Twin Turbo install underway! *pics*

smashedheadcat · 10-20-2005, 09:59 AM

Well, I got the IRS into my 97 so now I have something to drive everyday. That means the it's time to start tearing into the '03!

I did that Saturday evening

Here's Sunday's progress:

Not much to look at now, but it's started anyway.

smashedheadcat · 10-20-2005, 10:00 AM

A little more progress has been made, I'm ready to unbolt the k-member and start the resassembly process. I'll be busting my ass to get this thing together, bugs worked out, and tuned in time for the drag day.

spitfire · 10-20-2005, 12:04 PM

Looks like allot of work, but also looks like you have done your homework! Good luck, and can´t wait to see the fiinished installation. Are the turbos going inside the fendors, or do they go up front? Good luck.

blk04cobra1 · 10-20-2005, 01:19 PM

you're gonna use Randy, arent you? If so, we're gonna try and get a day sometime the first week of Nov and take it up there...would be cool to see the difference in the 50mm's and 67mm's

smashedheadcat · 10-20-2005, 08:41 PM

I am going to tune it myself, but I'm gonna do my WOT stuff on Randy's dyno. I told him I'd pay him for his time if he'd watch over me and make sure I don't mess anything up. Plus, it'll give us both some expirience tuning a street driven turbo'd mod motor. I'm hoping to have mine tuned before the november drag day, but if not, early november would be great.

smashedheadcat · 10-20-2005, 08:46 PM

Alright, got the k-member out.

Put in maximum motorsport's polyurethane engine mounts

Installed my new turbo headers from HP Performance

InfamousSVT · 10-20-2005, 10:05 PM

Damn Josh, it looks like things are going pretty smooth for you. I hope you get it together for dragday, I'd really like to see that beast run

Good luck, and please keep us posted

blk04cobra1 · 10-21-2005, 08:02 AM

Josh, if you get everything running by the first week in Nov., then maybe you can meet us in Raleigh to do some WOT tuning...im gonna let Randy take care of most of the specifics and keep a watchful eye on us as well

smashedheadcat · 10-21-2005, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk04cobra1

Josh, if you get everything running by the first week in Nov., then maybe you can meet us in Raleigh to do some WOT tuning...im gonna let Randy take care of most of the specifics and keep a watchful eye on us as well

It should be up and running by then unless I find something wrong, or if I'm missing something I don't know about yet. I'm shooting to have the car ready to race at the drag day on november 5th. So perfect scenario, I'll be racing that Saturday. But, you can never have too perfect of a tune, so i'd be down with going up there for some race gas pulls or something.

cobracrazy · 10-21-2005, 12:01 PM

Looking good!!

smashedheadcat · 10-21-2005, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitfire

Looks like allot of work, but also looks like you have done your homework! Good luck, and can´t wait to see the fiinished installation. Are the turbos going inside the fendors, or do they go up front? Good luck.

I'm sorry, I missed your question. Thanks for the compliments. I've done quite a bit of research, so I hope I didn't forget anything. The turbos go up front behind the fenders. Really, a few inches above the fog lights. As my install progresses, you'll see what I'm talking about.

smashedheadcat · 10-23-2005, 12:48 PM

Well, here we go......

Here's the rig job..... had to put a piece of metal between the engine mount and the k-member to keep the header from hitting.

Piping from the header:

Hello MOTO!

Starting to come together.

After playing musical pipes, I got everything lined up. Here's the passenger side.

Starting to look like a turbo kit now.....

Just a corner view.

Here's just a mock up pic. Everything is just "dry mounted" just to make sure I get the clearance I need. It's coming together though.

I'm a little farther along, but the turbos aren't sitting up there anymore. I started putting gasket sealant and putting the oil fitting on the turbos. Also, I need to cut some plastic that's under there so it won't melt when things get hot. I hope you enjoy the pics guys!!

Big Daddy · 10-23-2005, 01:29 PM

Damn son looks like that is going to be a REAL beastie when it's done! I hope it all in easily for you and you can make drag day. I'll be down watching and helping out.

blk04cobra1 · 10-23-2005, 09:25 PM

them sure are some pretty looking snails

InfamousSVT · 10-23-2005, 09:35 PM

Sweet Josh, can't wait to see this beast in person!

10-20-2005, 09:59 AM	#1
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Twin Turbo install underway! pics Well, I got the IRS into my 97 so now I have something to drive everyday. That means the it's time to start tearing into the '03! I did that Saturday evening Here's Sunday's progress: Not much to look at now, but it's started anyway. __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

10-20-2005, 10:00 AM	#2
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	A little more progress has been made, I'm ready to unbolt the k-member and start the resassembly process. I'll be busting my ass to get this thing together, bugs worked out, and tuned in time for the drag day. __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

10-20-2005, 12:04 PM	#3
spitfire 03 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 372	Looks like allot of work, but also looks like you have done your homework! Good luck, and can´t wait to see the fiinished installation. Are the turbos going inside the fendors, or do they go up front? Good luck. __________________ Spitfire Redfire Build #6714 of 8394 built Born on April 14 2003 Mods Cog Pulley System, From RPM, 1 1/2" Lowered using Steeda, Accufab single blade Throttle Body, Special Tune from Slaters, Bassani X and Borla Cat Back, Spec3 Clutch, Carbon Fiber Drive shaft 485-RWHP 542-RWTQ

10-20-2005, 01:19 PM	#4
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	you're gonna use Randy, arent you? If so, we're gonna try and get a day sometime the first week of Nov and take it up there...would be cool to see the difference in the 50mm's and 67mm's __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

10-20-2005, 08:41 PM	#5
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	I am going to tune it myself, but I'm gonna do my WOT stuff on Randy's dyno. I told him I'd pay him for his time if he'd watch over me and make sure I don't mess anything up. Plus, it'll give us both some expirience tuning a street driven turbo'd mod motor. I'm hoping to have mine tuned before the november drag day, but if not, early november would be great. __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

10-20-2005, 08:46 PM	#6
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Alright, got the k-member out. Put in maximum motorsport's polyurethane engine mounts Installed my new turbo headers from HP Performance __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

10-20-2005, 10:05 PM	#7
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	Damn Josh, it looks like things are going pretty smooth for you. I hope you get it together for dragday, I'd really like to see that beast run Good luck, and please keep us posted __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

10-21-2005, 08:02 AM	#8
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	Josh, if you get everything running by the first week in Nov., then maybe you can meet us in Raleigh to do some WOT tuning...im gonna let Randy take care of most of the specifics and keep a watchful eye on us as well __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

10-21-2005, 12:01 PM	#10
cobracrazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: VA Posts: 216	Looking good!!

10-23-2005, 12:48 PM	#12
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Well, here we go...... Here's the rig job..... had to put a piece of metal between the engine mount and the k-member to keep the header from hitting. Piping from the header: Hello MOTO! Starting to come together. After playing musical pipes, I got everything lined up. Here's the passenger side. Starting to look like a turbo kit now..... Just a corner view. Here's just a mock up pic. Everything is just "dry mounted" just to make sure I get the clearance I need. It's coming together though. I'm a little farther along, but the turbos aren't sitting up there anymore. I started putting gasket sealant and putting the oil fitting on the turbos. Also, I need to cut some plastic that's under there so it won't melt when things get hot. I hope you enjoy the pics guys!! __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

10-23-2005, 01:29 PM	#13
Big Daddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 4,885	Damn son looks like that is going to be a REAL beastie when it's done! I hope it all in easily for you and you can make drag day. I'll be down watching and helping out. __________________ 2008 Shelby GT500 White w/Blue Stripes STOCK AND STAYING THAT WAY! Kenny Brown '01 Cobra S Serial # 01-047C True Blue Performance Forged Short Block FR500 Heads & Cams, Fluidyne Radiator McLeod Clutch and aluminum flywheel Aluminum Driveshaft, UPR adjustable clutch cable GT40 Fuel Tank & pumps, Kenne Bell Boost-a-Pump, 60lb injectors, Vortech T-Trim W/After Cooler, 2.9" RR Pulley Anderson Power Pipe, Accufab Throttle Body (USELESS IMHO), MGW Shifter with the blue handle KB Oil Cooling system, KB Differential Cooler Autometer Phantom boost and fuel pressure guages Kenny Brown Aero Kit, Kooks LT Headers H-Pipe with H-flow cats, Bassani Cat Back Snow Boost Cooler T56 Six Speed Tranny MGW BLING-BLING interior stuff 645RWHP and 558RWTQ

10-23-2005, 09:25 PM	#14
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	them sure are some pretty looking snails __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

10-23-2005, 09:35 PM	#15
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	Sweet Josh, can't wait to see this beast in person! __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

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