1990 Coupe - 'budget' turbo kit

[turbostang]

Awesome work, as usual Brooks. I have a question though. In the lathe process pictured below, how fast were you turning and what tool were you using? I though the voids in the metal would cause tool breakage.




I assume these were done on the lathe as well. Any pics of the turning process? Did you buy a lathe turning tool or did you make one? These look awesome, btw!

First, the hole in that part was drilled as big as possible. From there, it was bored to final size. Yes, the interrupted cuts are tough on a cutter, but it can be done. Stability is first priority. That's why the hole through the plate was only .030" bigger than the finished size of the reluctor wheel.

I do have a lot of good pics on my camera, but didn't have it where I could upload them just yet. I'll put them up with the next update.

[Darren M]

Awesome work, as usual Brooks. I have a question though. In the lathe process pictured below, how fast were you turning and what tool were you using? I though the voids in the metal would cause tool breakage.

I assume these were done on the lathe as well. Any pics of the turning process? Did you buy a lathe turning tool or did you make one? These look awesome, btw!

Last, I had to turn some bezels (adapters) to fit the guages in the autometer guage holder that goes in the old AC vents. They're originally designed for 2 5/8" guages, these are 2 1/16"

[turbostang]

I'm sure you saw it Sunday, but the blue coupe that looks almost the same as yours interior in that thing was awesome.

Yeah, I've talked to him a few times. It's freaky how much like my car that one is. Same sized motor, wheels, color, blow through etc.

Was that at Discount Steel?

Yes.

[DFWtechie]

Was that at Discount Steel?

[80coupe]

I'm sure you saw it Sunday, but the blue coupe that looks almost the same as yours interior in that thing was awesome.

[turbostang]

how much fluid does that trans tank hold?

I really don't know, but I suspect it's near 8 gallons. (it's built to hold TWO B&M super coolers). There will likely be a 3rd under the trunk with a fan on it for street driving.

[dville_gt]

how much fluid does that trans tank hold?

[turbostang]

I have some stuff done, kinda miscellaneous stuff - but cool, none-the-less. SOrry for the crappy camera phone pictures.

I went to the metal place and had some 11ga aluminum broke for my trans cooler tank. This is on a LARGE cnc press brake.





While I was there, I got the square tubing for the seat mounts. I used the stock brackets off of the orginal seats. Then made some cross bars for mouting the seat on.


This is what's going to reside under and behind the seat!



Last, I had to turn some bezels (adapters) to fit the guages in the autometer guage holder that goes in the old AC vents. They're originally designed for 2 5/8" guages, these are 2 1/16"

[dville_gt]

LOL, it's all good. That was a hell of a show James. Between David, the fireworks, and the frikkin picture booth, I don't know what was better.

well truly appreciate that rachel and you were able to make it.

[turbostang]

LOL, it's all good. That was a hell of a show James. Between David, the fireworks, and the frikkin picture booth, I don't know what was better.

[dville_gt]

Unfortunately, not much this weekend. Saturday was a busy day, and Sunday I was at James and Sarah's wedding. I have lofty goals of making the cruise. We'll see how that goes.

[turbostang]

So? What did you get done over the weekend? Do I need to come over there on my days off and help you run wire or what?

Unfortunately, not much this weekend. Saturday was a busy day, and Sunday I was at James and Sarah's wedding. I have lofty goals of making the cruise. We'll see how that goes.

[KBScobravert]

So? What did you get done over the weekend? Do I need to come over there on my days off and help you run wire or what?

[turbostang]

are you going to build a oil drive system to get rid of dizzy?

I won't completely get rid of it, but I have a plan in mind. It will be something much like a 5.0 explorer distributor drive - with the exception of having a single tooth reluctor and the same style sensor as the crank uses (for future 16 injector upgrade).

[slowbrick2]

are you going to build a oil drive system to get rid of dizzy?