Project: Ballin' on a budget

[Z06killinSBF]

Got some new wheels, these are 18x10 for $300. I need to order my fronts now

[Gil]

Very nice for the price ! Moar pics !
Would love to see this LM's BBS look on my Bird.
Keep plugging away, very nice car !
Gil

[Z06killinSBF]

[I_make_oil]

Looks good. I like those wheels on it.

[Z06killinSBF]

I started working on my turbo kit. I'm using stock 289 manifolds flipped and smoothed.

Rotated the alternator up to free some room for the exhaust.

[Z06killinSBF]

Upper mount location for both alt and power steering adjusters, I may come up with a better alternative, any ideas?

[LowFast]

It would be cool to weld it up so they share a single center point at the bolt, would look cleaner than having the two separate.

[Z06killinSBF]

I had to cut a bracket off and there was also some large bump that looked like a heat port for something, smoothed those down. I will cost these in VHT and wrap them.

[Z06killinSBF]

It would be cool to weld it up so they share a single center point at the bolt, would look cleaner than having the two separate.

Like with a bracket or what? I just chose this spot because that's where both adjusters fall into place and clear everything.

[LowFast]

Just thought that the center where they both tie to the block you could somehow have a single eye vs the two eye ends, but not sure if that would work when you go to adjust the tension. Otherwise I think it is a nice solution to clearing space for the turbo piping.

[Z06killinSBF]

I think I understand what you're saying. My dad suggested a shoulder bolt, but it still has to sandwhich the water pump. I'll see what I can fit once I set the compressor back down. Thanks though, no decision has been made as of yet.

[Bosco80]

Hi mate, great project! Can you tell us the specs of your wheels and tires please?

[Z06killinSBF]

Hi mate, great project! Can you tell us the specs of your wheels and tires please?

18x8.5 +25 5.73BS 225/40-18 and 18x10 +25 6"BS 275/40-18 I believe.

[Z06killinSBF]

Turbo will sit right here

[Z06killinSBF]

UPDATE:

Picked up a Megasquirt controller with wide band and got rid of the fox A9L. The Megasquirt will allow me more control and self learning capablities. It also ditches the MAF so when I upgrade it's just injectors.



Plan is to run 80lb injectors and E-85 because I'm not running an intercooler at this time.

I started fitting turbo pipes and got my manifolds flipped and partially cleaned up. I'll be running the down pipe into the passenger fender and over the tire, dumping before the foot well. I'm picking up 4" pipe and muffler from a buddy this weekend. I switched from the SN-95 Cobra intake to a Spyder still carb intake with elbow.




Also, can one of the Mods please change the thread title?

[2dr_sedan]

Can't wait to see the progress.

[Z06killinSBF]

INtercooler is mounted and trimming of the bumper is nearly complete. Also picked up a sigle 4" in and out Dynatech muffler, some 4" pipe/90's/45's and some 83lb injectors.

[Z06killinSBF]

And got a killer deal on these hood pins, basically free!

[no go nova]

Great progress now that your intercooled will you go back to pump gas?

[TheJakeLSX]

Car is looking awesome! I really like the fab work on the tail. Keep up the good work.