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NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:13 PM
This is a 1992 calypso lx I picked up from Sean on here.After I got rid of the race car I wanted something fast that I could drive more.With that being said I thought this would be a perfect turbo project.So here we go!!!!:D
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:18 PM
First the tear down.We were pleased to find mls gaskets and arp bolts.It is a stock bottom end with a custom grind lunati forced induction camshaft.AFR 185's shaft mount jesel rockers Cobra intake and 24lb injectors.
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:22 PM
Next the intercooler was mounted:D
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:23 PM
The entire hot side was wrapped.:)
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:26 PM
Then the turbo goes on..
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Swapped out the 24's for 42's "for now" :D
draggin50
08-03-2012, 06:29 PM
Thats gonna be a fun car!!!
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:29 PM
Im really excited!!
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:31 PM
Back together and running as of today :bigthumb
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:33 PM
The goal is to try and get in the 10's with cold a/c!!!!!:eek:
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:35 PM
Gear swap tomorrow and hopefully the tune next week!!!:popcorn:
Stangman
08-03-2012, 06:42 PM
Looks right at home in there!!!!!
bbfstanger
08-03-2012, 06:48 PM
looks like its gonna be a fun car
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 06:59 PM
Video of startup earlier today!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfmIZUyr3tQ&feature=plcp
draggin50
08-03-2012, 07:03 PM
What turbo and kit did you go with?
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 07:16 PM
Not sure what kit it is but it is a 70mm garrett
Bman
08-03-2012, 07:56 PM
Looking good Bill.
2Kblacksleeper
08-03-2012, 08:33 PM
Very nice.
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 08:48 PM
Thanks guys!!:D
sean
08-03-2012, 08:57 PM
Looks right man. I'm glad its coming together for you. That was a great car.
mad max
08-03-2012, 09:14 PM
Shes probably gonna be a runner. Sounds good .
Walter
08-03-2012, 10:20 PM
That wrap is going to ba a pain in the ass, trust me.
NO SHOT
08-03-2012, 10:30 PM
That wrap is going to ba a pain in the ass, trust me.

Does it not want to stay on?
Walter
08-03-2012, 10:41 PM
If oil gets on it the wrap will start to burn. Also seem to hold the heat in the hotside so much that the metal will fatigue and begin to crack.
Carl
08-04-2012, 09:26 AM
That's a problem with stainless, not mild. Is the hot side mild or stainless?
Walter
08-04-2012, 10:32 AM
That's a problem with stainless, not mild. Is the hot side mild or stainless?

Ive had that problem with mild in the past.
NO SHOT
08-05-2012, 09:01 AM
I drove this thing home last night.Wow I like it!!!
Rich
08-05-2012, 09:20 AM
Nice car Bill!! Would love to have something just like it!!!
1987LXVert
08-05-2012, 12:31 PM
Nice thread bud car looks like fun to me. Enjoy her!!
Kwik92GT
08-05-2012, 10:53 PM
The goal is to try and get in the 10's with cold a/c!!!!!:eek:

I'm thinking you'll be kickin 10s in the ass no problem. Nice ride. :bigthumb
5.0calypso93lx
08-06-2012, 09:41 AM
That's a problem with stainless, not mild. Is the hot side mild or stainless?

I know that BG and Pony Down will void your warranty if they find out that you wrapped their mild headers.
bbfstanger
08-06-2012, 12:21 PM
yes mild steel will get brittle and start cracking from being wrapped.