Turbo build at Slowhawk Performance
Nice looking build, but why use mild steel on the cold side and not aluminum? Alot of extra un needed weight there and doesn't look like the ends were bead rolled or bead of weld added to the ends under the couplers, without that you might have problems blowing off charge pipes. Maybe they are I just can't tell.
Lookin good Sam! Now you need to bring that thing back here and whoop on Jamie's brother mustang. His head is getting too big around here thinking he is the fastest thing on the left coast. 
Very clean build. I like the idea of keeping the stock radiator and fans. Do you have and pics or measurements of ground clearance on the lower radiator brace? Are you running the factory crank pulley and does the turbo drain going to the front of the pan have decent clearance and work well?
The pipes are rough welded to hold the couplings. Same as we do for a few of our high boost cars that have never blown a pipe off.I like the weld rough so it really bites the silicone and we just use worm clamps.Saves some money.
The ground clearance is as high as stock.The radiator goes forward/stands up more and is raised.He won't have an overheating problem.If it does get warm we can still shroud the front of the car to direct all the air through the radiator.
The ground clearance is as high as stock.The radiator goes forward/stands up more and is raised.He won't have an overheating problem.If it does get warm we can still shroud the front of the car to direct all the air through the radiator.
Nice looking build, but why use mild steel on the cold side and not aluminum? Alot of extra un needed weight there and doesn't look like the ends were bead rolled or bead of weld added to the ends under the couplers, without that you might have problems blowing off charge pipes. Maybe they are I just can't tell.
EDIT: the purpose for running aluminum as opposed to mild steel for cold side, is because of its ability to dissipate large amounts of heat. I haven't seen IAT's of over 110 yet, through all the dyno pulls and highway pulls, so i feel fine with the setup.
Last edited by TheBlackPlague; Mar 23, 2011 at 07:51 AM.
Very clean build. I like the idea of keeping the stock radiator and fans. Do you have and pics or measurements of ground clearance on the lower radiator brace? Are you running the factory crank pulley and does the turbo drain going to the front of the pan have decent clearance and work well?
Ya i was a little skeptical about the stock radiator & fans, But i listened to Don and ill be damned the thing cools BETTER then it ever has! The outside temp has actually raised since we started the build a good 20 degrees and the car runs a good 20 degrees cooler after the build.
yes I'm running the factory crank pulley
The turbo drain IS in the front of the pan and so far its working great , Ive ran it in the front of the pan for 3 years , and it has plenty of clearance.
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Verdad Gallardo Ya i was a little skeptical about the stock radiator & fans, But i listened to Don and ill be damned the thing cools BETTER then it ever has! The outside temp has actually raised since we started the build a good 20 degrees and the car runs a good 20 degrees cooler after the build.
yes I'm running the factory crank pulley
The turbo drain IS in the front of the pan and so far its working great , Ive ran it in the front of the pan for 3 years , and it has plenty of clearance.
yes I'm running the factory crank pulley
The turbo drain IS in the front of the pan and so far its working great , Ive ran it in the front of the pan for 3 years , and it has plenty of clearance.
I'm going to be keeping my AC condenser also and seems like a lot of people have cooling issues initially with the griffins and their pusher fans. I think I'm going to attept something like what you have if I can fit my Gt91 in there. Looks like your setup is working very well!
I stay away from the thicker radiators,hard for the air to get through them.
