Funkalicious21's Protege5 Build/Progress Thread~!

[RicoP5]

Looks good planning to get turbo housing costed etc ?

 

[funkalicious21]

oh so they are doing that for you? damn badass big project I see . cant wait for results

They definitely are! These have been the most reassuring and comfortable guys to deal with!

god damn...

I'm still saying that myself!

This is so ******* sexy oh god damn

I cant even picture the end result... We'll both be on our toes for this one

Looks good planning to get turbo housing costed etc ?

Yeah brotha, definitely going to get coated. All if anything most of the parts will have a form coating on it. =)

 

[rar40941]

How much power are u going to try to put to the wheels?

 

[ajkulish]

350

 

[rar40941]

With that big of a turbo looks like he can pump out more power lol

 

[funkalicious21]

yeah, 350WHP is ideal because of the turbo I currently have, Garrett GT28RS. The thresh hold for that turbo is said to be around 350, so i'll be basically maxing out that turbo. If i consider upgrading the turbo it'll cost another 1000+ which can be used for other parts for this build. I would love to have bigger in numbers, but maybe in the future. Plus, I don't even know what 350WHP feels like! If I step up the game with a bigger turbo I think it would have missed out a big experience. I assume there would be a major difference from this turbo to a GTX3076. I wouldn't be able to compare if I don't put the GT28RS to the test first. If it's not enough then for sure it'll be big boy game being played. =)

 

[funkalicious21]

Brian does great work! Looking forward to hearing from you and him throughout this build. LMK if there's anything I can help you out with

Sorry, I thought i replied to your comment! I'm looking forward in working with you on this build also. If anything you'll be talking things over with Brian. He knows mostly of what i'll be needing.

 

[rar40941]

yeah, 350WHP is ideal because of the turbo I currently have, Garrett GT28RS. The thresh hold for that turbo is said to be around 350, so i'll be basically maxing out that turbo. If i consider upgrading the turbo it'll cost another 1000+ which can be used for other parts for this build. I would love to have bigger in numbers, but maybe in the future. Plus, I don't even know what 350WHP feels like! If I step up the game with a bigger turbo I think it would have missed out a big experience. I assume there would be a major difference from this turbo to a GTX3076. I wouldn't be able to compare if I don't put the GT28RS to the test first. If it's not enough then for sure it'll be big boy game being played. =)

nice man 350 in a front wheel drive is crazy hope u don't have to much torque steer i wounder what cars u will be about to keep up with. its going to bad ass cant wait to see this

 

[funkalicious21]

^^ LOL, I wonder what the true meaning behind that picture. hahaha

 

[nk2a]

its cuz your build is tits

 

[funkalicious21]

I really enjoyed that pic. Too bad the mods had to take it down =P

 

[mazdaspeedp]

s*** son sub if i didnt allready. Im hoping for around same power from my build maybe eve 400 lol. U building the transmission?

 

[funkalicious21]

Yeah. I plan on rebuilding the tranny also. Fidanza Flywheel, Act HD clutch, and upgrading 3rd & 5th gears as wells. I do appreciate the sub! =)

I hoping with a good tune it'll unleash even more. Hopefully with the components i already have will be enough, more air flow, more fuel. You would happen to know what 440cc max out at, would ya?

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

Yeah. I plan on rebuilding the tranny also. Fidanza Flywheel, Act HD clutch, and upgrading 3rd & 5th gears as wells. I do appreciate the sub! =)

I hoping with a good tune it'll unleash even more. Hopefully with the components i already have will be enough, more air flow, more fuel. You would happen to know what 440cc max out at, would ya?

that would depend on the turbo and boost level.

i have a set of straight cut 4th gears if you're interested. they're lower, but good for a track car!

 

[funkalicious21]

Thanks Damian. I'll definitely put it into consideration. I still have to source out the 3rd and 5th first. I'll hit you about it if i fit it into the budget. whats your asking price?

 

[Cleverfrog]

ssssss sub

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

Thanks Damian. I'll definitely put it into consideration. I still have to source out the 3rd and 5th first. I'll hit you about it if i fit it into the budget. whats your asking price?

250. brand new

 

[funkalicious21]

any special modifications needed to have these put in?

 

[funkalicious21]

*SignatureSound* made some good progress over the holiday. There are two major looms to hide; the passenger side firewall and the driver side fuse box. We took care of the drivers side by extending several wires so they can be properly routed and hidden. They were also untangled by "de-pinning" from the connector rather than simply cut and respliced.

Even the wiper motor and master cylinder level sensor wires were not overlooked

the wires were pulled back into the dash kick panel area, disassembled, re-taped and then routed thru the firewall directly where the new fuse box home will be

The new routing of the wires will hide the loom under each frame rail. The headlights will have the wires come from below instead of from above (much cleaner). The new home for the fuse box is where the battery used to be. The battery will be relocated to the trunk with 0awg wire to make sure cranking will not be an issue.

So to mount the fuse box in an accesible, yet hidden spot, we had to modify the ABS bracket to sit 2 inches closer to the firewall. We sectioned the bracket so the stock bolt holes could still be used
BEFORE:

AFTER

The bracket was then treated with acid etch primer to keep it from rusting while the rest of the bay is mocked up.

 

[funkalicious21]

*Signature Sound* Next project tackled was the Rad support. It was barely hanging on by half of a spot weld, so we decided to strengthen the hell out of it by installing 3.5" bezels for the turbolife intercooler inlet/ outlet, and rewelding all the joining sheet metal. Even in stock form there was a lot of weakness here, but now its so strong it doesnt flex at all! Plus the couplers for the intercooler will have a fancy place to come thru on each side of the new radiator (which will be tucked underneath the upper support).

BARELY hanging on!

and again treated with primer to keep from rusting.