Posted By: cudaman1967
The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/01/09 05:06 AM
Turbo is located and passenger header is built. Friday will build the drivers side.
The turbo Cuda build has begun
Posted By: go green
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/01/09 05:31 AM
What size of turbo ?
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/01/09 02:36 PM
Bullseye 80mm with 1.32 a/r
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/01/09 02:47 PM
cool
Posted By: RyanJ
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/01/09 02:50 PM
Same turbo I now have..... I just got mine fired up last weekend with the new BW Bullseye S480 with 1.32AR, changing converter today & hopefully can get it out & see how it spools.
What CID?
Cam specs?
What size primaries & collectors did you end up going with?
What CID?
Cam specs?
What size primaries & collectors did you end up going with?
Posted By: instigator
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/01/09 04:40 PM
From what I can see on the topside of that motor, you will be using that turbos potential up fairly easy!
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/01/09 06:32 PM
Not sure yet on the bore it will be no bigger than 446. The new block is over at the machine shop as of Monday. Mach Machine does all my machine work. He builds alot of nitrous pro mod motors. The cam is is a lunati solid. Mach hooked me up with his guy Steve at Lunati who does lots of turbo grinds.
Primaries are 2" into a 3" collector. The crossover will also be 3".
Converters are tricky with turbos. If you need help with that let me know. I have guru that has special converters he does for turbo cars.
Primaries are 2" into a 3" collector. The crossover will also be 3".
Converters are tricky with turbos. If you need help with that let me know. I have guru that has special converters he does for turbo cars.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 03:27 AM
Passenger header
Posted By: Kevins493
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 03:32 AM
So when are you gonna have it at Capitol?
Posted By: 383man
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 04:04 AM
Mike what the heck are you up to ?? 
Ron
Ron
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 04:09 AM
Shooting for April. We should be done with all the piping by Sunday or Monday. Motor will be done sometime in Feb. Then it will be time to fine tune
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 04:10 AM
Hey Ron!
Going back on the street! Wanted something different. Not many turbo BB Mopars out there.
Going back on the street! Wanted something different. Not many turbo BB Mopars out there.
Posted By: 383man
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 04:36 AM
Quote:
Hey Ron!
Going back on the street! Wanted something different. Not many turbo BB Mopars out there.
Thats cool.
We can cruise together sometimes if I can keep up with you. Ron
Posted By: jcc
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 04:52 AM
Quote:
Same turbo I now have..... I just got mine fired up last weekend with the new BW Bullseye S480 with 1.32AR, changing converter today & hopefully can get it out & see how it spools.
What CID?
Cam specs?
What size primaries & collectors did you end up going with?
And what CR?
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 05:08 AM
9.0:1
Posted By: RyanJ
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/02/09 10:44 PM
Cool, looks good. Wish mine had all that room around front end. I like the way you did the turbo mount also with the T6 flange.
I gotta fix my wastegate I pegged the gauge at 20 PSI twice yesterday
You won't have any trouble spooling that S480, mine is putting out around 3 PSI at 2500 RPM & my exhaust system is way way too big & only 394 inches. Boost is definitely addicting.... turns a mild mannered motor into a video game like animal.
Power? not a problem... keeping it on the road & out of the ditches... may be a problem
I gotta fix my wastegate I pegged the gauge at 20 PSI twice yesterday
You won't have any trouble spooling that S480, mine is putting out around 3 PSI at 2500 RPM & my exhaust system is way way too big & only 394 inches. Boost is definitely addicting.... turns a mild mannered motor into a video game like animal.
Power? not a problem... keeping it on the road & out of the ditches... may be a problem
Posted By: go green
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 02:20 AM
Spell check on the valve cover !
Posted By: Kevins493
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 02:27 AM
Quote:
Shooting for April. We should be done with all the piping by Sunday or Monday. Motor will be done sometime in Feb. Then it will be time to fine tune
Hoping to have mine ready by then, maybe a little earlier. Gotta fix the motor and put it back in.
Posted By: joshking440
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 03:01 AM
No inner-cooler???? Are you running Methanol for fuel, or Water Injection...
How fast are you wanting to go, how much boost?
How fast are you wanting to go, how much boost?
Posted By: Anonymous
Post deleted by Defbob - 01/03/09 03:21 AM
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 03:47 AM
Ha! Quick and Dirty at a final at capitol last year to mess with the chevy guys!
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 03:51 AM
Kevin at CSU is doing a dominator for it. That is my alcohol Dominator on it that I bracket race with for mocking up.
Gasoline on the street with water/meth injection, race gas at track. 15-20psi at the track, 8psi around town. You will start to see more and more dominators as time goes on. They are starting to find they work well even on lower HP motors (1000hp or less)
Gasoline on the street with water/meth injection, race gas at track. 15-20psi at the track, 8psi around town. You will start to see more and more dominators as time goes on. They are starting to find they work well even on lower HP motors (1000hp or less)
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 12:49 PM
Both headers built and crossover pipe
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 12:51 PM
merger pipe
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 12:52 PM
merger pipe #2. Thats it for now heading up to work on car.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 02:07 PM
Posted By: joshking440
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 03:48 PM
is that all stainless?
Posted By: moparmattkos
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/03/09 05:17 PM
Sweet build !!! 
Please keep us posted!! Ive have wanted to and will build a turbo big block in the next year or so. 
Please keep us posted!! Ive have wanted to and will build a turbo big block in the next year or so.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 01:02 AM
Radiator bottom mount made need to complete tomorrow
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 01:03 AM
Wastegate
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 01:04 AM
BOV
Posted By: tilt
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 02:36 AM
How big is that wastegate?
Same for the BOV?
Same for the BOV?
Posted By: 1badx
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 02:49 AM
Quote:
Both headers built and crossover pipe
Looks good! Good thing you left room for another turbo. My guess is you'll be adding another once you get that setup working.
Here's a video of a rear mounted twin turbo we tuned recently.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQugsN1ucZo
I'm hooked. Looking to put twin trunk mounted ht60's on the GTX once I get this 446 up and running. Planning on going blow through on a dominator also. Please keep us posted on your progress.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 02:59 AM
60mm, 50mm
Posted By: mokid
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 03:28 AM
Wow Ryan is alive, I guess he's to busy working on turbos to return customers calls,
Posted By: go green
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 06:00 PM
Your wide band O2 sensor bung is too close to your turbo, you will barbecue it in not time at all. 
Posted By: blownzoom440
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 06:20 PM
Quote:
Your wide band O2 sensor bung is too close to your turbo, you will barbecue it in not time at all.
look how far it is away from the cylinder head.normal distance.
Posted By: blownEFI
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/04/09 07:19 PM
Quote:
look how far it is away from the cylinder head.normal distance.
Mine were same distance... I had two bungs, one for my ecu and a second for LM1. Never had a problem.
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/05/09 04:10 PM
Quote:
Turbo is located and passenger header is built. Friday will build the drivers side.
where are you gonna put the radiator???
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/05/09 04:22 PM
Its in the picture above but I have more photos to post from yesterday that show it a little better.
Posted By: tilt
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/05/09 10:05 PM
Quote:
60mm, 50mm
reason i asked is that they looked smallish in the pic.
My wbO2 is 18" from the turbo.This is a 5 wire for BS3.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/10/09 02:38 AM
8 days and the car is home
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/10/09 02:39 AM
another
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/10/09 02:40 AM
3
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/10/09 02:42 AM
4
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/10/09 02:46 AM
6
Posted By: blownEFI
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/10/09 03:19 AM
Is it ok to have the fuel pressure regulator on the firewall like that? I thought there was a rule saying so many inches away from the firewall.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/10/09 04:39 AM
this is my old motor and regulator. All that is changing
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/19/09 02:18 PM
Anybody on here using a water/meth injection with there turbo or high compression motor? If so what kind
Posted By: joshking440
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/19/09 02:57 PM
Cudaman,
There are 2 water injections that work very well.
One the Supercahrger Store sells, the other Steve at New Era Racecraft sells.
I dont know the name of the one from The Supercharger store but Jay Leno put it on that crazy twin turbo thing he built, and www.alcoholinjectionsystems.com is the other
There are 2 water injections that work very well.
One the Supercahrger Store sells, the other Steve at New Era Racecraft sells.
I dont know the name of the one from The Supercharger store but Jay Leno put it on that crazy twin turbo thing he built, and www.alcoholinjectionsystems.com is the other
Posted By: blownzoom440
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/19/09 03:07 PM
Quote:
Anybody on here using a water/meth injection with there turbo or high compression motor? If so what kind
i have a snow kit.the only glitch was the activation with the capalary tube being pinched,[my fault]no real results to confirm but feel it works.
Posted By: BB70DUSTER
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/20/09 11:57 PM
how much power can that turbo support? 
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/29/09 11:57 PM
Carb went to CSU today!! Kevin is doing a dominator for me.
Posted By: topfueldart
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/30/09 12:49 AM
Quote:
how much power can that turbo support?
Around 1200ish....
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 01/30/09 01:46 AM
HP is relative to alot of things size of manifold, head flows, cam etc... They say good to 1500 hp but reality is like 1200 like topfuedart says.
I am looking to push around 900hp. Not looking to shock the world. Have run 9.40's to 9.50's for years NA. So would like to get it into the 8's now with the turbo and drive it and have fun
I am looking to push around 900hp. Not looking to shock the world. Have run 9.40's to 9.50's for years NA. So would like to get it into the 8's now with the turbo and drive it and have fun
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 02/07/09 11:34 PM
Rolled it off the lift today. All the lines are run, components are mounted. Time to break everything down and get headers coated and exhaust and put the new motor in. Shortblock is done just need top end off this motor to complete.
Posted By: blown572dart
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 02/08/09 12:18 AM
Look like a lot of work
Posted By: tilt
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 02/08/09 12:32 AM
try alkycontrol for the water/meth kit.
I think there site is www.alkycontrol.com
I think there site is www.alkycontrol.com
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 02/08/09 12:38 AM
Tilt been talking to him by email the last few days. Seems to know his stuff. Prices arent to bad either.
Hows your car coming?
Hows your car coming?
Posted By: Shaker223
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 02/08/09 01:28 AM
Quote:
Anybody on here using a water/meth injection with there turbo or high compression motor? If so what kind
I use devils own for my meth kit.
http://www.alcohol-injection.com/water-injection-kits-1/universal-19/universal-stage-1-8.html
Posted By: dodge turbo
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 02/08/09 01:42 AM
Looking good....cant wait to see it run,,,,where do you normally race at??
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 02/08/09 01:53 AM
Cecil and Capitol
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/27/09 02:34 AM
Well after 7 months I finally the car almost done. Broke the motor in this weekend. Then hooked up the turbo and man does this thing sound bad to the bone! Cant wait to drive it. Still have some wiring to complete with the Zeitronix and Labonte Water/Meth amoung a few other items. Should be on the road in the next 2-3 weeks I hope...
Posted By: TheOtherDodge
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/27/09 03:11 AM
Looks great! Thanks for the progress and pics! 
Posted By: megajoltman
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/27/09 03:32 AM
SWEET!
Posted By: Bubba
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/27/09 07:10 PM
I love it.
Posted By: lowbudget
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/28/09 12:12 AM
Jesus, that thing is badd..hope to see ya around this year
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/28/09 01:12 AM
Thanks Guys! Been alot of hard work. Been planning for 2 years. Got tired of bracket racing after 15 yrs and wanted to try something different.
Posted By: Efidart
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/28/09 04:11 PM
X2 on the BBQ of the wideband. Under boost you will start to get overheating errors, should be around 18" from the turbo.
Posted By: BloFish
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/28/09 04:42 PM
More pic's please
Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/28/09 08:32 PM
Great Job Mike..
Keep us posted..
Chris..
Keep us posted..
Chris..
Posted By: SB449VALIANT
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 07/28/09 10:17 PM
Quote:
More pic's please
Posted By: cudaman1967
Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 01:28 AM
Well I am 90 percent there. Working the bugs out. It is unreal!!! Faster than my alcohol 9.40 motor on the pump and water/meth with only 7lb of boost.
Need to get painted once the bugs are all worked out. I have put almost 100 miles on it. Rides smooth! Need to put the mesh grill in and do the body work.
I am thinking DP50 satin black. Thoughts?
Need to get painted once the bugs are all worked out. I have put almost 100 miles on it. Rides smooth! Need to put the mesh grill in and do the body work.
I am thinking DP50 satin black. Thoughts?
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 01:28 AM
another
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 01:31 AM
special thanks to Zeitronix! I couldnt of tuned this car with out there on board computer!
Thanks Marc!
www.zeitronix.com
Thanks Marc!
www.zeitronix.com
Posted By: CW25
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 03:42 AM
Awesome when is the track date for some inital numbers.
Posted By: blownzoom440
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 08:43 AM
keepup the good work.thanks for posting the update! 
Posted By: bigsbigelow
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 10:38 AM
YES!!! Satin black would look killer on your car. I also think it looks pretty darn cool the way it is.
I also think it looks pretty darn cool the way it is.
Posted By: BDS871Cuda
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 04:34 PM
Quote:
I am thinking DP50 satin black. Thoughts?
All that work and you want to paint it one color
off of flat black (yes, satin black is to close to
flat black). Toss on some House of Kolors Chrome
Black, or give it a Candy Tangerine look. Change
it up a bit like a Candy Pearl Teal.
Anything but (ratrod) (flat) satin black.
But then again it's your choice in the end.
Awsome car!!!!!
Posted By: B G Racing
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 05:04 PM
Awasome
Posted By: 70blackfish
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 05:25 PM
maybe you could do a on board video pass.
somewhere nice and safe of course..
cool car
somewhere nice and safe of course..
cool car
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 09/15/09 06:17 PM
Thanks guys! Looking forward to turning the boost up and see if I cant get it into the 8.50's. So far I am so impressed with it!
Not sure on color. Most who have looked at it say it would look awesome in satin black. I dunno
Not sure on color. Most who have looked at it say it would look awesome in satin black. I dunno
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/22/09 02:13 PM
Pics from ocean city cruise!
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/22/09 02:13 PM
#2
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/22/09 02:15 PM
#3
Posted By: Defbob
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/22/09 10:03 PM
nice
Posted By: blown572dart
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/22/09 10:13 PM
Quote:
nice
BAD AZZ
Posted By: rickstershemi
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/22/09 10:33 PM
Quote:
Well I am 90 percent there. Working the bugs out. It is unreal!!! Faster than my alcohol 9.40 motor on the pump and water/meth with only 7lb of boost.
Need to get painted once the bugs are all worked out. I have put almost 100 miles on it. Rides smooth! Need to put the mesh grill in and do the body work.
I am thinking DP50 satin black. Thoughts?
The satin look would be very cool....PPG makes a single stage industrial paint that is sweet and much better than the DP50 as far as UV is concerned
Rickster
Posted By: B1KILLER
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/22/09 11:41 PM
Sweet
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/23/09 12:10 AM
Thanks guys!! Hoping to make the next 8.50 race at Cecil. Will see. Have the rear apart, needed axle bearings (one was leaking)
Posted By: Stroker Scamp
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 10/23/09 12:14 AM
looks awesome do you have any pics of how the headers come together, looking from the front of the car underneath?
do you have any pics of how the headers come together, looking from the front of the car underneath?
Posted By: Rampage16v
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 10/25/09 09:44 PM
Quote:Quote:
look how far it is away from the cylinder head.normal distance.
Mine were same distance... I had two bungs, one for my ecu and a second for LM1. Never had a problem.
I have mine close to the turbo flange I know they say not to but its been there for over 2 years with alot of passes with c16 and still working fine.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/23/09 05:41 PM
Made it to the track finally after driving it around and tuning on street. So far have put 600 miles on motor and REALLY Happy with the results!!
Setup was very conservative. I knew going I could had to much gear 4.88 so on REV limiter at 1000ft and had to lift.
So:
14lbs boost
19 degrees timing at 14lbs
shift at 6600
AFR PERFECT 11.5
Converter ONLY dropping 100rpms on shift! To loose!!
ON REV LIMITER AT 1000ft 7400rpm. Lifting at 1000 and drifting through
60ft 1.33
1/8 5.83
mph 120.1
1000ft 7.60
lifting at 1000ft 9.139 144.58 mph
Solid 8 second street car! Changing gears this winter and tighten the converter up a small bit.
Setup was very conservative. I knew going I could had to much gear 4.88 so on REV limiter at 1000ft and had to lift.
So:
14lbs boost
19 degrees timing at 14lbs
shift at 6600
AFR PERFECT 11.5
Converter ONLY dropping 100rpms on shift! To loose!!
ON REV LIMITER AT 1000ft 7400rpm. Lifting at 1000 and drifting through
60ft 1.33
1/8 5.83
mph 120.1
1000ft 7.60
lifting at 1000ft 9.139 144.58 mph
Solid 8 second street car! Changing gears this winter and tighten the converter up a small bit.
Posted By: 493_DART
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/23/09 07:55 PM
awesome !
Posted By: afxcoronet
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/23/09 08:44 PM
totally awesome, congrats, I love your car...
Posted By: sdaurity
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/23/09 08:56 PM
Who did your carburetor? I am still in the air on who I'm gonna get to do mine.
Posted By: bigtimeauto
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 11/23/09 08:57 PM
Quote:
special thanks to Zeitronix! I couldnt of tuned this car with out there on board computer!
Thanks Marc!
www.zeitronix.com
I have one of those also. did you buy the dash daq or are you just using a laptop? are you monitoring intake air temp?
Posted By: headhunter
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 01:28 AM
Quote:can we see more on your turbo car?Quote:Quote:
look how far it is away from the cylinder head.normal distance.
Mine were same distance... I had two bungs, one for my ecu and a second for LM1. Never had a problem.
I have mine close to the turbo flange I know they say not to but its been there for over 2 years with alot of passes with c16 and still working fine.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 02:52 AM
CSU! Kevin did a dominator for me.I wouldnt go any where else. Only thing I did to it was lean the primary out 4 jets and adjust the special rear powervalve he invented and AFR;s dead on 11.5
Posted By: jyrki
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 08:35 AM
Less stall, and you may have troubles getting the turbos to spool. The converter is propably the most difficult thing in the turbo cars to get right, we had a pretty good luck with it. The first version was against the limiter all the way, but spooled very quickly and still run well (8.13). Then after tightening the rpm drops from 7100 shift point to 6200, but it now takes about a second+ to get the boost up enough for a decent leave. First since you have no boost, there is no torque, and the converter should slip, then with boost the tq doubles and the converter should hold, it's a difficult task. I would also say that you are very cautious with your spark advance, we have almost 10 degrees more with 14 psi. Of course too little is propably better than too much though.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 01:31 PM
Well I wanted to be safe with the timing. I have it locked at 40 degrees and pulling 1.5 degrees per pound of boost. I have been taking baby steps the whole way just to make sure I do not hurt the motor. I will play with timimg once I get the gear changed.
As far as the converter you are right it is the hardest part. Luckly my buddy that does my converters was with me Saturday looking at the converter data on the computer.
I am not changing 2 things at once for sure. Starting with gears. Then go back to track and look at the data again.
What size tire do you run and what gear?Also what is your finish line rpm?
As far as the converter you are right it is the hardest part. Luckly my buddy that does my converters was with me Saturday looking at the converter data on the computer.
I am not changing 2 things at once for sure. Starting with gears. Then go back to track and look at the data again.
What size tire do you run and what gear?Also what is your finish line rpm?
Posted By: sdaurity
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 01:48 PM
Quote:
CSU! Kevin did a dominator for me.I wouldnt go any where else. Only thing I did to it was lean the primary out 4 jets and adjust the special rear powervalve he invented and AFR;s dead on 11.5
I had talked to him about doing mine a while back. Did he convert yours or did you buy new direct from him. That is good to hear though
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 01:51 PM
He convertered and old 1050 I had. It is so smooth to drive. I drive it almost every weekend. Two pumps of gas and fires up and idles.
Posted By: FlyFish
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 02:33 PM
That thing is SICK....just plain SICK!!! Awesome car.
Posted By: jyrki
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 03:32 PM
Our basic timing is 40 degrees initial, and it comes down by a little under 1 degree / psi so that at imaginary 26 psi there should be 20 degrees.
Our gear ratio is 4.10, tires are 18.5/33 ET Streets and against the 7500 rpm limiter through the traps at 175 mph. We tried and actually succeeded to lower the converter stall about 500 rpm with oil change; went to SAE 80 wt oil in the trans. Itäs similar to John Deere Hy Gard, but thick and it worked. Of course we couldn't get everything out of the trans, so it's propably about 1/3 ATF and 1/3 SAE 80. Even with teh tightened converter we still use the same fluid, ATF only for colour. The trans internals looked good the last time it was down.
Our gear ratio is 4.10, tires are 18.5/33 ET Streets and against the 7500 rpm limiter through the traps at 175 mph. We tried and actually succeeded to lower the converter stall about 500 rpm with oil change; went to SAE 80 wt oil in the trans. Itäs similar to John Deere Hy Gard, but thick and it worked. Of course we couldn't get everything out of the trans, so it's propably about 1/3 ATF and 1/3 SAE 80. Even with teh tightened converter we still use the same fluid, ATF only for colour. The trans internals looked good the last time it was down.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/24/09 04:38 PM
Interesting. One thing I do notice it doesnt seem to pull at the upper rpm range. My NA motors always like 7400 rpm. This flat tappet and turbo deal doesnt seem too.
Now is that because of the cam or because of timing so far retarded. Needless to say on the rev limiter by 1000ft at 7400 so needs a gear change. Question is 4.56(which I have on the shelf) or 4.30 or 4.10
I will also play with the converter next year. Nice to have a guy do my stall changes for free...
Now is that because of the cam or because of timing so far retarded. Needless to say on the rev limiter by 1000ft at 7400 so needs a gear change. Question is 4.56(which I have on the shelf) or 4.30 or 4.10
I will also play with the converter next year. Nice to have a guy do my stall changes for free...
Posted By: blownEFI
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/25/09 01:28 AM
Quote:Quote:can we see more on your turbo car?Quote:Quote:
look how far it is away from the cylinder head.normal distance.
Mine were same distance... I had two bungs, one for my ecu and a second for LM1. Never had a problem.
I have mine close to the turbo flange I know they say not to but its been there for over 2 years with alot of passes with c16 and still working fine.
I don't want to hijack this post.... so I started another one My new turbo setup. That pic above was of my old turbo setup from a couple years ago, now I'm finishing up the new setup, which you can see in the post.
Posted By: instigator
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/25/09 01:41 AM
Quote:Quote:Quote:can we see more on your turbo car?Quote:Quote:
look how far it is away from the cylinder head.normal distance.
Mine were same distance... I had two bungs, one for my ecu and a second for LM1. Never had a problem.
I have mine close to the turbo flange I know they say not to but its been there for over 2 years with alot of passes with c16 and still working fine.
I don't want to hijack this post.... so I started another one My new turbo setup. That pic above was of my old turbo setup from a couple years ago, now I'm finishing up the new setup, which you can see in the post.
speaking of pulling at upper rpms....you definetly need more compressor wheel and turbine wheel at that....you have a fairly big motor from what I remember and very good flowing heads.....I would imagine with the 80mm turbo you are flatlining power at around 6500 rpm if not less....
Definetly cool looking barracuda, and put down some very good #'s
Posted By: instigator
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/25/09 01:44 AM
sorry, wrong quote...
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/25/09 02:50 AM
hijacker!! Just kiding! Thanks for all the emails in the beginning of my build! YOUR CAR IS AWESOME!
Posted By: Mike Swann
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/25/09 09:27 PM
Nice
Posted By: B1Fish540
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 11/25/09 09:37 PM
Extremely cool Cuda! I like the color you have it now.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/01/09 03:00 AM
thanks for all the compliments!
Posted By: HardcoreB
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/05/09 03:08 PM
Somehow, I have overlooked this car. (Can't view pics here.) WOW what a neat homebuilt HotRod you got there. Nice and inspirational too.
and inspirational too.
Posted By: TheOtherDodge
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/06/09 03:54 PM
I am considering a turbo for my Indy -1 498 motor I have. If I may ask, roughly, how much did it cost you to run the turbo (exclude motor costs)?
Are you happy with blow through? Any intercooler? What gas are you having to use?
Are you happy with blow through? Any intercooler? What gas are you having to use?
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/08/09 05:05 AM
the blow through is awesome! Not one issue afr's are perfect! No intercooler I use labonte motorsports water/meth spray.
Excluding motor, trans, fuel etc. Just turbo, piping work, bonnet, flanges, all the fab work for the radiator and turbo mount. About 5-6K. I kept track on everything so let me know if you want to know all
Excluding motor, trans, fuel etc. Just turbo, piping work, bonnet, flanges, all the fab work for the radiator and turbo mount. About 5-6K. I kept track on everything so let me know if you want to know all
Posted By: TheOtherDodge
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/08/09 01:27 PM
Thanks! I am realllllly considering turbo the SB that is in it..... Just looking at options, etc.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/10/09 08:11 PM
Do your research it will pay off! Make sure you follow the basics though. Fuel system is very important and also is data logging. Let me know if you have questions.
Posted By: TheOtherDodge
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/11/09 02:10 PM
How is the driveability with the blow through? I heard that for race, they work great but driveability can be poor.
Who did your carb and did you purchase one or sent yours out? how much?
Who did your carb and did you purchase one or sent yours out? how much?
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/11/09 06:09 PM
Driveablity is awesome!! I have put 600 miles on it. Drive it almost every weekend. I had CSU do it and the afr's are perfect, great cruising, PERFECT underload. I sent him a 1050 dominator I had. Cost $650 to modify mine. In my mind WELL worth the money. Zero issues!
Posted By: TheOtherDodge
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/11/09 07:21 PM
Great, I will send him mine, though it is a 950hp. But $600 seems like a lot! Maybe I should just buy one from them and sell mine?
Posted By: Tig
Re: Update: The turbo Cuda build - 12/12/09 10:55 AM
Hi, awesome build!
As to the colour, well I think it would look cool a dark pearl purple with satin black stripes of some sort. JMHO but I'm sort of biased to purple anyway
As to the colour, well I think it would look cool a dark pearl purple with satin black stripes of some sort. JMHO but I'm sort of biased to purple anyway
Posted By: fastfish
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/12/09 05:54 PM
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Great, I will send him mine, though it is a 950hp. But $600 seems like a lot! Maybe I should just buy one from them and sell mine?
$600 is a lot...we get $450 to boost prep carbs.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/12/09 06:36 PM
Well I guess all I can say is I read on turbo forums with lots of people with all kind of blow through problems trying to do it them selves and trying to save a buck here or there. My experience best $650 I ever spent. Bolt on and fired right up. Had to make one jet change and at 14lbs perfect 11.5 afr. I couldnt ask for more. But CSU is considered one of the best in the business. Thats my
Posted By: HardcoreB
Re: The turbo Cuda build has begun - 12/12/09 08:09 PM
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...CSU is considered one of the best in the business. Thats my
I agree with your thinking. They have an excellent reputation.
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/12/10 05:58 PM
New paint job and graphics
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/12/10 05:59 PM
another
Posted By: hemiiroc
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/12/10 07:07 PM
Good looking car!!!!
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/12/10 11:47 PM
Thanks!!
Posted By: blownzoom440
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/13/10 12:23 AM
could you give us a money shot of the engine? 
Posted By: MIKES_DUSTER
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/13/10 02:10 AM
That cuda is SICK!!!!! What hood are you useing??
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/18/10 04:06 AM
thanks guys! hood has a 6" cowl still at paint shop. Usually do not run a hood due to no where to put it at a show
Posted By: dodge turbo
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/18/10 11:25 PM
looking good...you doing the ocean this spring?
Posted By: B1Fish540
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/19/10 02:07 AM
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another
Wow, another bad azz cuda on moparts! Beautiful
Posted By: cudaman1967
Re: Updated!!!The turbo Cuda build has begun - 04/19/10 03:20 AM
yes I will be at OC from wed-sun. you going to be there?