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RaceCoupe/Hooptie - 2010 season is over - 5.10 @ 148

Discussion in 'Carbination Lounge' started by Injected65, Oct 24, 2005.

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  1. Injected65

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Ahhhh..well you know. Its still a hooptie, a real expensive hooptie until thecage work gets done and its painted. Then it might be called a racecar.

    Chris
     
    Injected65, Nov 16, 2005
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  2. R Marshall

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Looks good!!
     
    R Marshall, Nov 16, 2005
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  3. taco33150

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    when you put in your k-member kit and tighten the a arms did the mounting tabs move a little while you tighten them up? i just instlalled the kit today and they moved a little
     
    taco33150, Nov 25, 2005
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  4. Injected65

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Its been a while but I think that they did just a tiny bit. I made sure to only tighten them so the arm had no free play in it. I wanted it to be as loose up and down as possible.

    Chris
     
    Injected65, Nov 25, 2005
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  5. taco33150

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    thanks for the reply, i really like the kit alot. oh and your car is the shit, keep up the good work :2thumbs:
     
    taco33150, Nov 25, 2005
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  6. jdpepper

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    i have to stop watching your videos, its making me think twice about my turbos.... bad ass car :2thumbs:
     
    jdpepper, Nov 25, 2005
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  7. Injected65

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Thanks. Today I got out the sawsall and got most of the cage cut out of the car and the seats and dash removed. In about 2 weeks the car goes in for a 25.5 moly cage and then onto paint. By the end fo January or so the car should be looking complete.

    Chris
     
    Injected65, Nov 26, 2005
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  8. Gary Putnam

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    You gonna be working on the car any tommorrow?
     
    Gary Putnam, Nov 26, 2005
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  9. Injected65

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Should be. I imagine I will be lazy and sleep in since its 3:15 right now :D I'll probably make it down to the shop by noon or a little after.

    Chris
     
    Injected65, Nov 26, 2005
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  10. jbi66

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Wow. Thats one of the cleaner installs Ive seen in a while. But where is this hooptie you speak of :noidea: On a serious note, is that a reverse flow coolant system you used or just a remote mount pump? I like the blockoff plate for your water pump. Did you make that or where did you buy that? Also, what size is that aluminum piping?
     
    jbi66, Nov 26, 2005
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  11. Injected65

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Well my 65 is the real hooptie in the shop right now. While the coupe is at the chassis shop I need to rid myself of the last remaining shock tower and prep the engine bay for the R&C crossmember. The cooling system is stock in its operation, just I used a remote mounted pump and braided lines. The blockoff plate is the same as any one that comes with an electric pump, I just had Gary Putnam (see above :)) weld on the fittings for the AN line. The piping is 4" aluminum.

    Later, I am off to the shop. I'll get some updated pictures today!

    Chris
     
    Injected65, Nov 26, 2005
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  12. jkoogler

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    awesome car. my shortblock is very simialar to yours. my is a 410 though but everything else is the same. i haven't turned it boost or timing yet. I wish my d-1 was as loud as yours. i thought mine was loud but damn yous sounds sick. :2thumbs:
     
    jkoogler, Nov 26, 2005
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  13. noscabs

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Does anybody else get annoyed with the constant air blowing sound that comes from those Procharger bypass valves? When I drive my car around all I hear is air blowing through that thing. I mean, I love how it sounds when I let off and I get a nice blow-off sound, but when I just cruise around that thing is just blowing so much air out it's all you can hear (besides the blower whine, of course).

    By the way, Chris, mine made 923 at the wheels the other day. Thanks again for that deal on the F2 you got me. (Ian)
     
    noscabs, Nov 26, 2005
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  14. Brent Davis

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    Is this a blow-thru motor? If so, what is the motor combo? How much boost?
     
    Brent Davis, Nov 26, 2005
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  15. noscabs

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Yes, it is blow through.

    My combo:
    Gen V 454 BBC
    Eagle crank/rods
    JE pistons 9.2:1
    Merlin iron heads w/studs
    solid roller
    CSU 850 (78/92), EV hat
    PE 460 pump, PE reg.
    F2 cog
    c16 fuel
    TH400, PTC converter

    I didn't look at the boost on the 923 run, but probably around 22 psi.
     
    noscabs, Nov 26, 2005
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  16. Injected65

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Well with 3.5" bullet mufflers and no insulation at all, I can't really hear the bypass much :) Congrats on the dyno numbers. Thats some awesome power.

    Chris
     
    Injected65, Nov 26, 2005
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  17. Brent Davis

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    Great information to know. Thanks for sharing.
     
    Brent Davis, Nov 26, 2005
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  18. Tims86-9.80

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Mine sounds like a 747 when I drive it down the road, because there is no need for boost and it is coming out the bypass. There is just no way around it when you have a blower. I guess a turbo might not be the same since there is no load so the turbo might not be spining but the Turbo guys would have to speak up. Just not much you can do about it.
     
    Tims86-9.80, Nov 26, 2005
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  19. RI85GT

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    You could run a bypass :noidea:
     
    RI85GT, Nov 26, 2005
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  20. Injected65

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    Re: Pics of my hooptie - Now with video

    Crappy mild steel cage, on special this month only :D

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    Here is the car as it sits now....

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    Chris
     
    Injected65, Nov 28, 2005
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