Marauder Turbo Project Thread

[Zack]

V Bands, Wastgate, Piping, Flanges, Oil/Drain Kit, Pipe Wrap, Turbo Blanket all ardered today.

Saved 17% on everything thanks to Black Friday deals on The Turbo Forums.

Off to find some fenders for the car now.

 

[Zack]

Just bought a PRO Hallman Manual Boost controller for $72 shipped brand new.
Im glad I waited til today to buy!!!!!!!

 

[BUCKWHEAT]

We're all impressed, Zack. Keep the pics & stories coming.

 

[ZedEx6]

Wow, very nice Zack.

Any concerns with that pipe heating up your trans/fluid?

 

[guspech750]

Whacha been do'n Zack? Any progress? Pipes welded up?

 

[1stMerc]

Decided what size/brand turbo you going with?

 

[Zack]

All my new parts come in tomorrow so ill be able to mount the turbo, build a turbo bracket and complete the pipe from the ac compressor to the turbo flange.
I may wait to make the downpipe until after the car is painted and the fenders/liners are back on..(for fitment purposes)
I have a 76mm ceramix bearing/water cooled turbo from Comp.

 

[Zack]

Wow, very nice Zack.

Any concerns with that pipe heating up your trans/fluid?

Every pipe will have heat wrap on it.

 

[CBT]

Every pipe will have heat wrap on it.

I've got a pipe you can heat wrap, sailor.

I been offa here for months, come back to see you building something cool. Good times!

 

[guspech750]

Do you think you might convert your black Merc or Cobra to turbo?

 

[Outlaw]

I approve of this. This is cool as hell, also glad to see you're bringing the car back to life.

On A side note, I want to see pictures of the '59 Caddy lol.

 

[Zack]

Do you think you might convert your black Merc or Cobra to turbo?

Definitely not the Whipple Marauder, that car is way too fast and fun to change now. I havent even installed the 5.0 shortblock yet, been sitting in my garage for 6 months!

 

[Zack]

I approve of this. This is cool as hell, also glad to see you're bringing the car back to life.

On A side note, I want to see pictures of the '59 Caddy lol.

Here ya go:

 

[guspech750]

Definitely not the Whipple Marauder, that car is way too fast and fun to change now. I havent even installed the 5.0 shortblock yet, been sitting in my garage for 6 months!

Wait whaaaaaaa?
5.0 shorty just sitting. Sheesh. Chop chop.

 

[Blk04MM]

That turbo build is nice!

 

[Zack]

New pics added to post #2

 

[guspech750]

Shitz looking great Zack.

 

[01bluesnake]

Coming along nice Zack! Making piping sucks, period lol. I can't even remember how much time i had into my pie cut intercooler when i did the F1, but it was a lot. I've had the pleasure of doing more intercooler setups and will be doing my turbo kit as well as another over the winter, should be a wonderful time hahaha. Can't wait to see this thing finished up.

 

[Zack]

Post #3 Updated with progress pics
http://www.thechicagogarage.com/for...arauder-turbo-project-thread.html#post2553477

 

[musclemerc]

So much WIN, what are your plans for the downpipe? Are you gonna take them all the way back to keep the stock appearance?

LOVE the CadiZack BTW!

 

[Zack]

So much WIN, what are your plans for the downpipe? Are you gonna take them all the way back to keep the stock appearance?

LOVE the CadiZack BTW!

I will run 3.5" pipe down between the frame rail and firewall, then tie into the Kooks X-Pipe thats already installed.
Some wiring extension/modding required.

 

[guspech750]

Bad ass Zack!!

 

[justbob]

And you were worried about completion by March? You'll be ready for a tune in two weeks at this pace!

 

[Zack]

Treadstone intercooler on the way (xmas gift from Becky )
With 18-20psi and E85...omg.

 

[myrodr]

pics look outstanding this should be one mean mother. work looks great