Man, that thing is going to be killer. When do I get a ride? :thumbsup:

Power Tour 2007

01-14-06 Update - Making room for the new Firewall and Wheel Wells

Well, worked on the truck a little this weekend with a good Friend Paul.
Paul came along to help with the future firewall modifications. Should be very interesting couple weeks.


You really can't tell from this picture but we raised the motor up at least an 1.5"

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._01_14_001.jpg

Which meant the floor got it the way - more will cut out later

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._01_14_002.jpg

This is how far back the firewall is going to be once we cut it and make it flat

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._01_14_015.jpg

check out these custom motor mounts

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._01_14_003.jpg

Yet another inner fender idea

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._01_14_009.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._01_14_010.jpg

http://www.sportmachines.com/albums/..._01_14_011.jpg

My knowledge or turbocharging is limited, but could you enclose the turbo within the inner fender and insulate it somehow to keep the engine bay cooler and provide some way for the compartement to have airflow across it. Otherwise, I like that fender treatment, it looks very clean and custom. Truly an amazing truck that you have got going and I like the fact that you went with the 4.3. Then again, I can definitely see why you wouldn't want to cover up turbos from a visual standpoint, they are a beautiful thing.

Looks nice. That last fender idea looks nice, as long as the turbo get to close to the tire. But I guess you have already thought about that...

I am leaning towards this design myself. Funny you should say turbo's to close to the tires. This is the reason we had to cut the motor mounts off is to raise the motor up to gain tire clearence.


As far as hiding the turbo's - yes it cn be done but my goal is to show them off.

I don't blame you, I would show them off too.

Thanks for the updates on your project. The truck is going to be top notch.

Deron

Ah... Did not think of that :P And of course you should show of your turbo's.