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Mounted radiator, had to build a new frame from scratch since this radiator wasn't anywhere near stock dimensions:
It just barely fits, I have about an inch of space to the vacuum servos from the headlights.
It just barely fits, I have about an inch of space to the vacuum servos from the headlights.
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Re: more progress (Twin_Turbo)
That radiator is HUGE! I guess that's needed for a TT small block. It looks cool. By 2 core Griffin looks tiny compared to that, I dig it.
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From: Rochester Kent
Re: more progress (Twin_Turbo)
Twin Turbo,
Just looked at your website, I must say your site is great and your engine rebuild sure looks very cool :cool: . Looks an awesome engine, what sort of BHP will that thing pump out when its done?? Keep up the good work :cheers:
Just looked at your website, I must say your site is great and your engine rebuild sure looks very cool :cool: . Looks an awesome engine, what sort of BHP will that thing pump out when its done?? Keep up the good work :cheers:
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Re: more progress (Pauld)
burners, that is the biggest radiator that I could finf that still fits (well...somewhat) our frame. It's a double 2 core double pass fluidyne radiator. I have an oil cooler of the same width that stacks below it but I will mount it in front of the rad. The lower section of the rad frame will also hold the rear section of the trough that will scoop up fresh air. The intercoolers will sit behind the openings in the nose.
Paul, not sure yet. The turbos will be able to produce over 1000Hp worth of boost but I'm certain my block will crack by then, I will start off with around 500 or so HP and slowly up it untill something breaks (rear end) or untill it's not streetable anymore, I do want it to be able to drive without the thing overheating or having any other kind of fits.
Paul, not sure yet. The turbos will be able to produce over 1000Hp worth of boost but I'm certain my block will crack by then, I will start off with around 500 or so HP and slowly up it untill something breaks (rear end) or untill it's not streetable anymore, I do want it to be able to drive without the thing overheating or having any other kind of fits.
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Re: more progress (Z-man)
still no idea what stamped crete is... do you mean large concrete slabs (crete = concrete) made to look like cobble stones?? Nope, this is real. Some guy hand laid all those stones (thousands of them) :)
[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 1:40 PM 4/30/2004]
[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 1:40 PM 4/30/2004]
Melting Slicks
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From: Where are the Smoky Mountain Cruisers? Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Re: more progress (Twin_Turbo)
That is great work. :thumbs: I can't wait to see the finished product. Your going to have a killer vette. :reddevil
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Re: more progress (Twin_Turbo)
still no idea what stamped crete is... do you mean large concrete slabs (crete = concrete) made to look like cobble stones?? Nope, this is real. Some guy hand laid all those stones (thousands of them) :)
[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 1:40 PM 4/30/2004]
[Modified by Twin_Turbo, 1:40 PM 4/30/2004]
[Modified by Fevre, 4:26 PM 4/30/2004]
[Modified by Fevre, 4:28 PM 4/30/2004]
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From: Texas
Re: more progress (JoeC427)
Great looking work Marck!! I printed some pics of your engine several months ago (posted on Netvettes I think)......the guys at the local hotrod shop have them pinned on their wall. :thumbs: