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'87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106 *New pics page 2*

Discussion in 'The Turbo "Builds" Board' started by 68droptop, Feb 14, 2009.

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  1. 68droptop

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    25.2 chassis, blow thru, water to air intercooled 106, should be ready to race in about 2 months.
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    68droptop, Feb 14, 2009
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  2. Kerrdogg

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    Looks like fun, 14 years ago when I threatened to put a big block with twin turbos into my 86 T-type you would have thought I was the anti Christ, even had one Buik Hardcore guy threaten me over on TurboBuick.com :stupid:, wish I would have done it instead of rebuilding the v6.

    BTW what kind of car is in the back ground (black convert) and is it rolling on Bonspeed wheels?
     
    Kerrdogg, Feb 14, 2009
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  3. 68droptop

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    I know what you mean with the buick guys. They can be a little crazy. The car in the background is a '64 Impala. It is actually a hardtop, the owner spent weeks sanding the metal and used his own process to clear it, it looks like stainless steel and is beautiful. It has an LS motor with twin turbos, should make about 600 rwhp @ 6 or 7 lbs. And yes, they are bonspeed wheels.

     
    68droptop, Feb 14, 2009
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  4. Poke

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    Diffently going to be watching this,been thinking of doing BBC Single turbo in my 442 just not many BBC G Body turbo cars to research on
     
    Poke, Feb 14, 2009
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  5. 2nsane4u

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    what car is that black one in the back round a impala?
     
    2nsane4u, Feb 14, 2009
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  6. badbowtiefox

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    Looks real good! Are you planning on using some kind of support bracket for the turbo? Any pics of the rest of the car? I really like that blue. What is the color?
     
    badbowtiefox, Feb 15, 2009
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  7. 68droptop

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    If you look at the picture with the grill of the car in the background you can see another turbo mounted in the grill. We have a double 1/2" chrome moly mount running across the front of the car. The crossover goes to the bottom, and the turbo sits on top. That way we can remove the headers etc. or the motor without taking the turbo out, plus it supports that heavy sucker sitting way up front like that. Plus we were able to mount the radiator off off the same mount.
    The car was painted that color when I bought it, you'll laugh when I tell you the color. It is Ford Aspire blue ;), but I still like it.
     
    68droptop, Feb 15, 2009
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  8. CrawlinZ

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    Got any pictures of the current setup with the radiator mount? Have someone local doing a similar swap that would like to lay the radiator like I think you probably have it. Did you have to get a specific radiator?
     
    CrawlinZ, Feb 15, 2009
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  9. 68droptop

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    I'll be down at the shop working on the car tomorrow. I will try and get some pics for you. The radiator is laid down close to horizontal in the driver side front corner with as big of a single fan as we could get on it. It is just a universal radiator that we ran in my True 10.5 camaro. We feel it will cool fine for the track, and hope it works on the street. It won't be seeing any serious street time though, just cruising it here and there.
     
    68droptop, Feb 15, 2009
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  10. badbowtiefox

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    Sounds like a pretty slick set-up. Keep the pics coming. :2thumbs:
     
    badbowtiefox, Feb 15, 2009
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  11. CrawlinZ

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    That'd be awesome!!! Car's looking great!
     
    CrawlinZ, Feb 15, 2009
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  12. turbofreek

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    is that a billet wheel 106? i ask, cuz mine only has 6 fins on the compressor wheel :2thumbs:
     
    turbofreek, Feb 15, 2009
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  13. 68droptop

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    That is actually a cast wheel 114. The 106 is mounted on the support in the car right now. We're also going to be running a large frame 88mm from precision for a few of the racetracks where that is all they allow in radial.
     
    68droptop, Feb 15, 2009
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  14. Magic

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    Nice! Looking forward to see it run! :2thumbs:
     
    Magic, Feb 15, 2009
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  15. lteone

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    i was wondering if that was the 114, its amazing how much bigger 8mm is...
     
    lteone, Feb 15, 2009
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  16. 66c10454TT

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    So thats a 114mm? DEAR JESUS it looks like it could eat a tiny person :bow:
     
    66c10454TT, Feb 16, 2009
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  17. 68droptop

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    Pics of the turbo and radiator mount.
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    68droptop, Feb 16, 2009
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  18. 66c10454TT

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    is that little radiator going to cool THAT big block? never seen one at that angle before :2thumbs: nice work
     
    66c10454TT, Feb 16, 2009
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  19. 68droptop

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    All it "has" to cool it for is from the pit to lanes, down the track, and back to the pit.
    If it cools it enough for a little street cruising, then that's a bonus. :2thumbs:
    And all of the fab work is done by Tim @ V&P racing, he does awesome work.
     
    68droptop, Feb 16, 2009
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  20. 92whitelx

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    Re: '87 T Type w/ 477in BBC and 106

    very very nice build, How much hp you looking for
     
    92whitelx, Feb 16, 2009
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