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F1A 8-rib Build Thread
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The sound is worth all the aggrevation and suffering . :thumbsup:
*** UPDATE ***
I've been trying to solve the fan temp sensor clearance issue this week ...and well ...problem solved. I solicited the help of my father's fabrication skills and this is what we came up with. I might have to drop the temp at which the fan kicks on because its on the opposite side of the radiator, but we'll see.
There is a U-shaped plate that is welded to the housing. This allows the sensor to be fastened with sheet-metal screws. The housing is riveted with aluminum rivets to the fan shroud. More pictures to come with it installed once everything else goes on.
I took the intake off and drilled/tapped for the race bypass vacuum source.
Now that the main kinks are ironed out, this weekend should see some serious assembly. :rockon:
I've been trying to solve the fan temp sensor clearance issue this week ...and well ...problem solved. I solicited the help of my father's fabrication skills and this is what we came up with. I might have to drop the temp at which the fan kicks on because its on the opposite side of the radiator, but we'll see.
There is a U-shaped plate that is welded to the housing. This allows the sensor to be fastened with sheet-metal screws. The housing is riveted with aluminum rivets to the fan shroud. More pictures to come with it installed once everything else goes on.
I took the intake off and drilled/tapped for the race bypass vacuum source.
Now that the main kinks are ironed out, this weekend should see some serious assembly. :rockon:
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hey SOS...on your downtime you should make a trip to NY to help me install my LT's. since you're good with these cars and all hahahahaha.
What made you go with the F1A setup and ditch the Twins?
Is that sarcasm? :lol: I have learned a lot from all my troubles.
Oil drainback from the low mounted twins. I couldn't get that problem really nailed down. My turbo seals blew twice within a year (less than 4k miles). :bored: Since, my CR is still high and KB's are expensive, I figured a centri was the only other option. .......go big or go home is the reason why I didn't go D1, plus everyone has a P1/D1! :beer:
Can't wait to see it man, hopefull we'll get that dyno session together! :rockon:
Is there an advantage of making a new vacuum source rather than just putting a t fitting on one of the other vacuum lines? I've used a t fitting since I got my blower and it's always worked good.
I just wanted a good source since is tied to boost/vac (and wanted to clean up the area a little). I had T-fittings everywhere for my TT setup and it worked fine.
no i was serious...see I even put my serious face on:bored: but for real though. hahaha
*** TEASER ***
I can't contain myself so I have to post a quick picture ...got a lot done today; will post details later this weekend. It should be VERY close to complete by Sunday night. :banana:
Belt is on! Blower pulley is aligned to within 0.1 deg of the alternator pulley.
I can't contain myself so I have to post a quick picture ...got a lot done today; will post details later this weekend. It should be VERY close to complete by Sunday night. :banana:
Belt is on! Blower pulley is aligned to within 0.1 deg of the alternator pulley.
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just put a smaller pulley on the F1 and it wont be so close lol looking good wish i could do that
Yeah the pulley is quite large ...I'm a wuss.
whats the reason for the big pulley dont you have a built motor?
Yes, but its popped a head gasket due to high boost on the TT setup (28psi spike). I'm worried about it now ...plus I don't really know how much I'll make with the pulley. I'm playing it safe and starting low. The next pulley will be the moneymaker.
SOS,
Very nice, I am acquiring the same setup very soon..
Where/how much was the 8 rib conversion,a nd where did you get it?
Thanks
UK
Very nice, I am acquiring the same setup very soon..
Where/how much was the 8 rib conversion,a nd where did you get it?
Thanks
UK
Procharger : BGG Performance!, Your 8 Rib Specialists
Give him a call though. He is a great guy to deal with. I paid a little over $600 for all pulleys (including RR blower pulley), belt, bushings, fasteners. It was all there.
Thank you!!
BTW, you are way underpushing that motor at 17 psi......
You should be running in low 20's!!!!!
BTW, you are way underpushing that motor at 17 psi......
You should be running in low 20's!!!!!
I know. :lol1: Give me time. If you knew the heartache I've been through with this car over the last 2 years, you'd understand.
Man you sound like me when people ask me why i got rid of my twin turbo setup to go back to kenne bell setup. Lol, plain and simple, the twin turbo's are just a maintenance hassle from hel*, and they made my car feel like it was a peice of crap!!!
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