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Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by APA#1, Jun 30, 2007.

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  1. gabriel

    gabriel Formula 3

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    #126 gabriel, Jul 29, 2007
    Emissions regulations? You all must think that this is NJ, NY, California, or Mother Russia, but you would be wrong...

    This is Florida, baby. :) :)
     
  2. martinp

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    #127 martinp, Aug 2, 2007
    With 750 degree exhaust temp my vote goes for

    testaRoaster
     
  3. Pranucci

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    #128 Pranucci, Aug 2, 2007
    I vote for TestesRoaster.
     
  4. APA#1

    APA#1 Formula 3

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    #129 APA#1, Aug 6, 2007
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Here's some updates.

    Test fitted the turbine into the bay Saturday with the subframe. Fits VERY well with a lot of clearance all around. Here's some pics.

    Also the guy the was buying the engine/trans might be backing out of the deal so the package might still be available. I have the COMPLETE package including engine/trans, ecu's, wiring harness, etc. Drop me a PM if you know anyone interested.
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  5. Tom(Atl)

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    #130 Tom(Atl), Aug 9, 2007
    Looks awesome, I can't wait to see how it runs in the end. Keep it up!
     
  6. Simon

    Simon Moderator
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    #131 Simon, Aug 9, 2007
    Very cool project.

    How about Thrustarossa for a name?
     
  7. dongerdude

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    #132 dongerdude, Aug 9, 2007
    Great project - I love stuff like this!!! Best of luck!

    Out of interest, for the less technically minded (such as me), what kind of temp do exhaust gasses from an internal combustion engine run?
     
  8. Z0RR0

    Z0RR0 F1 Rookie

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    #133 Z0RR0, Aug 9, 2007
    1400 farhenheit, tops. Ideally, it's more around 1200. But that's right after the combustion chamber, it obviously cools down very quickly.
     
  9. duskybird

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    #134 duskybird, Aug 9, 2007
    My RX7 at full throttle and 18 lb of boost makes EGT's of around 1800 degrees.
     
  10. APA#1

    APA#1 Formula 3

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    #135 APA#1, Aug 10, 2007
    Max exhaust temp at the gas producer is around 790C or 1400 F, roughly.

    This is turning into a very fun project. Maybe I should get some sponsors :)

    Got the gearbox today and fitting tommorrow.
     
  11. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #136 WILLIAM H, Aug 10, 2007
    Cool project, I wonder what FNA will say LOL Knowing them they will hate it

    Since I love the TR body I thought of building a solar electric w a TR body, it would be cool to cover the roof & rear hatch w solar panels & have a Green TR :)
     
  12. APA#1

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    #137 APA#1, Aug 10, 2007
    I AM going to run bio-diesel myself in the turbine :)
     
  13. Jim Frentress

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    #138 Jim Frentress, Aug 10, 2007
    I hear there's a helicopter looking for an engine :) ... That would make a sweet looking/sounding boat engine!
     
  14. APA#1

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    #139 APA#1, Aug 10, 2007
    The guy did in fact back out from buying the engine/trans etc. The package is still available...Anybody?
     
  15. gabriel

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    #140 gabriel, Aug 12, 2007

    I don't know, Simon. Sounds like a car sex porno flick. :)
     
  16. SSNISTR

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    #141 SSNISTR, Aug 12, 2007
    Crazy....
     
  17. APA#1

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    #142 APA#1, Aug 16, 2007
    I should have some new updates and photos this weekend. Going to test fit it again...
     
  18. Simon

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    #143 Simon, Aug 17, 2007
    Looking forward to more updates.


    Mmmm, you might have a point :)
     
  19. GaryReed

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    #144 GaryReed, Aug 27, 2007
    Any updates or photos on the progress?
     
  20. APA#1

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    #145 APA#1, Aug 27, 2007
    Hi Gary

    Right now waiting on some custom parts to be machined. As you can imagine there will be quite a lot. As soon as I get these back and installed I'll update with more photo's.

    Also making some custom shock absorber mock ups so I can set ride height of the vehicle. Going to use aftermarket coil overs so I can adjust them easier rather than Konis, plus the finish is nicer.
     
  21. AspiringF1Campione

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    #146 AspiringF1Campione, Aug 27, 2007
    Hold it...turbines?! In a Ferrari?! I don't know what to say, I'm really mad about this! When you invested in the Ferrari, it had an engine that was world-class to begin with. Now you're putting something completely foreign in it? Trade the TR for a car like a Mustang GT that you can engineer without destroying a work of art like a Ferrari.

    -the Sienna Avenger
     
  22. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #147 furmano, Aug 27, 2007
    No doubt when the engine left this car it lost most of its Ferrari DNA. But tbakowsky is right, relatively speaking, there are tons of tr's around and are worth little money.

    Of course, 20 years from now they will be the Dinos of their time and worth over $200,000. ;)

    -F
     
  23. APA#1

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    #148 APA#1, Aug 28, 2007
    Don't quite care. My money and I'll spend it like I want to.

    You could always look away.
     
  24. MaleficVTwin

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    #149 MaleficVTwin, Aug 28, 2007
    Great response! :D
     
  25. 350HPMondial

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    #150 350HPMondial, Aug 28, 2007
    Can I help spend some...... $$$$$ ...... ?????????
     
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