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kberjian
06-02-2012, 11:17 PM
Car is fully built and will be going for the 230 mph record for the class at Bonnevile.

Finally got more time to work on this.

Turbo got here a few weeks ago. Just a little guy :thumbsup:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00433.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00435.jpg

Started by moving the engine around in the bay to get the manifold in behind.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00413.jpg

Fought a little but got it into place nicely.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00416.jpg

When I went to fit the turbo on, it wouldn't fit through the top, up from the bottom or any other way. I knew I needed to modify the firewall to get the turbo to fit so I thought I might as well modify it properly. I cut it out and will make a new patch recessed back to give the turbo lots of room. Brake lines will be rebent to go lower as well.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00443.jpg

Exhaust/Intake are not oriented the way I need it so will rotate it tomorrow. Also going to mount the air-water intercooler inside the firewall to help it stay cool.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00442.jpg

Made the mounts for the fuel cell and also drilled the hole for the parachute mount though the rear facia. It will be a round tube coming through mounting to a plate on the trunk floor and a removable plate on the back so the chute can be removed, a license plate installed and the hole is hidden.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00444.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00449.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DPP_00448.jpg

Revhard
06-02-2012, 11:25 PM
:thumbsup:

kvg
06-02-2012, 11:31 PM
Very cool

AE92_TreunoSC
06-02-2012, 11:37 PM
What kind of gearing is used?

Will you change the caster for better high speed senitivity and moving?

Very cool build and very ambitious. Best wishes, keep us update.

kberjian
06-03-2012, 07:16 AM
Originally posted by AE92_TreunoSC
What kind of gearing is used?

Will you change the caster for better high speed senitivity and moving?

Very cool build and very ambitious. Best wishes, keep us update.

Stock 1-4 gears and a higher 5th gear. With the tire size I will run and 8500 rpm, it would do 251 mph. But I am expecting it to be drag limited in the 240 range even with over 900 hp.

04Terminator
06-03-2012, 08:11 AM
what class are you planning to run? i'll be there this year again.

kberjian
06-03-2012, 10:22 AM
Originally posted by 04Terminator
what class are you planning to run? i'll be there this year again.
PS/F currently 224 mph by Cochran racing.I don't know if I will be racing there this year, just watching. Next year for sure though.

Bobino
06-03-2012, 12:42 PM
Wow! Very cool :thumbsup:

cam_wmh
06-11-2012, 12:03 AM
Rad

kberjian
06-15-2012, 06:34 AM
Had some more time to work on it last night so I started roughing in the Air-Water Intercooler. It is going to be inside the passenger cabin due to space issues and that I think it will keep it alot cooler and the reservoir will be in the passenger seat area. The new firewall will be fabricated such that the inlet and outlet of the intercooler stick through grommeted holes.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/ICPipingSketch.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/20120614_211943.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/20120614_212001.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/20120614_212015.jpg

redsrt4
06-15-2012, 07:45 AM
nice build karson.. how come u dont post/visit us in srt4oa??

kberjian
06-15-2012, 08:22 AM
Originally posted by redsrt4
nice build karson.. how come u dont post/visit us in srt4oa??

Because I hate neons.

redsrt4
06-16-2012, 12:24 AM
the more u hate the more money u will spend on your neon:thumbsup:

kberjian
07-06-2012, 08:48 AM
Recieved my intercooler piping and fittings. Everything fits pretty well, but I need to do a few cuts and welds on the pipe from the cold side of the IC to the intake.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMG_2381.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMG_2379.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMG_2383.jpg

kberjian
07-24-2012, 09:52 AM
The big brown truck delivered my wastegate and the blow off valve. It will be a tight fit for both but they should fit just fine. I am debating having the dump pipe off the wastegate come directly into the downpipe right after the turbo, thoughts?
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0045.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0043.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0040.jpg

Mibz
07-24-2012, 10:16 AM
Nice crocs, fag.

kberjian
07-24-2012, 10:47 AM
Originally posted by Mibz
Nice crocs, fag.

Just cause I won't blow you anymore you have gotten all hostile.

Mibz
07-24-2012, 10:49 AM
I've still got those dick pics.

kberjian
07-24-2012, 10:51 AM
Gives you something to aspire to / be afraid of.

PS: sorry for the tearage it caused. hope it healed ok so you no longer poo out ribbons.....

Mibz
07-24-2012, 10:54 AM
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jtrjz96EeWc/TYlWlCcwi4I/AAAAAAAAAHU/FDSvlwhrSwU/s400/0081CrossedTheLine.jpg

kberjian
09-01-2012, 10:01 PM
Got all the parts back welded up. They look beautiful. Also installed the 1600cc injectors for fun. Could possibly run this POS this year.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0051.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0052.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0048.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0050.jpg

kberjian
09-04-2012, 11:25 AM
Dropped the tranny the right way using a hoist instead of brute force. After all the times I have done this in parking lots, pits at the track, and without the right tools, it was 10x easier by myself this way. Replaced the Bullydog modular clutch with a very nice ACT twin disc. Realized I didn't have enough red loctite so I called it a night. Didn't want the same issue I had before with the bolts backing out of the crankshaft....

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA00562.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0059.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0060.jpg

kberjian
09-08-2012, 10:36 PM
Been crazy with work but found a few hours this evening to get more done on the car. Bought the needed red loctite, and finished the clutch. I wanted to ensure all the charge piping fits, and start fabricating the new firewall. Everything is tight, but fits so I am hoping to start installing the frame work tomorrow night.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0062.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0065.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0066.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0067.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0068.jpg

kberjian
09-09-2012, 09:44 PM
I started the fabrication of the frame that will hold the IC and also be skinned with the new firewall. There are tons of curves and of course nothing is symmetrical in this car so it is taking quite a while to measure 4 times and then get test fit, cut, etc... I think I should be finished framing it with one more night and be on to skinning it with 16 gauge steel.

PS: None of the pictures seemed to turn out due to the darkness.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0072s.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0076.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0074a.jpg

kberjian
09-10-2012, 10:22 PM
Finished most of the frame tonight then ran out of angle... Surprisingly there is over 10' in this thing. I drilled and tapped a few holes to mount the IC, and cut some cardboard templates in preparation for the sheet metal to follow.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0079.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0078.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0083.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0084a.jpg

kberjian
09-22-2012, 10:32 PM
Sheeted it in tonight. Tomorrow I will probably mount fuel cell and build another firewall between the trunk and the passenger cabin and if I get super ambitious, finish covering all the holes on the front firewall.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0088_zps92691586.jpg

spacerz
09-23-2012, 08:44 AM
Great work. :thumbsup:

kberjian
09-23-2012, 06:47 PM
Had a few hours today and finished framing and sheeting the new front firewall. Also made the fuel cell mounts. I rough cut the new rear firewall that will be a real pain to fit as there are even more curves that a weight watchers meeting. I might tackle the steering column mount and new dash tonight if I get time....

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0091_zps9fabb245.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0093_zps72343eb2.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0095_zpsdb8a5ebe.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0097_zps15940381.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0098_zps273e25f5.jpg

kberjian
09-28-2012, 09:55 PM
Started the internal skeleton for the front facia. At very high speeds I was told by the Racedeck guys that it would bend back until it would rub on the crash bar and the sides would be bent down almost 2". I am bending 1/4" pencil rod to get the contour and I will be bending up some 1" tube to frame it. The overall idea will be to have it mount to the crash bar, 2 bolts into each fender, and then the bottom will be covered by a sheet that bolts to the rad support.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0099.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0102.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0105.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMGA0106.jpg

Cody D
09-29-2012, 09:17 PM
I like watching your progress, thanks for posting updates.

kberjian
10-01-2012, 07:42 AM
Originally posted by Cody D
I like watching your progress, thanks for posting updates.

I actually was debating stopping posting here as there was no interest. I will continue. Thanks for the feedback.

Darell_n
10-01-2012, 02:22 PM
Originally posted by kberjian


I actually was debating stopping posting here as there was no interest. I will continue. Thanks for the feedback.

Sorry I wasn't commenting, but keep posting. I'm following along closely. :thumbsup:

Mibz
10-01-2012, 02:28 PM
I keep reading just to see if you've given up yet.

kberjian
05-20-2014, 04:51 PM
Fuck you Mibz.

Car is still being built.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMG_1034768x1024_zps81a01026.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/IMG_1035768x1024_zps260b99c3.jpg
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_30451024x1024_zps0090db37.jpg

JRSC00LUDE
05-20-2014, 04:55 PM
This is ridiculous.....holy hell.

Darell_n
05-20-2014, 04:57 PM
What's that cage weigh? Looks like a ton of TIG time.

kberjian
05-20-2014, 05:09 PM
Originally posted by Darell_n
What's that cage weigh? Looks like a ton of TIG time.

Should be around 250 lbs or so.

The pretty cage is not my handy work, it is all a local fabricator (Langdon)

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p288/9bells/IMG_2895768x1024_zps4fd25e99.jpg

Mibz
05-20-2014, 05:52 PM
Hahaha, holy shit. When I saw this bumped I figured it was Shawn making fun of you for being the last guy to still own a Neon.

Can't wait for this thing to never run. Literally cannot wait, because I would die.

a social dsease
05-20-2014, 10:52 PM
Cool build, keep it coming! Will this be running in 2014??

Sentry
05-20-2014, 11:15 PM
Saw the cage coming together on Unobtainium's Facebook page. :poosie:

kberjian
05-21-2014, 04:57 AM
There is only 1 manufacturer of tires that are approved for the speeds I plan on. They have been sold out for 18 months now and they finally agreed to do another run of them in July. I have not been pushing at all to get this car done because there is little point without the tires to run it.

It could run this year, but probably not.

Z_Fan
05-21-2014, 08:44 AM
Nice work there.

When you're done messing around, and want something useful, you can buy my ACR.

:poosie:

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/382057/fs-2005-dodge-srt-4-acr/

Mibz
05-21-2014, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by a social dsease
Will this be running in 2014?? HAHAHA
Originally posted by kberjian
It could run this year AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Oh Karson, I missed you.

redsrt4
05-21-2014, 12:37 PM
karson never finished any of his projects lol..

Mibz
05-21-2014, 12:45 PM
I -actually- miss you, Brian. Shit, it was Brian, right?

kberjian
05-21-2014, 02:42 PM
Engage srt4oa circle jerk.

You left out the key statement there mibz, "Probably not".

I am actually leaving to work in Australia for 2 years in about 2 months. All projects on hold for a while.....

redsrt4
05-21-2014, 06:29 PM
yap its me bryan. the asian guy that drives a neon srt lol.. srt4oa is dead now. check the fb group SRT's of the calgary area. we have 51members already

Z_Fan
05-21-2014, 07:48 PM
Someone started srt4oa.ca (as opposed to srt4oa.com)

redsrt4
05-21-2014, 10:42 PM
Originally posted by Z_Fan
Someone started srt4oa.ca (as opposed to srt4oa.com) oww i need to check this then..

redsrt4
05-26-2014, 05:43 PM
Originally posted by kberjian
Engage srt4oa circle jerk.

You left out the key statement there mibz, "Probably not".

I am actually leaving to work in Australia for 2 years in about 2 months. All projects on hold for a while..... ei karson let me use your turbo kit for 2years lol.. or sell it to me then buy it back when u get back here :)

Mibz
05-26-2014, 08:55 PM
By the time you've driven to the end of your driveway it'll have seen more use than it ever will on Karson's car.

kberjian
05-27-2014, 07:45 AM
Aww you are hurting my online feelings.

Doesn't the saying go "it is better to try and fail then to actually drive a neon?"

Mibz
05-27-2014, 08:21 AM
Originally posted by kberjian
Doesn't the saying go "it is better to try and fail then to actually drive a neon?" LOL

kberjian
07-13-2014, 06:21 PM
Car is back home now after just over a year getting worked on by Unobtanium.

Here are some pictures:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4382_zpsab78cae4.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/IMG_4382_zpsab78cae4.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4383_zps0513340c.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/IMG_4383_zps0513340c.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4406_zpsa513482c.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/IMG_4406_zpsa513482c.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4387_zpseb7c8d71.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/IMG_4387_zpseb7c8d71.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4416_zps8bd4a8ec.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/IMG_4416_zps8bd4a8ec.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4418_zps7a24707c.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/IMG_4418_zps7a24707c.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4362_zps0266f1ae.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/IMG_4362_zps0266f1ae.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4378_zps0d6fd913.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/IMG_4378_zps0d6fd913.jpg.html)
And with all the lexan in for the glass.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/7D65FABE-93E2-43AF-8FA6-93BB34454690_zpstp3pbfya.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/SRT-4/7D65FABE-93E2-43AF-8FA6-93BB34454690_zpstp3pbfya.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/CF3128CE-5CB2-4F1D-9BA0-1935990AA4A1_zpslrugaieu.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/SRT-4/CF3128CE-5CB2-4F1D-9BA0-1935990AA4A1_zpslrugaieu.jpg.html)

relyt92
07-13-2014, 07:42 PM
That cage is more intense than I've seen on a lot of rock/hill climbing rigs. Damn.

kberjian
08-13-2014, 10:47 PM
After almost two years sourcing/waiting for tires they are here!
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/3342D8FA-4E81-42E9-8D07-D61F96509AC6_zps4zjd2dxc.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/SRT-4/3342D8FA-4E81-42E9-8D07-D61F96509AC6_zps4zjd2dxc.jpg.html)

I also am finishing mounting all the accesories onto the engine before I drop it back in.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/0E45467E-0CEF-4691-99D5-F865CB561F6A_zpsnj0slk0k.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/SRT-4/0E45467E-0CEF-4691-99D5-F865CB561F6A_zpsnj0slk0k.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/DF392500-D54C-4E94-9BB6-F982D2B98FF1_zpsfd0mvju6.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/SRT-4/DF392500-D54C-4E94-9BB6-F982D2B98FF1_zpsfd0mvju6.jpg.html)

Also spent a few hours unraveling the mystery of the universe in wire form... Sure am glad I printed all 1400 pages of the factory service manual to help decipher it.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/379A41DA-53B2-4F83-A335-1574B8859603_zpsnskpebup.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/SRT-4/379A41DA-53B2-4F83-A335-1574B8859603_zpsnskpebup.jpg.html)
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/SRT-4/C6A3F111-A159-4C89-9B21-D0140B510218_zpss7bcdovm.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/kberjian/media/SRT-4/C6A3F111-A159-4C89-9B21-D0140B510218_zpss7bcdovm.jpg.html)

xnvy
08-13-2014, 11:05 PM
That cage looks substantial... :eek: :burnout:

MGCM
08-14-2014, 08:52 AM
I love that cage, cudos to the guys who built it, lotta love in that.

Toma
08-25-2014, 03:32 PM
Originally posted by kberjian
Car is back home now after just over a year getting worked on by Unobtanium.

Here are some pictures:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t64/kberjian/IMG_4383_zps0513340c.jpg

W-T-F.

Wow.