1990 Coupe - 'budget' turbo kit

[dville_gt]

how much fluid does that trans tank hold?

[turbostang]

how much fluid does that trans tank hold?

I really don't know, but I suspect it's near 8 gallons. (it's built to hold TWO B&M super coolers). There will likely be a 3rd under the trunk with a fan on it for street driving.

[80coupe]

I'm sure you saw it Sunday, but the blue coupe that looks almost the same as yours interior in that thing was awesome.

[DFWtechie]

Was that at Discount Steel?

[turbostang]

I'm sure you saw it Sunday, but the blue coupe that looks almost the same as yours interior in that thing was awesome.

Yeah, I've talked to him a few times. It's freaky how much like my car that one is. Same sized motor, wheels, color, blow through etc.

Was that at Discount Steel?

Yes.

[Darren M]

Awesome work, as usual Brooks. I have a question though. In the lathe process pictured below, how fast were you turning and what tool were you using? I though the voids in the metal would cause tool breakage.

I assume these were done on the lathe as well. Any pics of the turning process? Did you buy a lathe turning tool or did you make one? These look awesome, btw!

Last, I had to turn some bezels (adapters) to fit the guages in the autometer guage holder that goes in the old AC vents. They're originally designed for 2 5/8" guages, these are 2 1/16"

[turbostang]

Awesome work, as usual Brooks. I have a question though. In the lathe process pictured below, how fast were you turning and what tool were you using? I though the voids in the metal would cause tool breakage.




I assume these were done on the lathe as well. Any pics of the turning process? Did you buy a lathe turning tool or did you make one? These look awesome, btw!

First, the hole in that part was drilled as big as possible. From there, it was bored to final size. Yes, the interrupted cuts are tough on a cutter, but it can be done. Stability is first priority. That's why the hole through the plate was only .030" bigger than the finished size of the reluctor wheel.

I do have a lot of good pics on my camera, but didn't have it where I could upload them just yet. I'll put them up with the next update.

[Darren M]

First, the hole in that part was drilled as big as possible. From there, it was bored to final size. Yes, the interrupted cuts are tough on a cutter, but it can be done. Stability is first priority. That's why the hole through the plate was only .030" bigger than the finished size of the reluctor wheel.

I do have a lot of good pics on my camera, but didn't have it where I could upload them just yet. I'll put them up with the next update.

Do you just slow the lathe speed and ensure a VERY rigid tool post? Look forward to seeing the pics.

[turbostang]

Do you just slow the lathe speed and ensure a VERY rigid tool post? Look forward to seeing the pics.

Not really, if anything - it's a bit faster than normal.

[KBScobravert]

Nice update Brooks. I like the utilization of their metal break (or is it brake?).

[turbostang]

Here's what appears to be a pretty simple update, but to me, is probably the toughest part. The wiring and all of those little '1 hour' jobs that will eat you up.

First, the valve cover mounted coils. Pictured here - the mounting bosses. Looking closely, you can see the centering ring machined into the studs.



Next- Passenger side done, note the 'temporary wiring'. (finished pics coming below)


Drivers side-



Stock style seat mounts, still adjustable.



...both seats mounted up, may have to modify the front mount a bit, they might tilt back too far for my taste.



Better pics of the guage bezel machining process







Here you can see the ring, the space that has to be filled etc.

[turbostang]

Wiring all cleaned up and you can see the vacuum log mounted behind the carb.




Last but not least, the center guages mounted up and ready for action.



..and of course, the wiring. This pic does it NO justice. The part behind the leading edge of the seat is the relay board for the ARC panel. The first piece behind it is the megasquirt ECU with the onboard flash drive for datalogging, and immediately behind it is it's own relay board. The bundle of wires closest to the rear seat is for the sequential injectors that will probalby show up some time late in the season. As for now, it logs TPS, IAT, A/F, CTS, Timing, boost etc.



The only major wiring left are for the launch controls, timing retards, data log activation etc. (those are the wires haning out of the door.)

[KBScobravert]

No cruise control?








Looks like some good progress.

[greenbullitt]

v/c breathers? did i miss something?

[Darren M]

Better pics of the guage bezel machining process

Now I understand. (I'm a dumb ass....) You said "turning" and I read "spinning" as in [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um-biLfru-c"]this youtube video[/ame]. Mia culpa..

(Well crap.... I guess I can't just make it a link....)

Brooks, let me know if you want me to remove that video. I just wanted to reference a video, not really post one in your thread.