The Beast

[KIMMER]

 

[retfr8flyr]

Latest progress report. Well the clearance problems have been solved. There was nothing wrong with the kit’s pipes the clearance issue was caused by the Prothane engine mounts I installed with the new engine. The mounts actually made the engine sit higher than stock and with all the angles involved with the piping this was what was giving us the problems. I got a set of lowering mounts from JDM and now everything fits great. Won’t be able to work on it this weekend but now it’s all downhill so it should be finished soon. Anyone want a set of almost new Prothane mounts?

Just wanted to add Jim from TurboHorsepower has been great through all this and offering to do anything he could to help. I couldn’t ask for better service than he has given me. For anyone thinking about a turbo Jim is the man.



Earl

 

[KIMMER]

Sent him an email and he is going to get back with me tuesday.

 

[retfr8flyr]

If you go with his kit you will not be disappointed he does great work and you can’t beat his service.



Earl

 

[Mick Mach]

OMG! sweet!

 

[retfr8flyr]

Just wanted to give an update. Things are coming along slowly but I'm getting there. Here's a couple shots of the air cleaner setup I decided to go with. It's down to the little things now finishing the wiring, installing the gauges, run the cooling lines and such.

Earl

 

[KIMMER]

Looks awsome man! I never heard back so back to the drawing board. Probably going KB now...not sure. I'm starting to feel like a woman because I can't make up my mind..lol.

 

[retfr8flyr]

Jim said he got your e-mail and was going to talk to you. Give him a call, he gets so busy he sometime loses track of what he intended to do.

Earl

 

[KIMMER]

I'll try to give him a call this week. I still have no idea what i'm gonna do. That TT is bad ass, but way out of my price range. I'd have to sell my yamaha rhino to get that thing and I just paid it off this past winter.

 

[retfr8flyr]

His single kit should be good also and I bet he can fix you up and still allow you to stay within your budget.

Earl

 

[retfr8flyr]

Well I got my new wheels and tires mounted. ZE forged wheels and Goodrich KDW2 on front and M&H dr's on the rear. Now if I can just get the car finished.

Earl

 

[cekim]

Now if I can just get the car finished.

Its never finished - just closer to the next mod or repair...

 

[Mick Mach]

Well I got my new wheels and tires mounted. ZE forged wheels and Goodrich KDW2 on front and M&H dr's on the rear. Now if I can just get the car finished.

Earl

you have to be getting close??? from what I see its gonna be a sweet ride!

 

[hoboattacker]

In the words of the famous Borat:

"Very nice, I like!!"

 

[retfr8flyr]

Just to let everyone know the project is still on going. Here are a couple of pics of the current state. Got all the water cooling lines for the turbos finished, except for mounting the lines to the chassis as they run back and I am very happy with the way they turned out. I don't like the looks with the SCT MAS the way it fits into the intake tube so we are going to try and make a single section of piping and install the MAS sensor directly in the tube. The mechanical is almost finished just the exterior remains.

Earl

 

[ChevyKiller]

Only word that comes to mind is....




AWESOME!!

 

[retfr8flyr]

Thanks Mark, I am looking froward to seeing yours with the new hood and paint.

Earl

 

[Mustangfreak]

How come its taking so long? Is their kit not 100% complete?

 

[retfr8flyr]

The kit is not a problem, it is complete. I made many changes after the fact and there were other circumstances involved.

Earl

 

[Mustangfreak]

Ah.