When 48 idas just are not big enough ;)

 

Hoping it runs as good as it looks   

Finished up the inter cooler and pressure pipes to the hats. Next is water pluming to the inter cooler and linkage work. then onto wiring..... getting closer...

That's neat....planning to have a bash plate of sorts there to prevent road grime and stones from being thrown up from the wheels?

 

 

most likely not going to worry about that. The intercooler has cast ends that are about 3/16 of inch thick. It would take a pretty big hit to hurt it....

I just saw the fitting at the bottom, is that a charge cooler?

 

I was just worried that there were open vanes that would get damaged. If it's a sealed charge cooler, then there is nothing to worry about.

Kevin- What size tires are on it now?

 

PS- Looking pretty sick, by the way. It's gonna fly

yup that is a charge cooler water to air.

 

As far as the tires, still gonna run the 205 40 17's on the 7 inch wheels. At least until they wear out (which is not going to be long even given the fact they are new ) then I'm going to 215/35 or 40/ 17's

Well counting down the things to do beforing driving... So YEA I'm getting excited

 

Did you make your own reservoir and is the pump mounted inside? The setup is looking so good that I'm getting inspired to add a charge cooler. I've always looked inside the engine bay and thought that I didn't have the room to add one and I like the way you addressed that. Not sure why I didn't think of it as I used to have an Accusump in that location and do have an oil cooler in the drivers side wheel well.

 

How do you plan to fill the reservoir and do you plan to add ice to it at all in the summer months or simply rely on the cooler? Any concern of heat soak with the reservoir mounted behind the engine?

How much would it cost for you to build the same header for me? I may be interested in other parts as well but this would get me started in a new direction. I'm running the CB end castings (2 into 1 on each side) with a single throttle body so my setup inside the engine bay would be a little different and though I've built most of the setup myself, I can't say that I have the skills that you do. Looks amazing!!!

I did make my own reservoir, however that is for my dry sump oil system, not the inter cooler. No reason for a resivior on there, as I have a ton of cooling built in. By the time the water gets from the cooler back to the radiator it should already be pretty cool. I'll have a gauge on it and if needed, I'll build a small scoop to push air through the radiator, and if needed I'll add fans. As far as where it is at, it took awhile to figure out where everything is going in this little car.....

First a very humble thank you. As for cost I will have to figure that out. Call me and we can go over some numbers 619-49O 918 zero

A few more connections and shes ready to run..... So where do you put everything like vacuum lines at if you don't want them in the engine bay.....

Nice. Will the heat from the exhaust give your oil feed for the turbo any issues?

 

No where it crosses there is a slight gap and it's just the tip of the exhaust, plus it is ceramic coated inside and out.

Very clean! I haven't called because shortly after I posted, I lost third gear and I need to get the trans out of the car and either have it rebuilt/beefed up or buy another one. The trans in the car is an AT code IRS with the single side cover but I really have no idea if it is stock inside or not.

 

It has taken punishment from me for 10 years now - the last 3 years being 2276 turbo punishment so I'm not complaining. If it is stock inside, these transaxles are pretty darn tough! Granted I rarely do a hard launch in first because it only burns the tires off the rims faster but I do run it hard 80% of the time that I'm behind the wheel so I'm not surprised that it finally gave up - probably spun third gear on its hub not being welded.

 

At any rate I'll be pulling the entire powertrain and will take the opportunity to do some upgrades as well like adding a charge cooler. Another question I have about your installation is what circulation pump are you using for your cooler installation and where did you mount it?

 

 

Viagra for Speedster owners!

Someone say Viagra???? I fired it off and oh boy..... Can't wait to drive it..... Dam Rain

 

here is a link to a short video of her running...

 

Didja forget something (the link)?

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?v=551284481564358&notif_t=like

 

Opps

Where is this car located?  San Diego??  Great vid, awesome job!

I am drooling. NICE work. Rare to see. You have mad skills!!!

San Diego, I work for Mendeola and this is my personal ride..

 

thanks for the compliments.....

That's just gorgeous.................we demand videos of a ride.

Well I had a chance tonight to put my foot in it so to speak and let's say boost is addicting I blew by a mustang and made the shif from 4th to 5th at his drivers door. I'm not he knew what passed him now for some more fine Tunning over the long weekend and some speedo spinning runs. Now I have to check to see how many mph a 170 kph equals.  GoPro videos coming This weekend as long as the weather holds out.

100-105 mph...........good stuff there.

Too much fun, Kevin! Wish I was there to see that pass on the Mustang!

Here guys take a ride with me on 5 lbs of boost & engine was still in warm up phase. If you want to get a feel for how fast is was going look down at the reflectors. This video does not do the speed justice. More videos to come this weekend.... Still have more tuning and 7-9 more lbs of boost to add

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTNprfavS2I&t=45s

Holy air induction Batman! That thing is fast. I may need to turbo my Suby.  Well Done. 

dusk..................yeah baby....

 

Was she a bit cold or is that down to more tuning needed? Seemed to bog down a bit at low rpm?

Speaking from experience, I hope he has POWER brakes!

Kevin,

 

Are those circular holes in the firewall to pull outside air into the engine bay?, and does it work in conjunction with having removed the water catch basin in the lid under the grill? i.e....

 

...A lot of air in, with an unobstructed air flow escape venting to reduce engine bay temperature? Neat solution... if it isn't driven in the rain.  

Nice job coolryde! Can't wait to see a 15psi video. What EFI controller did you end up installing?

It's not bogging to bad and it was still warming up. And yea I still have some tuning to do....

 

Nolan, dam right about the brakes, I just about stood on them at 100mph to slow down but was trying hard to not lock up the fronts. I need to push the limit a little more because I now with the dive we've built into the front a-arm suspension it will stop alot better then a beam car.

Hey Carl,

Hows life my friend.....

No the holes are only for looks. I did cut the rest of the water catch off the inside of the decklid. And yes I have driven it in the rain, got caught out in it the other day. It does allow more air into the Porsche fan and the oil and head temps have dropped with it removed and I drive my cars hard...

 

Well guys and gals, I got some more testing in this morning and on 12-14lbs of boost I spun the speedo needle up to 200 kph = about 120 mph and the car felt rock solid. I still had more throttle to go and the engine was turning 4,000-4,300 rpms, I just did not have anymore room. Dam people doing 70 mph on the freeway got in the way.....   Next run is on the track..... El Toro here I came ASAP......

Thats so cool it made the hair on my neck stand up, I wish you could take a certan bug machanic for a ride . It would shame Mr Vestal about what a Vw engine can do.If done well.  

NICE! At 14psi, you should be hitting mid 11's at the track easy. I get a kick out of how fast the speedo climbs and when I take people for rides, I tell them to keep an eye on the speedo and they are always amazed at how fast it passes 100mph.

 

I still haven't had the chance to pull the trans for a rebuild since I lost 3rd gear but hopefully will have the time to pull it in the next week or two.

 

Would love to see a vid of your 14psi runs....

GETTING CLOSER ON THE TUNE OF THIS MONSTER

DAM NEAR 100 AND STILL HAD ANOTHER GEAR TO SHIFT TO.... i TOOK IT UP TO 200 KPH (125MPH) ON SATURDAY

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VPE1VpaEKIA