Turbo LSX in a 2000 Saleen S281 Mustang Build...
08-23-2011, 03:00 PM
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Just one question on backpressure. If backpressure is such an issue with a T4 on a larger displacement motor, why wouldnt my having 2 tial v44 wastegates fix the issue? I cant see how backpressure could be a problem once both of the wastegates open. The extra wastegate will outflow the difference in area between a T4 and T6 flange
08-25-2011, 06:55 PM
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Got a few updates finally.
I swapped the T4 housing out for a T6 because I'm redoing the y-pipe. Gonna design it around my buddies big S400 Borg so I have room to upgrade to a big turbo at a later date and just swap the turbo over. It's kinda funny having a turbine housing that's bigger than the compressor though, lol. Hope lag isn't an issue
I also got the intercooler mounted up. Bolted it right to the crash beam and it puts it dead nuts in the perfect spot. Almost like ford designed it as an intercooler mount lol
I also mounted a set of SPAL fans to my custom radiator, found a set that fit perfectly
Now I'm debating whether or not to run a 5" exhaust or 4" as the new exhaust housing is a 5" vband
I swapped the T4 housing out for a T6 because I'm redoing the y-pipe. Gonna design it around my buddies big S400 Borg so I have room to upgrade to a big turbo at a later date and just swap the turbo over. It's kinda funny having a turbine housing that's bigger than the compressor though, lol. Hope lag isn't an issue
I also got the intercooler mounted up. Bolted it right to the crash beam and it puts it dead nuts in the perfect spot. Almost like ford designed it as an intercooler mount lol
I also mounted a set of SPAL fans to my custom radiator, found a set that fit perfectly
Now I'm debating whether or not to run a 5" exhaust or 4" as the new exhaust housing is a 5" vband
08-25-2011, 08:12 PM
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Love seeing an LSx in a mustang lol. Thats def not a real saleen though. Looks to be a 6 banger that someone just through a saleen body kit on. No saleen spoiler, V6 looking hood, V6 wheels, and those side scoops don't look like saleen ones. Still gonna be a sweet ride when your finished though!
EDIT: Guess the side scoops are actually the saleen ones. But did you remove the spoiler or is that just how it is? Only way to tell if it's real I guess is if it has the plaque under the hood. Just doesn't look like a real one to me for some reason.
EDIT: Guess the side scoops are actually the saleen ones. But did you remove the spoiler or is that just how it is? Only way to tell if it's real I guess is if it has the plaque under the hood. Just doesn't look like a real one to me for some reason.
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08-25-2011, 09:35 PM
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Love seeing an LSx in a mustang lol. Thats def not a real saleen though. Looks to be a 6 banger that someone just through a saleen body kit on. No saleen spoiler, V6 looking hood, V6 wheels, and those side scoops don't look like saleen ones. Still gonna be a sweet ride when your finished though!
EDIT: Guess the side scoops are actually the saleen ones. But did you remove the spoiler or is that just how it is? Only way to tell if it's real I guess is if it has the plaque under the hood. Just doesn't look like a real one to me for some reason.
EDIT: Guess the side scoops are actually the saleen ones. But did you remove the spoiler or is that just how it is? Only way to tell if it's real I guess is if it has the plaque under the hood. Just doesn't look like a real one to me for some reason.
08-26-2011, 12:30 PM
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probably going to keep it white for the time being. This build is costing a lot more than I originally planned. The body is actually pretty clean, ill prob just take care of a couple dings, tint it out, toss on a new hood and get it sitting right at least to get me through next year