My turbo install, part I

[stangbear427]

No K-member for now. Next year is the new block and tranny.

You pulled the engine out and are doing all this work to it, all so you can pull it out again next year and do it all over again

 

[Brads Coupe]

Gotta have fun this year as well. Its pretty easy to pull the motor and swap the parts.

You pulled the engine out and are doing all this work to it, all so you can pull it out again next year and do it all over again

 

[stangbear427]

Oh yeah- I forgot you have that man-eating Honda to drive when the stang is down too...

 

[hllon4whls]

What about fresh paint in the engine bay and hiding some if not all of those wires.

You are so close. Dont let anticipation get the best of you.

 

[Brads Coupe]

Motor basically back together. I'm super happy with the way the valve covers and intake turned out. I think it will look really good under the hood. We are not sure yet as to how we are going to map the fuel lines onto the bigger fuel rales though

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Hey what paint did you use on the VCs and intake?

 

[Brads Coupe]

Its a special epoxy one stage paint called euro hard or something like that. Its more durable and harder then powder coating.

Hey what paint did you use on the VCs and intake?

 

[TT91]

Any reason in particular that ur using head bolts instead of studs?

 

[Brads Coupe]

I'm only using this block for the summer. I'm doing a Dart block with a stroker kit next spring. I will use studs for that.

Any reason in particular that ur using head bolts instead of studs?

 

[nito88stang]

Brad, i can absolutely say that engine looks P-I-M-P. Very classy touch on painting the intake and valvecovers.........def keep us updated

 

[stangbear427]

We are not sure yet as to how we are going to map the fuel lines onto the bigger fuel rales though

Aeromotive.

 

[admstng]

What is this beast going to run in the 1/4?

HP @ wheels = ?

guesses anyone?

 

[cobra1015]

What is this beast going to run in the 1/4?

HP @ wheels = ?

guesses anyone?

I think he said something like 550 to the wheels with the turbo and then next spring with the new block and stroker the skys the limit.

 

[xplo89gt]

Wow, simply amazing. You did a great job.

Makes me want to rip out my block, paint the engine bay and tidy it all up.
Can't wait to hear the numbers.

 

[Brads Coupe]

I'm shooting for 450rwhp at 9lbs boost.

What is this beast going to run in the 1/4?

HP @ wheels = ?

guesses anyone?

 

[86strokerlx]

love the engine, man! looks classy, yet somewhat understated. i love that look! simple and clean. keep up the great work. i'm looking forward to seeing updates like everyone else here.

 

[what_stanger?]

so clean

 

[djk8705]

That looks awsome, what are those stock valve covers painted with? what process did you go thru painting those i should say, to ensure no peeling or what not. ... I envy you...

haha
-Dan

 

[87gtconv]

Sure does look snazzy! I know I can never get your setup but where did you get that battery hold down and tray that looks good and I need a nice one that can accomodate my Optima as the OEM wont hold it tight!!! Got my drooling with those pics!!

 

[Idwitheld-1`]

Brad, clean out your garage man! And whats up with the medical supply boxes stacked up. Are you selling black market meds to pay for your setup? (Damn I wish I'd thought of that) J/K

I must say though, this is a nicley detailed documentary. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us.