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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 01:52 AM
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That is just amazing.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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I want one! Please make these and sell in the US! LOL!
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Man, I have to say it again.......that intake is gorgeous!

Where did you put your intercooler?

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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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Highest quality work! Must be quite a 'fun' daily driver Do you have totals of time & money you put into this?

You should seriously consider selling the kit/parts as stated above...
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Very impressive!!
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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That intake is a work of art. Very nice work on everything you built. That car is insane. I love it.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SuprJames
Man, I have to say it again.......that intake is gorgeous!

Where did you put your intercooler?
Looks like it was placed in front of the aluminum radiator from the pics.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Looks like it was placed in front of the aluminum radiator from the pics.


Absolutely amazing. Great build pics.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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That is just wicked . I'm sure it took a ton of time and programming but well worth it. The power is just unreal. Wish I had the talent and machinery to do that.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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That is just wicked . I'm sure it took a ton of time and programming but well worth it. The power is just unreal. Wish I had the talent and machinery to do that.
Gordonm You can do it,maybe not like this vette but you can get the same thing with old school tech.The only thing thats different is that the computer makes things run smoother.Im not knocking this car in noway,its really nice.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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Gordonm You can do it,maybe not like this vette but you can get the same thing with old school tech.The only thing thats different is that the computer makes things run smoother.Im not knocking this car in noway,its really nice.
I'm running fuel injection on mine right now. This is what interests, the system I am running adapts very well to centrifical supercharging.

The programming I was taking about was the CNC programming, but I'll bet there was a signicant amount of time programming the fuel injection also.
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I'm running fuel injection on mine right now. This is what interests, the system I am running adapts very well to centrifical supercharging.

The programming I was taking about was the CNC programming, but I'll bet there was a signicant amount of time programming the fuel injection also.
Yeah, I bet a lot of time spent planning it all out in the CNC machine. That stuff you measure 1,000 times and cut once.

Very cool, I'd love to be able to do that stuff. Anyone want to donate a TIG machine so I can start learning how to weld aluminum?
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Awesome job on the intake. Did you use a manual or a CNC machine? How many hours do you have in that intake? I'm sure you could sell those here in the U.S.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Really Really Impressive!!!!!! I'm a Toolroom machinist and could spend all night looking at your photos.Nice job from inception to completion.
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
Nice setup. That looks like it was made for the car. I'm sure ittook some time. I have always wanted a blower under the stock hood. That looks and runs great.
Very nice job, and as Gordon stated under the hood fit......
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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That's the ultimate sleeper. I'd love to see the expressions on a Ferraris or Lambos owner face, but you'd need a bigger rear view mirror

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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Absolutely incredible, congratulations.

What are your camshaft specs, and what headers are your running? Those primary pipes look to be 2" or bigger. Stahls?
I'm surprised you can make that much power on AFR 195's. I tried to hit 700 hp with AFR 190's, and the power curve was horrible, I was running comps largest Nitrous flat tappet hydraulic cam. I switched to Dart Pro 1 230s with a comp cam solid roller, and made 686hp 662trq with 6 psi boost, but the power curve looks like trash. I'll be making changes. I'm awestruck at what you've accomplished. Great job.

I want it all under the hood, but my friends and neighbors like the 6-71 in your face look that I have now. I'd rather drive it rain or shine and have your set up.

Wow! Now I have something to shoot for.

Like others said, patent, manufacture and sell it. I'd buy one, but it'll be a few years before I can afford to change my combo up like yours.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Thanks alot everybody

It would be great if it was possible to sell duplicates to hold the price down but I think it is very hard to make a "bolt on" intake to any modified engine as there aren`t two engines looking the same, different port height, port size, deck height etc. For the amount of money it would cost I think it has to be perfect fit so I think I have to build them on special orders.

I have no idea how many hours it took to build it and it is probably impossible to measure.

The headers are only Hooker super competition 1 3/4
The camshaft duration is about 230 in 240 out but I think it is the
22 psi boost that makes the power. Compared to many other engines it is not much power with that boost.

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Gas tank




Made my own rear axle locating kit



I think these are called yokes? I made my own anyway



A little videoclip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSGgsRr21FA

/Daniel
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Originally Posted by fraesarn
Thanks alot everybody

It would be great if it was possible to sell duplicates to hold the price down but I think it is very hard to make a "bolt on" intake to any modified engine as there aren`t two engines looking the same, different port height, port size, deck height etc. For the amount of money it would cost I think it has to be perfect fit so I think I have to build them on special orders.

I have no idea how many hours it took to build it and it is probably impossible to measure.

The headers are only Hooker super competition 1 3/4
The camshaft duration is about 230 in 240 out but I think it is the
22 psi boost that makes the power. Compared to many other engines it is not much power with that boost.

Some other pics

Gas tank




Made my own rear axle locating kit



I think these are called yokes? I made my own anyway



A little videoclip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSGgsRr21FA

/Daniel
Nice video Your car runs good.And you do some awsome work
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