dsrkel build thread; QUEST TO 9's
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did alot of work last week on my day off (wed&thurs) since i am trying to make it to a local drag race event that is this coming sunday. but the way things are looking it doesnt seem like i will make it & i dont wanna rush things since its 6 days from now. but the good news is, its almost done =)
last week, i drill and tap my xspower ffim and also welded a GTE iacv flange on it
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that day i also picked up some blank garrett endtanks to weld up on my garrett 4.5 intercooler
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welded up to the core
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made this bracket for the powersteering reservoir that i made
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welded up
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and mounted
last week, i drill and tap my xspower ffim and also welded a GTE iacv flange on it
![](https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1604521_771922506168654_461936200_n.jpg)
that day i also picked up some blank garrett endtanks to weld up on my garrett 4.5 intercooler
![](https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/v/t34/1888736_780401241987447_1304927573_n.jpg?oh=98ddbafdd1d89247c8385d8f57eecfd6&oe=530DEEDD)
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welded up to the core
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made this bracket for the powersteering reservoir that i made
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welded up
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and mounted
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dropped the heart in on thursday last week
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today before work i was working on the intercooler piping and was able to get the passenger done. didnt have time to do the driver side
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also mounted my inline cooler for my power steering & got rid of the stock lines that were all over the place on the driver side bumper
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today before work i was working on the intercooler piping and was able to get the passenger done. didnt have time to do the driver side
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also mounted my inline cooler for my power steering & got rid of the stock lines that were all over the place on the driver side bumper
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i will not be running a front sway bar, this car is gonna be for drag racing and since its going straight im not worried about the sway bar. by removing the front sway bar it gives it better suspension travel to the rear.
im located in the bay area, ca
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weather was pretty ugly today, it was pouring here and there. so i couldnt do much since my car is outside.
when i was pulling the motor out, we got into a lil accident and hit the a/c radiator. so today i welded it up.
prep'd the area to be welded
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and then welded shut
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i also installed the trans cooler onto the a/c radiator while i had it out of the car already.
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ill be ordering some materials for my exhaust, planning to go 4" from the dp all the way to a split dual 3" to a vibrant 1127 muffler.
when i was pulling the motor out, we got into a lil accident and hit the a/c radiator. so today i welded it up.
prep'd the area to be welded
![](https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t34/564709_781732831854288_139645300_n.jpg?oh=b2c98e534d56cf348f69662c9ac1e5dc&oe=53109EA6)
and then welded shut
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i also installed the trans cooler onto the a/c radiator while i had it out of the car already.
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ill be ordering some materials for my exhaust, planning to go 4" from the dp all the way to a split dual 3" to a vibrant 1127 muffler.
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clear skys today, and was able to work on my car. i finished up the fmic piping on the driver side (well i stil need to add the bov flange and the gm iat bung).
all tac'd up ready to be welded
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welded up
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some close up shots of them dimes
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i still need to get the ends bead rolled so dont mind the ones that arent rolled yet
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engine shot
all tac'd up ready to be welded
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welded up
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some close up shots of them dimes
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i still need to get the ends bead rolled so dont mind the ones that arent rolled yet
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engine shot
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fab'n a catch can..
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mock'd up on car
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scotch brite pad used for filter (the welds on top will be grinded smooth so itll look as its 1 piece.)
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80%done
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mock'd up on car
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scotch brite pad used for filter (the welds on top will be grinded smooth so itll look as its 1 piece.)
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80%done
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