Ok we've decided to stay with the twin 76 mm turbos but now using Forcded Inductions.

Midwest Chassis is removing weight from the car and a few other tricks. We can run at 3000 lbs this year. We were 3180 last year.

A few new BAD *** carbon fiber parts form a friend, TUFF. Crazy nice stuff!!!! Front and rear bumper cover. Front spoiler and a wing. Midwest Chassis fitting them to the car.

Speed Inc is building new headers and exhaust for different turbo location, forward facing . Aslo for the least amout of restriction.

Bryan at LME in finishing up the refresh on the motor. We found the front of the crank was damaged from the accident the year before. The balancer was ruined and wobbling on the crank. They welded it up and cut it for a proper fit for the balancer.

Also installing new - larger blow off valves and waste gates.

We are putting new pistons and alum rods in the motor this year. Jim at Speed Inc in specing a new cam for more rpm and hp.

Also upgrading the coils to high output and a belt driven fuel pump/

We will start posting pics soon. 6's or bust this year!!!

 

Sounds like a plan! What is the weight savings of the bumpers?

 

Im thinking 20 lbs each. I'll weigh them , HUGE difference!!! Plus all the holes in the front are closed. Head light lids made into front cover . sooooo cool.

 

Wow! I'd say 20 lbs each would be a huge difference. I'm pretty sure that you're using billet 76's, right? And with all the top notch support that you have on this build, I'm pretty sure you'll be in the 6's.

 

Do you run in the KOTS event up there?

 

Yes,,,

 

Figured that. Must be a nice car.

 

That's a huge savings I didn't realize that they weighed that much. Plus the weight of the lights if you haven't removed those also.

Need to get some pics up when they get them mounted.

 

Trans shoud be back next week. New gearing, 1.83 first gear. Ordering our new Pro Torque converter Monday. I can't wait to get the car back in my hands!!

 

Yes for sure with the pics. The carbon fiber parts will really help with the 200 lbs we need to remove!

 

Sounds like a killer plan, what size turbine wheels you looking at?

 

Spent a few George Washintons in the off Season haha. Looks like a good plan, and best to luck on your program this year.

 

76 mm .

Thanks, luck never hurts! Money as race cars go together. lol.

 

I always look forward seeing the progress of your setup best of luck with 6s man

 

Im in for pics!

bout time you pointed them turbos the right direction!

 

Thanks guys, JAX your killing me on the turbo's facing forward. lol . But this year yes they will be. They should be coming in soon, I'll post pics of them.

 

Project Midwest Chassis coming along. Turbos will be here this week! Pics today. Pulling the motor and trans out of boxes today.

 

Sounds like badass build

 

Awesome! I am waiting on my LME engine to be finished right now.

 

Here's a few pics of the weight reduction going on at Midwest Chassis......