Before and After?
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Miami
Originally Posted by ThinJim
Yep, It'll be on gas. What gave it away, the big honken IC? LOL
The turbo is limited to a 72mm wheel, the other specs of it will be kept close to the vest.
The turbo is limited to a 72mm wheel, the other specs of it will be kept close to the vest.
lolBig Intercooler, Radiator, Small Gas Tank
It's looking good though. I look forward to seeing the HP output.
Hey if WW is going to tune the car. You should have them to do it on my dyno when your ready
Keep me updated.We have a bunch of cool features on our dyno that most people in the areas dyno's dont have. We can moniter the boost and other things on the dyno screen.
TellinItLikeItIsSince1/06
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Illinois
^^ dude just say use your dyno cuz you want the company to be associated with this on the forum...we'll understand! lol
this car is amazing so get it to PowerRev's dyno quick! pls/thx
this car is amazing so get it to PowerRev's dyno quick! pls/thx
Trolling Canuckistan
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
I haven't checked in on this thread since the first page. This is coming along very nicely. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Have you decided on a color yet?
Have you decided on a color yet?
It's come a long way with light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully it will be painted by end of next week with some finishing touches done by the end of the following week.
Notice the changed hood. Never liked the first one so made it mo better.
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Notice the changed hood. Never liked the first one so made it mo better.
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MP90 uninstalled
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Lafayette, LA
Thinjim,
I saw your custom adjustable cam pulleys and I gotta tell you that is sick man! I bet those were pretty cheap among other things. The car is looking great. I can’t wait to see what kind of numbers you put down with that custom J-motor. It’s going to hurt knowing what this motor was capable of if the car was RWD and the aftermarket had fully exploited it.
I saw your custom adjustable cam pulleys and I gotta tell you that is sick man! I bet those were pretty cheap among other things. The car is looking great. I can’t wait to see what kind of numbers you put down with that custom J-motor. It’s going to hurt knowing what this motor was capable of if the car was RWD and the aftermarket had fully exploited it.
Thanks all. I'm pretty excited about the quality of the body work and to see it in person is much better than pictures. We have to block it and then prime it with another 3 coats, then block and paint. More to come!
Yes, the cams gears among a few other key parts are the heart and soul of the motor.
and neither can I! Cheers!
Mods, thanks for cleaning this thread up!
Thinjim,
I saw your custom adjustable cam pulleys and I gotta tell you that is sick man! I bet those were pretty cheap among other things. The car is looking great. I can’t wait to see what kind of numbers you put down with that custom J-motor. It’s going to hurt knowing what this motor was capable of if the car was RWD and the aftermarket had fully exploited it.
I saw your custom adjustable cam pulleys and I gotta tell you that is sick man! I bet those were pretty cheap among other things. The car is looking great. I can’t wait to see what kind of numbers you put down with that custom J-motor. It’s going to hurt knowing what this motor was capable of if the car was RWD and the aftermarket had fully exploited it.
Mods, thanks for cleaning this thread up!
tehLEGOman
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Charlotte, NC
The car is pretty much finished from a paint point of view. The painter will be showing it and another race car at a flea market at the turnpike and Sample Rd on Sunday December 7, in the Ft. Lauderdale area. He is doing this to drum up business as he has some tremendous skills that warrant showing his work. There is a pretty good car show that will take place there, usually upwards of 300 cars. Any south florida people interested in attending won't be disappointed. The car came out absolutely incredible. Cheers!!
Pilot Extraordinaire
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Frederick, MD
I don't know if I missed it somewhere in this thread, but who is doing the fiberglass work? Did you make molds first? Those molds, if you have them, could be very valuable if a guy wanted to produce and sell after market fiberglass or carbon parts.
I do this with airplanes and a few rice burners.
www.corsair82.com
I do this with airplanes and a few rice burners.
www.corsair82.com
Pilot Extraordinaire
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Frederick, MD
BTW, ThinJim, you have all of my respect! You are a god!
And if you want to test it against a Vette, let me know. That's how I started my addiction to styrene fumes and fiberglass particles. '68 turbo 383.
And if you want to test it against a Vette, let me know. That's how I started my addiction to styrene fumes and fiberglass particles. '68 turbo 383.
MP90 uninstalled
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Lafayette, LA
Why is the engine turned 90 degrees from mine?
That looks great man! The Carbon Fiber looks killer! When you think you might have it all buttoned up and on the track or at least a dyno?
That looks great man! The Carbon Fiber looks killer! When you think you might have it all buttoned up and on the track or at least a dyno?
