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    93 2.4L Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Part 1: http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/sh...4l-DOHC-Shadow - Minus pictures now. Thanks Photosuckit


    Well it's been a while and though rather quiet on the forum the voices in my head have never stopped. This will be the continuation of my 1993 2.4l Shadow swap. As you will see the transformation will be big enough that I feel it should be dubbed Part 2 : Project Shadicorn and have its own build thread.


    The back story: This car began as a 3.0l shadow that I changed to be 2.4 turbo running a best of 10.79@135.9. Late in the 2012 season I performed a spectacular 1-2-1 shift going down the track which left the car dead on the sidelines. Getting home I couldn't find any mechanical damage except for all the flywheel bolts had come loose. I also lost the crank signal but since I had plans to upgrade the turbo and header I just pulled the engine instead of troubleshooting it at the time. A new acreage, a second kid and a whole bunch of life later and I am finally able to start on things again. What I did find is that when you have 4 years to think about things a simple turbo change has the capability to really explode. The worst part of that time is going to SDAC (Shelby Dodge Auto Club national convention) and taking about possibilities which really make your imagination sore. As a result of discussions at SDAC 25 I made the choice to go RWD and really try to challenge my design and fabrication skills.


    In July of 2015 I began the design process and modelling which gets me to where I'm at now. Many, many.......many iterations later I have what I feel is very close to a final design. As you can see there are still missing components but I thought I would start the thread now to allow others to follow in some final stages of the design and FEA as I check off components as complete and ready for fabrication. This will not be as fast as my other build, which still took 2 years, but I hope to come out with something I'm really proud of. My current goal is in the 4-5 year mark so hopefully I can keep everyone interested that long.


    For now here are some screen shots. I'll come back and post my current design specs and hopefully be able to answer any questions that may arise. I'm looking forward to the whole process and I hope my mom will be proud.




















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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Looks pretty darn cool!
    This will be epic, and worth a 5 year wait!
    Is the plan racecar only, or maintain street worthiness?
    Those lower A-arms going to allow much turning in?
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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    You done yet? The Chinese have already stolen your design and are selling them in Mexico.
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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Pushrod suspension on a K-car will certainly be a first!

    Dont push the red button.You hear me?

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Quote Originally Posted by contraption22 View Post
    You done yet?
    How about now?

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Subbing. I will say Im sad to hear your tearing it apart instead of building another one.

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    With all this pressure I've decided to have it done for SDAC26. Thanks for the boost guys!!!

    Header is done....

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    Is the plan racecar only, or maintain street worthiness?
    Those lower A-arms going to allow much turning in?
    It will still be licensed for the street but it's street-ability may be in question especially with a 4 speed manual. OK for some short drives but there's no way it will ever get driven across the country again not on a trailer.

    I'm looking at a max 20deg wheel angle which the lower arms have plenty of room for.

    Quote Originally Posted by contraption22 View Post
    The Chinese have already stolen your design and are selling them in Mexico.
    I hope so. That would make things much easier and cheaper.

    Quote Originally Posted by ShadowFromHell View Post
    Subbing. I will say Im sad to hear your tearing it apart instead of building another one.
    It's just a car, not even a numbered one. I needed the sale of many of my old parts to fund this one as things are adding up quickly. Pictures and memories will always be there.

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Giddyup!


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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Where are you getting the LS swap kit? :-)

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    I get mine at the "Me Too" store but they seem to be charging me twice the cost for half the cylinders.

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    What have you envisioned for the rear drive end ????

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    The rearend will be a Ford 8.8 IRS with pushrod suspension as well. I figured I should be able to get that designed while I work on building the front. I've worked out the desired specs but that's about it.

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    8.8 you can load a new E locker posi in it !!!

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Sounds cool. By the way, love your welding skillz on the header.

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Quote Originally Posted by bakes View Post
    8.8 you can load a new E locker posi in it !!!
    I've thought about it but right now I'm leaning towards a Trutrac.

    Quote Originally Posted by shadow88 View Post
    Sounds cool. By the way, love your welding skillz on the header.
    Thanks, I really think they're improving!

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    Quote Originally Posted by turboshad View Post
    With all this pressure I've decided to have it done for SDAC26. Thanks for the boost guys!!!

    Header is done....


    Wow. That's better than I can do.
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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    awesome! can't wait to see this thing come to life.

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    Re: 93 2.4l Shadow Part 2 : Project Shadicorn

    In on one. This should be good.

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