Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

[Windedv6]

Just an update...
Chassis done
Body mounted and tubbed
Caged fabed
Drive train mocked up and set
Tank/fuel system installed
Intercooler installed
Raditator installed
Headers, turbo, mounted on mockup motor
Steering system installed

Working on DP's and exhaust.
Working on brake line plumbing

Ready to machine and assemble motor
Looking for built 400 turbo trans

Not looking forward to the wiring job ahead
Not looking forward to completely disassembling everything for paint.
and then reassembling everything again.
Looking forward to driving it someday!!

This was eariler this summer...

Body mounted...

A2A and radiator combo...

Turbo's set...

Modified 10gal fuel cell. It maintains the stock location fill tube.

It's been a blast building this (of course with the help of my dear friend, Mr Fabricator). I plan to take a lot of pics when I disassemble and reassemble it before and after paint. It's somewhat difficult to take a lot of pics when things are in various stages.

John

 

[newtyguy]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

Its looking good! keep up the good work, its gonna be one bad ass ty!

 

[Jimmy]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

Looking good John.Did ya tell the wife yet? :rant:

 

[MAITAI1993]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

HOLY SH_T :tup:

 

[bezerk]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

nice work!

not putting in a 4l80e?

 

[Windedv6]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

Putting in a 400 turbo with a 2.75 frist gear and a trans break. I did build the trans crossmember so I can reverse it and it will work for the 4L80e, if I or some else ever wants to go that route.

John

 

[SEL777]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

It is looking great. That frame and the engine look so sweet. Awsome craftmanship!!

 

[NOJIMMY]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

...gorgous pics! As an fyi, GM`s 6L80 6-speed auto ( engined torque rating in
excess of 520 lb-ft, with a 3-piece design consisting of a bellhousing
or adapter plate, main body, and tailshaft extension housing ) available
in 06 cadillac sts-v and transaxle 400hp LS2 vettes is available. They
claim the 6L80 has a 6.0:1 ratio spread from its 4.02:1 first gear to its 0.67 sixth
gear. By comparison the 4L60-E 4-speed overdrive has a 6.04:1 overall ratio range.
GM estimates the 6L80`s wide ratio spread will reduce 0-60mph accceleration time
by as much as 7% compared to current four and five speed auto`s.

Larry

 

[Windedv6]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

Problem I see with that is similar to the manual 6 speeds. The 4.02 first gear is going up in smoke with the higher hp builds. Of course with a major change of thinking... maybe a 3.08 final gear instead of 4.10s assuming 30'' tires needed for traction. I have friends with 6 speed f-bodies that are using 28" tires and 3.73 gears and go up in smoke. The first gear to low..or high...which is it..

John

 

[Windedv6]

Re: Typhoon II #735..."NEW PICS"

Re: Typhoon II #735..."NEW PICS"

Getting ready to disassemble everything so the painting etc can start. A couple of pics with the mockup motor still in...


Will be keeping the full inner fenders. Body shop will spend some time smoothing the firewall...A2A flushed into core support.

A2A and intake matchup...

Turbo inlet tubes go down and behind fog light opening...

Rail mounted SS fuel lines with custom billet brackets...chromoly trany crossmember
with loop...

SS fuel lines through frame...

Braided ss fuel lines from frame...

Braided SS fuel lines to pump and tank...custom billet pump and hose brackets.

Custom 10 gal tank setup for stock fill location...

Pump, tank and battery box hidden above bottom of bumpoer, but everything
comes out easily.

Battery box...battery comes out by loosing one bolt...

Rear chassis view...

Dual exhuast with cutouts...Two bolts and one v-clamp takes each complete
side off...

Rail mounted aluminum trans cooler...Will have short hose runs...

Final stance...

The polishing bill is going to be large...have not decided to paint the chassis or powder coat...or something other. Looks like the body will be painted to match my stock Ty...although i saw a color called silver titanium that was pretty cool.

John

 

[QUICK STORM]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

sweet deal, i wish i had one of your tys, or at least your money (hehe!):tup:

 

[Windedv6]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

You would be better off taking one of the Ty's as that is where my money is...

John

 

[QUICK STORM]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

You would be better off taking one of the Ty's as that is where my money is...

John

hey, mine too

 

[Norm]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

Wow that sure is nice. I have a question about the fuel lines in the tank. Is that legal for street use?. In Canada we have laws on modified vehicles and they have to be brought in for a "safety". Having bottom of tank fuel lines are illegal here. Just wondering how the laws are in your state. But otherwise I'd sure like to see video of that Ty when it's done.Looks like alot of money and time have been put into it.

 

[Try Me]

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Its a beautiful thing to see something like this done by someone who actually knows what they are doing :tup: :tup: :tup:

I love following these "ground up" builds.

I hate thinking of the money in these "ground up" builds

 

[Beavis]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

Told the Wife yet? (I'm guessing not since you are still alive and building it :tup

 

[Syborg Twin Turbo]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

looking good - when you are in town next we should run over to the electrostatic paint guy. It looks like they me do my chassis. It's as hard as powder but you can come back later and touch up nicks and scratches. The bad part is the cost is much more.

 

[Windedv6]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

Told the Wife yet? (I'm guessing not since you are still alive and building it :tup

Here's the deal...I need you guys on the BB to come up with different ideas about how I should tell her. We will decide on the best one and that person can tell her in person. If he lives he gets first dibbs on extra parts and first ride. :tup:

looking good - when you are in town next we should run over to the electrostatic paint guy. It looks like they me do my chassis. It's as hard as powder but you can come back later and touch up nicks and scratches. The bad part is the cost is much more.

Marty
I may take a couple off days off next week to come to Chicago. Can you get away for a couple of hours?

John

 

[GM TURBO]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

John - let me know when you are gonna be in town.

I say you let Marty tell your wife - he seems to have it down to a science with his

 

[Syborg Twin Turbo]

Re: Typhoon II #735...it's coming together...

Marty
I may take a couple off days off next week to come to Chicago. Can you get away for a couple of hours?

John

I think i am meeting Troy there on Mon - Tues. I'll call him and see when he is going. If he goes on Monday I won't be able to go. but i may be able to go later in the Week like Thursday / Friday.