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| A GTX4294R turbocharger provides the boost to power this car up the mountain. The big fat intake tube (less restriction!) draws cool air (more power!) from a duct in the bodywork. After getting compressed by the turbo, the air passes through a massive air-to-water intercooler before entering the custom fabricated intake manifold. |
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| A heat blanket around the turbine housing protects the carbon fiber from getting baked. A speed sensor is located on the compressor side to keep tabs on the shaft speed and a Tial wastegate regulates the speed. A heavy-duty Vibrant clamp on the compressor outlet makes sure the outlet tube stays connected. |
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| The massive rear wing features three elements along with big end-plates. A multi-element wing can generate downforce more efficiently (better lift:drag ratio) than a single element wing. The deep end-plates prevent air on the top/high-pressure side of the wing from curling under to the bottom/low-pressure side of the wing which improves downforce. Oh, the rear diffuser is pretty massive too. |
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| Just how big is the rear wing? Project 370Z owner and time attack driver extraordinaire Clint Boisdeau models for me. You can also see how beefy the wing supports are. |
I got to hang out a bit with Cody and Tabitha of LoveFab here and there over the course of the week. This build is truly a tale of blood, sweat, tears and sacrifice. During one of the SEMA evening gatherings, I got to talking to the marketing guy at HRE Wheels who provided the wheels on this build. He echoed the sentiments that I had about Cody and Tabitha; they genuinely appreciate any assistance they have gotten and they don’t take anything for granted. It’s refreshing to me to meet people like Cody and Tabitha.
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Garrett by Honeywell had some new toys on display including this GTX3067 with a new design of V-band turbine housing and the compact compressor housing used on the GT28s. One distinct feature of this new family of turbine housings (it will be available in three A/R sizes) is the ‘mohawk’; the goal of the ‘mohawk’ was to minimize weight while making sure it could still contain a turbine burst. This GTX3067 should be a great turbo for anyone looking to make 400-450whp in a compact package.
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For anyone looking to boost a small (really small) engine, Garrett by Honeywell just made available this GT06!
