[ponjohn]

Cool project.

Do you worry about over heating the trans with a stall and towing?

[jdw_poncho]

Originally Posted by ponjohn

Cool project.

Do you worry about over heating the trans with a stall and towing?

Nope, I have a huge plate and frame oil cooler with a 12" fan on it. That was the only thing I could keep cool on the car during the heat. I was pleasanty surprised how cool the oil was after 2-3 hours of crusing around town without the trailer.

I pulled the trailer on the interstate for probably 10 miles in Tulsa during Monday morning traffic along with a few miles of stoplight traffic in town. It never got over 148 degrees. I know it sounds like a cliche, but I could hardly tell it was back there. I had it packed full of tools, spare wheels &slicks, 2 oil changes, 2 cases of trans oil, fullsize jack and stands, air tank, a weeks worth of clothes for two people and 15 gallons of gas.

[twinturrbo406]

... how did your headers turn out for the new heads ?? ... any pic's ?? ...

[jdw_poncho]

Originally Posted by twinturrbo406

... how did your headers turn out for the new heads ?? ... any pic's ?? ...

I have them started but not finished. I thought I had a few build pics but cant find them right now. After I started on them I didnt like how they looked so Im starting over when I get my heads back and when the new T6 turbo's come in. I will say the rear driver side cylinder sure makes a 2" tube tough to clear the steering shaft. I think I've decided to replace the stock steering shaft so it will make it easier to build the headers.

The first try was to have the turbo right where the high beam light is. Now Im thinking about splitting the rad and put them side by side in the center of the car. For some reason it makes it easier to run the exhaust out the front fender.

I have my stock block and another set of e-heads on it right now. Not as exciting as using new parts....

[twinturrbo406]

Originally Posted by jdw_poncho

I have them started but not finished. I thought I had a few build pics but cant find them right now. After I started on them I didnt like how they looked so Im starting over when I get my heads back and when the new T6 turbo's come in. I will say the rear driver side cylinder sure makes a 2" tube tough to clear the steering shaft. I think I've decided to replace the stock steering shaft so it will make it easier to build the headers.

The first try was to have the turbo right where the high beam light is. Now Im thinking about splitting the rad and put them side by side in the center of the car. For some reason it makes it easier to run the exhaust out the front fender.

I have my stock block and another set of e-heads on it right now. Not as exciting as using new parts....

... i thought you already had the heads ?? ... but i cant wait to see what you come up with for your headers ... ... are you using steel, or stainless, or inconel ?? ...

... how much boost are you lookin' to start out with ?? ... the pics are great though, thank you ...

[jdw_poncho]

Originally Posted by twinturrbo406

... i thought you already had the heads ?? ... but i cant wait to see what you come up with for your headers ... ... are you using steel, or stainless, or inconel ?? ...

... how much boost are you lookin' to start out with ?? ... the pics are great though, thank you ...

I did have them, just making one more update before I put them back on. I have enough material to build a set in 304L or mild steel. I still think starting out with mild steel and coating them will be ok.

I was looking for 25-27lbs with the 78's. I think they made 22lbs at 4500rpm but it wasnt climbing very fast. I have to look but I think it made a touch over 1300hp at 4500rpm's so hopefully I'll hit my 1800hp goal. My car weighs 3457lbs, I need all the HP&TQ I can get!

Each turbo is rated at 1200, just not sure how accurate that is. Precision doesnt make them anymore so Im concerned about why they were discontinued.

Trying to learn my new meagsquirt ECU right now. I have it installed a 5.3 LS engine while I figure out all the little settings. Then its going on the race car.

[twinturrbo406]

Originally Posted by jdw_poncho

I did have them, just making one more update before I put them back on. I have enough material to build a set in 304L or mild steel. I still think starting out with mild steel and coating them will be ok.

I was looking for 25-27lbs with the 78's. I think they made 22lbs at 4500rpm but it wasnt climbing very fast. I have to look but I think it made a touch over 1300hp at 4500rpm's so hopefully I'll hit my 1800hp goal. My car weighs 3457lbs, I need all the HP&TQ I can get!

Each turbo is rated at 1200, just not sure how accurate that is. Precision doesnt make them anymore so Im concerned about why they were discontinued.

Trying to learn my new meagsquirt ECU right now. I have it installed a 5.3 LS engine while I figure out all the little settings. Then its going on the race car.

... if you use the mild steel, depending on the gauge, i would suggest "Gusseting" the tubes to the flanges ...