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Thread: Turbo LS with TH400 and Ford 8.8

  1. #51
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    well here is the rear finished. I probably have about 100 hours into this part of the project but it was worth it. I have tons of adjustment and I feel it will be plenty strong.










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    Awesome work good sir

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    moving to the front i decided to suspend the turbo to get an idea where i could mount it. i think i am going to follow suit with Unatral and mount it on the drivers side up high. seemed out work out pretty well.




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    Dude... this is so badass!

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    Just curious, did you take much of a look at the stock rear end (or still have it)? I'm looking for some insight on how easy it would be to fab in a Ford 8.8 IRS carrier....

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    I still have it sitting in the garage.

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    I built a 2000 Miata serveral years ago using a Ford 302 and a T'Bird IRS. They used two different in that model - a 7.5 and a 8.8, there were LDS units in both sizes. I used the 7.5 figuring it was enough for my needs. Several others did use the 8.8 but that required moving shock perches, etc for clearances.

    here is an 8.8 in another Miata but he has a rear mounted turbo with LSx over 700 rwh...



    here is my application with 7.5...

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    mocking up the brackets and headers. I'm gonna have to move the heater ports with these headers.





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    Great work!!! Can't wait to see it moving

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    Thanks, Hopefully I'll get the motor dropped in for the final time this weekend. I pulled the ABS module out last night and had to trim some of the metal around the brake booster. I'm gonna roll with no ABS. just bypass it and put in a proportioning valve and should be good to go.

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    some parts came in





    test fitting the radiator and AC condenser and inter cooler.









    gotta trim the frame rail to move the turbo away from the waterpump.


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    Quote Originally Posted by FoxBodyRacing View Post
    gotta trim the frame rail to move the turbo away from the waterpump.



    Should be interesting.
    The World is ruled by Kings and Queens that blind your eyes and steal your dreams.
    When answering my questions please use a qualifier if you are not sure.
    The more I work on this car the less I respect German engineering.
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    The wheels look so unsuspecting. Neat build.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hueristic View Post


    Should be interesting.
    the area I cut out I will add in 1/8" plate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FoxBodyRacing View Post
    the area I cut out I will add in 1/8" plate.
    I'm going to assume that he's like me and just thinks the whole build is damn impressive and can't wait to see the finished results.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LSxDreamer View Post
    I'm going to assume that he's like me and just thinks the whole build is damn impressive and can't wait to see the finished results.
    Correctamundo.

    Also, I'm sure he knows that the shape is designed specifically for the stress and will design appropriately.
    The World is ruled by Kings and Queens that blind your eyes and steal your dreams.
    When answering my questions please use a qualifier if you are not sure.
    The more I work on this car the less I respect German engineering.
    When you speak in Absolutes you are always wrong!

    Semper Fi


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    had to go with a stock header.





    a hose clamp works good for marking a tube to cut a straight line







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    Awesome job!

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    I assumed there would be a lot more sheet metal work necessary! How much modification are you going to have to do to the rear seats?

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    Quote Originally Posted by unnatrl View Post
    I assumed there would be a lot more sheet metal work necessary! How much modification are you going to have to do to the rear seats?
    i started messing with it. There will deffenitly be some modification to the seats. Not sure the extent yet.

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    86 325es, 2.8L m50, S476sxe, ProEFI 128 ecu, e85, solid rear axle, TH400 trans, 28x10.5w slicks, zip ties, popsicle sticks, tape
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    [QUOTE=someguy2800;29557503]Cool project! Here is my e30 with a 9 inch and 4 link if you haven't seen. I have a turbo m52 in it and had a t56 magnum but am building a transbrake th400 for it now. Should go 8's pretty easy

    I did go through your build when i was searching to see if anyone had put a stright axle in one before. i did not want to do a complete backhalf because i want to retain the back seats or at least make it look like they are functional. seeing your build boosted me confidence that i could do an 8.8.


    i was able to mess with it a little tonight. i finished getting the hot side mocked and tacked up.




    i got the front bumper in today so i can try and get the intercooler and radiator fit in there.


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