New to site...old to boost!

Just would like to say hi and hope to learn more and also share some of my knowldege I have aquired over the years.....

Old setup...don't bash me for an E-bod.

Don't pay attention to the dates on the photos...all wrong.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/DSC03296-3.jpg

408ci Resto block
895 RWHP at 25 psi
twin 61mm p-trims
edelbrocks
5.65 at 128 in the 1/8th


New setup (just set motor/trans in for last time tonight)

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/IMG_20100921_213035.jpg


Same shortblock
Twin ebay 75mm gt42's
Indy 230cc heads
Should make enough power to go 140 in the 1/8th!


Fenderwheel mounter intercooler

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/2010-06-22190524.jpg

Home built headders

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/2010-08-09190042.jpg

Ebay turbos

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/100_3617.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/100_3619.jpg

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Welcome!!! No bash from me!! I am new to the Turbo thing and getting ready to twin my 383 in my 68 Barracuda.
ANY info. about this turbo thing is greatly appreciated as far as I am concerned. Nice ride by the way!!

Did you race that car at Mopars at the Rock earlier this year? I swear I saw that car there.

Welcome to FABO!

Boost is good!


Nice set-up

That's awesome

Did you race that car at Mopars at the Rock earlier this year? I swear I saw that car there.


Hadn't been to the Rock in a few years....back in 07 I had the car there......

Preciate all the kinds words from everybody also...IU'll keep thread updated the next couple weeks as I get everything bolted back together.

Another Ebay Turbo set up, right on!

You are obviously not new to the Boost game and you are choosing to use these turbo's also sold off ebay, I noticed that they cost about $480.00 or so each. They are alot bigger than the GT45 Ebay turbo's I am using on my build.

If you can go 140MPH in the eighth with them Damn man that is frickin FASTTTTT!!

Keep us all posted with your progress. And yes your E Body has more room than My A body for plumbing! LUCKY............

Awesome!! Welcome aboard! Keep us posted.

Mopar + Mopar engine = all good. Add a couple of big, nasty, turbos = even better.
Seeing a chevy engine in a Mopar is sickening.

Awesome ride man! Welcome.

Welcome and wow, that first picture is pretty amazing. What is the set-up on the top of the intake manifold? Some kind of throttle body it looks like?

Wooooooo hoooooooooo, what a sweet beast that is!! No apologies necessary ... you'll never get bashed around here.

Especially with a ride like that. :-D More pics!!

Make yourself at home and enjoy the best Mopar site on the net. You'll love it here.

Welcome to FABO! Nice car.

Welcome and wow, that first picture is pretty amazing. What is the set-up on the top of the intake manifold? Some kind of throttle body it looks like?

Here's a better shot of the Indy intake with my homemade 3.5" to 3" aluminum 90 cut off an old diesel turbo and 75mm TB...old intake was 340 victor with homemade fuel rails...

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/2010-06-12211858.jpg

I'm off the next few days so should get it fired up!:cheers:

I have decided to buy the exact T88 Turbo you have. Do you or someone you know have any experience with these turbo's??? I had planned on using 2 GT45's but due to room issues I have chose to use 1.. Can you elaborate????

loooks good!

Here's a better shot of the Indy intake with my homemade 3.5" to 3" aluminum 90 cut off an old diesel turbo and 75mm TB...old intake was 340 victor with homemade fuel rails...

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/2010-06-12211858.jpg

I'm off the next few days so should get it fired up!:cheers:

thats really neat! what do you run for a ecm to control it? is it a stand alone fuel only system?

Accel DFI gen 7....MSD 6al.....160lb/hr injectors....aeromotive belt driven pump....mallory regulator...#12 feed line to pump, 2 #6's to rails, #8 return.

This was yesterday morning...most everything is back together....was going to spin it over tonight but realized I had not done the converter bolts yet...and it was time for my birthday dinner if you know what I mean!:-D

She will crank tomorrow!..I am so siked!

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/IMG_20101105_162955.jpg

Good news! Who will be doing the tuning on the new set up?? Will it go to the chassis dyno?

I am looking forward to this. We need a video.

Good news! Who will be doing the tuning on the new set up?? Will it go to the chassis dyno?

Will be going to a buddies who owns local LS1 shop that has a mustang dyno...and I will be doing the tuning myself.


Will be able to do load testing and numerous conditions on his dyno so I can really tweak....can't wait.....

bout time to get outside and tinker...glad we had an extra hour added last night, I sure was wore out.

awesome post a video when u start it. My dad is building a procharge 69 valiant with a 408

Will be going to a buddies who owns local LS1 shop that has a mustang dyno...and I will be doing the tuning myself.


Will be able to do load testing and numerous conditions on his dyno so I can really tweak....can't wait.....

bout time to get outside and tinker...glad we had an extra hour added last night, I sure was wore out.

That is great that you can use your buddy's Dyno and have the knowledge to do your own tuning!

Here is where I am tonight...still have not cranked it yet.....though have turned it over and she sounds nice and smooth....

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/IMG_20101107_191353.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/IMG_20101107_191951.jpg

Do you use a Heat Exchanger for your air to water Intercooler?? If so where is it mounted? And where did you put the pump?

Also could you tell us where you got the Dark Exhaust wrap at?

Thanks and it looks really good!!

2.5 gallon aluminum tank mounted in the passenger fenderwheel....pump mounted to tank, HE mounted on radiator....will get pics tomorrow....

Autozone has the headderwrap..it is tan, then use the black sealer coat over that...looks real nice even in person.

Lookin good!!!
Hows about one of those powder doughnuts on the right fender???

Lookin good!!!
Hows about one of those powder doughnuts on the right fender???


Had to keep my energy up!:toothy10:

Had to keep my energy up!:toothy10:

:cheers:

2.5 gallon aluminum tank mounted in the passenger fenderwheel....pump mounted to tank, HE mounted on radiator....will get pics tomorrow....

Autozone has the headderwrap..it is tan, then use the black sealer coat over that...looks real nice even in person.

That would be nice to see how you have it all set up............

" Do you dump your wastegates to atmosphere or back to the Turbo Exhaust out? "

Someone was telling me that they are CRAZY LOUD if they go to atmosphere and are not tied back into the Turbo exhaust out?

I am going to Autozone today to check out the wrap for my TT set up!

Thanks

That would be nice to see how you have it all set up............

" Do you dump your wastegates to atmosphere or back to the Turbo Exhaust out? "

Someone was telling me that they are CRAZY LOUD if they go to atmosphere and are not tied back into the Turbo exhaust out?

I am going to Autozone today to check out the wrap for my TT set up!

Thanks

That someone was me! Haha! Seriously though looking good, I love how turbo engine compartments get so freakin crowded in a hurry. I love powdered donuts,mmmmm.

That someone was me! Haha! Seriously though looking good, I love how turbo engine compartments get so freakin crowded in a hurry. I love powdered donuts,mmmmm.

I have seen alot of guys running them to atmosphere is why I am asking. For a Street Strip deal the norm from what I have studied is to tie it back in. Guys say on the street they get SICK of the sound under normal street driving. 7-8 SECONDS at a time would be no big deal I would think..........

The wastegates are bled strainght to atmosphere....and yes they are loud usually...may do something about it later....got to see if the 38's are going to regulate boost down low enough for me 1st.

Any updates?

She is running and sounds nasty!...vid is downloading now.

http://www.youtube.com/user/turbocuda?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/1TNycvV4YfU

She is running and sounds nasty!...vid is downloading now.

http://www.youtube.com/user/turbocuda?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/1TNycvV4YfU


Saaaweeeet!!!
Sounds good!

Sound's nasty!

When are you going to do the tuning? Try and do a few vids on the Chassis Dyno!!

Sound's nasty!

When are you going to do the tuning? Try and do a few vids on the Chassis Dyno!!

Made it to the Dyno a few weeks ago and had some DFI communication problems...pulled my hair out for 2 weeks and finally broke down and changing over to megasquirt II...pics of tonights work....

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/IMG_20101202_223521.jpg

Made it to the Dyno a few weeks ago and had some DFI communication problems...pulled my hair out for 2 weeks and finally broke down and changing over to megasquirt II...pics of tonights work....

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/IMG_20101202_223521.jpg

So you bought it un-assembled? Which vendor did you buy it from?
I found one that sells it un-assembled for $247.00
How much time will it take you to assemble it??

Here is the one I found. Is it the same one??

http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/megasquirtii-engine-management-system-wpcb3-unassembled-kit-p-59.html

Exact same one....I also purchased the relay board and stimulator (test board), relay board cable and 12' wiring bundle.....less than 500$

Exact same one....I also purchased the relay board and stimulator (test board), relay board cable and 12' wiring bundle.....less than 500$

Any updates on your progress?? I am very curious to say the least!

Got my MS@ all put together...about 16hrs just on the board....also went ahead and wired in 3 bar map sensor instaead of the onboard 21psi unit.....knowing me I will need all of the 3 bar (30 psi!)

Hope to get it wired into the car on saturday.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/IMG_20101208_222714.jpg

Got my MS@ all put together...about 16hrs just on the board....also went ahead and wired in 3 bar map sensor instaead of the onboard 21psi unit.....knowing me I will need all of the 3 bar (30 psi!)

Hope to get it wired into the car on saturday.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/IMG_20101208_222714.jpg

Looking really good! I see you used a different style Map sensor than the one DIY sells. Are you getting all the tips and tricks on how to wire this stuff in from Matt or are you figuring it out on your own?

I already had the 3 bar from before....I also had installed the 21psi unit onto the board, which was pretty nifty how it went together.....I just cut the prongs, unbolted and unsoldered it.
The 3 bar uses 3 wires just as the 21 psi unit so I just solderd the wires directly to the board and ran the wires out the tubing hole...just going to mount the map sensor beside the MS2...found the wiring diagram for the 3 bar in the online megamanual.

I already had the 3 bar from before....I also had installed the 21psi unit onto the board, which was pretty nifty how it went together.....I just cut the prongs, unbolted and unsoldered it.
The 3 bar uses 3 wires just as the 21 psi unit so I just solderd the wires directly to the board and ran the wires out the tubing hole...just going to mount the map sensor beside the MS2...found the wiring diagram for the 3 bar in the online megamanual.

Well you are making it look simple! I will be starting on mine very soon.

Any updates on the Megasquirt tuning?

Sorry for the long hiatus....slowly been working on the car and finally got it up and running with the squirt and was able to get it to the dyno....was fighting a breakup but after about 6 hours on the dyno we found the culprit....the MSD distributor cap.....

Got some good tuning done and made some headway with power.....

I was on a friends Mustang Dyno (which is usually about 10-15% lower than a dynojet, atleast when loaded)

at 10psi the car made 710hp at the tires at 6100rpms unloaded ,670 loaded)
at 17 psi it made made 846 hp loaded
at 22psi made 980 loaded at 6500rpms and 900 torque at 5200

damn if the boost don't come on hard and fast, especially with the higher boost

was running possible winter blend of e-85 so we did not push it any harder....

probably going back in a few weeks once I get the car on the street to do some further tuning and crack 4-digits.

Sorry for the long hiatus....slowly been working on the car and finally got it up and running with the squirt and was able to get it to the dyno....was fighting a breakup but after about 6 hours on the dyno we found the culprit....the MSD distributor cap.....

Got some good tuning done and made some headway with power.....

I was on a friends Mustang Dyno (which is usually about 10-15% lower than a dynojet, atleast when loaded)

at 10psi the car made 710hp at the tires at 6100rpms unloaded ,670 loaded)
at 17 psi it made made 846 hp loaded
at 22psi made 980 loaded at 6500rpms and 900 torque at 5200

damn if the boost don't come on hard and fast, especially with the higher boost

was running possible winter blend of e-85 so we did not push it any harder....

probably going back in a few weeks once I get the car on the street to do some further tuning and crack 4-digits.

Damn those are some good numbers!
Glad to hear that you got the MS working good.
Did you log any of your Intake Air Temps? Just curious.
Do you think when using e85 that a squirt of meth injection would help keeping the Intake Charge any cooler?

didn't really pay attention to air temps....probably was stupid of me to not datalog when I could have so easily....maybe in a few weeks I can remember to use that so important tool....meth would probably help, but I have a halfway decent liquid to air setup....
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg215/turbocuda/Indy%20motor/2010-06-22190547.jpg

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