My Turbo Build Pics

[Zack]

Since I wasn't around when I wrecked the car, rebuilt it and fabbed the turbo kit, I figured Id share everything that went into it. Enjoy

Day of the wreck in Kentucky:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/2012-04-11_18-34-32_744.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/2012-04-11_18-34-32_744.jpg.html)
Got ran off the road and Dukes of Hazzarded the car. Lots of frame damage, wrinkled roof, wrinkled drivers quarter panel. Everyone said you cant fix that....yeah ok.

Scored all this on CL for $1200, and a bunch more not pictured:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/100_3390.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/100_3390.jpg.html)

This area was really bad:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3492-1.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3492-1.jpg.html)

On the frame rack:
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It came down so hard that the firewall was wrinkled causing the front end not to fit. I had to shim the body off the frame about 1/2" with huge grade 8 washers.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/2013-03-25_18-24-00_172_zps767ed5aa.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/2013-03-25_18-24-00_172_zps767ed5aa.jpg.html)

I started everything based off this flange:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/2012-12-01_14-46-29_792.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/2012-12-01_14-46-29_792.jpg.html)

Then built the crossover pipe:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3691.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3691.jpg.html)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3692.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3692.jpg.html)
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Continued.....

[Zack]

I took 1/4" off the AC compressor body so it would hug the engine better. That's a 3" pipe pictured:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3700.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3700.jpg.html)

Moving along;
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Wastgate plumbing:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3764.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3764.jpg.html)

Downpipe:
I lowered the ABS module and moved it back. No re-making of brake lines necessary
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3746.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3746.jpg.html)

Fits with ample clearance:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3749.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3749.jpg.html)

Mustang fan flipped upside down, and simple aluminum brackets. This fan barely cuts it...im upgrading this year:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3788.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3788.jpg.html)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3789.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3789.jpg.html)

Simple bracket made to relocate the AC drier and hoses:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3862_zps9978435c.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3862_zps9978435c.jpg.html)

All of the piping before coating:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3820.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/100_3820.jpg.html)

[Zack]

At my friends shop for paint work:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/IMG958735_zps63888f50.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/IMG958735_zps63888f50.jpg.html )

Drivers side wheel liner modified for the downpipe:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/2013-03-27_22-15-55_797_zpse753256e.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/2013-03-27_22-15-55_797_zpse753256e.jpg.html)

All done:
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/TurboBlue_zps6e833471.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/TurboBlue_zps6e833471.jpg.html )
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/2013-04-01100910_zps2a189256.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/2013-04-01100910_zps2a189256.jpg.html)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/DEE75C39-7421-4F2F-A1A6-D8E496159305_zps6nrfg5pa.jpg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/DEE75C39-7421-4F2F-A1A6-D8E496159305_zps6nrfg5pa.jpg.h tml)
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Then I got aggressive and hurt a few pistons. I had to hurry up and get the shortblock fixed in 2 weeks to make it to MV11.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn306/Marauder-Z/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/22F5460A-64A4-4BD7-8B18-49A48D64E8C8-5359-000001FF08D4CE05_zpse588600b.j pg (http://s307.photobucket.com/user/Marauder-Z/media/Blue%20MM%20Rebuild/22F5460A-64A4-4BD7-8B18-49A48D64E8C8-5359-000001FF08D4CE05_zpse588600b.j pg.html)
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[Zack]

I never got a clean dyno since I had to upgrade the valve springs. Im going back in March for a 93 and E85 tune.
Here's a vid right after I put the springs in:
Sh7k01ak8gg
I have since installed a Circle D 4k Converter which is exactly what the car needed. Its a blast to drive.

Good stuff :beer:

[silversnake]

Nice work!

[whitey]

Holy **** that things fast! I dont know how you do it man, if i had twice the know how i have now id only be a 1/4 of you. That things badazz!

[JoeBoomz]

Thanks for taking the time to post the pics Zack. These few pictures do not do justice to the amount of time and work that went into the project. I love the sound of the turbo in the video!

[Guittard22]

Great story glad you saved it

[MMBLUE]

Awesome as always..

[lji372]

:bows:

Nuff said

[Joe Walsh]

Now that's a killer 'home-brew' turbo kit!.......:bows:

Awesome work Zack!

Must be a fake speedometer in that video....it is sweeping WAY TOO FAST....:eek:



BTW: You've got some BIG hot side pipes really close to some other components...are you worried about unintentionally cooking stuff?
Also, is there anyway to run that big air filter/intake farther away from the hot radiator air?....maybe a 90 degree turndown?

[RR|Suki]

Very nice, I love the sound of the turbo spooling

[Zack]

Now that's a killer 'home-brew' turbo kit!.......:bows:

Awesome work Zack!

Must be a fake speedometer in that video....it is sweeping WAY TOO FAST....:eek:



BTW: You've got some BIG hot side pipes really close to some other components...are you worried about unintentionally cooking stuff?
Also, is there anyway to run that big air filter/intake farther away from the hot radiator air?....maybe a 90 degree turndown?

With the heat wrap I have had no issues. Ive put 2k miles on the setup.

As for the air filter, Ive had no issues with that either.
IAT's at WOT are 20-40 over ambient. Pretty acceptable to me. I have a good Treadstone intercooler on it.
You can grip the wrapped hot side pipes for 5-10 seconds before you say oh ***** that's hot

[loud2004marquis]

Very nice indeed!

What kind of fuel injectors?

[guspech750]

Seeing that car at Louisville wrecked was a heart breaker. But to see it the following year better than ever was amazing Zack.

You are a master Zack.



Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[Joe Walsh]

With the heat wrap I have had no issues. Ive put 2k miles on the setup.

As for the air filter, Ive had no issues with that either.
IAT's at WOT are 20-40 over ambient. Pretty acceptable to me. I have a good Treadstone intercooler on it.
You can grip the wrapped hot side pipes for 5-10 seconds before you say oh ***** that's hot

You've got the hot side pipes thermal coated plus the heat wrapped....that's very effective.

I just dropped a new 2.5 Turbo* in my wife's Subaru along with a bigger turbo, bigger intercooler and larger crossover pipe, uppipe and downpipe.
I wrapped them in DEI's new Titanium heat wrap: http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/dei-cycle/motorcycle-exhaust-pipe-wrap-kits/titanium-exhaust-wrap-lr-technology
You are right, those wrapped pipes stay amazingly 'cool'....even after some....errrrr......spirited driving.

* #2 cylinder expired at 193,000 miles.....not too bad for a turbo engine.

[71cyclone]

You've got the hot side pipes thermal coated plus the heat wrapped....that's very effective.

I just dropped a new 2.5 Turbo* in my wife's Subaru along with a bigger turbo, bigger intercooler and larger crossover pipe, uppipe and downpipe.
I wrapped them in DEI's new Titanium heat wrap: http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/dei-cycle/motorcycle-exhaust-pipe-wrap-kits/titanium-exhaust-wrap-lr-technology
You are right, those wrapped pipes stay amazingly 'cool'....even after some....errrrr......spirited driving.

* #2 cylinder expired at 193,000 miles.....not too bad for a turbo engine.

Yes my Friend ;; You have a undercover Hot roddddd >> Love Subi's:burnout:

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Was a thrill to watch you bring her back to life.

[Joe Walsh]

Yes my Friend ;; You have a undercover Hot roddddd >> Love Subi's:burnout:

DEI's Titanium heat wrap:

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Sorry for the thread Hi Jack Zack!

[Motorhead350]

Lalalalalalalalala.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Nice work Zack. I agree these handful of pics don't do the justice of the huge amounts of work thrown at repairing the car and more importantly the custom turbo build.

Every time I see a blue I feel like trading my black for one.

[WPG_Merc]

Very Cool :bows:

[CWright]

Never doubted! Looks good man!

[justbob]

I'll vouch for the speedo being accurate and the rear end in a constant spin from around 75-100. Not kidding, IIRC i pooped a little in my pants.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[8UWITH6]

TRBO BLU FTMFW :beer:

[marauder21]

Hands down...one of the baddest Marauders I've seen yet.

Bob's 6speed SC and Zack's Turbo....hmmm friendly track race? Lol

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[whitey]

Hands down...one of the baddest Marauders I've seen yet.

Bob's 6speed SC and Zack's Turbo....hmmm friendly track race? Lol

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YES! Please do it.....

Ive got a dollar on Zack....no offense Bob, i just love turbos.






plus why would i bet on a dtr to win?:P

[WhatsUpDOHC]

YES! Please do it.....

Ive got a dollar on Zack....no offense Bob, i just love turbos.

plus why would i bet on a dtr to win?:P

JB with a DTR?

Maybe you are thinking of @guspech750?

Think plumbing, not drilling. ;)

[martyo]

I really like that Turbo car.

[justbob]

Hands down...one of the baddest Marauders I've seen yet.

Bob's 6speed SC and Zack's Turbo....hmmm friendly track race? Lol

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Lol sucker bet.. I'd take his azz!























For the first 300'....... 😞


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[martyo]

For the first 300'....... 😞



Are you a good shifter?

Just curious nothing to do with this thread, really.

[justbob]

Are you a good shifter?



Just curious nothing to do with this thread, really.


My mind tells my lips to tread cautious with this question! :eek:


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[marauder21]

It be an awesome race!

Zack, Bob, Joe, and any other Windy City Marauder...how about we hit the track sometimes this summer?

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[WhatsUpDOHC]

I would love to see this race (on a suitable track).

[Zack]

I'm going to the track this year with it. It's been 3 years since I've been down the 1320

[8UWITH6]

Drag Radials I hope.

[Zack]

I have widened wheels for it, just need tires. I'll probably just borrow the DR's from the black car

[8UWITH6]

There ya go.

Trying to hook on street tires is as useless as ejection seat on a helicopter.

[blkZooM]

you think the trans is up to task for the e85 tune?

[Zack]

you think the trans is up to task for the e85 tune?

It's a built trans.

[Marauderjack]

Fantastic work as always Zack!!:bows:

Oh.....and welcome back!!:beer:

[marauder21]

I dare somebody to ask zack to install a turbo to their marauder ;):p:D

[whitey]

JB with a DTR?

Maybe you are thinking of @guspech750?

Think plumbing, not drilling. ;)

Yep....im dumb:o :lol:

[RubberCtyRauder]

Awesome build, making it work from scratch!!! They even have your fuel ready.

http://turboblue.com/

[Joe Walsh]

Zack,
What happened with the firewall that made you use those spacer washers?
You pulled the frame back down on the rack....but the body panels still didn't fit?
Did the new windshield fit properly?

[blkZooM]

It's a built trans.


Cool, I know you approve of higher compression did you up it with the new pistons, or kept it the same as what you had before. Mind you I have no clue as to what they were before

[LOWBUCKMM]

I love this car. I just hope my turbo marauder will be kinda like ol blue.

[LANDY]

Bad Bish.........

[Zack]

Zack,
What happened with the firewall that made you use those spacer washers?
You pulled the frame back down on the rack....but the body panels still didn't fit?
Did the new windshield fit properly?

Its crumpled in places you cant even see, causing the body to sit lower on the frame. The washers fixed it.

Imagine going 55mph, up a 4ft high embankment, launching 4200lbs in the air and crashing down to earth.
It was not pretty.

[8UWITH6]

A few washers nobody will ever see or DBP to the crusher?

Option #1 all day long.

Good job, car looked great when I saw it!

[MyBlackBeasts]

Lol sucker bet.. I'd take his azz!

Oooooooooh!! Dems fightin words!!!

Race! Race! Race! Race! Race! Race! :burnout:

He he he! :D

[Joe Walsh]

Its crumpled in places you cant even see, causing the body to sit lower on the frame. The washers fixed it.

Imagine going 55mph, up a 4ft high embankment, launching 4200lbs in the air and crashing down to earth.
It was not pretty.

OUCH!
As you said....A "Dukes of Hazzard" event.

Luckily it's body-on-frame...not sure a unibody would have been salvageable.
Plus with a unibody, you would be bending and putting wrinkles everywhere with that turbo's massive torque.

[BLACKMAGIC03]

I do collision repair for a living...are motto is when you use shims (washers)..we say "the guy that makes the shims has to make a livin"..lol then we feel good about it...

[Zack]

I do collision repair for a living...are motto is when you use shims (washers)..we say "the guy that makes the shims has to make a livin"..lol then we feel good about it...

Bahaha awesome! :beer:

[Drewstang]

Nice build for a new guy.

[marauder21]

I woulf detail the poop out of that marauder. Lol jk jk
But Ok i gotta ask....Zack, when are you going to go with the twin turbo? :D
Lol

[L.Mark]

I woulf detail the poop out of that marauder. Lol jk jk
But Ok i gotta ask....Zack, when are you going to go with the twin turbo? :D
Lol


Ohhh, Ohhh, my car, my car...:wave::rock: