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  1. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    This is the mount, hoses and scavenge pump for the turbos. I'm trying to run the smaller lines thru the frame rails and keep the transmission tunnel open for the larger lines such as dry sump hoses and fuel/return lines. The back of the car is starting to get a little crowded but still there's a...
  2. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    We have completed the hot side piping and disassembled it to be sent off for coating. Attached picture is the passenger side including turbo housing. Lots of other work to be done and we are currently working on cold side along with hoses for oil, water etc. It's taking more time than I expected...
  3. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Thanks Jordan, and I will have " sweet intake scoop design ". It will definitely be in the airflow and hopefully made from CF if I don't run out of time here, otherwise it's going to be aluminum at least for the short term.
  4. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    At this point we have made some progress toward finishing up hot and cold side piping. A lot of time is spent tack welding and checking fit/finish and then reworking it until it's as good as it's going to get. Wastegates have been located but only tacked in place so they will be tig welded next...
  5. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Still making progress with hot and cold side pipes, here are a few views of where we are at now. Wastegates arrived and will be installed next week. If all goes as planned I will be starting it in 4 to 5 weeks. I will share a video when that happens.
  6. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    The intercooler pumps arrived today, finally at a point where the parts are arriving faster than we can install them. These are rated 40 GPM each as well as the intercoolers are rated 40 GPM each. Hopefully the combination of 2 ice boxes, 2 chillers, 2 pumps and 2 intercoolers will keep those...
  7. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Thanks, I can't take credit as it's a team effort on this build. I tried to get mandrel bent pipes, but they can't bend the radius I need in the shorter distances or the changes in offsets that are needed. I'm sure there are facilities out there who have better equipment that could do that...
  8. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here are pics after we made adjustments for fit and then tig welded the pipes. It's getting there and we haven't had any major challenges that we couldn't overcome.
  9. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Hot side pipe fitting and tig welding over this week. It's coming together and we will be on the cold side probably mid next week. Here are a few pics showing the work we have done so far.
  10. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Boost lag is probably the biggest concern for most but in reality, for me it's a benefit. I leave the line easy and really don't need the boost to launch, once it's rolling, I can go WOT and very quickly go thru the gears. The engine management system is set up for boost by gear, so each shift...
  11. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here is view with the bumper installed, it shows those turbos looking very stealthy or somewhat anyway. Nice fit for all the parts so far, we are running hot pipes next week and hope to wrap that up by weeks end. After that we start the cold side and it should be about a week or so also. Then...
  12. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    These pics show some of the components located in final positions. There is a lot of work that has gone into making this all line up correctly. Everyone involved has really done their best and I could not be happier with the results. At this point the piping will be the next major project to...
  13. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    The turbos are mounted off brackets and the battery box. This is the final location for them as it allows all the piping from the intercoolers, exhaust etc to line up properly.
  14. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here is the new floor installed in Blucifer, the recessed area is for the battery. I needed some room for the intercooler pumps so I decided to recess the battery and mount the pumps on top of the cover. That keeps the clearance I needed from the rear glass.
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    I decided to rework the trunk floor that supports all the components such as turbos, intercoolers, dry sump tank, battery etc. I wasn't happy with the quality/appearance of the first version and this one definitely will fix that issue.
  16. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Hi Proedge, the turbos were located in the framework under the car at the drivers left foot and passengers right foot before, which is the typical location on TT Vipers. The problem for me was with the new larger turbos, intercoolers, ice boxes etc there was no room for those components so I...
  17. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    These are the 2 water to air intercoolers located, rated 3000 WHP. Should be an interesting attempt at 275 MPH. As many have told me " it's only 22 more MPH than your last run, should be easy " lol. I guess I will find out.
  18. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Been a while since I've shared anything so I thought I would post some pics and see what you guys think of Blucifer's new twin turbo layout, it's me thinking outside the box.
  19. FST SNAKE

    Viper Cruise and Drive In Movie Night, March 27 2021

    We definitely will be there for this event. Can you check on a hotel and see if you can get us a special rate in case we decide to overnight? Thanks
  20. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    In addition to new piping, intercooler, ice box etc I am also upgrading the turbos. I need a bit more WHP to make sure that Blucifer makes that 275 number.
  21. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here are some pictures of the piping for the turbo/intercooler.
  22. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    I have discovered 20" Forgeline/Michelins make the rear brakes on Blucifer look tiny now.
  23. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here's a few pictures of the wheels and tires for the rear of the car. The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 345/30-20s and the wheels are Forgelines are 20" by 12" wide. The front tires will arrive in mid Jan, I will post a picture once they are all on Blucifer.
  24. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Thanks Proedge, we are working toward that. Hopefully early 2021 we will have it ready to make an attempt at it. We are working on the intercooler and ice box now, getting them positioned and the lines and pipes ran. I will post some more pictures once we have those items completed.
  25. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    I have the rear 20" tires and I'm expecting the 19" fronts soon. The Forgeline wheels should arrive Monday. Refreshed heads etc are back on the car, other minor stuff done so we are closing in on the dyno/tuning session. After that maybe a little seat time and then lets see if Blucifer is up to...

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