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wife helped me last night, there was definitely a learning curve to the windshield install. still only took us about 30min, and afterwards she said we'd be way faster the next time. even offered to help other ppl if she got paid :lol:
only thing i broke was when i knee'd the flasher button on the new column ... little jerk broke off inside :dohh: https://i.imgur.com/LtU3Vdvl.jpg |
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Glad to see you back at it. I was hoping you weren't going to leave us hanging. The truck is looking good.
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nice. you guys could open your own "old car windshield shop" and make a killing. most glass shops don't wanna attempt an install on anything that doesn't glue in.
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still haven't gotten back to the rear gears, but i got the turbo angle adapter all burnt in! i enjoyed the crap out of building that. welded and welded again to get the exterior corner radius on the plate, then internally ported back to smooth again.
50deg, T4 to T3, as compact as possible. https://i.imgur.com/YI2rWl7l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Fk94Hzel.jpg https://i.imgur.com/31nfU8Gl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ApZPWnWl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bZi8IuWl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MNbSrm7l.jpg |
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if someone ever asks you to help them install the windshield on a truck with the gasket vs glue-in ... do it, it's a cool process and pretty satisfying. plus it's a 2 man job, help a dude.
if someone asks you to help them with the rear window on a truck with the gasket style and the locking strip ... you punch them in the face and walk away. what an epic process of hateful things! the seal is missing a chuck where the lock strip goes, so it's extra floppy and unstable to get the glass into the basic opening. then the lock seal needs tucked into the groove under both edges, but the gasket is all over the place without it. the corners are especially hateful where it's all collapsing. took me 2 nights cuz the first night i had to take a break to throw stuff around the shop and start over last night :lol: but it's in! it's clean, it works, it's good to go! https://i.imgur.com/asZ3al9l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/n1BB16Vl.jpg |
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yeah, REALLY looking forward to the glass install. I am far away from that though.
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I understand the frustration, my headliner issue was a 2 day job and I was exhausted mentally and physically when done.
As the window work, front and rear, and I also have a sliding glass rear window, I knew 2 people would be the ticket. I had to buy the glass anyway, so I bought my glass from a glass installer, they delivered, I paid an extra $100.00, and both were done in a couple of hours. It was the only thing I paid for assistance on the truck, good for you to hang in there. |
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got after getting the 2nd turbo mounted. everything looks like it'll work out really good for the entire cold side, and the manifold adapter and exhaust exiting under the cab should be good ... this hot pipe between the turbo's is just TIGHT. it's going to requires a lot of small radius work.
3D printed some more jigs too, the one pictured is just to slide into position and draw a straight line around the tube. i made another to mark out a 10deg pie cut from the bend. https://i.imgur.com/XNUrHIAl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0gNostIl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WmgowhFl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WyK7nWEl.jpg |
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Dang that's a big Turbo! Looks good
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the pie-cut and straight cut stencils were awesome, highly recommend. the pie cut made quick work of adding some angle and tightening up the bend. it was a 10deg print, but i cut on the sharpie lines so probably more like 12-14 actual. the straight cut needed some tube for alignment, can't just cut off a sliver with it hanging off the end. before i started cutting back the start of the pipe i made multiple marks. ended up trimming it 3x, made it easy easy when already marked.
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i hate how my exhaust welds look, they are always nasty ... not going anywhere, but ugly. good thing it's getting painted and fully wrapped for that SEMA look :lol:
i am super excited this is together, and it's crazy sturdy when assembled. wish i had more room to make this pipe more racecar, but she should be fine. it's tight, but it's big at 3.5". should also have good room that i can get the 4" down pipe past the tire easy without rubbing it at full lock too. cross your fingers for me the outlet flange shows up soon. https://i.imgur.com/rBu71dAl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/JjdPJnZl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Co8TQcQl.jpg |
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Awesome work! I love doing turbo piping but it is a lot of work. Would you sell some of those cut jigs? Those would be really handy.
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Amazing work!! Well beyond my skill level. That will make some serious power. Steve
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know anyone with a printer and just want the files or wanna pay shipping on some? the problem is ya have to print a different one for every radius bend and pipe size. but once you have the file built, it's easy enough to change a few dimensions in the CAD and re-print. i'm also thinking about making them split with an adjustable screw, the bends warp differently thru them. |
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was at the in-laws over the weekend, but still got some stuff done.
- Manifold turbo is officially installed (measured for oil lines) - installed dash to windshield trim - got sensor bungs on the hot pipe - the wife cleaned the inside really good - started fab of the intercooler mount - installed seatbelts i really like how the seatbelts came out. should be way better than just a lap belt or retrofitting a 3-point. also pretty comfy with no cutting into my neck or pulling bad. https://i.imgur.com/P6GwNFUl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tF9jDIYl.jpg |
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I don't know anyone with a 3D printer. I have been kicking around the idea of getting one though. Those seat belt mounting plates turned out nice. I much rather would have the belts like you have versus an over the shoulder lately.
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hot pipe in paint, fully wrapped, and installed with the s475. i really like the one boot cold side connection. turbo oil lines are ordered, so i really need to get on mounting that charge cooler!
no it will not have a hood stack :lol: https://i.imgur.com/QQLCVYDl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/07FvHPTl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cQr7A4Cl.jpg |
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wrapped up the intake this weekend, that's officially sealed and tight. other than once the front clip is on i'll just need to figure out an air filter. so i figured what angle the intake stack needed to be, then in 3D i cut a model of 3.5" pipe and measured the arch length around the miter. i then made an ellipse of the same arch length that fit inside the intake mounting holes and had some plate cut. chopped some pipe, squished it, and I'm super happy with the transition.
i did add some weld bead around the top edge of the pipe to keep the coupler n clamp from slipping off. i don't particularly like the look of the cooler on top of the engine. it's a nice compact packaging though, it's free space under the hood that isn't used for anything else, and the air path is really good. hard to argue with all that. https://i.imgur.com/nuVHuell.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BN6uiACl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Z11Q4eWl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mS68tUDl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/U57vhbBl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/pVXRHxel.jpg |
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then moved on to the down pipe where thing got close, but they fit! 4" down pipe snaked :metal:
even pre-added some sensor bungs if i ever want them. https://i.imgur.com/ige3i9pl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/idusLoNl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oCUNf43l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7WxQP68l.jpg |
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That looks nice. Where did you get the cooler? Does it have it's own cooling system?
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the 2 radiators n the back under the bed are for charge cooling water. |
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Do you have the part numbers? Thanks
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