1965 4v twin turbo Falcon

[neongreen]

I don't want to be "that guy", but since we're dealing with this same issue at work, I gotta bring it up.

I think you'd gain a lot by moving the intakes away from the radiator. A little heat on the inlet of the turbo is a lot of heat on the outlet of the turbo.

[Doodler]

I don't want to be "that guy", but since we're dealing with this same issue at work, I gotta bring it up.

I think you'd gain a lot by moving the intakes away from the radiator. A little heat on the inlet of the turbo is a lot of heat on the outlet of the turbo.

I know it's not ideal, but there is literally no other way to fit all of it in. As it is, the exhaust has to go up and over the front tires before it can drop back down. There is an air/water intercooler on each side because given the space, an air2air wouldn't do much but block air. Just had to face the fact that Ford apparently didn't intend to have that much crammed in the front of these little cars

[Boosted Falcon]

I can relate to what a packaging puzzle it is when installing anything other than a SBF in one of these cars, I am impressed how you managed to make room. I am installing a 3.5 V6 EcoBoost in a 64 Falcon(a bunch smaller package than your project) and just starting to work on packaging the turbo plumbing and intercooler. I do have a little extra room the move the radiator back a few inches to help with room for the intercooler can AC condenser.

[Doodler]

Still need to get some inner fenders built, but they'll be more of a rock catcher/heat shield so I don't burn the paint off the fenders. Here is the piping for a2w. You can see the headlight buckets even had to be clearanced.

A 3.5 ecoboost should get your car to haul the mail pretty well. Not sure of what the dimensions are of them. I do know that a dohc 4.6 is wider than the 460 that was going to go in the car.

[neongreen]

I know it's not ideal, but there is literally no other way to fit all of it in. As it is, the exhaust has to go up and over the front tires before it can drop back down. There is an air/water intercooler on each side because given the space, an air2air wouldn't do much but block air. Just had to face the fact that Ford apparently didn't intend to have that much crammed in the front of these little cars

Sounds like you need hood scoops!

[Doodler]

Sounds like you need hood scoops!

Yeah, I'm going to try and build something to grab some better air from the hood.

[Slick50]

Holy crap! You plan on making that thing fly next? If it doesn't fly I'm sure the pavement will wince in pain. Looking damn good.

-High school friend

[windsor]

Bump for updates!

[ProTouring442]

I know I'm a bit late on this, but epoxy resin won't eat the foam. It's also more thermally stable (won't warp or sag in heat).

[Doodler]

Been a long time since I posted any updates. I have a very strict "cash-n-carry" policy for myself on toys. So i've been working a ton to get the cash and finishing up on all of the tedious wiring. I decided that I like shiny cars, So I blew it apart over at my dad's place and painted the car marshmallow white.



Almost all of the wiring is done, fuel system is all plumbed. I decided to go the on-board air route for boost control instead of CO2 since it's going to be an 80% street car. Transmission should be here next week. Down to finish up the Holley Dominator EFI. A buddy was helping me build a custom harness so it's all hidden under the intake.

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[windsor]

Sheeeeew buddy that looks good!

[Doodler]

Sheeeeew buddy that looks good!

Thanks!

[c91x]

Looks great!

[jaybee]

I like the white, and what a cool and unique car.

[Doodler]

I like the white, and what a cool and unique car.

Looks great!

Thanks guys!