Last minute changes to the turbo location. I mounted the radiator and there's no way to fit a shroud and electric fan with the turbo where it was. Keep it simple, on the bright side plenty of room for a water to air IC.

 

great build...

 

Thanks still feels a ways away from being done. If that even exist

 

the truth that you already have good progress

 

Milestone of the roll cage inspection today. I passed!!! I feel like I won something, a sticker away For my first cage the Tech said over the 10,000 cages he has inspected over the years mine rates at a B+. Totally stoked

 

Very nice what size is your piping on your cage? also silly question is it steel or aluminum? looks like mig welding but you can mig steel or alum nowa days

 

Thanks, the cage is mild steel 1 5/8" .135 wall. I built the cage to NHRA spec 8.50ET. Aluminum roll cages are not legal in NHRA.

 

Frankenstein front end. B magic bottom with custom projector headlight cut outs.

 

Looks too squared now. I like the headlight mod though

 

One color, even if it's in primer it's progress

 

Back to all one piece again

 

Turbo systems final mock up.

 

Interior done, moving on to assemble and safety.

 

Wiring is almost completed. Fuse & Relay panel ready to go.

 

Figured out how to enlarge my pictures, so much time in the car didn't have a chance to be all technical.

 

Goddamn this build is nuts. What kinda times are you shooting for at the strip?

 

that cage is sick

 

Thanks, the cage I built is certified to a 8.50ET, anything close to that number on my small tire, no tub convertible I will be happy. The real goal is to break into 9's and have the world's fastest RX7 Convertible in the 1/4. Stock chassis

 

You and me both! Im full weight, full interior, ac, ect ect. No cage.

 

Im not building a street car though. You can own that title, I'll take the world's fastest. with no cage you will never be able to backup a time they will kick you off the track first time you run a 13.99

 

Yup. Try to make a couple one hit wonders lol. If the pass dont feel good just get out of it get.on the brake. This method has been done over and over. Track here dosnt crack down to harsh, you can get a few good passes in before someone thinks about inquiring about it. Im deff giving it a shot.

 

Finished up all my intake and exhaust piping, mounted catch can, fuel cell, and electric waterpump. Hood still clears too. Rear electric disconnect, and charging terminals done. It was a good night

 

I love the look of the non intercooled piping , simplicity . How will your iat's be ?

 

Thank you, I will try to keep it below 70c. Anything over that I will need come up with a cooling fix. I've ran no ic before and only seen 40c, but it was a smaller 60mm turbo. We shall see.

 

Looking for some votes on the best BOV placement