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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the support!
The slip joint is a burns double slip and the turbo also has a brace on it. So I dont think that it will be a problem. We put it there for the header to have room to grow.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Damn, the set up looks awesome. I wish I could get a ride in your car.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Maybe you can if I get a chance to goto a cars and coffee meet out your way when the car is done.
Believe it or not, it is getting really close. The big thing left after we get all the fab done is the body work.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Me too, I want a ride..lol...

Can't wait to see it done Jon, I will be down there in March hopefully I get to see it then.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ruos
TwinsTurbo,
congratulations to you and Jack for the record breaking lap.

I assume a similar manifold was running on that car?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK_UxfmX8L4
^talk about pucker factor watching that lap!! BIG UPS!


^wowow! craziest thing I've seen in awhile.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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are bungie cords the new zip tie? haha
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ruos
TwinsTurbo,
congratulations to you and Jack for the record breaking lap.

I assume a similar manifold was running on that car?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK_UxfmX8L4
Just awesome!@

Gotta love the gearing of that car!!! spool? what spool its on boost none stop!
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Nice hood!

Originally Posted by infinit1
These are pics of the car that has the S366 on it.

The filter will be routed under the passenger headlight. It is tight but it will fit.
Mind if I ask where you got that good lookin' hood?
Are you going to round out the edges, or cover the opening with a grille?
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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The more I see this, the more I want one.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Which hood are you talking about? the black car or the red one?
The one on the black car came from extreme dimensions.
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Where is the wastegate dump pipe going? any pics on that?

I want to know where is the safest place to route the wastegate dump pipe if its vented to atmosphere
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Waste gate is going to dump under car to the ground near the tranny.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Any update's Jon?
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Not yet. Just waiting for powder coating and anodizing.
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Can't wait for updates, this looks like an amazing WIP!
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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New pics! Just the piping for the exhaust and make an intake is left for the fabrication. after that it is wiring and tuning!
Attached Thumbnails Custom manifolds-img_3391.jpg   Custom manifolds-img_3393.jpg   Custom manifolds-img_3394.jpg   Custom manifolds-img_3395.jpg   Custom manifolds-img_3396.jpg  

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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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more pics
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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couple more
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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And sheet metal ducting!
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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very sick!

what are you doing about braking system? no abs? ...
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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nice update Jon, car is carzy...
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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No abs. But gonna upgrade soon. Probably AP Brakes.
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by infinit1
No abs. But gonna upgrade soon. Probably AP Brakes.
Look into RacingBrake 2pc rotors they flow way more air than AP, Brembo, Alcon's 2pc and in result run much cooler temps. Even the Works Mitsu Evo X cars for 08 will run RB in the world challenge series. Those guys have tested every 2pc out there and choose RB.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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what is the runner length on the exhaust mani, are they equal length? I know that 18-24 inches is ideal.
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