2005 Sable Custom Turbo build

Started by domtheplumb, May 7, 2016, 23:28

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domtheplumb

#25
Quote from: "s12vea"What sort of power did it make on the dyno.
Cant really remember , but seem to think around the 250 bhp mark

domtheplumb

#26
New Manifold in progress


Really is Top notch work the lads at TOP GEAR do ,very helpful accommodating and full of good advise .

s12vea

#27
Lovely looking manifold!
250 bhp in a roadster makes a very quick car!
Another one won't hurt  .....

cabbydave

#28
Is that the Top Gear in Stockport?

domtheplumb

#29
This is how RED stands right now .
exhaust and manifold finished and fitted

and With Splitter offered up ........

domtheplumb

#30
Quote from: "cabbydave"Is that the Top Gear in Stockport?
Doncaster mate

domtheplumb

#31
Been a while since I added to this thread
been busy fabricating parts for the inlet side of things
few Pix showing progress

Mounting bracket for chargecooler
 

Comments welcome
thanks Dom

John is200sport

#32
Lovely example to sort with. Love how it's developed. An absolute credit to you.

domtheplumb

#33
Quote from: "John is200sport"Lovely example to sort with. Love how it's developed. An absolute credit to you.

Thanks for that , really appreciate the encouragement
can be hard to motivate myself sometimes but this type of comment really helps   s:D :D s:D

Anonymous

#34
What's the build specs of the new build? Are you staying piggy back ecu or going standalone?

domtheplumb

#35
Quote from: "rbuckingham"What's the build specs of the new build? Are you staying piggy back ecu or going standalone?

Already have the Apexi standalone ecu , keeping the original mwr kit turbo
had a tubular "rams horn" style turbo manifold and 3" custom stainless exhaust by a local specialist exhaust fabricators .
The inlet side of things are a all off the shelf aluminium parts that I modify and have welded by a aluminium fabricator I know
the main part being the chargecooler , which is a "frozenboost" unit from the USA
the chargecooler is modified to include a header tank unit on one end to allow for filling of the system with coolant .
And a maf tube welded onto the outlet of the chargecooler .

Finally it will be remapped by a local tuner who has a excellent reputation for quality work .

Also the car has the willwood front big brake kit from the Freakyparts group buy on here a while ago , and as far as I know the only willwood REAR big brake kit !
The rear kit was developed by Freakyparts and as yet is untested , but looks very impressive !

and eventually one day ........................I will get to actually drive it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

domtheplumb

#36
Few pix of the REAR big brake kit


Anonymous

#37
Yes I was the one that gave him the idea of those calipers but felt his design costs were to high. The exhaust sounds like an amazing bit of kit, as for driving it I know how you feel. Had to put mine on hold due to house purchase.

Escy

#38
What's the thinking behind the airflow mounted post compressor?

Anonymous

#39
Air temp, more accurate air flow measurement. Also has to be fitted post dump valve if fitted

domtheplumb

#40
Quote from: "rbuckingham"Air temp, more accurate air flow measurement. Also has to be fitted post dump valve if fitted

All the above , and the fact that the MWR kit had it in that position   s:D :D s:D

domtheplumb

#41
Progress at last !!
Chargecooler rad mounted

Fabricated brackets to mount the chargecooler rad in front of the engine rad
leaves a good gap
Just Fits behind bumper cover .......

Anonymous

#42
now that rad looks sweet. what size are the outlets?

domtheplumb

#43
Quote from: "rbuckingham"now that rad looks sweet. what size are the outlets?
outlets are 19mm dia , will be running hardpipe as far as is practical ,probably 22mm copper
which will allow me to form flowing bends rather than elbows .
Giving better flow and less chance of leaks .................fewer joints

Tomo70

#44
Would love to see this car in the flesh when it's complete. An great build all credit to you.
🚘Just a pass time to break the monotony

domtheplumb

#45
Quote from: "Tomo70"Would love to see this car in the flesh when it's complete. An great build all credit to you.
Maybe a Yorkshire meet would be in order ?
however it may take some time to finish judging by my progress so far !

John is200sport

#46
Agreed. Would love to see this too. The last picture with it hiding behind the grill looks mean and awesome.

domtheplumb

#47
More work today
started on the cold air box ...............at least I think that's what its called !!!!



not a bad start ! fits pretty well !
just waiting on more parts

domtheplumb

#48
Back from holiday and rearing to get cracking with the build
picked some parts up I dropped off to be modified by my aluminium welder mate .
firstly vent added to ebay alloy radiator .................can now bleed all the air out !!!!

Also had a header tank added to the chargecooler end ,just a cheap one bought from ebay and modified by myself then sent for welding
looking good !!

domtheplumb

#49
Trial fit of Chargecooler

Boost pipework received back
Quality welding !



Cold air pipework

Finally , new shoes

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