WTSC Grand National

[WSSix]

How does it drive with the boost and manual? Is it a smooth transition or a solid on/off with the boost? I've always wondered how a turbo Buick would be to drive with a manual. Congrats on getting the car outside!

[MeanMike]

Originally Posted by WSSix

How does it drive with the boost and manual? Is it a smooth transition or a solid on/off with the boost? I've always wondered how a turbo Buick would be to drive with a manual. Congrats on getting the car outside!

I haven't turned it up yet. It's only making about 4psi of boost right now, so it may change some at 25psi. But getting above 0 is usually the struggle It is pretty much just like a twin turbo 2000 mustang GT I had before. I spools about like any normal stick turbo car. The motor is big (relatively), the turbo and cam are small. All of that helps. I'm very happy with it.

[shadow images]

Nice build. Did you decided against A/C ?

[MeanMike]

For now, no a/c. I would have had to pull my dash out to fab up some a/c duct connectors to make it blow from the factory vents. The way my cage is built the windshield has to come out of the cage must be cut to get the dash out. So I just decided to get it going without it. The accessory bracket is ready for the compressor whenever I do get that urge to put it in, but so far I haven't needed it in the fall weather.

[WSSix]

Any more progress, Mike?

[MeanMike]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Any more progress, Mike?

9 months later and there is finally more progress. I kinda called the car done before, but that never really happens.

Last I left off I wanted quieter exhaust and hydraulic lifters.

Last months project.



It's just a cheap pypes stainless catback that I fancied up with some tig welding and a couple v-bands. It so quite you really only hear valvetrain noise now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCVxdjQuqbQ

Well that's just entirely to much noise for an 800 hp v6. So:

Lots going on in there right now. I'm swapping solid roller lifters and springs for hydraulic stuff. That allows me to put a timing chain back on it and a stock timing cover and water pump. It had a belt drive with belt driven oil and an electric water pump. Not exactly inspiring on a long drive. This also free's up some heater hose connections and some space for some a/c hoses.

That's the next project. I'm cutting the front half of the cage out of the car, going from a 10 point to a 4 point roll bar. I'm also putting stock seatbelts back in it. 5 point harnesses suck. Then with the cage modified, I can get the dash out and get that a/c in there.

And somewhere in there I fixed up all the holes in the trunk and put some carpet back in it.

[SSLance]

Love all the changes...sounds like it'll be more and more like a street car all the time.

I have 5 points and my factory 3 points in my car, 5 points used on race day, 3 points for everyday driving. IF you can swing a setup like this I highly recommend.

[shadow images]

Originally Posted by MeanMike

For now, no a/c. I would have had to pull my dash out to fab up some a/c duct connectors to make it blow from the factory vents. The way my cage is built the windshield has to come out of the cage must be cut to get the dash out. So I just decided to get it going without it. The accessory bracket is ready for the compressor whenever I do get that urge to put it in, but so far I haven't needed it in the fall weather.

It can be done without removing the dash but its way easier if you do. I engineered the kit for ArizonaGN.com. I don't blame you for wanting to drive it for awhile.

[instro84]

Mike, do you have a part number for the fitting you have on your fuel pressure regulator?
thanx

[MeanMike]

Originally Posted by instro84

Mike, do you have a part number for the fitting you have on your fuel pressure regulator?
thanx

It hurts a little to buy one, but it's clean.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-15638