118mm Turbo is HUGE..... TurboJohn Mustang is getting closer.... But more issues

Back at it again guys! Today is now Saturday, and if you have not seen Austin ‪@DRAGWIRESOLUTIONS‬ seems to work everyday.....lol So I headed down to keep working on the Mustang to get it closer to running. This 118mm turbo is a monster and seems to weigh about 50lbs, so keeping it as far rearward as possible is the plan. But making it all work together is somewhat challenging and with any new build, making it all work together takes time..... We still have a lot to do!
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[@BT-2005]

I’d redo the fuel cell and center mount the turbo. Wayy easier on the piping. I don’t see it having room to make those turns with large diameter piping

[@danmyers9372]

Agree

[@kevinledford8260]

Big block Big turbo gonna be a monster. TJ will be a threat everywhere he goes again

[@jasonstormoen]

​@@bigboreracing356 And where are you a threat at? As usual you got something stupid to say, but here right away to watch. You always gotta show your jealousy somewhere. I been in drag racing my who life and wet sump priority main oiling is just fine. I have a procharger f3-121 bbc that ran just fine on wet sump season after season. John also said he's gonna be getting shaft rockers. And he check all of his clearance. For what he does his stuff is pretty dependable.

[@bruhhuh8622]

@@jasonstormoen good point there, he is running an aluminum 552 bbc is 118mm turbo, a good wiring system and decent weight, based off looking at how his previous builds handle, he could be a major threat

[@jasonstormoen]

@bigboreracing356 Listen, I'm far from triggered. I said something because the only comments I've ever seen from you are negative, like someone who is jealous. You talk about those rod journals. He spoke on that deal, lol. I guess what he's shown and talked about when it comes to clearances is just for the hell of it. My engine machine shop Scotty PAR Racing Engines has no issue running bbc priority main oiling at 2500 hp, and my old machine shop when I lived up north Steve Morris run the same oil on them engines no problem.

[@spcltee66]

Center mount the turbo and redo the cell..take the front end to the shop so you aren't guessing about placement.

[@jaymiller393]

My thoughts exactly!

[@bendaves77]

Wish I would have read the comment before leaving my comment because I'm no builder but it makes sense to me to move the fuel cell back and down then put the turbo in the location of the fuel cell..that turbo is heavy and it would be alright to have it up front getting clean air

[@freddiemoralez1536]

THANKS for the update and God bless all 👍🔥💯

[@robrem6621]

That tight bend radius is going to have a hell of a hot spot on it. Move the fuel cell. In a build like that it will be worth it in the long run and the asthetics. 4 steps back lol

[@jkfonyi]

Wouldn’t be a turbo John car without the 1980s blue and red AN fittings . Hoping Randy was getting him some new black fittings

[@bendaves77]

Billy Hoskinson showed awhile back a new company he's getting all his fittings from and hose.. they're definitely nicer than anything that is sold in the big racing stores.. the company was red horse and they make some high quality fittings

[@ChrisSBF-cr6og]

Looking good, gonna be a beast for sure.

[@robertdouglas3456]

Great work TJohn! Hello Randy! You are moving in the right direction!🤩🤩💪💪

[@FoolPullDiesel]

Great Show to add to the sub list! Clean and family friendly, southern style, no prep live action. Lots of other great racers associated with Turbo John. Join in, enjoy the show, come to an event. I want to see this type of action on Discovery Channel.

[@johngrabowski2957]

In the several or so years I’ve been watching this is the longest I’ve seen you go without racing during race season . The withdrawals have to be brutal!!!!

[@lynwoodflemming9538]

Keep taking the twist and turns of your build! I like the way you try to kept it simple! Good day sir, to you and your great friends that are so supportive!

[@frankkatsenis3812]

I like the turbo on the passenger side. It’s going to even the weight out with driver side and because it’s in the front it will make the front left(driver) lift up. Take the turbo lift it up a little, also maybe make the pipes equal length or at least run the passenger side header hot side out a little for some balance.

[@ryanjackson4759]

I have a 408sbf with a 92mm with 1.36 exhaust housing I am assembling now, worried about spooling it up lol. Hopefully you can spool that monster with the big block!

[@boostedgringo5885]

There is a flange available that has twin v bands angled 45° that would work pretty well here

[@auriceburrell8148]

Hello, I'm John, Turbo John. Best to move things where they are best, you still have alot of welding tabs to do, so move things that are best location, not just put because it's convenient.😊

[@HughesWilliams-just-c]

I am being very impatient ...... we need to see this car dialed in . Cant wait TJ . Lets hope soon brother .

[@lloydterry4796]

John can't wait to see you racing on video

[@leonardleonardlove20]

I look forward to watching that beast make a pass!

[@constancesansoucy]

To save room weld a 90° elbow right on the header and then put the V band clamp as it goes under the fuel pump

[@fredg6607]

Austins’ dedication is why he is employee of the month, every month. 😂

[@Bluecoupe89]

Would be so much nicer if you moved the cell. Turbo in the middle, fuel cell like Randy’s but on passenger side. Don’t want all that fuel on driver side Incase.

[@robertbray5735]

Put transmission cooler front passenger front inside fender

[@bruhhuh8622]

Turbo John is looking monsterous, definitely making around 1800-2000hp

[@austinsmith7750]

That turbo is capable of more.

[@bruhhuh8622]

@@austinsmith7750 true, but to be safe, 2k hp

[@merylpelosi8485]

We just finished installing twin 118s on a Subaru STI. Not impressed with the lack of boost. Will probably have to add nitrous and hydrazine to the mix like we did when we ran the 110s.

[@greghovies9685]

car is looking good

[@toddclark332]

💪🏼👌🏁

[@danielupchurch6024]

Would moving the fuel cell not b easier than having to keep cutting the headers. Looks like moving the fuel cell would let u move the turbo more front and center and give u room to make the merge.

[@TyFabrication]

Monkey fab makes 3.5 to 3in v bands that you need better than running a reducer cone specially with space your trying to use makes life easier

[@jamesdavis4859]

Put twin turbo on it still in one

[@antonioshelton1634]

You need to move the fuel cell to the driver's side and the headers will work and you will have enough space to make the bends for the turbo

[@crosscustomsracing2848]

John you need a bigger tig shroud and or more gas coverage . To stop that grey weld

[@keithbuttigieg8864]

Put the turbo in the middle of the car like a pro charger it will be easy that way

[@kennethkimmons7433]

angle the v band as well when you shorten it up and shall help the bend

[@Jimmyzzzz218]

Ran that tig a little hot. Back purge it next time or push tubing into v band a little so their is no crack.

[@austinsmith7750]

Let's Goooooo

[@bendaves77]

Why not mount the fuel cell back and down towards the engine and then put that huge turbo directly where the fuel cell is now?? I'm not a race car builder but it makes sense you would want the turbo upfront getting clean & cold as possible air..

[@jkfonyi]

Are ya worried about back pressure issues with that turbo/engine combo ?

[@joshwynn1836]

Hey John, I have a LS, running my feed line to turbo, above my oil filter. I have a Moroso pan with a billet adapter for the filter to mount in stock spot. Would it benefit if I added a filter? I have to shorten my 1st feed, to put the inline oil pressure regulator that José recommended I run, as 20w50 with a 100psi relief spring, high vol./pressure Melling pump. I'm not sure how much pressure it's going to make!

[@jamesdavis4859]

Put a turbo in the front of the car

[@dwightmoss7385]

Would it nit be simpler to move your gas tank?

[@YankDj]

Really feel like pro chargers are the way these days in no prep. Look at Frankenstein and kc max theres a reason they are the most dominate racers. Feel they're way more reliable aswell.

[@CTemple82]

Frankenstein is turbo

[@jayburrough4308]

What are you doing with the small block stuff

[@WilliamMeece-hc1rx]

How well would a 509 cubic inch Big block chevy work with a single 118mm turbo

[@danielhoma8081]

OK I've had this idea for a while.. You know how cars fill up with tire smoke after a burn out. Now tonight you said you have to put the tranny cooler on tonight back there some where. Well mount it thru the floor so it sucks the air out of the cab. and will desmoke your car for ya ...

[@jamesdavis4859]

Don’t put turbo there mountain in the front of the gas tank

[@rgroller4683]

Raccoons are saying you ought to have wire nuts!

[@FatGuy00]

Did you get the pedal with the toe hook option already attached

[@barrybazile1294]

Hey turbo John I don’t like trying to tell anybody what to do but what about that tank that you have in front next to the turbo catcher moved out a little bit to the left which was straight you’re terrible and put in place without cutting your Header God bless you and your family have a good day

[@Mike-hf5oj]

TSR has a Mustang Gas Pedal

[@Mike-hf5oj]

How much are (2) New V Banda. You ought to buy a 10pm

[@turbovolvos40]

What gas pedal are you using? I'm building my foxbody from the ground up, and I'm looking for something super common and reliable because the car is going to be a drag and drive car.

[@TurboJohnRacing]

I just got an AllStar one, they make a couple designs. I'm gonna have to modify it

[@Richard-1Racing]

Move the dang fuel tank ..doing what you said to me will be janky looking install IMO... I would ask Mike what he thinks..

[@terranceandrews6140]

Why not just move the fuel tank more to the driver's side or a narrow tank

[@bruhhuh8622]

I think he said he preferred it there

[@Scootermagoo]

*coughs 144mm turbo coughs steve morris engines coughs coughs* ohhh thats cute..

[@bruhhuh8622]

@@Scootermagoo bro, 118mm is peak, no bigger needed

[@danielhoma8081]

Oh your cooler don't have a fan on it.

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

Eh John have you seen the 144mm turbo and have you thought about getting one lol

[@bruhhuh8622]

118mm is enough honestly 144mm is promod

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

@@bruhhuh8622 bro this IS a promod😂

[@bruhhuh8622]

@@Final_Boss_Racing not really

[@Final_Boss_Racing]

@@bruhhuh8622 I’m joking lol

[@bruhhuh8622]

@@Final_Boss_Racing lol

[@christophergriffin8344]

Not adviseable to cut collector ...will r uin scavenging of exhaust pulses big time🤘worst spot to cut

[@brianholcomb6499]

Why didn’t you get rid of that stupid fuel tank, instead of butching up the headers more 🙄🙄🙄🙄! Look at Ziff Hudson’s old mustang with the big block! There’s plenty of videos! Besides, what are you going to do when you want to put a bigger turbo on it? Redo everything again?

[@snupi_nut]

You need to have better people around your program . All this stupidity about a fuel tank in a bad place anyway. Fuel high ! Look at any fuel car from the 60 's ! Tanks come last . Sorry to be negative but do some homework.