Capri Progress

[Martin0660]

Got at the Capri pretty good today. Head is re-installed, everything pretty well bolted up, sealed up, etc. Got the new header, turbo and related stuff bolted on. The turbo will be off and on a few more times to finish some details, but the pictures are how it's gonna look ;) Also have the pipe with PMAS sensor installed for the Mass Air conversion.

http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/41672/2550357950066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2550357950066453426HuzbOB)
http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/41372/2157847120066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2157847120066453426ePfIJu)
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/24113/2926596190066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2926596190066453426WSxnQL)
http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/12135/2247715690066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2247715690066453426xYEqau)
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/42662/2536074430066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2536074430066453426dThUTe)

I still need to fab up the hot side intercooler piping (turbo to IC), Figure out what I'm going to do with my blow off valve now, and finish welding the downpipe, a coolant line, and a 100 other details. At least it's mostly in the same place now, and under the hood :D I am also going to fab up a cold air set-up, the filter is just on the turbo inlet to keep junk out ;)

[Silverhatch]

Looks great so far! Nice work.:thumbsup:

[94svtcobra]

nice job bob, looks awesome

[casper gt]

very nice! :laughing1: ('bout time though:D)

[John4cam]

Lookin good..

[Troll]

that's purdy.

you must be pushing some major PSI if that air is just going to jump that 18-24" ? gap from the turbo to the intercooler. WOW :goodidea:

[2001GTTT]

looks good Bob, lots of progress from the last time I saw it. :thmbsup:

[John4cam]

that's purdy.

you must be pushing some major PSI if that air is just going to jump that 18-24" ? gap from the turbo to the intercooler. WOW :goodidea:


:rofl::rotflol:

[Martin0660]

I still need to fab up the hot side intercooler piping (turbo to IC),


you must be pushing some major PSI if that air is just going to jump that 18-24" ? gap

Damn, i was wondering why it wouldnt start.

[97LaserRed]

looking good!!! that turbo a big guy huh??

[turbo83coupe]

SWEET!! Cant wait to ride in it!!

[Balaska347]

Looks good Bob. I can't wait to see that thing run this summer.

[lib88stang]

looking good

[White5.0]

sweeeeeet

[yeahloh95]

that looks great nice progress

[Martin0660]

Got back at this a bit last night and tonight. All of the fab work is done. I need to take a few parts to Mike for welding, then a little paint and we are ready to go :D I set the inlet of the turbo up so I can put the VAM in place for start-up and tuning, then will add an elbow to put the filter under the frame rail. There are a couple of regular worm drive clamps in the pictures, but I only use them to mock up, everything will be T Bolt Clamps.

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/45246/2635081860066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2635081860066453426MaTFvP)
http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/22975/2038619950066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2038619950066453426GGxSkl)
http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/44488/2979374190066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2979374190066453426Jnoowa)

Also, picked up one of the new UPR Rock Crusher shifter handles. I have a bit of a reach for my knob when belted in so I'm hoping this moves it back enough to be comfortable. we will see.

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/41430/2216915640066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2216915640066453426BqpapY)

[Inkdcountryboy]

let me know how that handle feels bob i been thinking of getting one for in my gt since i gotta put my seat clear back

[map351]

I'm having a TIG welding special tomorrow 10 BUX a inch! :laughing1:

Mike

[Martin0660]

I'm having a TIG welding special tomorrow 10 BUX a inch! :laughing1:

Cheap at any price ;)

[map351]

Cheap at any price ;)

Does Frank have one of them big wide weight lifting belts?

[Sonic03snake]

Cars coming together well!!! Can't wait to see it run.:thumbsup:

[somethingclever]

Looks good Bob...nice work...

Will we be ready for April 4th?

[Martin0660]

Will we be ready for April 4th?

To be determined. Car "could" run this weekend, but likely wont. I will be pushing it to have it where I want it by then.

Besides, it's going to rain, or have rained, or look like rain, or something. Every year the opener gets washed out.

[yeahloh95]

have you spooled that new turbo up yet?

[Martin0660]

have you spooled that new turbo up yet?

In my mind...... yeah :D Still havent turned the key on it yet, lots of details to get finished before it gets started.

[Martin0660]

Made a visit to Mike's welding and bead rolling emporium tonight. Got the rest of my stuff welded up, and we tried to roll some beads on the end of the tubes to keep them in place with the slightly over stock boost :D Real happy with how those came out.

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/32406/2016596640066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2016596640066453426hoFAGk)

[map351]

Made a visit to Mike's welding and bead rolling emporium tonight. Got the rest of my stuff welded up, and we tried to roll some beads on the end of the tubes to keep them in place with the slightly over stock boost :D Real happy with how those came out.

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/32406/2016596640066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2016596640066453426hoFAGk)


Is that for your New Pinto Wagon? :rofl:

[Martin0660]

Is that for your New Pinto Wagon? :rofl:

:hide: Nothing to see here

[Martin0660]

Made a little more head way today.

Got the downpipe wrapped, and on the car final, all the exhaust is DONE.

http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/43276/2669380360066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2669380360066453426uqfINR)

Also got the turbo inlet finished, built a brace for it (maximum overkill), and got everything painted. Should be able to put that stuff together tomorrow when the paint dries. Technially it could start tomorrow, but there are a few more details I would like to button up, and a pile of interior stuff I might start on.

[94svtcobra]

nice, its really coming together

[fast4ord]

Looking good.

[map351]

Did you water board the header wrap?

[Hensley]

I wish you would get some T Bolt clamps and get rid of all those unsightly worm gear thingies. LOL. Lookin good Bob.

[Martin0660]

I wish you would get some T Bolt clamps and get rid of all those unsightly worm gear thingies.

I knew the Pinto discussion would draw you out ;) The only worm drive clamps will be on the inlet stuff and one on the blow off valves since I can't find a 1" T-Bolt.

[Martin0660]

Did you water board the header wrap?

Yep, worked okay, not much different than how the rest came out.

[no1fordgirl]

Good job! Everything looks great so far ;)

[ArmyWarrant]

Hey Bob,

I may have some T-bolt clamps in my engine room on the boat I am Chief of with the Army what sizes you need? I think I have a 1" one I could snag for ya.

[yeahloh95]

looks good bob is it running?

[Martin0660]

I may have some T-bolt clamps in my engine room on the boat

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'm good. I pretty much have what I need, and Curtis is just busting my ass ;)


is it running?

Hell no. It actually would be able t ostart tonight, but I have 8,000 little things to play with.

[Martin0660]

Got at it a bit more tonight. Effectively, everything under hood is in place, bolted up, and ready to fire. I have the battery on charge, and need t od oan oil change and it will be ready to make noise.

http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/4317/2723578090066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2723578090066453426gqhtkf)
http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/41507/2926300920066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2926300920066453426KAuezx)
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http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/42150/2999954130066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2999954130066453426jkOqWj)

Came out pretty good if I don't say so myself ;)

If anyone is building boost pipes, get in touch with Mike (MAP) about his bead rolling service. That made the charge pipes absolutely solid for those connections. I love that set up now :D

Next to come appart is the dash for the new boost gauge, a little wiring there, and a new radio. Also need ot get on the rear seat delete. It's coming together.

[turbo83coupe]

Sweet!!

[Martin0660]

let me know how that handle feels bob i been thinking of getting one for in my gt since i gotta put my seat clear back

Got the same issue, then it's compounded by 5 point belts ;)

I installed this today, seems fine, but is deffinately "different". Basically 1st/3rd are now where 2nd/4th where, and 2nd/4th are the whole way back.

Shifter in 1st gear
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/41314/2150052030066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2150052030066453426pQEQTO)

Shifter in 2nd gear
http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/42488/2529967800066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2529967800066453426Ghmkjp)

Yeah, I know it's dirty.

I also installed the new Boost gauge and changed my AEM WB02 to black face / silver bezel to match. I really like the Stewart Warner Maximum Performance gauge so far, the lighting is through the numbers versus around the bezel with an Autometer. Yeah it only idles with 10" of vacuum, price to pay for a big cam I guess.

http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/41378/2404496810066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2404496810066453426Drgwoy)
http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/26115/2981763520066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2981763520066453426XwcQwJ)

[94svtcobra]

looks good bob:goodidea:

[Balaska347]

That shifter would take some getting use to.

[97LaserRed]

That shifter would take some getting use to.
ya thats weird! im think 2nd to 3rd shifts are gonna be hard to "bang"???

[map351]

Got the same issue, then it's compounded by 5 point belts ;)

I installed this today, seems fine, but is deffinately "different". Basically 1st/3rd are now where 2nd/4th where, and 2nd/4th are the whole way back.

Shifter in 1st gear
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/41314/2150052030066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2150052030066453426pQEQTO)

Shifter in 2nd gear
http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/42488/2529967800066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2529967800066453426Ghmkjp)

Yeah, I know it's dirty.

I also installed the new Boost gauge and changed my AEM WB02 to black face / silver bezel to match. I really like the Stewart Warner Maximum Performance gauge so far, the lighting is through the numbers versus around the bezel with an Autometer. Yeah it only idles with 10" of vacuum, price to pay for a big cam I guess.

http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/41378/2404496810066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2404496810066453426Drgwoy)
http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/26115/2981763520066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2981763520066453426XwcQwJ)

You need a Vac storage can, check the JY for early hidden headlight cars.
Looks like the time to make a shifter!

[Martin0660]

Although the shifter looks a little strange, you need to try it. If you sit all the way back and belted in, most other styles are a bit of a reach going into third. This is actually very comfortable. We will see, I have three other type of handles here so I'll give this one a shot ;)

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Real nice lookin work!

[map351]

If you sit all the way back and belted in,

I'll have to put a piece of 4x4 longways on each pedal! :hyper:

[DING]

Bob,
The car looks great!

You may want to consider replacing the plastice sided rad. with a solid aluminum piece. I have seem a few of those split the sides off under boost. (The water side of the block gets pressurized when a head gasket goes) Just a thought...

[Martin0660]

You may want to consider replacing the plastice sided rad. with a solid aluminum piece. I have seem a few of those split the sides off under boost. (The water side of the block gets pressurized when a head gasket goes) Just a thought...

Thanks Hank. Not saying it can't happen, but the failure mode on inline 2.3's is usually a little more forgiving. We either blow between cylinders (no water there) or push it out the side where it just becomes a leak. I am also running a head gasket combo that seems to let the pistons melt before it even dinks the gasket :( For sure I have thought about it and the possibilites :goodidea:

[1Badbird]

You do great work! Talk about workmanship!! Awsome job!!

[Martin0660]

Just to finish this part out (mostly), a few last pics. I fabbed up a SS heat shield for the turbine. More to keep the plug wires off the turbine that anything, but it looks okay too ;)

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/44387/2124377510066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2124377510066453426RmYbCg)
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/43489/2816605620066453426S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2816605620066453426hNpYhq)
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[MBH]

Sorry if I missed it but did you go with an ewg?

[97LaserRed]

wow that thing is clean!!! i didnt know you had a manual boost controller!

[Martin0660]

Sorry if I missed it but did you go with an ewg?

If you External Waste Gate, no. This header is set-up so I can run one, but boost control isnt as fine at the relatively high boost we run with these things. I am using one of ATP's ultimate internal gates. I'm will to give up ultimate power if the boost is spot on for consistancy.


wow that thing is clean!!! i didnt know you had a manual boost controller!

I've always run a manual. I am actually replacing the one that's in the pictures. My Hallman was frigged up last fall and I borrowed Frank's Gillis. The Hallman was good to 30, the Gillis will only go to 20. New one will let me go to 50 psi if needed ;) Plus it is still a ball check type, but also has an adjustable bleed. Between te adjustable rod on the WGA, adjustable bleed, and ball check I should be able to dial the boost in pretty fine.

[MBH]

If you External Waste Gate, no. This header is set-up so I can run one, but boost control isnt as fine at the relatively high boost we run with these things. I am using one of ATP's ultimate internal gates. I'm will to give up ultimate power if the boost is spot on for consistancy.



I've always run a manual. I am actually replacing the one that's in the pictures. My Hallman was frigged up last fall and I borrowed Frank's Gillis. The Hallman was good to 30, the Gillis will only go to 20. New one will let me go to 50 psi if needed ;) Plus it is still a ball check type, but also has an adjustable bleed. Between te adjustable rod on the WGA, adjustable bleed, and ball check I should be able to dial the boost in pretty fine.
yeah, I meant external waste gate, sorry! I didn't remember seeing one so I had to ask. EWG's make cars sound MEAN!!