Nothing too big this time, but I did manage to locate the turbo! (Just for you, Roger... )
I had stowed it safely away; so safely I couldn't find it...
Took a few pics showing the (very) general location where it will live...
Also put it on the scales for the first time in the build.
(Drum roll please...)
1500 lbs. as it sits. Hmm...
Seemed kinda porky to me... But after some thought it seems pretty much on target to finish up under 2000 lbs. (I would love to see 1900! ) It still has the late model steel doors (with the Armco door bars) that will be replaced with 'glass. There is also a bunch of the original sheet metal up front that will be going away. The only major bits left are the fuel cell, oil tanks, their related plumbing, wiring and the exhaust system. Careful design with those things and a general weight reduction program overall and we should be okay...
...he said hopefully!
Oh, by the way, the corner balance was nearly spot-on! Which is interesting since we pretty much just bolted the wheels on and left it at that...
Turbo pics:
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This is more or less where the turbo is going to go. The CIS unit will be moved off to one side so the intercooler can be placed over the center of the engine.
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The exhaust will curve up right behind the cyliders on either side of the bellhousing and come together in a "Y" just ahead of the turbo. The wastegate pipe will come off at the Y.
The turbo and wastegate exhaust pipes will go straight out the rear.
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One last shot. The "over the clutch and throught the woods" exhaust system will keep all intake and exhaust runs as short as possible to reduce lag and weight...
A few more pics in the blog.
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Thats a good sized turbo... Tell us some specs!
very interesting location for it to...
Possibly something I could do for my sbc..
Andrew
Yes! I like the thought of keeping the turbo's plumbing shorter.
you are a braver man than I. (chuckling)
That car is going to be a monster when stomping the throttle. LOL
just curious: how do you weigh your car? special scales? I ask because i will want to corner balance my car after she get's on the road again and will start looking for how/where to do it.
QUOTE (Andyrew @ Mar 18 2006, 01:42 AM) |
Thats a good sized turbo... Tell us some specs! very interesting location for it to... Possibly something I could do for my sbc.. Andrew |
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That car is going to be a monster when stomping the throttle. LOL :trophy: |
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just curious: how do you weigh your car? special scales? I ask because i will want to corner balance my car after she get's on the road again and will start looking for how/where to do it. B) |
Mike... good to see you are making progress! So, did you move the engine forward some? Looks like the tranny is further forward than I remember from previous pix, and you said you planned on moving everything forward at Joe's BBQ.
Also, you may have posted this before, but what HP are you hoping to see with this setup?
K27 is pretty standard on 930s......
BTW...If anyone needs one....I have an extra T3 sitting in the parts bin....
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Mike... good to see you are making progress! So, did you move the engine forward some? Looks like the tranny is further forward than I remember from previous pix, and you said you planned on moving everything forward at Joe's BBQ. Also, you may have posted this before, but what HP are you hoping to see with this setup? |
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Eventually I'd like to have around 550 -600hp |
mike you are an insane person....
missed ya at the breakfast yesterday...
i may make it to CA speedway
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Dont want to burst your bubble, but 475 is about max you can get out of a CIS 930, and even that is pushing the limit |
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I almost said something in that post about going to twin turbos, Motec or other EMS, race fuel, heads... You know, the usual $uspects... |
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