65 Fastback 4.6 DOHC Turbo Progress Pics

[co6b5ra]

Hi all, I browse here a lot but seldom post. I decided to post a few pics of the project I ahve been working on for the past two years.

The car is a 65 Fastback that I added a Heit's front and rear suspension. The engine is a 4.6 DOHC with forged internals. Trans is a Tremec TKO. Rear is a 9" with Detroit true trac and 3.50 gears. The turbo is a Precision T70 that I plan on running at 15psi.

This project is taking forever, but it is my dream car and I will be able to say that I built it totally by myself.

Well enough rambling for now here are some pics, let me know what you guys think.

 

[mustbereel]

That looks like a nice project. The turbo plumbing looks really good. I'm putting a 4.6dohc into a 67 so I know what it takes to put a mod motor into a classic.

But I have to ask - why a carb if you're going turbo?

 

[68EFIvert]

It is looking great. So what did you have to do to run a carb on that engine? Are you still running some sort of computer?

 

[12sec67]

you suck!

that is exactly what we (10secgoal) and I were going to do with our 67 fastback that we bought for our company project car.

We were also going to stay carb'd as well


very nice build

 

[daddy oth]

wow that's what i wanted to do to my '66 coupe when i get my own home until keep the pic. comin'. need all the info. i can get.

 

[suki243]

wow that looks like a tight fit, looks like a ton of custom work, nice job. Keep it up

 

[SadbutTrue]

yeah i guess you shouldn't have too much trouble accelerating to merge into traffic with that...

 

[NasaGT]

I didn't expect to see a carb when I opened this thread. Very nice work!

 

[90lxvert13]

looks like a sick set up! should put down some nice numbers

 

[gonzothegreat]

That's a nice setup you got there

 

[battyice]

Very impressive. Looks like a ton of custom work and fabrication.

What do you plan to run for an ignition?

-could be the angle, but it looks like there is very little clearance between the fuel pressure regulator and the exhaust.

 

[spade33]

i have a question about your inter cooler. are you using a stock front end and do you plan on having it clear everything? if so, is it difficult to accomplish?

 

[co6b5ra]

It is looking great. So what did you have to do to run a carb on that engine? Are you still running some sort of computer?

MSD makes a stand alone unit that runs the timing. It uses the stock cam and crank sensor aolng with a MAP sensor to activate stock COPs. Very nice setup and completely programable.

 

[co6b5ra]

Very impressive. Looks like a ton of custom work and fabrication.

What do you plan to run for an ignition?

-could be the angle, but it looks like there is very little clearance between the fuel pressure regulator and the exhaust.

It is the angle, and I am going to wrap the hotside with black header wrap.

 

[co6b5ra]

i have a question about your inter cooler. are you using a stock front end and do you plan on having it clear everything? if so, is it difficult to accomplish?

The intercooler does fit with the stock grill but it is TIGHT!! I may have to do some minor trimming, but not much. Not near the trimming I had to do to get the engine/trans in!!!

 

[co6b5ra]

Thanks for the comments guys, it feels great to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am hoping to be totally on the road next summer. I know it seems far off, but with a 3 year old helper and another one on the way I get slowed down.

Anyways her is a pick of the rear suspension and the gauge pod I fabbed up.

 

[mrmustangman357]

might need a new windshield j/k

 

[classic boost]

nice work!!!

 

[Sicarius428]

Very nice. Keep up the great work.
Kevin

 

[65driver289]

That looks bad a$$. It looks like you have gotten past alot of the tough spots, hope everything goes smooth.