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Mr.Right
05-17-2011, 10:21 PM
First of all, I did none of the welding or piping work. This was all done by Hi-Tuned Performance in Arnold, MO.

Oval port flanges welded into D-port shape
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/2cb405bd.jpg

starting mock up
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/50e0266c.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/e6d8c0b5.jpg

V-bands
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/af9349f1.jpg

inside the collectors
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/b7fa00aa.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/0fde97ff.jpg

welds
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/416be420.jpg

welded while bolted to an aluminum block heat sink
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/fc137c3b.jpg

re-surfaced the flanges after welding
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/b1bf0409.jpg



merge pipe
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/616b9605.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/4e049ee5.jpg

divided wastegate
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/5de4d993.jpg

testing fit
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/057bcc64.jpg

turbo mount in work
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/e283e44f.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/30bfb094.jpg

more wastegate stuff
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/37f2fd41.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/7cee6648.jpg

4.5 inch downpipe (up?)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/f099854b.jpg

flex sections installed
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/7ec85eb2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/1b04b082.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/b39816bf.jpg

finished hot side
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/2d0268cf.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/c5ac366c.jpg


radiator installed
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/272065b6.jpg

custom filling and overflow tank
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/b8461c6f.jpg

intake piping and hat, and overview
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/3f15872e.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/0890bbc8.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/52a3878a.jpg

4.5 inch exhaust to dual 3 inch over the axle duals
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/16cee2ac.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/09e2a35b.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/9bc5d9b5.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/0e273f58.jpg

ground clearance shot
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/d36d3b41.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/4daf4b2a.jpg

finished piping
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/798434bb.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/1d70386c.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/e68d644d.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/c196a413.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/7ed439f6.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/46494d66.jpg

wiring and fuel lines ran
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/2d99aac5.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/c4763cd2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/4f83f587.jpg

the car (dirty)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/ca0ed145.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/4c528f43.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/331de088.jpg

quick view.... the car is still is work here....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds8uzyKK6_A
Puck
05-18-2011, 03:28 PM
welds
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/96lt4/car/416be420.jpg


Those are some very impressive welds!!!
popo8
05-18-2011, 03:40 PM
Those are some very impressive welds!!!

OMG, thats what I was going to say when I was flipping through his pics....

Looks like a well thought out build.... I like it!!!

When do you expect to have it done, or is it done by now?
RealQuick
05-18-2011, 04:01 PM
gorgeous build!
SexyTransAm
05-18-2011, 04:38 PM
damn i wanna see it run balls out!!!
Mr.Right
05-18-2011, 05:01 PM
OMG, thats what I was going to say when I was flipping through his pics....

Looks like a well thought out build.... I like it!!!

When do you expect to have it done, or is it done by now?

it's getting an inspection today, so i will be driving it for the first time today.

I still gotta run my meth injection lines, and finish the interior.

this kit was built with the intentions of putting it on a better short/long block, and the one it's on now is not all that optimal for it. currently it's a 10.5-1 compression 383, with ported lt4 heads.
AChotrod
05-18-2011, 05:17 PM
Wow. One the the nicest LT1 turbo builds I have seen. Should run real good even with the motor you have. Ever thought about E85? That would work real good with your compression. Any plans on making and selling this kit?
1badz
05-18-2011, 06:14 PM
VERY impressive!
Dave357LT1
05-18-2011, 06:47 PM
Very sexy!
95formula383lt1
05-18-2011, 10:22 PM
wow them welds got my attention more then the car i had to go back through a 2nd time and look at the rest of the build lol. Beautiful welds and build.
Mr.Right
05-18-2011, 11:33 PM
I just drove it and got into the throttle a little bit, it feels like it pulls pretty damn hard.

I noticed ZERO lag.
Transamman25
05-18-2011, 11:59 PM
That's what I saw on the video, seemed like it started making boost just over 2300 ish ? Nice kit, obviously not your first time- You do great work .... where is your shop ?
Mr.Right
05-19-2011, 01:33 AM
That's what I saw on the video, seemed like it started making boost just over 2300 ish ? Nice kit, obviously not your first time- You do great work .... where is your shop ?

Its not my shop, its a good friend of mine who knows his shit, and its in Arnold MO.
96SilverRam
05-28-2011, 03:00 AM
OMG, I'm in love with the turbo setup on your car :D
gregrob
05-28-2011, 03:27 AM
I just drove it and got into the throttle a little bit, it feels like it pulls pretty damn hard.

I noticed ZERO lag.

What kind of converter?
Mr.Right
05-28-2011, 04:05 PM
What kind of converter?

none.

Six Speed

(for now)
ItSSlowZ28
05-28-2011, 08:15 PM
That set up is sick. I think I have a good idea of how I'd like to do one now. What turbo are you running?
Mr.Right
05-28-2011, 09:13 PM
That set up is sick. I think I have a good idea of how I'd like to do one now. What turbo are you running?


its just a gt4294 right now. i will be getting a better turbo for the new shortblock.

I got a KILLER deal on this turbo brand new, so when i sell it used, i will still make money on it.
ItSSlowZ28
05-28-2011, 09:37 PM
also just noticed, why no intercooler? it definately makes for a much cleaner set-up without the additional piping, but you're not worried about intake temperatures? or do you think the meth/water injection is going to cool it enough to keep it safe?
Mr.Right
05-28-2011, 09:59 PM
also just noticed, why no intercooler? it definately makes for a much cleaner set-up without the additional piping, but you're not worried about intake temperatures? or do you think the meth/water injection is going to cool it enough to keep it safe?

its carberated, (blow-thru) and those generally don't need an intercooler since the fuel enters the air further up in system, so it has more time to absorb most of the heat.