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Old 01-15-2016, 10:56 AM
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Such a beautiful build! Thanks for the info on the AC bracket!

From the earlier pictures, It looks like the lower AC compressor port is headed straight for the frame. Was there any extra clearance needed to get a fitting onto it or were you able to use the same 90 degree fitting on it as you did the upper connection. (Below picture for reference) Any lead on those 90 degree fittings? All I've seen are elbows. Definitely interested in the braided AC lines you're using also!


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I'll take a look this weekend. We had the A/C lines made, but not sure if there is a manifold on the compressor or just 90 degree fittings.
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Here is low boost set too high. Brought it back down to 16 lbs and high boost at 24 lbs. This pull was on about 20 lbs
http://vid580.photobucket.com/albums...pssthcdaik.mp4
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Originally Posted by tdishon
Here is low boost set too high. Brought it back down to 16 lbs and high boost at 24 lbs. This pull was on about 20 lbs
http://vid580.photobucket.com/albums...pssthcdaik.mp4
LOL....low boost! Low boost and it's making nearly 900hp and nearly 850tq to the tires. That's awesome and good work on a unique and cool car!
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We have never pushed it past 26lbs of boost. I don't think the connecting rods would take too much more that 1,000 hp.
High boost puts it just shy of 1,000 to the wheels. Too much for the car either way...
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Originally Posted by tdishon
We have never pushed it past 26lbs of boost. I don't think the connecting rods would take too much more that 1,000 hp.
High boost puts it just shy of 1,000 to the wheels. Too much for the car either way...
That's awesome.
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This is one of my favorite build of all time. I've been around for a little while too. Nice job, what a great car and craftsmanship. I can't wait to see what's next.
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Here is the stereo install. It's actually aluminum that I wrinkle finished so it looks like plastic.






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Looks awesome! And wow on the power end. Just amazing. Curious ....Can you tune boost electronically or do you have manual control valves?
Am I the only one finding the irony in making aluminum resemble plastic?
Not being critical and understand why. Just thought it funny.
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Well, I did install it initially as brushed aluminum, but it really looked out of place. I thought either satin or wrinkle black would look more factory(ish).
On the boost controller. It it a TurboSmart dual statege manual controller
http://www.americanmuscle.com/turbos...ontroller.html
To answer an earlier question about the A/C compressor.
The compressor has 90 degree fittings and plenty of space in the frame notch. probably at least an inch clearance.
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what page can I find what you did on the pedal assembly?
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Originally Posted by tdishon
Here is low boost set too high. Brought it back down to 16 lbs and high boost at 24 lbs. This pull was on about 20 lbs
http://vid580.photobucket.com/albums...pssthcdaik.mp4
Any chance of posting the torque curve? I bet it looks like a dining room table!

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I don't think I posted anything on the pedal assembly. I just made a bracket to mount it to the firewall.
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so I am not crazy, cause I looked lol

What pedal assembly did you use?

Pic?

I am on the fence of switching to drive by wire
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I'll take some pics, but that should not discourage you at all. It was one of the easiest parts of the project.
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Any chance of posting the exact turbo PN? You said 57mm Garrett before. Is that like a GT28R?

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I got one of those android based stereos in my Regal, got it to run Shadowdash but I cant put in my registration key number. They are currently trying to come up with a solution to get it to work...
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Originally Posted by tdishon
Here is the stereo install. It's actually aluminum that I wrinkle finished so it looks like plastic.


Very nice but one question...where did you mount the climate control?
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Maybe it's where mine is...... In a big green garbage can 10 years ago...lol


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