Group Buy interest? Lengel upper plenum?

[wheming]

I've spoken with Adam and got his permission to offer an opportunity for another group buy for his custom 8v upper plenum which uses the factory 2pc lower.
I contacted him because i think i would like to have one on Slugmobile for her rebuild. In any case, we need a total of 5 for Adam to go ahead with another batch.
Thank you Adam for giving us another opportunity!

This is early so we haven't looked at material cost difference from the last batch, but realistically i don't see them being cheaper than before, unless for some miracle the price of Al dropped. So consider that, and we can get a better idea if we get enough interest.

Here id the link to the other group buy with more info and pics:
http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1004714

So who is with me?
1. wheming (1)
2. minigts. (1)
3.
4.
5.

[iTurbo]

G Dang, if I didn't already have one I'd be all over this! It is a beautiful piece of work for sure.

I'm always hoping/praying I can get a Lengel made TIII intake. I have the flanges, but that's about it. That would be the ultimate.

[wheming]

I also am hoping i could get something done like this for an eventual 2.4T rwd project.

I have to pick my battles more cautiously to limit marital discord...

[masterjr33]

dumb questions. that i cant tell fromthat post.

#1 does it have a Neck to face the TB forward. or what do you do with the throttle cable/body.
#2 stock style TB work? and bolt up? 52mm 58mm 60mm ?
#3 cruise control?
#4 A/c ?
#5 power steering?
#6 i see people talking about firewall clearance and solid motor mounts.. is this only specific body's . if so which ones?

[minigts]

Interested. I'd like to see where this goes.

[wheming]

dumb questions. that i cant tell fromthat post.

#1 does it have a Neck to face the TB forward. or what do you do with the throttle cable/body.
#2 stock style TB work? and bolt up? 52mm 58mm 60mm ?
#3 cruise control?
#4 A/c ?
#5 power steering?
#6 i see people talking about firewall clearance and solid motor mounts.. is this only specific body's . if so which ones?

Not dumb questions, good ones!
Anyone serious would want to find out the same if they don't already know.
I might be able to sum most of them up with this pic:
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This is a van, and because of how the positioning of the TB would be directly on the plenum, a 90° hose fitting wouldn't clear the brake booster. So it required an elbow.
Other platforms do not, and hopefully others can post a pic of their build.

Also in my pic you see A/C, aftermarket cruise control, and power steering is back there too.
I've simply positioned the TPS facing forward and did not have to lengthen wires. AIC is fine too for me.
I've used a 52mm TB, and now have a 58mm. The machined opening is meant for right at the 58-60mm. Adam might need to confirm the CNC programed opening.
I do have poly engine&trans mounts. I have clearance between the firewall. Other platforms might be different.
I can take more detailed pics of mine if you want to see something specific.

[contraption22]

dumb questions. that i cant tell fromthat post.

#1 does it have a Neck to face the TB forward. or what do you do with the throttle cable/body.
#2 stock style TB work? and bolt up? 52mm 58mm 60mm ?
#3 cruise control?
#4 A/c ?
#5 power steering?
#6 i see people talking about firewall clearance and solid motor mounts.. is this only specific body's . if so which ones?

It's just the flange. so the rest of the answers are up to whoever builds the rest of the plenum.

I had one for a while but sold it when i decided to go 16v. Beautiful piece.

[wheming]

This is the stock 89 PS pump.
There's room, but it's close.
60946

[onerippinturbo2]

i have a plenum on my charger, it fits fine, tight but fine. still has power steering, wouldnt interfere with a/c either on an L body. i also have poly mounts

[wheming]

Update: I received an email from Adam, saying that a vendor has stepped up to purchase as many as required to make this happen.
That being said, it looks like all 5 are spoken for between me and the vendor. Adam did a material check and price remains at the same $325 + shipping.
If you would like one, please reply and get in now, so you can take part at this pricing.
I do not know if the units the vendor purchases will be available, or if they are spoken for.
Jon and anyone else, this is your time.
The one posted recently for sale on turbododge / FB had some interest, so if you guys see this please pass along. I don't know if these will be available again or at this price. So if you are on the fence, go ahead and step across! ;)

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. There are several folks using these.

[wheming]

G Dang, if I didn't already have one I'd be all over this! It is a beautiful piece of work for sure.

I'm always hoping/praying I can get a Lengel made TIII intake. I have the flanges, but that's about it. That would be the ultimate.

What about using this with custom runners to the TIII head?
You're going to have to make custom runners anyway right? Just have the plenum side flange be the same as the 2pc?
But i don't have TIII knowledge really...

[minigts]

I'm in, if I haven't said that already. :)

[wheming]

I'm in, if I haven't said that already. :)

Oh??
Welcome to the party. ;)

[wheming]

To update, here is the current group buy participants and quantities.
Anyone else wanting in needs to speak now, before materials are ordered.
We have a committed quanity of 5

1. wheming (1)
2. minigts. (1)
3. Vendor (3)
4.
5.

[90vnt]

Is that price with the intake welded? Also im assuming a $120 deposit is needed and then when they are ready we pay the rest? Thanks.

[wheming]

Is that price with the intake welded? Also im assuming a $120 deposit is needed and then when they are ready we pay the rest? Thanks.

Not exactly sure what you mean.
This is for the plenum, and yes it will be all welded up.
See the earlier group buy thread referenced in the first post.

Adam has not requested the deposits yet. I'm pretty sure the process won't be different than the other time he made them.

[90vnt]

Put me down for one please.

[wheming]

To update, here is the current group buy participants and quantities.
Anyone else wanting in needs to speak now, before materials are ordered.
We have a committed quanity of 5

1. wheming (1)
2. minigts. (1)
3. Vendor (2)
4. 90vnt (1)
5.

[CSX194]

If I'm not to late you can put me in spot #5.

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[minigts]

Is that enough? Let's get this show on the road! :)

[lengel]

If I'm not to late you can put me in spot #5.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using TapatalkYour not too late. I didn't order aluminum yet.
Is that enough? Let's get this show on the road! :)Yup we'll get this moving soon! 😉

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[CSX194]

Awesome thanks!

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[lengel]

Just sent out PM's to everyone regarding deposits. Once I receive all deposits I will order the aluminum.

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[DUGZSHELBY]

Hope I'm not too late to get in! If not, put me down for one. I can send payment as soon as I hear back. Thanks!!!

[lengel]

Hope I'm not too late to get in! If not, put me down for one. I can send payment as soon as I hear back. Thanks!!!Your not too late. Just sent you a PM.

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[lengel]

Aluminum is ordered!

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[lengel]

Little update. Got all the stock in a few weeks ago. Got all the end cap done.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/cd05785a7a005ab22737d83f56cecd17.jpg

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[lengel]

More progress. TB flanges are done.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/5df37c27270f18c0fe5b8aaa5255c649.jpg

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[lengel]

More progress!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171208/98f8dc799b4408ec83025bdd0fe8e43d.jpg

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[minigts]

Pretty maids, all in a row.

[Wastelands Warrior]

Lengel has mad skillz.

[lengel]

Last piece to the puzzle. I'll be taking them to Brian Slowe's shop within the next week for him to weld them up.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171218/36ab8df553203a3f5c99aa9325eabe33.jpg

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[DUGZSHELBY]

Nice!

[lengel]

Picked these up from Brian this morning.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180120/27a48f75e63cefd41b4c85bf21b422fa.jpg

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[dartswinger]

Bummer I missed out on this. Will there be another buy list?

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[karlak]

TIII TIII TIII

Never guess what I would like to see.

[Dr. Johny Dodge]

personally I's like the option of the existing 2.2 plenium with an inlet that would allow mounting a Boomba 70mm neon SRT TB

I'd sell the one I have now and buy that instead in a heartbeat

[iTurbo]

TIII TIII TIII

Never guess what I would like to see.

Ditto. Please.