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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.

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  1. notched306

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    update update :D
     
    notched306, Dec 24, 2006
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  2. MISTERgadget

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Mike sent me a pic of the intake hat :)

     
    MISTERgadget, Dec 24, 2006
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  3. vossperformance

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Looks good.
    Any idea what the thinkness of the aluminum he used was?
     
    vossperformance, Dec 24, 2006
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  4. MISTERgadget

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    I cut the flange and all the panels out and basically brought everything ready to weld, with the exception of the top panel, Mike put the bends into it, and mike cut out the piece from a 5" tube for the bottom curve under the TB. I used 3/16 for the sides and top, and 1/2" for all the flanges. The front curve under the TB is made from a piece of 5" aluminum tubing, and it's whatever thickness RPS sells.
     
    MISTERgadget, Dec 24, 2006
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  5. tokes

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    45K complete with wiring harness, blower, accesories, etc/
     
    tokes, Dec 24, 2006
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  6. MISTERgadget

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Thankfully i just paid for the little pieces I bought... you can actually buy all the parts for a GT motor for far cheaper than buying the crate version.
     
    MISTERgadget, Dec 25, 2006
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  7. MagicBus

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Here are some random pictures, bare with me on the camera phone quality..

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    MagicBus, Dec 25, 2006
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  8. linkmustang

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    nice
     
    linkmustang, Dec 26, 2006
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  9. Kellyo77

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Anywhere in particular you bought the GT stuff from? Like the shortblock or engine parts mainly. I have an 03 Lightning and am interested in putting a stronger shortblock in it.
     
    Kellyo77, Dec 26, 2006
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  10. MISTERgadget

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    The shortblock itself isn't a GT part at all, i used a new iron block, forged crank, manley billet rods, diamond pistons, and ARP fasteners. Very similar to what VT, MMR, etc... sell. The only "gt" parts on the motor are the heads, valvetrain, and intake manifold, as well as some other smaller cosmetic stuff on the motor like the coil covers.
     
    MISTERgadget, Dec 27, 2006
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  11. Kellyo77

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Well I kinda figured that is what you might have done after posting the question. Thanks for the reply though!
     
    Kellyo77, Dec 27, 2006
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  12. MagicBus

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Welded up what you would refer to as the catback.. On his application we used a single Magnaflow (4") into the dual 5" ( I believe) tips.


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    MagicBus, Dec 27, 2006
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  13. Frank02L

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Lookin good Matias!
     
    Frank02L, Dec 28, 2006
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  14. Iggyshane

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Wow i should of know oink had a hand in this amazing work as normal :D
     
    Iggyshane, Dec 28, 2006
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  15. F8LVENM

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    How tall is the intake bonnet?

    And would you guys be interested in duplicating it for a certain 2003 Cobra that may be getting a 5.4 aluminum GT block :chacha:

    If so.....How much?

    PM if you want!

    Ken :2thumbs:
     
    F8LVENM, Dec 29, 2006
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  16. MagicBus

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    sent you a PM
     
    MagicBus, Dec 29, 2006
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  17. Explorer5.0

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    I guess I'll ask... Why go with dual 42lb'ers instead of larger injectors?
     
    Explorer5.0, Dec 29, 2006
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  18. TurboShortBus

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Probably because that's how Ford did it on the GT. It's easier to get a fine spray pattern out of a pair of 42 lb/hr injectors than it is with a single 84 lb/hr injector (think emissions, efficiency, etc.). And you have the option of turning off one of the 42 lb/hr injectors per cylinder when not needed (idle, cruising, etc.). All injectors have a minimum duty cycle (they can open and close only so quickly), so the bigger the injector, the bigger the minimum flow rate. If the minimum flow rate of an 84 lb/hr injector is more than this engine needs at idle, then it will idle rich and there is nothing that you can do about it.

    Besides, Ford probably has the 42s on the shelf, and high impedance injectors aren't commonly available upwards of 84 lb/hr.

    Mark
     
    TurboShortBus, Dec 29, 2006
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  19. MISTERgadget

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    Couldn't have said it better. :)
     
    MISTERgadget, Dec 29, 2006
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  20. TurboShortBus

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    Re: My Ford GT powered Turbo Lightning Build *pics*

    I did something right this week? Hot damn...lol

    Mark
     
    TurboShortBus, Dec 29, 2006
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