Project WDE Talon

[BigTyla]

I'm not sure when I'll get to work on the car again. We still don't have power so I'm still staying with my parents 300 miles away! We have a vacation planned near this area at the end of this week so we might not be home again until the 17th!

I've been doing a lot of looking around at other people's builds and am gathering some pretty sweet ideas. Hopefully I can incorporate them into this low-cost build.

I'm STILL debating on whether or not I should go wingless. I saw one build last night without a wing and it looked pretty baller. The weight savings would be most welcome, too.

I already know what color I'm going to paint the car as well as what materials will be used. I'm keeping it a secret though. I think it will be a ton of fun.

[11secondFWD]

Sorry I never got a wingless pic, but my video and launch pic are wingless but I dont know how much you can see. The ABS is crappy and does take up room. I used a STM abs delete kit but that was like 150 bucks. But from my last part out I do have a non abs prop valve I will sell for pretty cheap. I know they are harder to fine but I dont see me ever needing it because I dont think mine will ever go bad. Let me know if you would like it. Here is a pic of a 1ga without a wing. It is the guy who is going to be my competition this year at the shootout for DST class. If you had a 1gb like me I would say do not do it unless you really like the look because my wing weighed less than 2lbs total. This guy says his 1ga weighed 16lbs though so that is a decent savings. Prep work for chasing 16G records - DSM Forums

[BigTyla]

Thanks, I'll let you know about the prop valve. I'd love to have an adjustable one but I don't know the first thing about tuning those much less installing them.

The drawback to leaving the wing off is having to fill all those holes! I don't have a welder and I don't know how to weld. It's a decision that doesn't have to be made at this time though.

[BigTyla]

Got the calipers in for my brake upgrade. Going to give them a rust cleaner bath and paint them up. Also cleaned up the front rotors. I need to have them turned.

I need to tap an NPT hole in the water tube and get an NPT fitting on there. I should also do this for the water housing for optimal fit, getting rid of the nipple. My 3/8" hose refuses to fit over it.

SS braided lines and fancy fittings are not good for budget builds!!! But they are totally necessary if you are getting rid of the hard lines on the turbo. The damn things get HOT.

Hopefully the motor starts okay. I'm not worried about it being 100%, I just want to make sure it actually runs. I'll worry about tuning it in the later stages. If everything turns out okay I'll move on to getting the car painted.

[wingnut]

nicely done sir...

...chiming in because i have a 1G ECU for sale that was reworked with new caps and burned for evo 560 injectors...all to run my big 16G turbo.

i also have ported exhaust manifold and O2 housing (by slowbow if i recall correctly) on my shelf that i have no use for anymore

[BigTyla]

I have the ECU covered but if I need the ported items I'll let you know.

[VR4Rob]

Don't go wingless.

Does it run yet???

[Blackmount]

Keep the wing. The 5 piece talon wing u have is severely rare, also beautiful. I got a butt load of dsm parts and a running but not driving parts car. Let me know if interested.

[wingnut]

I have the ECU covered but if I need the ported items I'll let you know.

roger that sir...

...and i say go wingless unlike the other yahoos

[BigTyla]

Don't go wingless.

Does it run yet???

I'm going to Harbor Freight to pick up a tap handle and a 1/2" drill bit. If I can get this water pipe tapped I can try to start it this weekend.

You are welcome to come over and help...and drive over the VR4 so I can fap. :P

BTW I voted for you on that site. You are destroying everyone right now.

Blackmount - if I need anything I'll hit you up. I'm sure I'll run into something eventually.