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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Ok, just got some updated pics as of yeseterday from Allan. All I have to say is
Attached Thumbnails Update on Turbo Project!-12-bolt-fuel.jpg   Update on Turbo Project!-battery.jpg   Update on Turbo Project!-fuel-lines.jpg   Update on Turbo Project!-guages.jpg   Update on Turbo Project!-intercooler1.jpg  

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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Looks Great, I like the fact that he covered the simple stuff first so when its done you can just get in and tune!

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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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and more...
Attached Thumbnails Update on Turbo Project!-mid-turbo2.jpg   Update on Turbo Project!-mo2-2.jpg   Update on Turbo Project!-motor.jpg   Update on Turbo Project!-red-thingie2.jpg   Update on Turbo Project!-steering-column.jpg  

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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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That fuel system looks killer. Keep us updated on the progress!
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and more.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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Here are a couple more...

I have others of the turbo itsself mounted, but for some reason the pictures arent loading correctly so ill try to get them to work and then post em up.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Ok, these others should work now...
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and the last one I have so far...
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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looks awesome man! What kinda power are you expecting from it when its all finished? Keep us updated
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daul wastegate???? whats the advantage if it's a single? sweet set-up i'm jealous of the boosted
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That is awesome!


Lokking at those pix is better than lookin at....well I wont say.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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I think Alan was afraid of not being able to regulate boost really low with such a big motor/turbo combo. That turbo is MASSIVE. Can you PM the cost of the fabrication? I'm curious and want someone to build me a nice GT42 combo.
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Originally Posted by Billsz28b4c
looks awesome man! What kinda power are you expecting from it when its all finished? Keep us updated
Im expecting approx. 700 rwhp on pump gas and 825-900 rwhp on race fuel...
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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very nice, its gonna be very fast!
are you going to have that 4" DP flattened at all when it goes under the k-member?
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FMS is doing a stellar job.
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that turbo is huge, it looks like you'll be able to keep the a/c which is great.
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Originally Posted by smokinHawk
very nice, its gonna be very fast!
are you going to have that 4" DP flattened at all when it goes under the k-member?
Whatever Allan decides to do im 100% behind him. i dont know if there will be clearence issues if its not flattened, but my car is not lowered at all either.
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Originally Posted by Got Me SOM
that turbo is huge, it looks like you'll be able to keep the a/c which is great.
Ya, the whole point of going with this custom turbo setup is so i could retain power steering and ac.

the turbo itsself weighs 73 lbs
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
FMS is doing a stellar job.
They've been doing an AWESOME job. just took a little longer then I had hoped, but as they say: "Good things come to those who wait"
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