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Old 07-17-2011, 01:16 PM
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Yes please post some pics so we can all enjoy this project car! Definitely looking forward to it!
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Old 07-17-2011, 02:52 PM
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Did he ever get this installed? I assumed he decided not to do it.
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It has been installed, and i think its almost finished.
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Old 07-17-2011, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by spade0698
Update, turbo system is being installed and should be completed by this weekend. Rodney will either post pics or I'll post the pics NLT Sunday. Tuning will follow, along with video of the dyno. Rodney will also update the zine.....
his latest update on prior page
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Old 07-21-2011, 05:53 AM
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Here are some photos....the welder just finished putting on his final touches to the piping. Tuning will start this weekend.

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Old 07-21-2011, 01:20 PM
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HOLY small pictures batman!!!

Looks awesome. what kind of radiator hose is that? Is it a flexible tube or a bended piece of aluminum?
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Old 07-21-2011, 01:25 PM
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Bigger and more pics can be found here: http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/...ile%20Uploads/

The radiator hose looks to be a piece of mandrel bent aluminum.

On a side note, I'm amazed at the amount of revisions made to the piping. This is the 4th version of piping that I've seen pics of. I can only imagine that more exist.

EDIT: Also, it looks like you're going to have the same problems with finding a suitable air filter that I am. What are you planning to do to sort that out?
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Old 07-21-2011, 01:31 PM
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^is there any room to run a pipe off the turbo inlet down into the bumper?
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Old 07-21-2011, 01:53 PM
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I just don't think I'll be able to find anything that kind of diameter and that sharp of a bend. On the side nearest to the fender, I have about 3/4" of an inch between the turbo inlet and the radiator support.
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Old 07-21-2011, 02:02 PM
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Awesome. And you're running the ATLP quads.

Looking forward to the dyno.
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Old 07-21-2011, 02:14 PM
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No matter what, you'll have to take a sharp bend right off the bat. Looks like the V1 version is the best so far for accommodating an intake.

If he truly is running an ATLP exhaust, he'll be changing it soon. Anything under 3" is just too small.
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Old 07-21-2011, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by KN_TL
If he truly is running an ATLP exhaust, he'll be changing it soon. Anything under 3" is just too small.
The problem is that the turbo piping isn't 3". I've got a set of ATLP quads as well, but I'll likely just replace the mid-section with something larger diameter. Once it splits, the dual 2.25" (or whatever it is) piping coming off of the mufflers should be able to handle it from there.
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Old 07-21-2011, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bmeyer
The problem is that the turbo piping isn't 3". I've got a set of ATLP quads as well, but I'll likely just replace the mid-section with something larger diameter. Once it splits, the dual 2.25" (or whatever it is) piping coming off of the mufflers should be able to handle it from there.
I've talked to numerous people concerning the ATLP exhaust, and Rodney agrees there should not be an issue with the current setup. If a problem does arrive, I will replace the mid section with 3in piping.

As for the filter on the turbo, rodney is working the issue....
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Old 07-21-2011, 04:45 PM
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why not make it 3'' ALL the way ....without restriction?
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My spooling improved with the unrestricted exhaust. I had 2.5 to the Y and 2.25 from there in my previous setup.

I'll have to check but I thought the piping from the turbo was all 3".
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Old 07-21-2011, 08:39 PM
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I am looking at getting rid of the quads too, but might just change out some of the piping if that would work. I love the look of the quads, But I think they too restrictive.
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Old 07-21-2011, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Hi speed
I am looking at getting rid of the quads too, but might just change out some of the piping if that would work. I love the look of the quads, But I think they too restrictive.
I talked to Rodney earlier, and he had an idea he is going to try. If it works, the quads will stay. Stay tuned. Also, the car should be up and running by this weekend. Rodney will send me a extended video of the tune. Once I receive it, I will post. I'll let Rodney elaborate on details.
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Old 07-22-2011, 07:45 AM
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^^^lucky bastard

I think at this point the quads or not the quads is not the point...You gotta think performance and to my knowledge a 3'' piping all the way without any restriction would be the best ....for sure if you'll be driving it in the street a muffler (2) would be needed....but then again lol
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Old 07-22-2011, 08:11 AM
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Spade, are you getting the new ECU too?
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Old 07-22-2011, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by KN_TL
Spade, are you getting the new ECU too?
Yep, it's already installed...
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Old 07-22-2011, 12:38 PM
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Nice.... I've only been waiting on mine since January. Paid in full up front so that there was money to do R&D with...
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Old 07-22-2011, 01:05 PM
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@spade0698 Out of curiosity, when did you order your ECU?
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Old 07-22-2011, 01:37 PM
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@spade0698 Out of curiosity, when did you order your ECU?
I put a deposit on the ecu in nov or dec and paid everything off in April, that includes turbo kit.
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Old 07-22-2011, 11:25 PM
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Didn't forget you beymer your ecu is up next and hi-speed .....got a couple of knock units to come in so I can config them as it looks like everyone will be getting option who purchases ecu ....
Pics and videos are coming up cars been done just got to finish up few minor stuff like bolt on tbolt clamps feed line which I'm doing tomorrow so videos and pic will be up ...
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Old 07-23-2011, 12:00 AM
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^^^ nice I can't wait. I need to figure out what i need to use boost control solenoid wise to control boost with the new ECU.
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Old 07-26-2011, 04:10 AM
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nice! want to see moreeeeeee
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Old 07-26-2011, 07:08 AM
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^^^ nice I can't wait. I need to figure out what i need to use boost control solenoid wise to control boost with the new ECU.
I can provide the selonoid if needed hi speed to control.boost ...
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Old 07-26-2011, 01:02 PM
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^^^ sounds good, LMK what it cost.
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I got a question what are you doing abkut the intercooler?
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Originally Posted by Damian0216
I got a question what are you doing abkut the intercooler?
What do you mean? The J&R intercooler setup has been working fine for over a year now. It's a dual-pass system with ~2.5" piping going in as well as out. As far as I know, it's handled over 600+ hp at the crank.
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Turbo Update,

The Turbo build for the auto TL-S is complete and tuning will begin on Friday and Saturday. Attached are some video's. Turbo boost is at 3psi right now with no tune. More videos of the tune will be uploaded this weekend. Also, Rodney has some minor fabrication work to finish like gauges etc.....Please feel free to comment....Enjoy.

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^^ Bet your happy as can be right now. Looks like its running great.
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WHeres the videos?
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[QUOTE=libert69;13122594]WHeres the videos?

http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/...=VIDEO0132.mp4

http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/...=VIDEO0135.mp4

http://s1222.photobucket.com/albums/...=VIDEO0131.mp4
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Old 07-28-2011, 08:36 AM
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sh**! Car almost looked like it was AWD with the way hooked, nice job fellas!
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^ He's not running a lot of boost. Once they're done, traction can be lost on demand.
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^^ So 3psi for pre-tune stage that looks pretty good.... Since the engine is not forged how much boost you guys think it will be able to handle ?
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Car will be tuned for 420-440 whp what we will be testing is capability to brake boost and if all works well ,and everything goes according to plan we will ask spade if we can go to the track for a few pulls and pick up from where libert left off as he made the effort back a few months in nj .......
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