Well its time to update my build again. So heres a link to pictures that i FINALLY got put up online.
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So, heres the plan for the winter. As you will see in the pics, i have removed my tubular headers, they worked really great and make some sick power in the midrange and up top. But i am getting ready to make this a straight street car again. I have re-installed the heater box, and am making brand new log style manifolds. These are using 3/8" mild steel flanges, with Schedule 10 stainless weld els. Primary diameter is 1 5/8", with a 2.5" main log. I am keeping these as short as possible to promote spoolup, but using a big enough main log to be efficient to at least 1000whp. For the drivers manifold, it will come forward and down, right where the steering box is, and directly under the crank pulley. I am doing this because i am also converting to a manual rack and pinion steering, removed the stock steering componets last night, man are they heavy.
Also plans include pulling the dash and removing and cleaning up all wire harnesses, removing the asphalt sound deadener on the firewall, and installing dynamat on the firewall, floor, and trunk areas. A complete stereo is also getting put back in, with 6x9s new dash and door speakers, and a 12" sub with 350 watt Xtant amp.
For the Air conditioning, i am designing and making a sweet bracket system that will include the A/C compressor and the alternator, will post pics of that when i get it made. Compressor will be in the stock Buick location, drivers side of the water pump and use 1 idler pulley before the crankshaft. These brackets will use 3 head bolt holes and 1 brace from the compressor to the side of the block.
Once this stuff is all made, i will be pulling the engine and trans to do paintwork, valve springs, and gasket match the heads. Also installing ARP rod bolts is on the agenda so far, to safely go up to 650whp. I am getting nervous now as i am around 660hp at the crank, and i expect to gain 50-60hp when i install an intercooler, which should be next summer.
Aside from that, i will be ordering the manual rack in a week or so, and progress with the drivers manifold once i have a solid steering shaft location. BTW, i made the pass manifold in 2 evenings, it was not hard at all. So i hope this gives you guys some ideas on the easiest way to make a single turbo system. Clearance is excellent, and a 4" downpipe will easily fit even with the heater box. Bottom of the manifold to engine crossmember is enough to get my fingers between, but the motor will be raised about .1" with poly motor mounts . Look at the pics, leave some comments.
Gary