68 turbo nova build update 11/10/12 10.56 @128mph
02-18-2012, 11:16 AM
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If he wanted to run around with a big turbo and low boost (like 5-6) the wastegate couldnt bypass enough to hold it. If he went right to 18, no problems, the wastegate is barely doing anything. It may work just fine but like I said before if you have the chance to make it ideal, why not do it.
02-18-2012, 11:21 AM
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just a stock short except rod bolts. probably run bout 10 lbs on the street and maybe 16 tops at the track. but we'll see. not tryin for a 9 sec monster here. ill be happy if it dose a 10.99999999999999.
02-18-2012, 08:29 PM
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Your builder built that with just measurments you sent him? That is truly badass to have it fit that well. Props to his skills......
Damn nice car too, it should be a ton of fun! Good luck to ya!
Damn nice car too, it should be a ton of fun! Good luck to ya!
02-19-2012, 07:26 AM
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yes he built the kit WITHOUT having the car. he came by bout 5 times during the course of the build to take pics, measurements, and test fit things. i would recomend him to anyone. always answered his phone, came buy when he said he was, and had done when i said i wanted it done. its all stainless steel and tig welded, and made from very thick guage material. he takes pried in his work and that is something u dont see much anymore. o yah and he is VERY resonably priced for what u get!
02-19-2012, 03:45 PM
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Looks awesome!
LS1Nova is right about the wastegate placement. It's not ideal. But worst case scenario if you find the wastegate can't hold the boost levels down, you should be able to remount the flange in a different location without too much of a hassle. You will be able to find out quickly and even if it doesn't work, just keep your foot off of it till you can remount it.
Past that, those headers look amazing. Looks like she fits like a condom!
LS1Nova is right about the wastegate placement. It's not ideal. But worst case scenario if you find the wastegate can't hold the boost levels down, you should be able to remount the flange in a different location without too much of a hassle. You will be able to find out quickly and even if it doesn't work, just keep your foot off of it till you can remount it.
Past that, those headers look amazing. Looks like she fits like a condom!
02-19-2012, 04:29 PM
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Yenkm68, Quit being a load. LSNova was just point out how the wastegate is not mounted ideally. If you can take criticism power down your computer and stay off the internet. Allot of people have allot of knowledge and are offering help for free.
02-19-2012, 05:25 PM
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take it how u want. he ran his mouth first. there are ways to say stuff nice. i dont think he did and i dont care. not my first rodeo either. the angles in the pics are a little decieving. im not worried bout it. if there is a prob we'll fix it simple as that. i didnt build it for anyone but me. opinions are like a-holes everyone has one!
