GT42R project underway

[hybrdthry911]

ok well ive come to a tough decision. i figure my car will be down for a while for all the chassis prep for 135+ and rebuilding both of my transmissions, so im gonna take that time to build my car to be competative in nhra's sport front wheel drive race series. it will likely be down until next spring because of this.

all of the turbo system im running right now will become obsolete with the new turbo. and is for sale. complete turbo kit with gt35r, $3000 obo if you know anyone intersted. includes all piping couplers, turbo, mani, dp, oil and coolant lines, bov, WG whole kit.

heres a list of a few things planned during the upgrade first few are required for nhra:

-upgrading to 10pt cage
-install parachute
-scatter shield
-catch pan
-battery cut off switch
-sumped fuel system with 2x bosch 044 fuel pumps, -10 line to rail, 4x 1600cc injectors, likely an injector driver box
-finish catch can setup
-still deciding on cams, might just be a type r intake cam with my gsr exhaust, might do some testing on other cams.
-upgrading from my crower springs/retainers to a set of supertechs still undecided on spring rate, the "streetable" rate, and then one not so streetable
-5 bar map sensor
-dss axles still unsure on stage
-im checking with exedy about the holding capacity of the clutch they say only 500 ftlbs at the crank on their website.
-4" downpipe and aluminum exhaust
-3" charge piping
-manifold design is still up in the air i want to do a front mount style manifold similar to erics itr hatch, but due to the sheer size of the 42r it creates a lot of fitment issues, for the turbo itself as well as an intercooler(air/water isnt allowed for sfwd class) also need to fit in 2x 44mm wastegates somewhere in there. this manifold would give all the advantages of the hot rod style manifolds and still keep the air/air intercooler
-divided housing gt4294r, a/r is still being decided


goal for the car is to hit low - mid 800's, and try to get the car into the mid 9 second range @ around 160mph give or take. all in sfwd trim, no wheelie bars, full interior, no lexan or anything like that. comments, criticism appreciated.

just a couple comparison pics i found online

35r vs 42r

[mikecentola]

That's awesome Mike. I say go for it! You're car is definitely sick!

[crazybrew609]

wow sounds like an awsome project.. can't wait to see your end result

[silverandslow]

FWD gt42 3000gt eater.

[Celtic1982citleC]

FWD big turbo drag FTW. I like watching tires that look flat magically stand up when all the power to those 2 hamster wheels up front is transferred.

[19Cutlass94]

This is is really gonna be crazy now!

[Shawn96VR-4]

Do what makes you happy but remember a lot of people who are pro this idea don't have nearly the time or money you have invested...

[hybrdthry911]

huh not quite sure i get what you mean shawn

[Shawn96VR-4]

YOU need to decide if that's what you want. Some people will just tell you to go for it as they want to see bigger #s but they aren't the ones fronting the bill on it.

I have learned where my limit is. If I listened to everyone, I'd be broker than I am now.

[hybrdthry911]

noone has told me they want to see bigger numbers, and if you are insinuating that morgan is pushing me to this you are dead wrong, he thinks im an idiot. the stuff isnt gonna cost me too much money, its actually more of morgans time than anything to fabricate all the necessary components to get it track ready.

i came to the point where i met my goal of running 10s, so now what do i do, should i stay there comfortably, do i dial it down a notch and keep things safe, or do i push the envelope again. i knew the car was gonna be down for a while for the chassis prep so i figure now would be a good time to start the 42r build.

[Shawn96VR-4]

Originally Posted by hybrdthry911

noone has told me they want to see bigger numbers, and if you are insinuating that morgan is pushing me to this you are dead wrong, he thinks im an idiot. the stuff isnt gonna cost me too much money, its actually more of morgans time than anything to fabricate all the necessary components to get it track ready.

I am not insinuating anything about Morgan. Typically, people LOVE to see #s either dyno and/or track. Just saying to keep in mind that the people you are asking aren't fronting the bill. That's all.

[Layzie]

i love that turbo. i thought about going bigger then my 35r but i like my car as a street car not a drag car.