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Sorry for such a long delay guys. I have been at a stand still with the project since early February. My garage has been getting flooded pretty...
Sure thing. BTW I like the new avatar!
Yeah its freezing outside. Years ago when I read about turboed small blocks in car magazines, they were allways exotic high $$$ builds using...
Since I need a blow off valve and dont want it to be an eyesore, I put it directly behind the bend in the charge pipe. This was the only place...
This picture right here shows why I built the charge pipe the way I did. From the drivers seat the charge pipe does not interfere with my view of...
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I have the charge pipe finished finally. I have been saving some cash for my order of roll cage tubing so there hasnt been too much fabrication...
I really wanted to run an A/W intercooler or possibly even a narrow A/A intercooler but I dont think anyone would have used one in a dragster in...
Yeah especially considering the motor isnt bolted to anything. I wanted to get the rearend as close as possible to its final location so I could...
Thats him, thanks for posting the link. I would have done it but I was worried it might come across as spam.:confused:
Anytime, I would love to help.
Well with the same size turbo on my 302 ci Ford, I ran 10 pounds and there was alot left but the chassis just wasnt there for it. I will be...
What do you guys think about this charge pipe? Its just a mock up but Im liking it, Im waiting for a 4'' steel U-bend to show up so I can connect...
I finally have both log manifolds finished. They are wrapped, painted and baked and I think they came out pretty nice. [IMG]
If you ever decide to build a turbo motor and want someone to walk you through some stuff just ask or send me an email if Im not around. I go...
I have been dealing with a guy on ebay who goes under the name "Wyntomn". He sells all the flanges to completely build a diy turbo setup. He also...
They are the cheap T3/T4 hybrid .63/.50 ar turbos that can be bought from ebay. I have used them before with zero issues.
I have never tried a single turbo setup before so I dont really know. I like the twins because you can get 2 small turbos alot cheaper than 1 big...
Thats understandable. They are just too quiet compared to a blower motor. But thats OK with me.
Good idea. The only kids I have seen at my local track are my own and they know better than to touch them. We heat our house with a wood stove...
Would you mind posting some pictures of the manifolds? Whats this turbo 406 gonna be going into? It sounds cool.
The flanges are 5/16". I build all my headers with them bolted to a cyl head, so they dont distort from being heated and cooled. I leave them...
I think I will be firing it in February. Im going to get my top hoop bent next week, and then Im going to fab the new rearend brackets and put it...
Cool, Im glad you like em. Everything cosmetic on this dragster has been a challenge! If I was building a traditional n/a small block or a blower...
Well I ended up trying a little bit of wrap only on the primary tubes. I painted over the tubes and wrap with high temp black so it definately...
Yeah that dragster has definately given me some ideas. I found out about it a few months back and couldnt believe that somebody actually tried...
Does anyone make a powdercoat that will survive on headers? I usually just strip and repaint headers after a few years anyway. If I prep them good...
Maybe at some point in a very high end turbo motor stainless is needed but most low HP stuff like mine is built with mild steel.
Its a very cool track and lots of friendly folks too. The tracks managed by some old school guys who love nostalgia drags. They are very...
The thinnest tubing on them is .063". Its all steel fence post tubing from Home Depot:D. Doesnt get much cheaper.
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