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Paul, here are some quick picks of the 616 in the 201 chassis. The intercooler has not come yet and will be attached to the plenum, extending over the turbo. I will have to relocate the vane actuator to come up from the bottom instead of the top so the intercooler will fit above the turbo.
I will be able to run the mechanical fan with clutch which is a big plus for me. The oil filter took some work, and is a total compromise, but I am pleased with the result. I was able to fit the fire wall panel back in place and the filter clears nicely. I punched a hole for the heater hose and that was that.
I started cleaning up the wiring as well. Removing the plastic sleeves was like cracking crab legs. The housings were full of oil and or water, what a mess. I was pleased to find that the large 123 battery will fit in the 201. I kept the 201 starter to see if by some chance it might fit on the 616, (the solenoid would be on the bottom, but so what), I like the permanent magnet starters as they develop a lot of power from the reduction gears and do not draw as much current as the old starters do.
I still have to extend the drive shaft, and mod the reverse shift fork on the trans, deal with the shift rods etc. I have not looked yet, but I am planning on making the 123 petals work in the 201. Once all that is done, I'll flush the fuel system and start it, I am curious about vibrations.
Then I will make the cutter for the pistons and install the mod-uprated Prechambers, and install the uprated cam a little advanced. The 10mm pump and moded injectors will be the last thing on the list I think. I want to get everything working in harmony before I start putting the fuel to it. I was really surprised at how well the 617 turbo ran with the moded 10mm elements so I am really interested to see how the 616 turbo will respond to a 10mm pump.
I have another liberty turbo if you wanted to go that way. I think it would be a better choice than the T3, but I'll know for sure once I start mine. I think I will be very happy with this package. As I said, I am planning on making a shakedown run your way once it is road worthy. I plan on stopping at your place first actually as I will be able to inspect and deal with any issues that I noticed on the way. Plus you will be able to see first hand, and decide if this is the way you want to go.
I will take more pictures once the intake is finished.
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