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The Quest for 275 MPH
The intercooler pumps arrived today, finally at a point where the parts are arriving faster than we can install them. These are rated 40 GPM each as well as the intercoolers are rated 40 GPM each. Hopefully the combination of 2 ice boxes, 2 chillers, 2 pumps and 2 intercoolers will keep those...- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Thanks, I can't take credit as it's a team effort on this build. I tried to get mandrel bent pipes, but they can't bend the radius I need in the shorter distances or the changes in offsets that are needed. I'm sure there are facilities out there who have better equipment that could do that...- FST SNAKE
- Post #38
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Here are pics after we made adjustments for fit and then tig welded the pipes. It's getting there and we haven't had any major challenges that we couldn't overcome.- FST SNAKE
- Post #36
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Hot side pipe fitting and tig welding over this week. It's coming together and we will be on the cold side probably mid next week. Here are a few pics showing the work we have done so far.- FST SNAKE
- Post #35
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Boost lag is probably the biggest concern for most but in reality, for me it's a benefit. I leave the line easy and really don't need the boost to launch, once it's rolling, I can go WOT and very quickly go thru the gears. The engine management system is set up for boost by gear, so each shift...- FST SNAKE
- Post #34
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Here is view with the bumper installed, it shows those turbos looking very stealthy or somewhat anyway. Nice fit for all the parts so far, we are running hot pipes next week and hope to wrap that up by weeks end. After that we start the cold side and it should be about a week or so also. Then...- FST SNAKE
- Post #32
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The Quest for 275 MPH
These pics show some of the components located in final positions. There is a lot of work that has gone into making this all line up correctly. Everyone involved has really done their best and I could not be happier with the results. At this point the piping will be the next major project to...- FST SNAKE
- Post #31
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The Quest for 275 MPH
The turbos are mounted off brackets and the battery box. This is the final location for them as it allows all the piping from the intercoolers, exhaust etc to line up properly.- FST SNAKE
- Post #30
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Here is the new floor installed in Blucifer, the recessed area is for the battery. I needed some room for the intercooler pumps so I decided to recess the battery and mount the pumps on top of the cover. That keeps the clearance I needed from the rear glass.- FST SNAKE
- Post #29
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The Quest for 275 MPH
I decided to rework the trunk floor that supports all the components such as turbos, intercoolers, dry sump tank, battery etc. I wasn't happy with the quality/appearance of the first version and this one definitely will fix that issue.- FST SNAKE
- Post #28
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Hi Proedge, the turbos were located in the framework under the car at the drivers left foot and passengers right foot before, which is the typical location on TT Vipers. The problem for me was with the new larger turbos, intercoolers, ice boxes etc there was no room for those components so I...- FST SNAKE
- Post #27
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The Quest for 275 MPH
These are the 2 water to air intercoolers located, rated 3000 WHP. Should be an interesting attempt at 275 MPH. As many have told me " it's only 22 more MPH than your last run, should be easy " lol. I guess I will find out.- FST SNAKE
- Post #25
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Been a while since I've shared anything so I thought I would post some pics and see what you guys think of Blucifer's new twin turbo layout, it's me thinking outside the box.- FST SNAKE
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Viper Cruise and Drive In Movie Night, March 27 2021
We definitely will be there for this event. Can you check on a hotel and see if you can get us a special rate in case we decide to overnight? Thanks- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
In addition to new piping, intercooler, ice box etc I am also upgrading the turbos. I need a bit more WHP to make sure that Blucifer makes that 275 number.- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Here are some pictures of the piping for the turbo/intercooler.- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
I have discovered 20" Forgeline/Michelins make the rear brakes on Blucifer look tiny now.- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Here's a few pictures of the wheels and tires for the rear of the car. The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 345/30-20s and the wheels are Forgelines are 20" by 12" wide. The front tires will arrive in mid Jan, I will post a picture once they are all on Blucifer.- FST SNAKE
- Post #20
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Thanks Proedge, we are working toward that. Hopefully early 2021 we will have it ready to make an attempt at it. We are working on the intercooler and ice box now, getting them positioned and the lines and pipes ran. I will post some more pictures once we have those items completed.- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
I have the rear 20" tires and I'm expecting the 19" fronts soon. The Forgeline wheels should arrive Monday. Refreshed heads etc are back on the car, other minor stuff done so we are closing in on the dyno/tuning session. After that maybe a little seat time and then lets see if Blucifer is up to...- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
We are working on the piping to route it in the best position and keeping the bends to a minimum. Hopefully we will wrap this part of the project soon so we can get the car on a dyno and start tuning for the big WHP and big speed.- FST SNAKE
- Post #16
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The Quest for 275 MPH
In an effort to make the car a little more aero at the speeds I'm hoping to reach we are making small tweaks to the body, diffuser, etc. This picture shows the fog light covers being made, the metal is rolled/formed to tightly fit up against the bumper. Then a "angled cup" is tig welded to the...- FST SNAKE
- Post #15
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Headers had a few small cracks that were repaired by Lakeland Speed and Custom and then Jamie had them recoated. They will be putting heads back on soon and bolting up headers, turbos, etc. It's coming together and we are making sure it's as ready as we can possibly make it for the next run. I'm...- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
I had the Greg Good heads off of Blucifer refreshed by Nelson Competition over in Pinellas Park Florida. Kris did a great job, checked everything form pushrods, lifters, rockers, valves and springs etc to make sure it was all in spec. Heads were decked, valve seats cleaned up and everything...- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
The progress marches onward and I have had to switch to a sequential as I can't find a 6060 or T56 that has the gears I need along with the torque rating required. I'm an old school guy who really wanted to do this with a H pattern but the choices were don't run, run with a sequential or run...- FST SNAKE
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