Lamborghini Gallardo SE Twin-Turbo Project by Bradan
US car specialist Bradan has been asked to build a twin-turbo conversion for a 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo SE. The goal of this project is to reliably increase the engines power output to 750-800 all wheel horsepower using 93 octane fuel. A complete engine rebuilt is planned and we will follow Bradan step by step following each single phase of the project.
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Update 14: More driving footage on the street
Date: 28/09/11
Guys over at Bradan have uploaded two new videos of the Lamborghini Gallardo SE Twin-Turbo hitting the streets near the workshop. Check them out below!
Update 13: First dyno pull at 10 lbs of boost
Date: 22/09/11
The video below shows the guys at Bradan doing their first dyno pull at 10 lbs of boost with the new Lamborghini Gallardo SE Twin-Turbo. The sports car made 600hp and they plan to increase it up to 18 lbs.
Update 12: First drive
Date: 21/08/11
After the fitting the final parts and tuning the twin-turbo, US tuner Bradan took the 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo SE Twin-Turbo for a short drive on local roads. The video below shows the first meters after the major upgrade.
Update 11: Nearing completion
Date: 12/08/11
Bradan Service is nearing the completion of their Lamborghini Gallardo SE Twin-Turbo project. With a majority of the kit complete they will start to tune and test the package. To avoid traction issues they replaced all tires with Michelin Sport Cups.
The videos below show three different clips; cold start engine startup and idle running, tuning the twin-turbo, and anti-lag launch control clip.
Update 10: Bradan twin-turbo first start
Date: 04/08/11
At 5:45 in the morning the twin-turbo came to life. After months of building and high tension in the air the Bradan team was overwhelmed with joy.
Update 9: Exhaust system
Date: 29/07/11
The exhaust system was designed to ultimate flow while maintain a pleasant exhaust tone for drivers to enjoy. Turbo wastegates are routed back into the exhaust and the full exhaust system is constructed from TIG welded stainless steel. A master fabricator welds each exhaust system by hand.
Exhaust tip style was changed to a quad tip muffler to give the twin-turbo a unique look. The full exhaust system is ceramic coated in a black thermal barrier to insulate increased exhaust gas tempertures.
Update 8: Starting final assembly
Date: 22/07/11
With all internal parts upgraded, Head technican Alexander Kidd will take over a week to assemble the full motor by hand. Every fastener is tied to spec and carefully marked with a yellow witness mark. Timing is set and the chain system is assembled. Start to finish one tech builds each motor by hand at our workshop.
Update 7: Changes to cylinder heads
Date: 13/07/11
The seventh update is all about the cylinder heads of the V10 engine. To avoid valve float at high rpm, Bradan had new valve springs manufactured with increased spring pressure. Spring retainers are replaced with lightweight titanium retainers.
To withstand the extreme exhaust gas temperatures that the motor will encounter from forced induction, they designed a super alloy valve. This super alloy material is lighter and stronger then even Inconel. Slight changes have been made to the stem to increase exhaust flow. The valve face is dished to reduce the overall weight in comparison to an OEM valve.
The pictures in gallery give a good overview of the changes.
Update 6: Interior refinements
Date: 08/07/11
A Chromoly roll bar was fabricated to fit into the stock interior without disturbing driver functions. Steering wheel grip diameter increased, wrapped in Alcanatara, and white leather strip added at 12 o’clock position. Polished interior trim was powder coated black.
A new seat pattern was styled to offer a quilted interior pattern to match the exterior color scheme. Over three weeks of work went into developing and sewing the seat pattern.
Update 5: Upgrading the fuel system
Date: 29/06/11
The fuel system was redesigned to support the demands of the forced induction setup. Fuel rails, filters, and pumps will remain confidential. All fuel lines were replaced with Goodridge stainless steel braided lines and fittings. Upgraded fuel injectors in comparison to OEM.
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