Well guys thought id take some time and update on how the car has done so far. To bring up to speed it is a built 2.0 with Shodans predator billet wheel turbo and Garrett i/c. Made 485 on 17lbs pump gas and 650 @26lbs on walbro 400, ID1300's, the 1ks ran out of steam around 600whp. I've put about 6500 miles on it, made three passes at the strip and went a 11.0/10.98/10.83@136 with a 23.5 tire which was too short cause I went through the lights on the limiter on the 10.83 pass. Car did this with a/c, heat, Full interior, ect. Street car! The car has numerous street pulls and friends going for rides with virtually no issues. Only thing I've changed is catch can setup to a T1 can with 2 -12an front lines and -10an rears. Aside from that things have been very solid. Proof that when built properly and with good parts things can be factory reliable. Props to Shodan for leading me toward the right turbo setup. MCP cylinder heads for a ballin cnc head that helped make the numbers, T1 race for taking the time to tune it and bud light for supplying substance to ease the pain of money spent lol.

 

Engine shot

 

Nice Setup

 

You and I have virtually the same setup. Shodan was telling me about how our setups are ao much a like. I'm at work at the moment but I'll post again with a few questions. I'm loving my predator turbo! But I have a special edition black high gloss finish

 

always lovin' your build's progress!



is it the same IC you've used from the start with the surfer?

 

So wait, 6,500 miles constitutes as "factory reliable"? ****, I am going to go write that down...

 

No need for the smart remarks. On my last build it lasted 900 miles due to engine builder
error. I was just stating a reference. I dont constitute that it has gone 200k miles or anything but just posting for fun and information purposes.

 

yes it is. 800hp core if i remember correct, i could be wrong on that number. Shodan had
it anodized and it has held up REALLY well to the elements and debrees!

 

So what's the specs on the Predator?

 

 

I would feel better to let Shodan answer that question. Only because I honestly dont have a clue, i just drive the thing haha.

 

Clean set up what fuel are you running?

 

harsh.... but I agree...



That's not to take away from the OP qaulity parts, well thoughtout build.
IMHO 6,500 miles is pretty darn good for a turbo that see's a lot of abuse making a lot of power.

what fuel type were you on at 650whp?
Any chance I could get a glimps of the dyno chart?

 

I agree with yall as well. I should've chosen my words better but I think most understand my point. It doesn't need rebuild after every 1k miles or new turbo, or have and issue here and there. The high boost pull is on C16, plans to keep the setup but put on E85 over the winter just so i dont have to track down gas to go play with the big boys.

 

Going back through my messages I found this info on the predator>the predator is 60lbs/min using a standard Garrett T04E compressor cover, and comes standard with a .63A/R T31 4 bolt housing

I believe an updated product video is in the works for us all to enjoy soon!

 

Nice, Shodan is doing a TR3030R upgrade on my GT3076R right now.

 

In case anyone wonders how close the predator fits on a b series, I run the spoolin quick4 ac manifold... Picture shown shows how close the compressor is to the block. Had to actually shave the nipple off the slave bleeder to make it fit!

 

Nice!! You Sir are my inspiration! LOL

It's what I'm currently building too for a friend of mine. Same set-up and most of turbo parts from Mac and a/c mani/down pipe combo from spoolin' as well.

Rad and fan fitment is a bit of a challenge though, specially trying to keep a/c. Currently waiting for a slim full length rad and a spal fan then off we go.

 

Nice build man. Looks great, and those are some killer numbers. Congrats.

 

Yes, the intake off the turbo on mine rubs the fan a bit. I actually just removed ac since i never turned it on and my fan actually drilled a hole in the rad from the 8mm nut that holds the fan blade on pressing against the radiator. I placed both fans on front now and have tons of room. It is doable just tight as heck in there with everything in place.

 

Maybe hard to tell but this is one shot I have of the intake to give an idea of how tight it is.

 

Do you mind if I ask what push fans are you using now? I'm about to buy the 13" spal rated @1710 cfm.

 

ebay knock off things. I reversed polarity and removed the 8mm nut and flipped the blade over. Car stays at 185-195 on 100* day with a/c blowing..

 

deym! ebay cheap parts FTW! LOL

13" fan too? link please

 

wow beautiful setup

talk about tight space

tucked harness as well?