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2.8t Carbon intake

NickT — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:25:26 +0000

Final testing on the production version of the newV6 intake looks great. We had previously modified the stock air intake system by removing the restrictive feed tubes. This does bias this test by making the stock box better than 100% stock setup. The carbon parts have been tested all summer. We recorded AIR temps of 109f during that.. We also simplified the installation and there is no extra hardware needed. Just a socket for the hose clamps is all you need. You can get the american made kit here Air Intake V6 2.8t Carbon Taliaferro

Now we can move on to getting rid of this “training ‘turbo and on to something that will pull up towards redline.

More prototype carbon parts.

NickT — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:24:36 +0000

GTX and a Tial V-band Turbine

NickT — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:45:51 +0000

V6 Coolant tank

NickT — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:11:09 +0000

Here is the final design (for now) uses the classic style coolant cap. Price should be under $190 Strut bar will be following after these and will be the same price as the 4cyl piece. Probably offer 2 finishes. Brushed bare alu or powdercoat texture black.

Custom Steering Wheel Group Buy

NickT — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:36:03 +0000

Well, its that time again for another custom steering wheel order. As last time the final cost really depends on the volume and the savings on shipping. So these are the starting prices based on 5pcs and if they come in cheaper I will pass it on. Need one for my Turbo X.. Can’t steal the one from my -04 as it’s a different wheel. These are not “off the shelf” parts, they are built to your specifications with custom stitching, carbon even color options for the carbon.

In my Viggen I have a carbon wheel with upgraded grips and raised stitching. I would love to swap it out with a red carbon and stitching version.

I also have a cheaper stock shape sport wheel recovered with black alcantara and red stitching. Last time around we had some customers with Grey and Red thread that looked sweet. Even Silver carbon to match a factory metal dash.

Maybe a special “Viggen’ edition with blue and gold stitching?

Last time around I kept a list on the http://www.genuinesaab.com/CustomSW/ page. Will keep the list here this time. The cores for the sculpted wheels can be plain or sport. Last time I swapped all the Sport wheels with local customers and sent in the plain wheels. It all gets redone anyway no sense in wasting it. The alcantara wheel is not reshaped so it is what it is…. I can get cores from Goldwing, last time they were around $50 since we can take the ugly ones.

STYLE OPTIONS
0) Alcantara only Std shape $375
1) Sculpted without carbon $450
2) Sculpted with carbon: $580
RESERVATIONS
1, Nick TurboX Leather sculpted. Bye GM quality Hello handcrafted…
2, John A Carbon Sculpted Vig

TurboX Intake and Shifter Mods

NickT — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:52:38 +0000

Heres the prototype intake we have been working on. Just a rough concept part at this stage.

Also If you missed the shifter mod, have a look at the youtube Video. This car is starting to get fun.

Even threw in a set of Pedals with upcoming install video.

Top day for the Viggen

NickT — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:54:13 +0000

Yesterday was quite memorable. Aside from the viggen running exceptionally well spent some time with a long time customer.

They have a well worn Blue -80 900 5d bought new in Germany. We have refitted once already to -87 spec! Lots of miles as a first responder in the mountains. Aside from being a military vet, He was a test driver for the factory Rally cars! Back in the 2-stroke and some v4 days. Awesome stories. Having some recent eye troubles he has been unable to drive, the wife’s driving just wasn’t cutting it. We played with the TurboX around town. The XWD is certainly something. Wanting a little more we took the viggen out on the twisties. I would rank the experience up there in the top 10…

TurboX Strut bar done.

NickT — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:03:02 +0000

Got the strut bar for my Turbo X done friday. Nice gains. Feels like I added a pound or two to the tires. The stock engine cover still fits.

Turbo X, Aero updates..

NickT — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:33:26 +0000

The front Downpipe is done. Includes provisions for retaining all the factory heat shields. They are working on production tooling now. Could have been done cheaper if we threw out the heat shields. There are quite a few heat sensitive components around the downpipe I will probably still wrap this one.

Battery is relocated, stole an old “made in Colorado” Optima from dads v4.. Not had any luck with the mexican made newer optimas. The battery mount is temporary until I can make a permanent setup including the Co2 tank for the clutch. Even added a 50A quick connector for the subwoofer. Underhood and underneath it looks stock. Trying to keep it from looking modified. With the battery gone there were a couple electronics modules that are relocated. Also sorting out the rear suspension. Trying to keep the stock shocks happy.

Getting the rest of the motor parts for the Ecotec4 with a Gt3x something.. Probably start with stock cams and the Gt3071.
K1 Rods, Cometic Gasket, ARP studs, JE pistons, Goldwing motor.. Just to start. But on a nice tiny budget. :)

Read: Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals

NickT — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:35:33 +0000

This more on the engineering side but great book. Unfortunaltey the library loan has run out. Since it is used as a textbook figured it might be available used.. Looked into buying it and ouch. If anyone wants to send a good chritmas present..

Worth getting from the library. At almosst 1K pages its not a magazine.. I liked the part about BMEP limits being either Knock (fuel) or limited by stress. That latter sounds familiar, when the connecting rod is on the floor thats the conrod compressive stress limit right? ISBN: 978-0070286375 Author: John Heywood