Modified roadster construction

[Glen]

Mike, love it, can't wait to see it run

[Rex Schimmer]

Mike,
Nothing like a "hair dryer" to step up some horsepower and speed. Sure looks like it fits well, like maybe you had pre-planned this modification when you first built it.

Looks great!!

Rex

[Glen]

Mike, just tell the boys the turbo boost can come on quick so a couple of check out rides are in order but you knew that. It's looks like a nice clean installation, Rex and I give it a thumbs up.

[SPARKY]

 

[maguromic]

This roadster is one of my favorite top 10 roadsters and cant wait to see it with the hair dryer.  Tony   

[Dynoroom]

Thanks for the kind words guy's.   
We think we "might" have some idea on how to run turbos. I even have a few new ideas for the dirt I want to try.
Glen, yes turbos can make things interesting when the boost comes on but I've had a handle on that problem since way back in the days of 'ol #42, I think.......... 
Gee, and it's been over 13 years since we pushed the Firebird past 300. Wonder what the roadster might run? 8-)

[DSR88]

Now that is the Mike I know  Beleave it or not but, I have learned alot from you over the years. Them boy's will like that 

[Dynoroom]

Jan. 2013 Update
We are building a new fuel tank as the new intercooler water tank (also shown in mock up) sits in the place of the old fuel tank.

We are also building new stainless headers (not shown) to merge into the single turbo.

These pistons have a ceramic coated crown and a teflon coated skirt to along with the 1.5 mm laterial gas ported top rings and some of the other "tricks" of the turbo trade.

The Garrett "indy" wastegate is water cooled which is a good thing for running at Bonneville but it's as big as a club! This might make it a tough job to package in our chassis being we're going to use two. So we are also looking at a smaller pair that should do the job if needed. 

The fabricated intake manifold is progressing be it slowly. Lots to do and a short time to do it!

[Dynoroom]

More progress. Lots going on. Here are a few updates.

The switch and gauge panels were reworks for a new boost gauge and a different shift light. The switch panel has more toggles now along with new circuit breakers.

The collectors from my friend Jack Burns at Burns Stainless are works of art. I will post pictures of the 321 stainless headers shortly too.

The stainless intercooler water tank is finished now I need to finalize the mounts for it.
The fuel tank is also stainless but about a week away so I'll post pictures of it when done. I need to really thank Bob Dalton at D & A for the help with the tanks amongst other things.

Found a simple place to mount the ECU, boost controller, and MSD 7AL too, so like I said we just keep plugging along.

[maguromic]

Mike, Who did your piston coatings and do you also coat your bearings?  Tony

[sabat]

Beautiful build!

Have you seen the NLR AMS-1000 or 2000 boost controllers? Quite a step up in precision and reliability compared to the MSBC.

[Dynoroom]

Tony, Embee and no.
Sabat, I will look into them, thanks.

[Tman]

That Burns stuff is pure art!

[Peter Jack]

If you think it looks good on the outside talk Tony Mike into taking a picture of the outlet end. I have a friend in Indianapolis who does the same thing in anything from 2 into 1 up to 8 into 1. They're amazing and so is the price, but worth it if you need every last hp.

Pete

[Dynoroom]

Tman, Yep.....