Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 41 to 56 of 56

Thread: The Instigator Build Log.

  1. #41
    Garrett booster
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Midwest City, Oklahoma
    Posts
    131

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Appreciate it man. I love competition it gets boring when things are stagnant.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  2. #42
    Rhymes with tortoise. Turbo Mopar Staff cordes's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Tuscola, IL
    Posts
    21,644

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Sorry to hear about the piston. That's a kick in the pants to say the least. A failing injector is no fun.

  3. #43
    turbo addict Turbo Mopar Contributor
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    Baltimore,MD
    Posts
    2,925

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Sick build, excellent craftsmanship!

  4. #44
    Garrett booster
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Midwest City, Oklahoma
    Posts
    131

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    One of the main body mods I wanted to do to the van was remove the rear bumper and have a roll pan made. Well last week I did just that.

    I dropped the van off at a local shop that does custom sheet metal work and they worked their magic. Its currently at a friends shop getting body worked and in primer.

    I love the way it turned out and cant wait to see it all one color eventually!!




















    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  5. #45
    Rhymes with tortoise. Turbo Mopar Staff cordes's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Tuscola, IL
    Posts
    21,644

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    That looks very nice. I'm not sure I would ever be able to do complex curves like that.

  6. #46
    Supporting Member Turbo Mopar Contributor
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    toronto
    Posts
    1,778

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Look great!
    Regards,
    Miles

    DD '87 Sundance T1, SLH with rear disks
    '87 CSX #432 2.5 CB TII, SLH

  7. #47
    turbo addict Turbo Mopar Contributor
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    Aubigny, Manitoba, Canada
    Posts
    5,088

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Looks Good 👍

  8. #48
    Garrett booster
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Midwest City, Oklahoma
    Posts
    131

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Thanks everyone, im happy with the way it turned out. Ready to see it after body worked!!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  9. #49
    Garrett booster
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Midwest City, Oklahoma
    Posts
    131

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Added a Precision Performance Products shifter with an air solenoid. The plan is to use my CO2 to shift and add some torque management in to speed up shifts and keep the trans happy since it wont be shifting up full power.







    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  10. #50

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    That bumper though.... Daaammmmmnnn!!! Excellent build thread!
    [SIZE="3"] [B]Jon Trotter[/B][/SIZE] [B]1985[/B] Dodge Shelby Charger, Currently decommissioned [B]1987[/B] Shelby GLHS, #937 [B]1987[/B] Shelby Lancer, #628 [QUOTE=Reeves;587010]I can be ready. Please send pics of wife. _____DodgeZ add comments here______[/QUOTE]

  11. #51
    Garrett booster
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Midwest City, Oklahoma
    Posts
    131

    The Instigator Build Log.

    Well the last time I raced the Van at the track was last Years SDAC. I did drive it around and had a few street encounters but I broke an axle and forgot to put trans fluid back in after swapping the axle so trans started to slip when under a load.

    Head gasket was seeping some so I pulled the motor and had O rings put in the block. I suspect the converter is too tight and thats the cause of the head gasket issue. Its dropping about 1500 rpm on the shift which is way too much so its getting a restall.

    Got the rollerized Aux shaft cover installed as well while the motor is out.

    Im hoping to have the motor and trans back in and it running in the next few weeks.









    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  12. #52
    Rhymes with tortoise. Turbo Mopar Staff cordes's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Tuscola, IL
    Posts
    21,644

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Thanks for the update. Beautiful photos as always.

  13. #53
    Slugmobile & MeanMini Caretaker Turbo Mopar Contributor wheming's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Raleigh Area, NC
    Posts
    4,820

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Looking forward to seeing some fall racing updates!

    Sent from my KB2005 using Tapatalk
    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

  14. #54
    Supporting Member Turbo Mopar Contributor "Top Fuel" Bender's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Hellertown,Pa
    Posts
    2,017

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    just in time for Boost Weather !!
    10's AGAIN '07, '08, '09
    TFB Fabrications custom billet machined parts for you Turbo Mopar

  15. #55
    Garrett booster
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Midwest City, Oklahoma
    Posts
    131

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    Shipping the converter out to get it loosened up. Flashes at 4600 on the hit but it rolls over really hard, also dropping 1500 rpm on the shift but Id like it closer to 6-800rpm.

    If we can loosen it up enough it should pick up a few tenths.



    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  16. #56
    Rhymes with tortoise. Turbo Mopar Staff cordes's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Tuscola, IL
    Posts
    21,644

    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    It's neat that torque converters are a thing. I've owned very few automatic cars in my life and none of them have ever had anything other than the stock converter in them. Maybe some day.

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Similar Threads

  1. my van build
    By 88shadowpjct in forum The Original "Turbo Dodge" Cars
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: 11-21-2010, 03:00 PM
  2. BSX-002 build...
    By turbo2point2 in forum Project Log
    Replies: 78
    Last Post: 07-30-2010, 10:39 AM
  3. need last min help with build
    By Mr overkill in forum Engine - Block, Piston, Heads, Intakes
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 03-30-2010, 05:22 AM
  4. 2.5 Build
    By me235 in forum Maintenance & General Tech
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 10-18-2007, 09:00 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •