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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Dec 18, 2019 23:07:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My 2004 Noble M12 GTO 3R, a six+ years project is nearly finished. This is a Noble in name only. Everything under the skin is way over the top. The work has been done by TurboHoses R&D in California. When it goes on the dyno very soon, we estimate 750-800 bhp on pump fuel. Even Lee Noble has been interested. EVERYTHING on this car is bespoke. There is not another Noble like this on the planet. Below is the build sheet: ENGINE/ DRIVETRAIN: • DYNO BEFORE AND AFTER/ LEAKDOWN • NEW DURATEC 3.0L ENGINE BLOCK w/SLEEVED CYLINDERS • CYLINDER HEADS REWORKED AS NECESSARY • CUSTOM ARP HEAD STUDS • NEW MOTORSPORT PISTONS/ RODS/ CRANKSHAFT • MAIN BEARING GIRDLE, UPGRADED MAIN/ROD BEARINGS • THERMAL COATING ON PISTONS, ROD/MAIN BEARINGS • SINGLE TURBO INSTALLATION Garrett GT35r/ SPOOL VALVE • 750cc INJECTORS • LARGER INTERCOOLER • INCONEL EXHAUST HEADERS • CERAMIC COATED INCONEL EXHAUST/ “CENTER EXIT” OVAL DUAL EXHAUST PIPES W/ WASTEGATE (Round) TUBE IN BETWEEN EXHAUST PIPES (LIKE FERRARI F40 EXHAUST) EXITING ABOVE DIFFUSER (Creating Blown Diffuser) • FABRICATED TH INTAKE PLENUM ASSEMBLY • ENGINE BREATHER SYSTEM W/FABRICATED CATCH CAN • DRY SUMP OIL SYSTEM • OIL COOLER UPGRADES, LARGE FRONT/REAR • ALTERNATOR UNDERDRIVE PULLEY • POWDER COAT CAM COVERS FERRARI ENGINE RED WRINKLE FINISH • IGNITION ECU UPGRADE with MULTIPLE MAPS INCORPORATING AIM EVO4 SYSTEM • REPLACE ANY DAMAGED WIRING • ARP HS-79 PTFE HOSE w/ HYPALON JACKET for PLUMBING • AEROQUIP FUEL LINES • DUAL PASS RADIATOR with ELECTRIC WATER PUMP • INSTALL COOLING SYSTEM OVERFLOW/ SWIRLPOT (Supplied) • GETTRAG MMT6 GEARBOX UPGRADE, REPLACE OUTPUT SHAFT and FIFTH GEAR w/ NEW OEM PARTS, BLOCKING RINGS UPGRADE, INSTALL GIRDLES ON TRANSAXLE CASE • NEW TWIN DISC TILTON CLUTCH, LIGHTENED FLYWHEEL • UPGRADE CV JOINTS/HD RACE INTERMEDIATE AND OUTER DRIVE SHAFTS, HEAT TREATED AND BLACK OXIDE COATED, PORSCHE UNITS INTERIOR: • AIM GT 320 mm STEERING WHEEL with SHIFT LIGHTS / DATA LOGGER SYSTEM (EVO4), SENSORS, with BLUE LED ON/OFF SWITCH ON CENTER STACK (SEE DRAWING) • PINNED STEERING WHEEL QUICK RELEASE • MOTHER BOARD/ INTERFACE (between the AIM EVO4 and the ECU) w/LED INDICATOR LIGHTS ON TOP OF STEERING COLUMN TO CONTROL BOOST TABLES, SELECTED WITH A BUTTON ON THE AIM STEERING WHEEL • INSTALL M400 SHIFTER (supplied, heat insulation sleeves on cables) • IN - COCKPIT BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTMENT, INSTALL KNOB ON CENTER CONSOLE (SEE DRAWING) • INSTALL M400 OIL TEMP/PRESSURE GAUGE (supplied), SEE DRAWING • INSTALL SPA FIRE SYSTEM (supplied), SEE DRAWING FOR NOZZLES AND PULL HANDLE LOCATIONS • INSTALL AVEO AIRCRAFT BATTERY MASTER KILL SWITCH (supplied), SEE DRAWING • RELOCATE FUSE/BREAKER PANEL TO REAR BULKHEAD ABOVE FIRE BOTTLE • REPLACE DASHBOARD CENTER HVAC/ SWITCH/ INDICATOR LIGHTS/ BOOST GAUGE BEZEL (SILVER) WITH A CARBON FIBER BEZEL REPLACEMENT (Same Finish as AIM Steering Wheel) • REPAIR DRIVER DOOR WINDOW TRACK SEAL • I WILL SUPPLY DRAWINGS OF FIRE SYSTEM HANDLE/ AIRCRAFT MASTER BATTERY KILL SWITCH, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE, FIRE SYSTEM NOZZLE LOCATIONS, AIM ON/OFF SWITCH, BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTMENT KNOB • DYNA MAT SOUND DEADENER/ HEAT BARRIER AS NEEDED • A/C VENT MOD, REPLACE with 2000 – 2006 AUDI TT A/C VENTS • RECOVER ANY ALCANTERA OR LEATHER AS NEEDED • TUNNEL COOLING MOD • CARBON FIBER STEREO COVER BODY: • REAR DIFFUSER WITH 6 STRAKES (SEE SUPPLIED DRAWINGS) • FRONT SPLITTER AND FRONT DIVEPLANES • FRONT FENDER LOUVRES • HID HEADLIGHT CONVERSION/ LED TURN SIGNALS • EURO TAILLIGHT INSTALL (Mondeo MK1 taillights) • COLD AIR DUCTING INTO CENTER TUNNEL • REPLACE ALL SILVER HEAT BARRIER WITH GOLD BARRIER IN ENGINE BAY/ NOSE • REPAIR ANY BLEMISHES IN BODYWORK • MODIFY/CLOSE BODYWORK AROUND REAR CAGE BRACING • MODIFY PASSENGER DOORS/INTERIOR PANELS TO CLEAR DOOR BARS CHASSIS: • MAIN HOOP BRACING: DIAGONAL ON REAR MAIN HOOP, L/R DIAGONALS ON FRONT HOOP, GUSSETS ON ROLL CAGE, MAIN HOOP REAR BRACES THRU BODY INTO ENGINE BAY, HORIZONTAL BRACE BEHIND SEATS, EXTEND BASE OF MAIN HOOP DOWN THROUGH CHASSIS IN ENGINE BAY, BRACING/ REINFORCEMENT AT BASE OF FRONT HOOP, ADD TUBING AND SHEETMETAL TO STRENGTHEN/ TRIANGULATE CHASSIS IN FOOTWELL AREA, L/R REMOVABLE DOOR BARS, HORIZONTAL SHOULDER HARNESS MOUNTING BAR. THESE MODIFICATIONS AS ILLUSTRATED ON PICTURES THAT I HAVE PROVIDED • KEVLAR PANEL SCATTERSHIELD BEHIND SEATS (DO NOT COVER) • FUEL TANK BAFFLES AND INSULATE W/GOLD WRAP SUSPENSION: • 6 PISTON FRONT BRAKE UPGRADE/ HATS w/FLOATING ROTORS/ PADS • WILWOOD COMBINATION BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND ADJUSTABLE BRAKE BIAS CONTROL FROM INTERIOR • ADJUSTABLE FRONT SWAY BAR INSTALL • UPGRADED FRONT UPRIGHTS FOR SWAY BAR INSTALLATION AND CASTER/ CAMBER ADJUSTMENTS • ADJUSTABLE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINKS • NEW STUB AXLES, LONGER WHEEL STUDS • MODIFIED FRONT/REAR, UPPER/LOWER A-ARMS TO ACCOMMODATE WIDER WHEELS/TIRES • JONGBLOED 3 PC. WHEELS, BBS STYLE, FRONT: 18x9, REAR:18x11, CENTERS POWDER COATED GUNMETAL GREY • TIRES: Pilot Sport Cup 2, 265/35/18 Front and 295/30/18 Rear all tire dia. 25”
	Last Edit: Dec 19, 2019 23:57:17 GMT by nobility57 2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Dec 18, 2019 23:14:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

	2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Dec 18, 2019 23:22:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A couple more toys in my 6000 s.f. race shop, my 2016 Shelby GT350 Track Pack and my 2013 Mustang BOSS 302 Laguna Seca......... And so much more to come...............
	2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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felix2566 Part of things Posts: 127	My Noble and a few other interesting bits felix2566 @felix2566
	Dec 18, 2019 23:22:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nobels look amazing as standard, looks like you’ve taken it to the next level!
	Last Edit: Dec 18, 2019 23:23:13 GMT by felix2566

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deano123 Part of things Posts: 481	My Noble and a few other interesting bits deano123 @deano123
	Dec 18, 2019 23:35:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ya got anything retro..?


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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Dec 19, 2019 2:26:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well, I have plenty of retro, it's just not you're ordinary retro. At my race shop we restore vintage and historic formula cars. The car below is a Lola T250 Super Vee. Earlier we finished a two year ground up restoration. When I bought the car it was in boxes. Now it's probably the best one out there. I designed the sports car nose. I think it is beautiful in Gulf colors.
	Last Edit: Dec 19, 2019 2:36:11 GMT by nobility57 2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Dec 19, 2019 2:47:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My current project is the restoration of a Lola T328. It came in as a roller in blue and now it's torn down to the tub. The suspension and all other metal parts are going out to be nickel plated. Next week we are beginning the painstaking task of polishing the aluminum tub. We currently have 10 cars in the shop.
	2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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HoTWire Administrator Posts: 26,985	My Noble and a few other interesting bits HoTWire @admin
	Dec 19, 2019 6:47:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That Noble is pretty serious! ... love the stuff in your shop too. I'm rather partial to an historic racer, nice Elva MkVIII would do me nicely thankyou
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The Rascal King RR Helper Posts: 535	My Noble and a few other interesting bits The Rascal King @therascalking
	Dec 19, 2019 11:59:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love the Mustangs!
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shalmaneser Part of things Posts: 34	My Noble and a few other interesting bits shalmaneser @shalmaneser
	Dec 19, 2019 12:57:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The tub of that Lola is fascinating.


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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Dec 19, 2019 23:45:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	We currently have ten in the shop and another coming in January. It is a Zink-Z14 that has a great history in USAC VW Bosch Super Vee, SCCA Pro Racing and SCCA club racing. It is completely disassembled, even the tub is taken apart. The tub has crash damage so we will fabricate a new replacement. The first two pictures are as it was raced in the Bosch Series. Other pictures are as it is now.
	2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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swampy442 Part of things Posts: 373	My Noble and a few other interesting bits swampy442 @swampy442
	Dec 20, 2019 8:57:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You can keep the mustangs quite frankly, but naked old race cars, I'm interested!


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cb11acd Part of things Posts: 132 Club RR Member Number: 122	My Noble and a few other interesting bits cb11acd @cb11acd Club Retro Rides Member 122
	Dec 20, 2019 9:39:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 20, 2019 8:57:34 GMT swampy442 said: You can keep the mustangs quite frankly, but naked old race cars, I'm interested! I agree! Those race tubs are.... riveting Its amazing how simple older race cars are really, at least on the surface.


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georgeb Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,864	My Noble and a few other interesting bits georgeb @georgeb
	Dec 20, 2019 10:21:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice, especially the historics. Talking of Nobles, Have you seen this thread? forum.retro-rides.org/thread/177085/noble-m12 Kept us all entertained for a while.
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deano123 Part of things Posts: 481	My Noble and a few other interesting bits deano123 @deano123
	Dec 20, 2019 19:47:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 20, 2019 8:57:34 GMT swampy442 said: You can keep the mustangs quite frankly, but naked old race cars, I'm interested! This Keep the info and photos coming on the retro racers


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dellie Part of things Posts: 47	My Noble and a few other interesting bits dellie @dellie
	Dec 20, 2019 20:11:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very nice Noble, always liked those. Like the ones above me, please more photo's of the old race cars. They are beautiful.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	My Noble and a few other interesting bits grizz @grizz
	Dec 20, 2019 20:31:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Welcome. Love all your stuff, Nobles lovely. I pop over to St Louis every year. Usually stay out at my friends place near Wright City. He was the paint body guy for Mike Mittlers NASCAR Truck team.
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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Dec 20, 2019 21:58:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You asked and you shall receive. Below is Merlyn MK11 A Formula Ford. This is a Lotus 51 FF. If you look closely there is a Titan FF in the background. This is a 1993 Van Diemen FF2000, we have two of them. There is also a Swift DB4 FA, Caldwell D9 FF, Caldwell D10 FSV and a Lola T252 FSV. THE Lola and Calwell d10 are awaiting restorations.
	2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Dec 20, 2019 22:19:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Here are a few pictures of the Lola T250 during restoration. You will find no better quality. Very tidy front/rear brake and clutch reservoir install. The mould for the sportscar nose I designed for the T250.
	2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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nobility57 Part of things Posts: 11	My Noble and a few other interesting bits nobility57 @nobility57
	Jan 27, 2023 19:40:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Adding a few pictures of the M12 which was finished and finally came home in April 2021. Final HP Specs, 710 bhp at 22 psi boost. This thing is scary fast....
	2004 Noble M12 GTO3R, 7 year build at TurboHoses 1965 Ford Mustang, Aluminum 427W Stroker, Tremec 6-Speed 2016 Shelby GT350, Track Pack 2013 Mustang BOSS302 Laguna Seca 2009 C63 AMG, Tuned 2-1980 Mustang Cobra Turbo LOLA T250, T252, T328 2000 Ford Contour SVT, Heavily Modified

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