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R/T
02-10-2009, 10:44 PM
I finally got some pics of the hybrid build!!! :clap:

Factory 8v pullies, with machine work and spacers to fit the cams.
BadAssPerformance
02-10-2009, 10:47 PM
Cool R/T! :clap: need mroe pics! :D
R/T
02-10-2009, 10:50 PM
Oil drain #1, and SRT4 turbo, HD wastegate.
R/T
02-10-2009, 10:54 PM
Plumbing!!

Oil feeds and drain #2.
R/T
02-10-2009, 10:56 PM
More!!
R/T
02-10-2009, 11:00 PM
Close up...A HUGE thanks to BIGBRUDDAH for the copper work, it pays to have a HVAC guru for a brother!!! :clap:

Goal is to have it running in the wagon for SDAC 19, stay tuned.... :eyebrows:
BadAssPerformance
02-10-2009, 11:22 PM
Sweet, cant wait to see it at SDAC19! :thumb: The copper looks like artwork! I've had issues with copper lines cracking tho :(
R/T
02-11-2009, 08:50 AM
Here's the details and costs:

'89 2.5 Common Block from a parts car: $75 (For the entire car!)

SRT4 turbo: $175 (Thanks Marion!)

2001 Stratus 16v head: $75

Caravan aluminum intake manifold: $25

Machine work - decking the block, hot tank, etc: $150

So the hard parts are about $500 so far, still need rings, bearings, seals, etc...

I also need to thank Andy Moore, AKA: Lancer 402 for his tech support on the build. :thumb:
BIGBRUDDA
02-11-2009, 09:48 AM
The secret is to only bend it ONCE, and keep it short and tight(vibration free):amen: A/C tubing typically runs oily freon at 300+lbs, and 200+ deg swings. Over stressing the outside of bends is "usually " biggest problem.

Just grease it up and bend it slow & steady. OOHHH YEAHHH!!:eyebrows:
contraption22
02-11-2009, 09:50 AM
Very cool Tracy!
turbo2point2
02-11-2009, 11:01 AM
Looking sweet Tracy!!
mboyek
02-11-2009, 12:04 PM
Looks cool!

Just curious why you ran separate oil lines to each galley in the head. Did you do something that separates them in the head?
mario03SRT
02-11-2009, 03:14 PM
The secret is to only bend it ONCE, and keep it short and tight(vibration free):amen: A/C tubing typically runs oily freon at 300+lbs, and 200+ deg swings. Over stressing the outside of bends is "usually " biggest problem.

Just grease it up and bend it slow & steady. OOHHH YEAHHH!!:eyebrows:

FREAK...........j/k
mario03SRT
02-11-2009, 03:16 PM
That baby is going to Boogey!

That was one of the fastest stock turbo's in the US.

So let's get 'er done already!

We need to start a help Tracy buy parts fund. :thumb:

We could start up a paypal acct.............
R/T
02-11-2009, 04:29 PM
That baby is going to Boogey!

That was one of the fastest stock turbo's in the US.

So let's get 'er done already!

We need to start a help Tracy buy parts fund. :thumb:

We could start up a paypal acct.............

+1,000,000!!! :thumb:

Save the Woodys!! :lol:
R/T
02-11-2009, 04:30 PM
Looks cool!

Just curious why you ran separate oil lines to each galley in the head. Did you do something that separates them in the head?

Because the pictures on the internet look better with 2. :D
R/T
02-11-2009, 04:31 PM
Looking sweet Tracy!!

Praise from the Master???

I'm not worthy!!! :hail:
omni_840
02-11-2009, 04:42 PM
Very cool! Can't wait to see more progress :nod:
lancer402
02-11-2009, 08:26 PM
Yes, it looks like a go. another hybrid for SDAC19. :thumb:

does you head or really the end cam caps have those two little v ports that
are suppose to squirt oil out? Mine did and I filled them in so the head doesn't use as much oil. (not much but some)

andy
turbovanmanČ
02-11-2009, 08:57 PM
Looks good, :thumb:
R/T
02-12-2009, 02:13 PM
A new challenge:

The Stratus head I'm using had the plastic intake manifold.

This is no good for welding, so I used an aluminium 2.4 Caravan intake for the basis for my build.

Fact is the Strat head has a different bolt pattern than the Caravan, and the plastic unit uses O rings, not a paper gasket on the intake.

SO: There is no paper intake gasket that uses the bolt pattern I need.

More re-engineering is needed.... :banghead::banghead:
BIGBRUDDA
02-12-2009, 03:51 PM
Looks cool!

Just curious why you ran separate oil lines to each galley in the head. Did you do something that separates them in the head?

It was easier to to run individual lines than a single, and fit up a tee and 90 that close together.:thumb: Oil flow to the cams will be modulated via an orifice at the fitting.;)
Drain back was more difficult to figure.I had to drill and tap the head at the lowest pt available to the rear side.(to avoid "puddling")And went with large caliber tube to hopefully make the returns "self venting". We ended up with a 1/2" drain at each rear corner. Swageloc :love:fittings to allow for easy serviceability.
mboyek
02-12-2009, 10:11 PM
It was easier to to run individual lines than a single, and fit up a tee and 90 that close together.:thumb: Oil flow to the cams will be modulated via an orifice at the fitting.;)
Drain back was more difficult to figure.I had to drill and tap the head at the lowest pt available to the rear side.(to avoid "puddling")And went with large caliber tube to hopefully make the returns "self venting". We ended up with a 1/2" drain at each rear corner. Swageloc :love:fittings to allow for easy serviceability.

I'm not sure I follow you. You could have run one line to the head and kept the plug in the second galley, no "T" or 90 needed. Unless you modified the head? Or you know something I don't?