2wd drag Cherokee build thread

[Ghinmi]

Yeah, I was thinking supercharger (procharger) because that's mostly what we have experience with but I've wanted a turbo for years and now is the time. I already have to make custom headers so why not turbo headers? Should end up being cheaper than the procharger too.

As far as the intercooler is concerned, I'm not really sure if I want to do air/air out front or water/air in the cab. Even if I go air/air space won't be an issue because I'm not running a core support and the engine is set back a bit. Thanks for the link to Zack's pictures.

[twisted frame]

What is the Cherokee's exhaust like now? Does it still have stock front inner fenders?

[Stuka]

I am interested in how you are going to run the exhaust for a single turbo setup.

[Ghinmi]

What is the Cherokee's exhaust like now? Does it still have stock front inner fenders?

The Cherokee doesn't have any exhaust currently. I'm going to have to build from scratch, headers and all. No inner fenders or front core support either.

I am interested in how you are going to run the exhaust for a single turbo setup.

Most likely it's going to go outside the frame rail on the passenger side and kick out by the rear tire. Other option is to cut a hole in the front fender and exit there, just depends on how loud it is. Single 5" all the way.

[Stuka]

I mean more as to how you will tie the exhaust into the turbo itself.

[Ghinmi]

I'm going to build the headers with 1.5" schedule 10 stainless pipe and weld elbows. The actual layout depends on final placement of the turbo. I will probably run both sides forward and merge them in front of the engine, then run to the turbo. My main requirement is that I can get to the spark plugs and header bolts easily so the headers will be designed around that. Nothing worse than a race car that's a pain to work on, and a lot of turbo cars are.

Picked up the parts this weekend, you almost have to see them in person to appreciate the size and weight.

2 liter of coke for size reference

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404219_large.jpg

96mm turbine wheel

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404220_large.jpg

Bullseye compressor wheel

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404221_large.jpg

Bullseye race cover

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404222_large.jpg

Playing with mounting locations

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404223_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404224_large.jpg

[Ghinmi]

Final placement of the turbo. I've welded a spare T6 flange to the roll bar that sandwiches between the turbo and exhaust flange. Also put a 3.5" v-band right before that so I will be able to remove the exhaust without removing the turbo. From there it splits to two 2.5" pipes that run over the a-arm, under the passenger side frame rail. One goes directly to the passenger side header and the other snakes between the oil pan and suspension crossmember and to the driver's side header. The headers are going to be shorty 'ram horn' style manifolds made from 1 1/2" sch 40 pipe. The 5" downpipe is going to follow the fender flare down and exit just behind the front tire.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404229_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404231_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404230_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/513/809/38780404228_large.jpg

[jeepjerry]

This was good before, but its getting better!....

[addicted]

That turbo's big enough to make diesel guys jealous.

I like it.

[Tonka J200]

That turbo's big enough to make diesel guys jealous.

I like it.

Yeah, that is one BIG snail shell...

[rustywagoneers_com]

Super nice.

[chef]

What intake are you using?

[Ghinmi]

What intake are you using?

It's an Indy 401-3 that I modified for efi. You can buy them efi-ready but it's $$$. The elbow on top is from Edelbrock and the throttle body is an aftermarket 80mm Ford style. Injectors are Ford Motorsports 80lb and it'll be controlled by a Megasquirt ECU.

[wagy401]

The turbo looks great and it is deadly dangerous
and it is able to eat the block
I can't wait go through with it

[The Colonel]

That's awesome!