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When every .0001 of an inch counts.

batlground — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:41:02 +0000

All of the parts have arrived for our twin turbo LSX project and our bare block is back from the machine shop. Now the task of file fitting the rings and verifying that all of the machine work is in spec begins. Next up we will be using Plastiqage to measure the crank shaft bearings for proper clearance.

All for one.

batlground — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:06:14 +0000

Yesterday if you guessed twin turbo V8, you’d be right! We are still working closely with the customer on this setup so a lot of the supporting goodies have not been finalized yet. Watch for updates as this project develops.

Our IS300/4G63/T-56 project goes under the knife

batlground — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:03:19 +0000

The quest continues to shed as much weight off our Lexus project as possible. In this episode the trunk section does battle with a Sawzall. In the end the Sawzall won, removing over 32 lbs of excess. Although a lot of the removed sheet metal will be replaced with new lightweight pieces, we will still come out ahead at the final weigh-in.

Racing in 2012

batlground — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:23:55 +0000

Race season is just around the corner. What are you running this year?

Meet Mr. Swirly

batlground — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:54:51 +0000

With this setup, fuel is pulled from the main tank and swirls it displacing all of the air to the top of the swirl pot or surge tank. This way the fuel lines have 100% fuel at all times. This unit will insure all of the air will not make it to the injectors preventing a potentially dangerous lean condition.

Varsity 1/5/12

batlground — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:15:05 +0000

It was a cold night for a car meet, but a pretty good turn out. Were you there?

Drift IS300 cutting weight

administrator — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:55 +0000

We managed to find more weight that could be removed from our IS300 drift project. The hood weighed in at 35lbs before modifications, after cutting out the inner shell 10lbs was shaved from the nose of the car. It does not sound like much, but after doing this on multiple parts of the car, the overall weight can be reduced greatly. After removing the skeleton of the hood we ran into issues about how to hold the hood up. Our solution was to modify the hinges so that the hood now lays nicely on the windshield providing full access to the engine bay.

Need more angle?

batlground — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:40:51 +0000

Batlground is now offering our steering knuckle exchange program. Bring us your S-13 or S-14 stock steering knuckles.

Our modified knuckles are fully TIG welded and extremely strong. These will allow for much more steering angle at full lock as well as quicker steering, excellent for drifting. We offer these with or without additional tie rod drop. Lowering the tie rod mount will correct bad steering geometry for lowered vehicles.

Drop of your stock knuckles and pick up our modified knuckles for $300. We can also perform this service for other types of vehicles. Please give us a call for details 770-319-9605 or drop us an email batlground@gmail.com

Batlground’s Lexus IS300 Begins to Take Shape

batlground — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:55:43 +0000

This IS has been completely gutted to make room for a full cage and an interesting drive train. Straying away from the norm, our shop foreman Justin has decided to go with an 4G63 mated to a T56. The motor an trans have been positioned much further back than the stock setup for better weight distribution. This Lexus will feature a dry sump setup with a 3 gallon oil tank for increased cooling. At this stage the motor and mock up trans are now in place to begin the motor mount fabrication.

New from Batlground: Subaru Impreza WRX STI 1.5 Scroll Manifold with UpPipe

batlground — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:37:35 +0000

BATLGROUND MOTORSPORTS is proud to offer our new 1.5 scroll header/up-pipe for the 2002-2007 Subaru WRX & STI with either the 2.0 or the 2.5. You must use the 2.5 oil pan for proper clearance. This header is compatible for RHD and LHD chassis.

This is the earliest spooling, equal
length header with the fastest response of any stock location header. The 1.5
scroll header consists of a twin scroll lower manifold utilizing the stock
location for the 1.5 scroll up-pipe. Utilizing ideal cylinder pairing and the
proper implementation of twin scroll technology, huge increases at the low end,
midrange and top end can be achieved while minimizing spool time and improving
throttle response. Proven to make substantial horsepower and torque gains, the
1.5 scroll is the best performing.

This header is designed to optimize
performance for a stock EJ engine and stock location single scroll turbo, this
up pipe uses a twin-tube configuration which locates the final 2-1 merger as
close to the turbine as possible. Any stock or upgraded stock style
turbocharger will fit, and also stock location bolt-on GT30R and GT35R. Want to
go bigger? Simply unbolt the 1.5 scroll up pipe and install a Full-Race twin scroll
up pipe, turbo, downpipe and external wastegates to convert to twin scroll allowing
for an easy upgrade to twin scroll GT30r, GT35R or even a GT40R.

Installation Notes:

This header will not fit with Moroso oilpan without extra
modification. This header will not work with the 2.0 OEM oil pan or the
Cosworth oil pan. The USDM OEM 2.5 oil pan must be used for proper clearance. Header kit includes 2 manifold gaskets, the header to up-pipe gasket and the hardware to attach the turbo. Turbo gasket not included.

$500 Please contact us to order.
This header is in stock. This header ships out with
insurance to ensure that you get your product and it is covered from
damages.

This header carries a 1 year warranty against defects! Buy from a
reputable source that can back the product, not some fly by night guy
selling selling headers out of his house and drop shipping them.

Brand New In Box
Made of 304 Stainless steel
One year limited warranty
Header/Up-pipe combo
Machined CNC-ed manifold flange
Flange is .38″ which is just about 3/8″ thick
Two piece design
This manifold up pipe combo will work with ANY stock location/stock flanged turbo
True Twinscroll design up until the point of turbo.
Header/ Up-pipe combo design offers you huge gains over an open up-pipe.
Will need the 2.5 oilpan to work with this header
Will not fit with Moroso oilpan (moroso pan can fit with slight modification)
Will not fit with Cosworth oilpan (cosworth pan only allows stock manifold to be used)
Compatible for RHD and LHD chassis

Shipping Details:
Shipping for this item is FREE to the 48 Continental United States!!
Please contact us for the rest of the world.
Please send your entire address for shipping quotes.
We only ship to confirmed Paypal Addresses. If you have an unconfirmed Paypal address please contact us for instructions.
We
will ship international but you have to contact us for a shipping quote
first. Please send your entire address to us for quotes.
Also, the
calculated shipping given in the auction is not correct for any area
other than the Continental 48 States of the United States.

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