Drgon63 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Here is the start to my 1955 Chevy Twin Turbo Project specs so far 454 Big Block Chevy Twin intercooled turbochargers 700R4 Transmission 12 Bolt Rearend Mini Tubbed carbon Fiber drive shaft here are some starting pics Edited March 15, 2011 by Drgon63
tooltas Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 radcal me likey likey looks like it going killer ride
W-409 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Is there enough room to put valve covers to it, without changing the turbo system...? Maybe cutting front wheelwells off might be good idea, lots of more space... But if you can get everything fit right, leave those wheel wells and then engine bay is "fully loaded... But let's have a see, where is this going to end, thank you for sharing it!
jeff ewaskey Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Man, is this going to be a monster!!!!! Can't wait to see more so keep it coming.
Drgon63 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 Is there enough room to put valve covers to it, without changing the turbo system...? Maybe cutting front wheelwells off might be good idea, lots of more space... But if you can get everything fit right, leave those wheel wells and then engine bay is "fully loaded... But let's have a see, where is this going to end, thank you for sharing it! so far yes the valve covers fit right under the turbos with clearance to spare... as for fitting all with wheel wells thats what i was hoping to achieve.. the turbo lines to the inter-cooler go under the radiator and the air intakes will be going into the fenderwells.... plumbing plumbing plumbing... woooo hoooo Tom
Dragline Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Holy Schnickies! Already impressive and it's still mostly white plastic. Those turbos are Da Kine. You got me watching. Bob
Drgon63 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 Holy Schnickies! Already impressive and it's still mostly white plastic. Those turbos are Da Kine. You got me watching. Bob Thanx Bob.... will try to post each step of the way....
W117monte Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Be sure to beef up the clutch packs and add a corvette servo to that 700r. its gonna need it! this build is looking nasty.
Foxer Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 This will make one good looking engine compartment! I don't envy your plumbing job but am excited to see it!
Nick F40 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Watching this! Love it! <3 those turbos are beautiful
Dr. Cranky Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Sure thing, I am watching this one closely!
chev12olet Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 VERY AWESOME START AND I LOVE THOSE TURBOS. WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE WATCHING THIS BUILD. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Drgon63 Posted February 23, 2011 Author Posted February 23, 2011 VERY AWESOME START AND I LOVE THOSE TURBOS. WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE WATCHING THIS BUILD. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK Thanx all for the moral support... the plumbing is gonna be a trick but i will be keeping it all in the engine compartment...yeah!!!!
Drgon63 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Update 2/27/2011 engine and intercooler... So far so good... looks like its all gonna fit without removing any of the inner fenders.... Edited February 27, 2011 by Drgon63
ajulia Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 Hello there friend! In the words of Jimmy Carter!! DYN-NO- MITE!! This will surely be a head turner fella! Both the mods and the subject is growing by leaps and bounds!! Keep on wit the keepin on!!!
pharr7226 Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Hello there friend! In the words of Jimmy Carter!! DYN-NO- MITE!! This will surely be a head turner fella! Both the mods and the subject is growing by leaps and bounds!! Keep on wit the keepin on!!! Jimmy Carter must have gotten a heck of a tan and a acting job. I think you meant Jimmy Walker.
mannyclub Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 That is gonna be cool! Love the turbo set up and engine. Will be watching this one. Manny
Drgon63 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Posted March 1, 2011 Update 2/28/2011... firewall moved back aprox 4 scales, instead of a 12 bolt decided on a 9 inch trailing arm suspension with air bags. as you can see from the following pics Decided on a color combo for the 55 also ...will be 2 tone green dark in front and lighter in rear more than likely gray or beige interior.....hope to have some mock ups shortly.. stay tuned.. .
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I love 55s. Great work you have going there. Keep it up! later
LAone Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 nice! im liking everything about this. i like the start on the 4 link rear end. keep up the great work.
Bill Edman Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Where did u get the turbos? Will be watching this build
Drgon63 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 Where did u get the turbos? Will be watching this build Made the Turbos.... kit turbos looked way small and truck turbos were way to big for this project...
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