.5" Straight - x2 https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/avgassystem/rordelar/rostfritt-ror-rak-100cm-2.5-63.5mm
2.5" 45 degrees x1 - https://www.j-spec.se/motor/avgassystem/avgassystem/rordelar/rostfritt-ror-45-grader-2.5-63.5mm
Some materials will require sourcing at the time of construction but this is the basis of the downpipe and the first parts of the exhaust up to the silencer.