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SpeedFactoryRacing 04-11-2013 01:54 PM
Vibrant SFWD Civic Build
 
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We wanted to share some progress on the build with you all, enjoy!

Awesome shot of the car from 2012 WCF:

https://i298.photobucket.com/albums/...extrainked.jpg


Renderings of the new Vibrant wrap:

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Materials to build the divided T4 collector and manifold

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Working on the manifold design, tacking it up

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Completed long runner manifold

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Dual backdoor intercooler construction using 2 of Vibrant's 550hp cores

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MR.johnson 04-11-2013 01:58 PM
Re: Vibrant SFWD Civic Build
 
damn!

luck4rmkc 04-11-2013 02:00 PM
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NICE FAB WORK!

jdm.co 04-11-2013 02:12 PM
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looks dope!!!

rs250nut 04-11-2013 02:44 PM
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Cooler looks badass!!!

jdm inc 04-11-2013 02:48 PM
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bad ass fab! like a boss!

wshuculd 04-11-2013 02:56 PM
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Bad Ass!

Blown90hatcH 04-11-2013 03:07 PM
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3.5" IN/OUT? Looks great. Heat shield for the runners over the core?

Q8boy 04-11-2013 03:15 PM
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love it

EJ1_Ex 04-11-2013 03:17 PM
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Manifold looks crazy! Fab work looks nice

PhilStubbs 04-11-2013 03:53 PM
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Shits sick!!! Wish I had an a/c welder

crazyjetsfan22 04-11-2013 03:59 PM
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Looks great!

redboost10 04-11-2013 04:02 PM
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looks good! were you going for a specific length? or just getting some weight over the nose? seems longer than anything else out there.

seelback 04-11-2013 04:06 PM
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Fab-work looks amazing. Why did ya'll go with that design on the manifold?

Tuner Eddy 04-11-2013 05:03 PM
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Always loved this guys car from your website! I am actually planning my big motor build off of his setup.

Can't wait to see what that car does now, it was a beast before!

91redteg 04-11-2013 05:25 PM
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cant wait to see this thing squattin at the track!

poorboy44 04-11-2013 05:43 PM
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Very nice so far... Looking forward to seeing more of this car

Boosted_01 R 04-11-2013 05:46 PM
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HOLY intercooler...... nice build

SwappedTURBOegg 04-11-2013 06:27 PM
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i like the new innovative turbo manifold design.

a1320honda 04-11-2013 07:42 PM
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Definitely subscribing to this one. Looks amazing. Whats the setup and goals for this one?

just_dung 04-11-2013 08:22 PM
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Welds are amazing as always !

Crazy_SI_T 04-11-2013 08:51 PM
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Subscribed!! Always a been a fan of this car, what's the goal this year. Amazing work!

JFK78 04-11-2013 09:36 PM
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Thanks to all for the positive comments!

Originally Posted by Blown90hatcH (Post 48670145)
3.5" IN/OUT? Looks great. Heat shield for the runners over the core?
3"in, 3.5"out. The manifold is being ceramic coated which greatly reduces the radiated heat, and those areas of the IC and bumper will be covered with heat reflective material.

Originally Posted by redboost10 (Post 48670415)
looks good! were you going for a specific length? or just getting some weight over the nose? seems longer than anything else out there.
Originally Posted by seelback (Post 48670430)
Fab-work looks amazing. Why did ya'll go with that design on the manifold?
The idea behind the manifold was to get as much runner length as possible for max high rpm efficiency and reduced reversion. We also wanted to try something different than the proven forward facing layout we've been using for the last few years.

Originally Posted by a1320honda (Post 48671278)
Definitely subscribing to this one. Looks amazing. Whats the setup and goals for this one?
The car is being built with Vibrant Performance fabrication components to showcase their awesome product line. Skunk2 suspension & engine components will be used throughout as well. It is going to be running a MoTec M800 and 8x Grams 2200cc injectors on FTW Purple, and we'll be doing some testing with the new Borg Warner 72mm units.

We hope to run consistently in the 8's @ 175+mph for starters. ;)

EJ1_Ex 04-12-2013 04:22 AM
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damn more pictures!!

4cylfiend 04-12-2013 04:24 AM
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Looks killer!!! Are you guys going with a closed front end for aero? Is that the reason for the dual core intercooler setup?

JJsMotorsports 04-12-2013 05:56 AM
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Nice work! Is this going to be a big tire car? I hope so.....lol

jc@douglas 04-12-2013 06:06 AM
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Looks good guys.

jdm_ef9 04-12-2013 06:34 AM
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Gonna be a bada$$ car!

Looks great guys! Cant wait to see it out! :thumbup:

DraginX 04-12-2013 10:47 AM
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Holy fluffin sock suckers that is Awesome!!

seelback 04-12-2013 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JFK78 (Post 48671591)
Thanks to all for the positive comments!



3"in, 3.5"out. The manifold is being ceramic coated which greatly reduces the radiated heat, and those areas of the IC and bumper will be covered with heat reflective material.





The idea behind the manifold was to get as much runner length as possible for max high rpm efficiency and reduced reversion. We also wanted to try something different than the proven forward facing layout we've been using for the last few years.



The car is being built with Vibrant Performance fabrication components to showcase their awesome product line. Skunk2 suspension & engine components will be used throughout as well. It is going to be running a MoTec M800 and 8x Grams 2200cc injectors on FTW Purple, and we'll be doing some testing with the new Borg Warner 72mm units.

We hope to run consistently in the 8's @ 175+mph for starters. ;)
Thats what I like to hear, trying something different. Nice to see you guys trying to shake up the sport and continue to stand out. Sounds like a solid build from beginning to end and your 8 second @ 175+mph goal should be no problem with your experiences!!!

meane30 04-12-2013 11:24 AM
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Hell yeah guys looks great!! Can't wait to see it in Vegas... Not looking forward to being in the same class with it though! Lol

ej6sir-t 04-12-2013 12:19 PM
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Ive always thought too thick of a core would follow bigger is not always better, seems like there would be an increased resistance of flow and the by the time the air got towards the outlet of the cooler the air will have become heat saturated reducing actual cooling capacity compared to a core with a bigger face and less thickness. But im sure you guys have done testing in this design, and its good enough for your needs.

alopez84 04-12-2013 08:14 PM
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Looks great! See y'all in Vegas!

nonvtecallmotor 04-13-2013 12:31 AM
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Looking good!
Good luck!!

JFK78 04-13-2013 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 4cylfiend (Post 48671977)
Looks killer!!! Are you guys going with a closed front end for aero? Is that the reason for the dual core intercooler setup?
Closed front is the plan yes. The short dual core IC setup allowed for the long runners and fitment of everything as we wanted as well.

Originally Posted by JJsMotorsports (Post 48672204)
Nice work! Is this going to be a big tire car? I hope so.....lol
24.5" SFWD/FWD car, but not saying it won't ever have 26's on it either.

Originally Posted by ej6sir-t (Post 48673688)
Ive always thought too thick of a core would follow bigger is not always better, seems like there would be an increased resistance of flow and the by the time the air got towards the outlet of the cooler the air will have become heat saturated reducing actual cooling capacity compared to a core with a bigger face and less thickness. But im sure you guys have done testing in this design, and its good enough for your needs.
We aren't concerned with airflow through the face of the core - it's a drag car. Front will be closed anyways. We want the core to be low pressure drop more than anything.

SpeedFactoryRacing 04-13-2013 08:38 AM
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Working hard to be ready for Vegas, here's a few more.


Skunk2 Ultra 5.5L Intake Manifold & 90mm TB with Vibrant's V-band flange assembly & polished 3.5" aluminum tubing

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Manifold with brace/wastegate/turbo

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Through frame rail 5.5" air inlet for the FMW 72mm BW turbo

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seelback 04-13-2013 08:44 AM
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I was wondering what you guys were gonna do about the inlet of the turbo. I like the idea though, everything is looking good.

speeddave 04-13-2013 01:20 PM
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Amazing build as always from the speedfactory camp. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Do you have anymore info on the new 72mm from BW? I've been hearing rumours about it, but this is the first one I've seen. Has it been released yet?

nonvtecallmotor 04-13-2013 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by speeddave (Post 48676570)
Amazing build as always from the speedfactory camp. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Do you have anymore info on the new 72mm from BW? I've been hearing rumours about it, but this is the first one I've seen. Has it been released yet?
I've been running this turbo since Oct. I went 172mph (Cast) with it on the 2nd pass. I have yet to dial in the car with this turbo. I believe Full-Race has had them for some time now. Paul at DP went 176mph with this turbo aswell. Its a great unit.

This thing makes a lot of power on a lot less boost....

i want a civic 04-13-2013 02:30 PM
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so sick!!


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