1. The Turbo Forums - The discussion board for both hard core and beginner turbocharged vehicle enthusiasts. Covering everything from stock turbocharger cars, seriously fast drag racers, boats, motorcycles, and daily driver modified turbo cars and trucks.
    To start posting in our forums, and comment on articles and blogs please

    IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING MEMBER: You can retrieve your a password for your account here: click here.

Ford GT power Turbo Lightning Build -- UPDATE: E85 1000hp and Vid Jul '12

Discussion in 'The Builds Board Hall of Fame Builds' started by MISTERgadget, Jul 17, 2006.

Page 5 of 16

  1. MISTERgadget

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    I think if I saw it all totaled together I'd probably faint. The truck was bought brand new in February of 03 and most everything has been around the usual pricing, just some smart shopping here and there. Suprisingly, the motor cost me less than a built 2v longblock from any of the popular lightning vendors. :D
     
    MISTERgadget, Nov 10, 2006
    #81

  2. MISTERgadget

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    double post.
     
    MISTERgadget, Nov 10, 2006
    #82

  3. TurboShortBus

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2003
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Yeah, you never want to add up your project receipts. I used to keep tabs on that kind of thing several years ago, but I soiled myself more than once when I saw the totals, so I just stopped doing it.

    Mark
     
    TurboShortBus, Nov 10, 2006
    #83

  4. sbcgenII

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2004
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Fing Nice build! love everything, nice brakes too.. :2thumbs: wish i was farther along with my project.
     
    sbcgenII, Nov 10, 2006
    #84

  5. CarolinaCat

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2003
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Does anyone know the dimensions on the actual i/c core dimensions that ford uses in the gt. I would love to upgrade mine on my 04 cobra.
     
    CarolinaCat, Nov 10, 2006
    #85

  6. MISTERgadget

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Here are the latest pictures, the paint on some of it is just temporary to prevent rust. It's pretty much set with the exception of the crossover pipe, it's going to move so there's more clearance with the a-arm mount. Should be finished up pretty soon.











     
    MISTERgadget, Nov 21, 2006
    #86

  7. el tigre

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2006
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    That is awesome, keep it up.
     
    el tigre, Nov 21, 2006
    #87

  8. notched306

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    awsome work.i like how your headers turned out :2thumbs:
     
    notched306, Nov 22, 2006
    #88

  9. MISTERgadget

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Thanks, Mike Arndt at www.turbochargedinnovation.com is building the kit. :2thumbs:
     
    MISTERgadget, Nov 22, 2006
    #89

  10. Lucafu1

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    very nice work :2thumbs:
     
    Lucafu1, Nov 22, 2006
    #90

  11. Stang Seller

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2003
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Wow :eek:
    I've always wanted a white Lightning, and I love what you've done/are doing to that damn truck! From the looks of it, I wouldnt hesitate to guesstimate 800rwhp :eek:. That thing is gonna be killer.
    SS
     
    Stang Seller, Nov 22, 2006
    #91

  12. MISTERgadget

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    More pics!

    Downpipe is done, wastegate is done, and the beginning of the intake hat









     
    MISTERgadget, Dec 19, 2006
    #92

  13. notched306

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    what size down pipe is that?looks like a 4in necked to a 3 or 3 1/2.
     
    notched306, Dec 20, 2006
    #93

  14. MISTERgadget

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    5" necked down to 4"
     
    MISTERgadget, Dec 20, 2006
    #94

  15. TwinturbostangMark

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2003
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Keep the pics coming on this thing, cant wait till its done.
     
    TwinturbostangMark, Dec 20, 2006
    #95

  16. SLOW L8LY

    Joined:
    May 22, 2006
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Mike does some beautiful work. The guy is very talented.
     
    SLOW L8LY, Dec 21, 2006
    #96

  17. DISTURBED

    Joined:
    Feb 21, 2004
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Looking good man!! :2thumbs:
     
    DISTURBED, Dec 21, 2006
    #97

  18. BlkP42E

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2005
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    rediculous.


    awesome work
     
    BlkP42E, Dec 21, 2006
    #98

  19. 93weezer

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2006
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Very nice set up, deffinately a deep pocket build- If I remember correctly, I read somewere that the GT motor costs around $45,000 new. Boy I bet you could bought some nice glidden/yates heads for what you paid for those babies :2thumbs :eek:
    glad to see you put some tape on to protect those fenders.
    Keep up the good work, and curiously what are your power predictions?
    Dave
     
    93weezer, Dec 21, 2006
    #99

  20. ralphg427

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2006
    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    that is the nicest lightning I have ever seen KEPP UP THE GOOD WORK
     
    ralphg427, Dec 23, 2006
    #100
Page 5 of 16
Loading...
Similar Topics - Ford power Turbo Forum Date
Ford Taunus 377cui with s400. The Builds Board Hall of Fame Builds May 20, 2007
Loading...
bridal-shoal