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Old 06-14-2007   #179 (permalink)
RallyBob
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This is again a bit off-tangent, but it shows my priorities regardless.

No, I won't buy myself a new computer unless I have the cash for it. But, I did just order a new Garrett ball bearing GT2554 turbocharger on my credit card. I am going to build that Opel turbo 'kit' after all, and will prototype on my own car. Basically I will just build a manifold that fits the Manta/Ascona chassis, and will create an instruction sheet to build the rest of the system yourself. Opel owners are, uh, frugal, and wouldn't spend the necessary $3500-4000 up front to built a kit correctly, so if I supply the hardest part (the manifold) the rest of the components can be built up over time without breaking the bank. This project holds more value to me than buying a computer.

A GT chassis is too difficult to fit unless you do some cutting to the engine crossmember and relocate the engine mount. Not enough room to fit it efficiently, and without 'cooking' adjacent components. Not that it couldn't be done, but it wouldn't be 'bolt on'.

Bob

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