Raffle engine into 1986 factory Turbo wagon

[speedfreek500]

I really like what you did with the intercooler! Do you have a part number and a manufacture name of it? And great job on getting it running, I've been watching this build since day 1.

[Johnny]

Intercooler was from TurbosUnleashed.

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Are you planning to run some kind of airdam to hide your plumbing?

i want to, yes.

[Johnny]

Finished up the intercooler, brackets done and all installed. Yes, now need to do the piping.
Painted a clear on the brackets so they won't "rust" tarnish.

[2.216VTurbo]

Yep, they outta be plenty strong Was 3/16's steel the only stuff you had laying around or are you just trying to put some ballast over the front wheels

[Johnny]

Thats aluminum!!!…and I bought it special.

[Johnny]

Got the radiator installed. Had to make a special bracket for the one side of the lower support.
Found a hose that fit the lower, maybe L body one. It was one I had on the shelf.
The upper stock hose is too short and not the correct size on the radiator end.
I am working on that issue right now.

[GLHNSLHT2]

why not just use a full size T1 radiator?

[4 l-bodies]

why not just use a full size T1 radiator?

Jay, for one thing at least twice the weight, which one has better heat transfer could be debateable. Should have zero overheating issues with this heat exchanger arrangement.
Looking good Johnny, bout time!!!
Todd

[Johnny]

why not just use a full size T1 radiator?

Because I have an aluminum one.

Got the upper hose thing figured out.

Got the belts on.

Started the intercooler fab.
Now need to figure out where the heater hoses connect to…..

[fishcleaner]

Hoses look good, get the Gates Powergrip hose clamps to make it look professional
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O91YqHbp8c

[Johnny]

I was thinking more like T-bar clamps.

[GLHNSLHT2]

Jay, for one thing at least twice the weight, which one has better heat transfer could be debateable. Should have zero overheating issues with this heat exchanger arrangement.
Looking good Johnny, bout time!!!
Todd

Sure todd cause the extra 20lbs is going to kill it. Might cool the same once it's all shrouded in. But the air is just going to blow right around that thing. I could understand if he was running a T2 intercooler or hoses going on the side, but if you're doing a FMIC and running the hoses under the rad support I don't get it.

[Johnny]

Another reason is because I had it. Been sitting here for a year or so, may as well use it.
".."...............and it was new!

[GLHNSLHT2]

I can understand that logic a bit. THough I think I would of sold it and gone the T1 rad way and pocketed the profit

[Johnny]

Throttle cable in my wagon is for a T-1, it will not work with this throttle body.
Details that slow progress. Now I guess I need to search for a 87 and newer T-2
parts car. Might be hard to find.

But did get the cooling system all together and water in it.
Found a 5/8" heater hose with two 90 degree bends just where I needed them.
Just went down their "formed" hose aisle and there it was…perfect.

[GLHNSLHT2]

V6 and 88 and later T1 cars will have a throttle cable that will work. Just use the matching bracket on the TB for the cable.

[Johnny]

Thanks!

[Johnny]

Found one at the yard off of a 88 Lebaron. Time to go install it…..

[GLHNSLHT2]

cool beans

[Johnny]

Got a great deal on these for it yesterday.