1973 Midget build by ianjoub

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Ok, time to move forward: I installed (temporarily) the throttle bodies and intake plenum



The inlet on the plenum is facing down. It will be moved to face forward towards the intercooler and it will be 2.5" instead of 2"

Ahhhh, as I said before, this intercooler is true blue engine porn! This will be its position in the car. It looks like I will have enough room for a radiator behind it, saving me from putting the rad in the trunk...



I will need to replumb the output from the turbo to the intercooler as well. I still haven't figured out where the air intake/filter will be...

2-27-2013

Ok, so the manifold sure is sticking up high .... I had to cut a hole in the bonnet. When the bodywork is done, I hope this can be made to look unobtrusive. It can't look like a drag racing car with a big blower sticking out of the hood and still be a sleeper...



Looks like plenty of room for the fuel tank. Sorry Norm, no spare tire or toolbox room left.



I think I will have the battery back here as well when it is all said and done.

I may use a flywheel/ring gear and starter motor for a reverse. This is a 10.25" pattern ... Honda Civic size



I have room, will the starter motor have enough torque???? I am unsure if I will actually do this or go without reverse.



I'd still need to weld up a permanent mount for the starter motor and have my driveline guy mount the flywheel to the front driveshaft. Speaking of which, the civic flywheel weighs 14 lbs.... kind of a lot.