ENGINE BAY PICS: Jaw Droppers

You are much smarter than I, my friend. Looks awesome.

I polished mine myself. And I'm still suffering from PTSD. Furthermore, the upkeep is brutal.
I wouldn't say smarter....maybe just a little more experienced. This engine does not exist any longer in that current configuration. It was torn down and is going into my new Pro Touring car. I was stripped down and the block painted a different color and the header and turbo direction was changed. I also flipped the intercooler upside down so the intercooler pipes come around the radiator now and not from underneath. The turbo inlet is just a 90 elbow that goes up against the bottom side of the hood. I added air inlet vents to the top of the hood bubble and welded in a trough kinda like a cowl induction piece and when the hood is closed, it is sealed off. Totally different then any other Buick set up that I have seen.
 
I wouldn't say smarter....maybe just a little more experienced. This engine does not exist any longer in that current configuration. It was torn down and is going into my new Pro Touring car. I was stripped down and the block painted a different color and the header and turbo direction was changed. I also flipped the intercooler upside down so the intercooler pipes come around the radiator now and not from underneath. The turbo inlet is just a 90 elbow that goes up against the bottom side of the hood. I added air inlet vents to the top of the hood bubble and welded in a trough kinda like a cowl induction piece and when the hood is closed, it is sealed off. Totally different then any other Buick set up that I have seen.
Can't wait to see pics of this set-up!
 
Well you guys motivated me.
Here is my new stroker
 

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The day I brought my baby home: 45k original miles July 2011

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The day it gave it up: 46.5k miles July 2014
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Rebuilt: Feb 2017
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D-Day: July 2017
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She's ALIVE: Aug 2017
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She waits:
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Had lots of shiny polished aluminum on my last car, too much maintenance. Keeping this one basic black.
 

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