1979 Fairmont Drag radial/x275 project - "The Cream Dream V2.0" by tirefryin_s10 & bmxarmy

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9-10-2015

Thanks to Alamo Turbochargers for once again taking care of our turbo needs with a brand new set of the newest Borg Warner technology with a set of their new billet "Z" wheel turbos.

I can't wait to pin the gates shut and see what these bad boys are made of!!

More pics coming soon.


Borg Warner turbos


9-25-2015

Nolan got the turbo kit essentially all done now we just need to finish the downpipes as well as the screamer pipes for the wastegates.

I am torn trying to decide if I want to coat the hot side or leave it bare stainless. Engine is now in the machining process thanks to AMS ENGINES in Edmonton for taking care of that for us.

exhaust


Also got the cold side all back from coating thanks to IMPACT COATINGS in Edmonton, Alberta for taking care of all of our powder coating needs and keeping this thing looking good.


twin turbos

exhaust and turbo piping


11-3-2015

Here's a quick update for Neil.

We have been busting ass to try and get this thing done for the Street car super nationals in vegas. Making pretty good headway.

The shop I work for (AMS Engines) finished up the machine work around a week and a half ago and we've been working on putting things together ever since.

Dry decked the block

LSX machine work

LSX machine work

Clearancing for the MGP aluminum rods

LSX machine work

LSX machine work

Installing new custom moldstar seats to replace the cast iron ones that had some pretty severe pitting in them.

custom moldstar seats

cylinder heads

custom moldstar seats

Heads surfaced and grooves cut for the 1 piece AJ rings

surfacing cylinder heads

Heads assembled, Victory ti intake valve, REV inconel exhaust valve, PSI valve springs, Xceldynde Titanium retainers and keepers.

Victory ti intake valve, REV inconel exhaust valve, PSI valve springs, Xceldynde Titanium retainers and keepers

Neil and myself started assembling the engine last weekend aswell

engine assembly

engine assembly

Not a lot of pictures during the assembly process as we were busy fighting multiple issues with machining errors caused by bryant and wiseco.

assembled long block


Finally got it in the car last friday night and worked through the weekend to get everything mounted, plumbed and wired.

Ford Fairmont drag car

Ford Fairmont drag car

Ford Fairmont drag car

Ford Fairmont drag car

Ford Fairmont drag car

Ford Fairmont drag car

Ford Fairmont drag car


Then last night, we finally got it started for the first time.



11-4-2015

Thank you everyone,and thanks Charlie for the pictures/updated. I certainly could not have got it to where it is without the help of some great friends/sponsors:

Horsepower solutions
Ams engines
Jbs power center
Impact coatings
Performance fuel injection
Capital city customs
Iroc custom auto
Tint factory
Recovery labs
Nicks performance
Charlie eden/Jordan lazic/Nolan tews/Ren verbeem/Steve tuff/max Nielsen /James hatfield/mark campbell
My very understanding and loving wife and I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting.


11-9-2015

More updates for Neil while he is currently away drunk on tequila in mexico...

Last bit of charge piping done along with BOV's mounted.

charge pipe

LSX drag car

Fender exit exhaust trim rings installed and fenders trimmed

Fender exhaust

Fender exhaust

A little bit of bullhorn action

Fender exhaust

Ford Fairmont drag car

Ford Fairmont fender exhaust

Grille supports done to pull the grille back in where its supposed to be

grille support

Ford Fairmont drag car



Comments

This is great!

Posted by Diggymart on 11/3/20 @ 5:48:21 PM