Project Superman: '90 Talon - building my first drag race car

[Superman]

How did you get the car that high on jack stands?!

I put wood blocks on the Jack saddle to get more height. I use 6 ton jack stands. They are taller than your standard jack stand.

 

[tsidrift1]

That car is super clean on the underside!

 

[Superman]

That car is super clean on the underside!

Thanks man. Hope all is well with you. Win any more shows recently.

 

[TSimage]

That car is super clean on the underside!

Aren't all cars that clean or cleaner on the underside?? No?? Lol I guess thats only a Cali thing.

 

[Slippi84]

Aren't all cars that clean or cleaner on the underside?? No?? Lol I guess thats only a Cali thing.

He's from NY

 

[TSimage]

He's from NY

That's the joke... Back east, hell most other places aren't use to clean under carriages, engine bays, wheel wells and zero rust. Its expected/ the norm out here... . Sorry its a Cali thing to make that joke too I guess hahah, whoops.

 

[Gooberlog]

I got the post/joke. The weather is kinda harsh in the north east.

 

[TSimage]

I got the post/joke. The weather is kinda harsh in the north east.

Yeah I know... slippi didn't get it though. Lol

 

[boostdog]

wow i haven't posted on this site in years since i got rid of my 1g gsx and i have to say this is a very very respectable build. i really appreciate it because i was planning on doing the same thing and life got in the way of that. but i hope to remedy that in the near future with another dsm build.

i'm very excited to see the progress of this build. this needs to be stickyed as a perfect example of how to build a project from the ground up with a plan and taking it 1 step at a time w/o a huge budget and a sponsor.

good job sir!

 

[Gooberlog]

Wow, i've been following the build and just want to say, great job again. This car has come a long way from bone stock in less than 6 months ago. Keep it up, i wish i had parts coming in the mail daily for my car like you do though.

 

[Superman]

wow i haven't posted on this site in years since i got rid of my 1g gsx and i have to say this is a very very respectable build. i really appreciate it because i was planning on doing the same thing and life got in the way of that. but i hope to remedy that in the near future with another dsm build.

i'm very excited to see the progress of this build. this needs to be stickyed as a perfect example of how to build a project from the ground up with a plan and taking it 1 step at a time w/o a huge budget and a sponsor.

good job sir!

Thanks man. I appreciate the kind words.

Wow, i've been following the build and just want to say, great job again. This car has come a long way from bone stock in less than 6 months ago. Keep it up, i wish i had parts coming in the mail daily for my car like you do though.

Thanks for following the build and all the good advice.

Superman Update

Ok guys, got the front subframe off. I have been very fortunate with this car. All the bolts came out with no problem. Got my poly bushings. I think I got everything covered. I read up on how to install them. I am going to start this weekend. This is going to be hard. That's what I get for wanting to do it myself. I'll keep you guys posted on the progress.

 

[dees75z]

Looks awesome man Set aside alot of time for the subframe bushings, they are fun to say the least

 

[Slippi84]

Yeah I can tell you parts coming in regularly may hurt the pockets but it's like X-mas all year round

 

[Superman]

Superman Update

Just a quick parts update, I took advantage of the ETS sale going on and picked up my intercooler. It is their ultra race core. It is actually bigger than the ultra race core. The price was so good I went as big as I could afford. The core measures in at 27 inches wide, 12 inches tall and 5inches thick. The inlet and outlet are both 3 inches with of course a 3 inch upper intercooler pipe with a Tial flange. No lower IC pipes yet. ETS advised me to order the lower pipe after I get the turbo setup in. I also had an IAT bung added to the elbow (pic not included) for the AEM. Still working on those bushings.

 

[DWR-DSM]

Nice! Thats a Huge intercooler, Im also running one of ETS large intercoolers with custom piping. You should look into the JmFabrications front racing bumper since you are going to have to get rid of your front crash beam.

http://www.jmfabrications.com/site/...category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=58

 

[Slippi84]

Nice pick up. That thing should cool anything you throw at it. They're right the lower pipe depends on the turbo the placement and the outlet design and is def better to wait till everything is in the car. Keep it up man

 

[tank2220]

wow superman....
just read all nine pages, had to tell you that its hard to see another clean dsm get stripped, however you seem to be a man on a mission... looking great... cant wait to see the completed product... subscribed..

 

[Superman]

wow superman....
just read all nine pages, had to tell you that its hard to see another clean dsm get stripped, however you seem to be a man on a mission... looking great... cant wait to see the completed product... subscribed..

Thanks man. I am having a great time building this car. Everyone on the site has been giving me good advice. Thanks for subscribing.

 

[talondave]

I also subscribed, want to see you finish it and injoy the car with pride when your done!! Don't want to see another car build get parted out, like 60% of the car builds on here So far your doing a great job, and i'm very interrested on all your updates..

 

[Superman]

I also subscribed, want to see you finish it and injoy the car with pride when your done!! Don't want to see another car build get parted out, like 60% of the car builds on here So far your doing a great job, and i'm very interrested on all your updates..

Thanks man. God willing I will be able to finish this project. I would hate to have to part this car out. Things look good so far. I saved a lot of money doing the work myself. Also between the classifieds and all these deals going on, I never pay full price for anything. This is a good time to build a car. We'll see how things go. Thanks for the support guys.

 

[Slippi84]

Thanks man. God willing I will be able to finish this project. I would hate to have to part this car out. Things look good so far. I saved a lot of money doing the work myself. Also between the classifieds and all these deals going on, I never pay full price for anything. This is a good time to build a car. We'll see how things go. Thanks for the support guys.

*1 on that man. If people knew how much I had spent I. Wouldd be competeing with a lot more people like yourself . I guess people just have a fobia with classified or ebay parts but oh well I'm a firm believer of if it works it works

 

[untouchablecc]

Why did you choose energy suspension? I have been wanting to do this but i couldnt decide on prothane or energy. Prothane is a lot more for there master kit. Did you get energys master kit?

 

[Gooberlog]

What are the main things that you still need to do before you can race?

 

[Superman]

Why did you choose energy suspension? I have been wanting to do this but i couldnt decide on prothane or energy. Prothane is a lot more for there master kit. Did you get energys master kit?

Yeah, I got the Energy master kit, which I didn't really need because I am not running sway bars (I'll just use them on my street car). Price was good on the Energy kit. I think that's why I picked them.

What are the main things that you still need to do before you can race?

I don't have much left. I have to get the cage put in, axles, turbo, exhaust out the back (Etown requires mufflers most of the time), tranny, race head, block machined, pistons, ignition (Spark Tech), fuel cell (JMF), oil cooler, radiator, bov (Tial), tires, battery kit, coilovers, CF hatch, hood, doors (I wish), fuel pump, fuel lines, gauges, helmet, gloves, some driving skills (which one is the clutch again) and some E85 fuel. That should do it. I should be done by June... 2015 (). Seriously, I have a ways to go. I can't rush. I still need you guys to tell me how to put the engine together.

 

[TSimage]

Just keep at it. The engine part isn't very hard once you decide which displacement you want to use. After that it is a matter of brand preference.. Pick your favored Aluminum rods, pick your favored piston (9:1 range) make sure it has the 22mm wrist pin and if not, have it machined. After that its all up to the machine shop.

I myself have a machined Buschur butterflied crank and Moroso race oil pan along with the Kiggly girdle as well as an O-Ringed block. These are all additions that you don't really need to run big times. Guys have gone fast with much less. Sometimes less is more.

As far as the head goes many have proven time and time again that fresh polished 1g head is fine. No need for over sized valves, colossal cams or extensive porting. However, the addition of any of those will help you towards your goal. My head is personally ported, over sized valves, titanium retainers, sleeved and the such. Again, overkill but if you can afford it, remember it will make your goals that much easier to attain, and your car will be a little more forgiving.

Being totally honest with you you can throw together a stock head iron rod motor with a good set of cams such as the FP2s or Kelford 272s (much bigger) and run single digits..

ITS ALL IN THE TUNE AND NO MOD IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE DRIVER MOD.

At the end of the day there are way too many ways to skin a cat. Just pick a path and go for it gungho.

Keep on plugging along. 2010 is looking promising, DSMs just keep getting faster and faster! I just spent a little bit of time working on my wire tuck and managed to relocate my full engine harness so its hidden. As soon as these pictures load I'll have them up in my Raven build thread.