SC400TT Project Car
05-28-05, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SC400T
It is a ONE-OFF, so everything, especially the design of the project is from scratch. What I am doing has not been done by anyone, to my knowledge. Chrisman has built and designed a TTV8, but with no AC. I believe there are 1 or 2 SC400 single turbos driving around anonomously somewhere, and the MECtech TT was done with the turbos on the bottom. Lextreme built a TTV8 on a LS400 with the turbos on the bottom, a SuperCharged Vortech LS400, and a Single Turbo LS400, but no SC yet. Mine are up top, so it takes a little more in planning and such to get this done. It will be a One of a kind.
And for all you guys that are wondering, You Do Not Have To Pull The Engine To Replace The Old Exhaust Manifolds. But they are a b#tch to remove. To make it easier, loosen the engine mounts, and raise the engine a little from the bottom. Getting by that steering column is a little tight.
Ryan
And for all you guys that are wondering, You Do Not Have To Pull The Engine To Replace The Old Exhaust Manifolds. But they are a b#tch to remove. To make it easier, loosen the engine mounts, and raise the engine a little from the bottom. Getting by that steering column is a little tight.
Ryan
05-28-05, 09:53 PM
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yes, ryan is right.. the 300 guys have it a bunch easier.. the road to turbo power is clear for the 6 cylinder.. but ryan is breaking new ground, and alot of guys are watching/learning from what he does.. we all gain from what hes doing.. 
05-29-05, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisman
yes, ryan is right.. the 300 guys have it a bunch easier.. the road to turbo power is clear for the 6 cylinder.. but ryan is breaking new ground, and alot of guys are watching/learning from what he does.. we all gain from what hes doing..
you must mean from what i do... while ryan hands me tools
05-29-05, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisman
yes, ryan is right.. the 300 guys have it a bunch easier.. the road to turbo power is clear for the 6 cylinder.. but ryan is breaking new ground, and alot of guys are watching/learning from what he does.. we all gain from what hes doing..
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05-29-05, 09:01 PM
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2jznat-the ac compressor being very much in the way, and the fact that he-ryan- isnt doing it himself makes it a more difficult proposition..he is now at the mercy of his fabricator..--and you guys..
ki_soarer--are you helping ryan out with the TT? it sounds like ryan is more of the manager type..
ki_soarer--are you helping ryan out with the TT? it sounds like ryan is more of the manager type..
05-29-05, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisman
2jznat-the ac compressor being very much in the way, and the fact that he-ryan- isnt doing it himself makes it a more difficult proposition..he is now at the mercy of his fabricator..--and you guys..
ki_soarer--are you helping ryan out with the TT? it sounds like ryan is more of the manager type..
ki_soarer--are you helping ryan out with the TT? it sounds like ryan is more of the manager type..
And well appreciated Scott... But, I am most definitely a hands on man, as I put down a lot of the liquid sound proofer, and had to dismantle the damned interior a second time, and re-install it. As far as the Turbo project, that is mine baby, except for the welding. All planning and drawings were by me, as well as design of this project. Stereo, I installed. Ryan
those door pods turned out great!! 
05-30-05, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mteele
Everything is comming together very nicely. I wish I lived up there with you guys sometimes, I miss out on everything.
Oh, Ryan, sent you a PM.
Oh, Ryan, sent you a PM.
I will let you know...