My 427 LS3 and parts

[Cryptic]

I'll post up the various pieces as they arrive. Here's what I have so far.

The long block.
New GM LS3 aluminum block, 4.125 Scat Crank, Mahle 4.065 bore flat top pistons, Oliver 6.067 Rods, Clevite bearings, PRC ported oil pump, Roll Master timing chain, Comp cam, rear,top, and front cover, knock sensors,
Newest PRC LS3/L92 heads decked .020" cnc'd and then hand polished, TSP dual springs, Standard new LS3 valves, hardened push rods, intake and exhaust rockers,LS7 lifters and trays, head gaskets, head bolts and valve covers

Comp Cam specs (if I remember right) = 243/259 .624/.624 114 LSA

PRC LS3 Heads - should be close if not better than:
Lift Intake Exhaust
.200 154 115
.300 223 170
.400 282 198
.500 324 211
.600 351 228
.650 358 232
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S3OSHiGVYhI/AAAAAAAAAIs/695yUJh7kvA/s800/IMG_3284.JPG

Front drive accessories / starter / brand new valve covers with coil packs (vette take-offs for cheap)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S3OQnf2Tk7I/AAAAAAAAAIM/WoZD6HH8LBA/s800/IMG_3272.JPG

F-body Oil Pan, Windage tray, pickup tube, and dipstick.
I have an aftermarket Trap-Door Race Baffle on the way to replace the stock one.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S3OUl3wOoHI/AAAAAAAAAI0/ZHUupK2wi0c/s800/IMG_3305.JPG

Edit - 2/17/2010
More parts!

2002 Fbody T-56 (40k) / Bell housing / Throwout bearing
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S3vtal_niBI/AAAAAAAAAKU/0T_ozdekNiA/s800/IMG_3319.JPG

Pro 5.0 Shifter
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S3vthmpbbhI/AAAAAAAAAKY/_XaQ-gk86hI/s800/IMG_3322.JPG

Spec Stage 3 Clutch / Pressure plate / Billet Flywheel (800 miles)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S3vtQJO0nBI/AAAAAAAAAKM/4UDpdExF9TE/s800/IMG_3316.JPG

and to my delight , a complete 2002 wiring harness and PCM. I didn't really realize I was getting this for the same money.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S3vtI0_CRLI/AAAAAAAAAKE/ksjKwlAmbEc/s800/IMG_3315.JPG

Edit 2/18/2010
JTR 1-7/8 long tube headers (ceramic coated)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S34E5yfnxSI/AAAAAAAAANg/qzlpDew-bZQ/s800/IMG_5418.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S34FA8O4P1I/AAAAAAAAANo/cn7G0kginD0/s800/IMG_5422.JPG

Samburg CAI/Radiator **note the prevision for the A/C condenser**
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S34FPtIK0kI/AAAAAAAAANw/x584rxAS-I0/s800/IMG_5425.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S34Fgqon6rI/AAAAAAAAAOU/53UHJbFu0xU/s800/IMG_5438.JPG

Edit - 2/23/10
Polished motor mount pedestals and Biscuits (required for Samburg subframe)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4PYJ4YzF_I/AAAAAAAAAPc/VXirF6Hujfk/s800/IMG_5443.JPG

CAM and Knock sensor extension harness and USCar type fuel injector connectors (swap from LS1 harness connectors to LS3/L92/L76 style)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4PYMZyzO-I/AAAAAAAAAPg/KTt3DVRcL38/s800/IMG_5446.JPG

Edit - 2/25/10
Samburg Rod and Custom LSX Subframe, transmission mount, and differential mount (1 3/4 .095 DOM tube) (before powder coating)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4c7NUJIJjI/AAAAAAAAAP8/GjQIIK7ZAyk/s800/IMG_3355.JPG

Close up of some welds
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4c72-DMO8I/AAAAAAAAAQc/BerTF_jLbfA/s800/IMG_3353.JPG

Bump steer correction w/spacers
(this is needed because the steering rack is pushed forward to make room for motor/oilpan)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4c7hIzpWiI/AAAAAAAAAQY/5To1kckd4Os/s800/IMG_3380.JPG

I took some shots inside the motor.
This shows the LS3 block modification to allow a 4.125" stroke, so the connecting rod clears the block.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4c8IZai0-I/AAAAAAAAARA/FUI7uqfy9n0/s800/IMG_3364.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4c8PQwZk-I/AAAAAAAAARE/Piu-48JSul0/s800/IMG_3365.JPG
This is the best I could do showing how close the connecting rod gets to the block. I can't turn the motor right now to get a better angle.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4c8VoVMOiI/AAAAAAAAARg/f_9ns8oKsNk/s800/IMG_3368.JPG


Edit 2/27/2010

My girlfriend's Dad works for Southwest Metal Finishing (http://swmetalfinishing.com/) in New Berlin. He polished some aluminum pieces for me. You can compare before polishing from a few of the pics above.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4ll_7E4-5I/AAAAAAAAASA/sOCKkX1c-AA/s800/IMG_3381.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4lmDDTzh9I/AAAAAAAAASI/acs5p0dGaFI/s800/IMG_3382.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4lmGK9bdfI/AAAAAAAAASM/HTNrq8G6gqQ/s800/IMG_3386.JPG

Subframe is back from the Hy-Tec Powder Coating (http://www.hy-tecpowdercoating.com/). The color is called "Anthracite w/clear"
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4lmTmwTbfI/AAAAAAAAASU/iBBNW4T-G5Q/s800/IMG_3397.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4lmWTLoLqI/AAAAAAAAASY/4Uq8NvpbJkI/s800/IMG_3398.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4lmZ9e6iyI/AAAAAAAAASc/HyIjg2kelYk/s800/IMG_3400.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4lmfF_CaNI/AAAAAAAAAS4/gWImJxzLQN8/s1024/IMG_3401.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4lmiceUlRI/AAAAAAAAATA/wQA5Xb9pKiM/s1024/IMG_3402.JPG

This is what is it replacing
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4lmmpFekfI/AAAAAAAAATE/-Ry0DAYkISE/s1024/IMG_3405.JPG

Edit Sunday 2/28/2010
Subframe is in.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4tGlnhf4KI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/qire_ACLsZU/s912/IMG_3438.JPG

As well as the steering rack and bump steer correction.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4tJO5eJNEI/AAAAAAAAAYw/iMZZGhV_FCY/s912/IMG_3442.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4tKO2GvO4I/AAAAAAAAAZM/JSG5guf0X_w/s912/IMG_3443.JPG

Edit 3/12/2010
Some stuff ordered through Clocks Off Racing :headbang
Meziere Electric Water pump
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S6q4aB1CMjI/AAAAAAAAAc8/r4xEj94iVIc/s1152/IMG_5467.JPG

ATI Super Damper / Harmonic Balancer / SFI approved (no underdrive with A/C)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S6q4myO6YEI/AAAAAAAAAdg/oFdtapUQwqg/s1152/IMG_5460.JPG

-6AN fuel line stuff, Aeromotive Fuel Pressure regulator and gauge, Wilwood Clutch Master cylinder, ARP flywheel and harmonic balancer bolts
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S6q4Toasf_I/AAAAAAAAAc4/ksiljor_xhI/s1152/IMG_5471.JPG

Edit 3/24/2010
OK... so I took a little hiatus from the car. A week in Aspen and waiting for more parts to get here. Parts from Hinson Supercars.

Optima Yellow Top battery, Custom aluminum drive shaft, Batter relocation kit, transmission tunnel cover (for T-56), stainless clutch line
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S6q4f9fcX6I/AAAAAAAAAdA/sDNQN601Hxg/s1152/IMG_5466.JPG

FAST 102mm Throttle Body, Billet fuel rails, 65lb injectors (these things look micro sized compared to Jim's Buick stuff)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S6q2NnOUdZI/AAAAAAAAAcY/F3G9dU_FxeM/s1024/IMG_3560.JPG

Saw AHHHHHHHHHHHH!
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S6rCowQAcgI/AAAAAAAAAeA/anO0-VJ2Izk/s1024/IMG_3571.JPG

My FAST 102 intake manifold should be here soon...

[hrsp]

Coming along very nice!!

[Crawlin]

sweet!

[GTSLOW]

:thumbsup

[jbiscuit]

DDAAAAAMMMMN! Thats hot!

[nismodave]

Very Nice

[Josepy]

Badass Andy

[Prince Valiant]

400 hp. easy.



:goof

[07ROUSHSTG3]

awesome!

[xxtremeteam]

that car is going to be a rocket

[0TransAm0]

lookin good.

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

Yea that is going to be a very fun/neat/good car.

[phatspeed]

How much rwhp u think it will make?

[silververt]

That car will be sick!!

[turbogarrett]

What are you doing for a rearend? 8.8 irs?

I say good call on going balls out with the engine right away!

[sloLs1]

slightly jealous.....






maybe a little bit more than slightly

[SSLEVO]

Should do about 500+ at the crank eh? Insert Borat "Very Nice"

[Cryptic]

Mathematical estimates/predictions:
@3000rpm ~ 267HP
@4000rpm ~ 356HP
@5000rpm ~ 445HP
@6000rpm ~ 535HP
@7000rpm ~ 620HP

[Prince Valiant]

Should do about 500+ at the crank eh? Insert Borat "Very Nice"Consider that the LS7 with same cubes, a little less compression, a bit less head flow, a significantly smaller camshaft, a slightly worse intake manifold, exhaust that doesn't flow near as well as the headers Andy will have...well, that LS7 makes 505hp; so yeah, 500+ is about as sure a bet as one can make :goof

[Beagle]

Andy for the win!!!! Car is going to be sick!!!!

[BOSS LX]

Those intake flow numbers are crazy. Should be cool!

[silververt]

500+ at the tire.

[Cryptic]

What are you doing for a rearend? 8.8 irs?

I say good call on going balls out with the engine right away!

I might have to hold out on that for awhile. I have two stock rear ends to get me through. No big clutch dumps I guess.

[Beagle]

I might have to hold out on that for awhile. I have two stock rear ends to get me through. No big clutch dumps I guess.

you wont need to dump the clutch :thumbsup :headbang

[Cryptic]

you wont need to dump the clutch :thumbsup :headbang

excellent point.

[BadAzzGTA89]

Nice! Very Nice:headbang

[GTSLOW]

Whats the est weight with everything together?

[Prince Valiant]

Whats the est weight with everything together?my guess would be 2900-3000 lbs.

[Reverend Cooper]

that car is gonna be retarded fast

[CarbonRX]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230434549354&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
503 hp with that ls3 setup:devil

[GTSLOW]

^ I hate that years body style :(

[GTSLOW]

my guess would be 2900-3000 lbs.

:wooo :rolf dear god

[CarbonRX]

^ I hate that years body style :(
to each thier own, he does have a really ugly body kit on it + ugly headlight mods.
i wouldn't wanna race him though haha.

[Cryptic]

bump, updated first post with more stuff that came in.


my guess would be 2900-3000 lbs.
I'm thinking the same.

[BAD LS1]

Lucky bastard on that harness too, thats a 6 speed harness, those are RARE to come by like that. Majority are automagic ones.

[Cryptic]

I hear ya. I've been looking hard for awhile. Boy, was I surprised yesterday when I opened the box.

[WhatsADSM]

Looks like a nice setup. When do you plan to have everything finished up?

[Cryptic]

Looks like a nice setup. When do you plan to have everything finished up?

I'd like to be done before the salt is gone.

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

All of the t-56 parts look so familiar,even down to the same clutch. Seems I did something similar to mine just last year.

[Prince Valiant]

I'd like to be done before the salt is gone.Start posting up when you're working on it...I'll make it out as much as I can :thumbsup

I promise to see what side the dots are on too :goof

[jbiscuit]

you better get crackin! March is bit more than a week away

[FoxStang]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230434549354&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
503 hp with that ls3 setup:devil
lol @ no expense spared with k-sport coilovers.
I actually like FC body style, but then again I'm weird and like 80's cars.

Can't wait to see the finished project, this thing should be a beast.

[WhatsADSM]

Yea, this thing should pretty easily make 500 at the tire. Should be a blast because it will be big power, and big powerband.

What do you plan to do with the car? Anything competitive?

[BAD LS1]

550 or better is my wager.

[hrsp]

cant wait for it to be done!!! gonna be insane!!

ebay car is ugly to me...nice car and is very fast just dont like the body style or the rims...

[Cryptic]

Start posting up when you're working on it...I'll make it out as much as I can :thumbsup

I promise to see what side the dots are on too :goof

The spec clutch disk has a sticker that clearly says "FW SIDE"

[Prince Valiant]

The spec clutch disk has a sticker that clearly says "FW SIDE"
Shit, I can't decipher that! :mad:

[BAD LS1]

Ive been melting my brain lately with L92 style headed combos and cam choices... Did this guy give any indication how well it ran prior and was it an EFI application or carbed? That cam you got listed kinda goes against everything thats been discussed on having a wider intake/ex split. These heads create a shit ton of reversion at slow speeds and makes tuning and driveabilty a nightmare, i ran into this same issue on the 70.5 orange camaro that flick took pics of at MP autocross. Smaller cams are making more grunt and have less hassles is what im getting at in other words. Like 230/242 608/612 114+4 for example. Uggh a spec clutch? really? lol

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

I'm not too fond of my Spec 3 anymore. Too much damn chatter and it's quite touchy.

[Cryptic]

Ive been melting my brain lately with L92 style headed combos and cam choices... Did this guy give any indication how well it ran prior and was it an EFI application or carbed? That cam you got listed kinda goes against everything thats been discussed on having a wider intake/ex split. These heads create a shit ton of reversion at slow speeds and makes tuning and driveabilty a nightmare, i ran into this same issue on the 70.5 orange camaro that flick took pics of at MP autocross. Smaller cams are making more grunt and have less hassles is what im getting at in other words. Like 230/242 608/612 114+4 for example. Uggh a spec clutch? really? lol

The long block was built by http://www.donhardyracecars.com/. Feel free to pick his brain. I noticed he's now a sponsor on LS1TECH too. The guy who sold it to me had it in a Trail Blazer SS. It had an Edelbrock L92 carb style intake, truck style intake elbow, and LS7 throttle body. He never got the opportunity to run the truck before he ran out of money. By looking at the cylinder walls, I'd guess that pretty true. It's immaculate in there.
Don told the previous owner it "for sure that it will make 550-575 rwhp through a 4l70e. "



I'm not too fond of my Spec 3 anymore. Too much damn chatter and it's quite touchy.

It came with the package fellas. For what I paid, I'll deal with it.

[Cryptic]

More stuff showed up today. Check post 1 for update.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S34Em7irgcI/AAAAAAAAAM4/U1VLeES6edU/s400/IMG_5407.JPG

[SSLEVO]

I'm not too fond of my Spec 3 anymore. Too much damn chatter and it's quite touchy.

I granaded a spec 3 in my old lt1, springs went to hell and took everything else with it. Installed a spec 4 and it was great.

Although, with the cost of those two clutches and a new flywheel i could have had a street twin paid for.

[BAD LS1]

I wont even go into my spec clutch stories lol.

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

I wont even go into my spec clutch stories lol.

I know. That's part why i brought it up


Andy,

That Rad setup is great. Very clean.

[BAD LS1]

All the right parts are there to make this one very cool, clean setup.. magazine worthy IMHO.

[Moparjim]

Looks awesome!

[jbiscuit]

looks dope!!! Dude, I can't keep up with this buying spree! I'm tryin tho :shades

[Cryptic]

small bump... Just a couple small things came in.

[Prince Valiant]

small bump... Just a couple small things came in.With all the parts that are coming in, this car should almost fall together :goof

[Cryptic]

I don't think I ever spent so much time researching and still been this unsure of what the hell I am doing :goof

[Dr.Buick]

The leaves are falling. :banana1:

[Cryptic]

My subframe stuff came in! See post 1 :banana1::headbang:shades

[Gregor]

Bet the car won't have a problem nuking the tires. Wonder what that would run like up at Road America?

Will it still have the 50/50 weight ratio?

[GTSLOW]

Nice!!!!

[Prince Valiant]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4c72-DMO8I/AAAAAAAAAQc/BerTF_jLbfA/s800/IMG_3353.JPG

Clearly, that's a 94 dollar weld!

[hrsp]

^ lol clearly

[jbiscuit]

I'd pay $45 for those welds. Not a penny more. For ALL of them. Thats like $1.28 each. Can anyone come in cheaper than that?

[0TransAm0]

LMAO you guys are tooo funny.. i was thinking the same shit tho.

parts are looking good. whats the plan for the subframe as far as powder coat/paint goes? couldn't you have gotten it powdercoated at the place you bought it from? or are you going to do all the mock up first then send it out so it doesn't get chipped and messed up?

[Cryptic]

Will it still have the 50/50 weight ratio?

darn close yes. Rotary is cast iron. LS3 is obviously all aluminum.

Rotary long block is around 400 lbs
Transmission (5 speed) = 112 lbs

LS3 crate engine = 385 lbs
T56 = 125 lbs

Plus all these stock parts are gone.
Powerplant frame - 22.3 lbs.
Pre-catalytic converter - 22.6 lbs.
Catalytic converter - 33.5 lbs.
Cat-back exhaust - 33.6 lbs


whats the plan for the subframe as far as powder coat/paint goes? couldn't you have gotten it powder coated at the place you bought it from? or are you going to do all the mock up first then send it out so it doesn't get chipped and messed up?
I dropped off the subframe this morning at Hy-Tec (http://www.hy-tecpowdercoating.com/) in Waukesha. I talked to the owner Mike for awhile. I might be helping him out with internet/webpage stuff. The fabricator doesn't do any powder coating. As soon as I get it back I'll be putting it in the car. I'm not to worried about mocking anything up. This should be bolt on from here.

[jbiscuit]

This should be bolt on from here.

:rolf Andy, come on now. Have you not learned anything about cars ;)

[Cryptic]

http://rlv.zcache.com/bigger_hammer_tshirt-p235686088873612996trlf_400.jpg

[Cryptic]

Stuff is back from Hy-Tec Powder Coating (http://www.hy-tecpowdercoating.com/). Lot's more pics in post #1.

[turbogarrett]

Any updates to the rest of the car? What wheels are you going to be running with the widebody?

I've got another friend building a lsx fd in nw milwaukee, should be done in a few months. We'll have to get the bastard rx7's together this summer :haveabeer

[jbiscuit]

looks really good Andy! You are making great progress on it

[Cryptic]

Any updates to the rest of the car? What wheels are you going to be running with the widebody?

I've got another friend building a lsx fd in nw milwaukee, should be done in a few months. We'll have to get the bastard rx7's together this summer :haveabeer

Wheels are going to be completely dependent on how much cash I have left. Priority is to get this thing running, then cage, then paint, then wheels.

Subframe is out. Breaking for dinner. Going to detail the engine bay a tad. And then try to get the Samburg frame in.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4ms4il4L2I/AAAAAAAAAVI/EJBaQxhGGMk/s1024/IMG_3414.JPG

Weight questions always come up, so I'll answer that question before its asked.
Stock Subframe 20 lbs even
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4mpKLDFc9I/AAAAAAAAAUk/TTaH4nmsIaY/s1024/IMG_3408.JPG


Samburg (with powder coat) - 22 lbs ( I had to balance it on the scale)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4mpJccioFI/AAAAAAAAAUg/Chx7K473FQA/s720/IMG_3410.JPG


Surprising only a 2 lbs difference.

[Holeshot]

Awesome Andy. Can't wait to see it finished. :stare

[0TransAm0]

damn the powder coat looks VERY nice.. hopefully all goe's well with the install.

[Cryptic]

much mo' betta (minus some fvckin over spray) :mad:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/S4m6VQvjeaI/AAAAAAAAAVk/Afp5C4kUEiU/s1024/IMG_3416.JPG

[0TransAm0]

Looks DAMN good!

[phatspeed]

How much did it cost to powder coat frame and diff cradle? Also looks like a nice garage setup going. Indoor and heated?

[Cryptic]

$200 because of the extra step for the clear coat. Garage has a big propane heater so I can make it as warm as I want it.

[Cryptic]

rejoice... the subframe is in the car and I am officially putting things back in the car instead of taking shit out.
Post 1 has a couple pics.

[xxtremeteam]

comming along nicely keep crackin at it youll be done in no time

[phatspeed]

Yea, then u can help a fellow v8 rx7 guy out! Waiting till it warms up a lil. Limited garage space and no heat.

[Prince Valiant]

rejoice... the subframe is in the car and I am officially putting things back in the car instead of taking shit out.
Post 1 has a couple pics.
Congrats!!! :thumbsup

[nismodave]

Looking GREAT, Andy!

[Cryptic]

bump for more cool stuff. see post 1

[Reverend Cooper]

sahweet

[SmokinRAM114]

mike at hytec is the shiiiiiit hes my homie lol

[PureSound15]

I look at these pictures and....


http://fyfi.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/must_not_fap.jpg

[Josepy]

Just keeps getting better.

[WhatsADSM]

Damn this thing is hot :thumbsup... I'm not gonna lie, I am super jealous. That is very close to exactly the hybrid of my dreams. :drool:

Now get that shit done and take me for a ride. Oh yea, we also gotta do some friendly racing, I'd bet our cars our pretty well matched. Your car is like the hot Asian that got knocked up by some crazy big redneck, while mine is the secretly hot but slow Asian that got knocked up by its big brother :rolf

Not sure if I asked this already but what are your plans for the rear end? I have a friend with an LS1 FC3S and to be honest the final drive is pretty shitty for even the LS1/T56 setup let alone a setup that makes almost twice the horsepower and more than 50% more torque. You will probably want to switch R&P to something a lot longer than the stock 4.XX:1 setup that is in the car now.

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Andy,

If you want any help for assembly, just let me know.

[jbiscuit]

simply awesome Andy!! Parts all look top notch. You have me beat my friend! :)

[Dr.Buick]

Looking good. that radiator looks bad ass, get it done!

[Z28Envy]

Any more updates? Thought maybe it would be out by now.

[JohnnyT]

Wow Andy! I can't wait to see that thing on the road!! :thumbsup

[JMG853]

Looks like a nice set-up.

What kind of car is that going into?

[Cryptic]

Any more updates? Thought maybe it would be out by now.

I sent my wiring harnesses out to Greg Jones (Pez on the norotors.com forums). He's the resident expert on making all the electrical plug and play. All unnecessary circuits are removed and the relay box is being relocated.

He is also fabbing up my A/C lines and PS lines with a Heidt's variable pressure valve to correct the pressure going to the steering rack.
http://www.northernprototype.com/images/Heidts%20PS-101%20Valve.gif


Looks like a nice set-up.

What kind of car is that going into?
95 Mazda RX7
pics (http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/gallery/rx7_rebuild?page=1)

You must be new here LOL :rolf

[nismodave]

Glad you decided to send harness out. :D

[GTSLOW]

Lets be real here andy there's no rx7 anymore. So how much for the LS3 long block?? :goof

[Cryptic]

I just got the Yella Terra's in last week. Pez from NoRotors.com has reported he's making progress on my harnesses. I might just get this thing done before winter... haha

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs237.snc4/39189_422330488390_517443390_5012876_7986701_n.jpg

[Yooformula]

can i borrow the motor until the rest of the car is done? just sayin...

[Cryptic]

Dropping in the motor
June 14th, 2010

This was hardly as hard as I thought it would be. It took my girlfriend and I maybe 20 minutes to get the motor in the engine bay and that's with picture taking.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp-u0WdWkI/AAAAAAAAAyE/sfp_olyTwzw/s800/IMG_3892.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp-z6ELu4I/AAAAAAAAAyI/r0Sqj9a2LzY/s800/IMG_3895.JPG

Pushed the engine hoist in slowly till the transmission touched. Then lowered the motor a little, pushed forward, lowered...etc
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp-2nd4HWI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/SdF3MkslV5c/s800/IMG_3896.JPG

I had no issues with the hoist hitting the hood.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp-_e54ziI/AAAAAAAAAys/q5C1XiI9c00/s800/IMG_3900.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_BuVfq9I/AAAAAAAAAyw/F95jYb3n_t8/s800/IMG_3901.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_FXN5j7I/AAAAAAAAAy0/Q34LmGSGfEw/s800/IMG_3902.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_KKP9xyI/AAAAAAAAAy8/fVP1rpkECZM/s800/IMG_3904.JPG

This is as far as I could go with the load leveler on the hoist. The chain was hitting the firewall. I had to switch to just a chain to the motor at this point. I supported the engine with a jack on the oil pan :o and another jack on the trans.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_Nn6ozVI/AAAAAAAAAzI/ShoK9C9oqSo/s800/IMG_3907.JPG

So close
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_LlTH5YI/AAAAAAAAAzA/SX1CbJoO5lQ/s800/IMG_3905.JPG

Just a chain:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_PET2yPI/AAAAAAAAAzg/FL7GwA07kSE/s800/IMG_3908.JPG

It's in the hole!
4t52WC7Gwt0#t=1m8s

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_SKJrk8I/AAAAAAAAAzk/D3FI24xznTs/s800/IMG_3910.JPG

...that is with a few minor issues. The power steering rack has a line that interferes with the A/C bracket (CTS-V kit 19155066)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_ZAX-aCI/AAAAAAAAAz4/yR5002sKpCQ/s800/IMG_3912.JPG

Disconnected the power steering line to get engine to low enough to bolt in at the biscuit mounts.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBp_pFa1-hI/AAAAAAAAAz8/VWNku48mfIo/s800/IMG_3914.JPG

A/C bracket (kit 19155066) just barely touches because of the Samberg bump steer correct kit which raises the steering rack.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBerRS_DvsI/AAAAAAAAAxg/-Etz6D9F6cY/s800/IMG_3916.JPG

A/C bracket (kit 19155066) just barely touches because of the Samberg bump steer correct kit which raises the steering rack. (side view)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBqA8oM1x3I/AAAAAAAAA0o/w-qP75y_c0E/s800/IMG_3917.JPG

Angle of the power steering line will have to be modified.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TCJ5-HXrNRI/AAAAAAAAA6c/30bVfTuIsic/s800/IMG_3935.JPG

A/C Bracket is touching the power steering rack.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TCJ5-dB8LQI/AAAAAAAAA6g/ul7pSTCo2VE/s800/IMG_3936.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TCJ5-rqB-bI/AAAAAAAAA6k/H3-kZzINUXU/s800/IMG_3937.JPG

I used a cut off wheel and a air dremel to trim some off the bracket.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TCJ5-wzYCHI/AAAAAAAAA6o/e03-f3bgm5k/s800/IMG_3939.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TCJ5-9h2tXI/AAAAAAAAA6s/b3azgx5z8W8/s800/IMG_3940.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TCJ6AbZ2TxI/AAAAAAAAA7A/zOTrQSudgoQ/s800/IMG_3945.JPG

There's plenty of room now.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TCJ5_YUt4pI/AAAAAAAAA6w/RUwTo1J5TkI/s800/IMG_3941.JPG


Oil pan clearance looks good.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBqBLk92ewI/AAAAAAAAA04/c12pxDipSvo/s800/IMG_3919.JPG

Firewall clearance looks good. Note the trimmed lip. I'm glad I did the whole thing and not just behind the intake.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBqBfqdahMI/AAAAAAAAA1E/PVJx3VjgpyA/s800/IMG_3928.JPG

Firewall clearnace (top view)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBqBvCHCRTI/AAAAAAAAA1M/37t6Mljm_xA/s800/IMG_3932.JPG

Firewall clearance (driver's side view)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TBqB7sEo-mI/AAAAAAAAA1g/GIdDj2G-Tpc/s800/IMG_3933.JPG

[Cryptic]

Firewall modification for FAST 102mm (note above picture)

The FAST 102mm intake is deeper (towards firewall) as well as considerably taller. It's going to take some massaging to get it to fit.

After thoroughly bashing the firewall till the FAST 102mm intake cleared the firewall with about an additional ~1/2 inch clearance. My Dad goes to town and does his thing (the body work, actually making it look good again). Removing paint before Bondo goes down to reshape and smooth out the firewall.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEWcl2AeCWI/AAAAAAAAA7s/jJnLWoKG7a0/s1024/IMG_4005.JPG

remove paint, smooth out any sharp edges
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEWcom18z_I/AAAAAAAAA7w/q-V96TPlPRI/s1024/IMG_4006.JPG

First layer of Bondo down and doing some rough sanding. I think we did about 4 layers of Bondo total. Garage was scorching hot, beer was required.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEWc1UceB_I/AAAAAAAAA70/jYW0k9AWMzg/s1024/IMG_4008.JPG

1/4 inch (maybe more) of clearance from the FAST 102mm intake to the firewall after the bondo was smoothed out.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEWdKIWax1I/AAAAAAAAA8E/buejQVXf3FA/s1024/IMG_4010.JPG

another view
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEWdMXlqqOI/AAAAAAAAA8U/Xd8uIw8ZN9E/s1024/IMG_4011.JPG

the other side
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEWdPF8kYEI/AAAAAAAAA8c/ZJGkr29QFbg/s1024/IMG_4012.JPG

view without the intake
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEWdREf3YII/AAAAAAAAA8g/9mtiCRdiCaU/s1024/IMG_4014.JPG

masked and primed
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEWdTfL-DHI/AAAAAAAAA8k/tvoXHjwP_M4/s1024/IMG_4015.JPG

My Dad's garage was hit by lightning 2 days later and was burnt down, along with all the our spray guns, tools, and supplies. It's going to be awhile for our "body shop" is back online.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TEn5M7VR8aI/AAAAAAAABAg/TWiNjvqwSIQ/s1024/IMG00031-20100722-1720.jpg

The new garage will be bigger and all new stuff. Thank god my 7 wasn't parked in there.

[Cryptic]

My shifter ball just came in today (8/19/2010)
One of a kind from Hot Rod Shift Knobs -

Pearl Red Lucky 7 Shift Knob
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TGy9zeN__UI/AAAAAAAABBo/7bBLU-MAl94/s1024/IMG_0105.JPG
http://prostores3.carrierzone.com/stores/h/hotrodshiftknob.com/catalog/lucky7_thumb.JPG

[michelle]

Very nice Andy!

[jbiscuit]

Lookin good dude!!! Nice work. Always fun to get your dad involved on a project. Thats the most fun of all!

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Keep up the great progress

[0TransAm0]

wow looking good dude.

[Crawlin]

sweeeeet.....

[OxmanWI]

I have the same craftsmen gloves, we should be best friends.

[Cryptic]

reviving my near dead thread...
This is from January 2011

Power Steering
As mentioned before, the Power Steering pump from the Cadillac CTS-V kit (Part#: 19155066), there is a clearance issue with the hood and the reservoir. If you remove the cap, you have enough room. It's that close. I haven't quite figure out what I am going to do here yet. I've looked for alternative reservoirs, but still not sure what will work out. Considering cutting the bracket and re-welding lower. There's not a whole lot of room to be gained here though. I ended up making a relocation bracket (not pictured yet).
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTN5Twv9jDI/AAAAAAAABLE/SWqFSW58mlA/s720/IMG00042-20110116-1558.jpg

This pump puts out 1.9-2.1 GPM 1640/1740 psi which is too much for the stock steering rack. I asked Pez Performance for mock up a modification for me using a Heidt's variable valve. I couldn't be happier with how well the fitment worked out!

I'll share some pics on this mod:
Underside of power steering pump. The silver fitting needs to be screwed out so a standard -6AN fitting will go in its place.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTN4y7ZlyvI/AAAAAAAABKw/M-S2ZFnKjyg/s720/IMG00037-20110116-1550.jpg

Heidt's power steering variable valve, with the high pressure lines by Pez.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTN40a5zPyI/AAAAAAAABK8/MMPEVZhoBZ0/s512/IMG00040-20110116-1556.jpg

Pez Performance sent me a straight barb fitting which goes to the return side of the steering rack, This turned out to be to close for comfort as it was right next to the back of the alternator (which again is part of the Cadillac CTS-V kit (Part#: 19155066). Simple solution to replace with a 45 degree hose barb fitting.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTN40_QGOuI/AAAAAAAABLA/lB09Kf8gexE/s512/IMG00041-20110116-1557.jpg

Use this M6 hole for the mounting bracket. This turns out to be a perfect open spot for the Heidts valve. Conveniently the hole is already there and tapped
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTUJ91TQlRI/AAAAAAAABOU/4eMUHm9asrg/s512/IMG00048-20110117-1439.jpg

The stock banjo bolt and power steering line (high pressure) is removed. As I said above the return side fitting (bottom) gets too close to alternator (CTS-V accessory kit) so I swapped out for a 45 degree hose barb fitting which works out nice.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTN4zAcXtmI/AAAAAAAABLk/8C6uS-CV9J8/s720/IMG00038-20110116-1555.jpg

Close up of the clearance of the power steering lines to the rack.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTUILFaA2UI/AAAAAAAABNU/mwHtVdiMea4/s512/IMG00051-20110117-1509.jpg

High pressure (blue) to steering rack and return (black) back to Heidt's valve. Valve mounted on driver side frame rail. M6 hole was already in this position.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTTyKbO3utI/AAAAAAAABMg/x6h0K-oiMfI/s720/IMG_7000.JPG

Top view of high pressure (blue) to steering rack and return (black) back to Heidt's valve.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTTxLI3RNoI/AAAAAAAABOw/yOpF07xH-6w/s720/IMG00061-20110117-1512.jpg

...another shot
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTUJaM88jiI/AAAAAAAABN4/xKZmJgd_V1I/s512/IMG_6991.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTUJXtfp-qI/AAAAAAAABN8/gYhDv-3Wcac/s720/IMG_6988.JPG


On the pump side a modification is needed to the power steering pump pulley. 1-2mm needs to be shaved off the backside of the pulley to make clearance for the AN fittings. I put the power steering pump (still attach to bracket) in a vise and used an air dremel with a grinding disc. I held the grinder steady as a third hand slowly spun the pulley. The results were perfect.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TTciM_GZ6PI/AAAAAAAABPk/TN3TWbJD_zU/s720/IMG00045-20110116-1928.jpg

[Cryptic]

Sound Deadening

Second Skin Damplifier Pro
Just getting started on covering the entire firewall. Had to get this done before wiring harnesses can go back in.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TLJq72ZywhI/AAAAAAAABDU/eYkKqyfPn8U/s800/IMG_0167.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/TLJrHBvRlfI/AAAAAAAABDU/kpTdPtcY5xQ/s800/IMG_0187.JPG




I bought 36 sq feet of Luxury Liner Pro. It took one sheet ( 24" x 54" (9 sq. feet) to get the firewall covered. I still have 3 sheets left. This stuff is heavy 1.2 lbs. per sq foot.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/Tau1_a9x4HI/AAAAAAAABfw/E8PjHTgf88o/s800/IMG_0606.JPG

Replaced stock heat blanket with Second Skin Luxury Liner Pro.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/Tau18xNMsDI/AAAAAAAABfs/59Fh4k-z91k/s800/IMG_0604.JPG

Firewall mat installed over Damplifier Pro and Luxury Liner Pro. Should keep the cab nice a quiet.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/Tau2EG4pPgI/AAAAAAAABf0/ERwwS_iE4Mk/s800/IMG_0608.JPG

[PureSound15]

Please excuse my suggestion if it's unrealistic but - much like some coolant reservoirs (pending production material) would it be possible to heat up that thank a bit to make it formable into a shape (flatten it a bit) that would allow the hood to close?

Maybe I don't fully understand.


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[Josepy]

Very nice. You think that thing is going to run this summer?

[Cryptic]

Please excuse my suggestion if it's unrealistic but - much like some coolant reservoirs (pending production material) would it be possible to heat up that thank a bit to make it formable into a shape (flatten it a bit) that would allow the hood to close?

Maybe I don't fully understand.
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That power steering reservoir is just a tad too tall in its stock location. I'll post a pic of the bracket I made to get it to clear. It's forcing me to make another bracket to move a relay box though. pain in the ass. All takes time, trying to figure out how to make it work with what I have available to me in my garage.

[GTSLOW]

Looking good. Hopefully I'm still here when its done.

[-stew-]

No offense, but holy clusterfuck, batman! Can't wait to see the car when done!!!

[BlackLightning]

what about cutting the tank at the ridge at the bottom then cut out what you need for clearance and plastic weld the tank back together. I know HF sells plastic weld kits cheap. Just never used one before.

[Cryptic]

No offense, but holy clusterfuck, batman! Can't wait to see the car when done!!!

What's a cluster fvck?



It's an option to cut the reservoir, but if I make a mistake or it leaks, I'll have to buy another one. I don't want it to look all chopped up either.

Here's what I did:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_5Bdw0bCKJkE/Tbj5pILnYRI/AAAAAAAABg0/yARITS8kjwQ/s800/IMG_7286.JPG

[Cryptic]

Driveshaft, rear diff brace, and crossmember

Woohoo, the driveline is complete! I endured the 3rd hottest day of the year... 87 degrees (95 with humidity) and blinding sweat dripping in my eyes.

I installed these parts today:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nLVa2KNPqC0/Thp0egQ8SwI/AAAAAAAABqw/wCAaIrT0Cbw/s720/IMG_0958.JPG

That cross member is a real treat to get in. I had to use ratchet straps to flex it so the 8 bolts lined to to there holes.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Hw305ExD4Mc/Thpx2e01fHI/AAAAAAAABqg/HoesyvfHFpY/s1024/IMG_0979.JPG

Car is loaded in the trailer and will be heading to my dad's for repainting the firewall.

[Cryptic]

Radiator

Looks like I forgot to post the radiator install...

I primarily installed it to mock up where my relay and fuse boxes can go.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rQq7Ci01VUk/TflnmaTys4I/AAAAAAAABiw/b3BZ5N_Cdmw/s800/IMG_7897.JPG

Samberg radiator mounted. View of air filter position
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QIDQ8h5UBL0/Tfln0hxuXrI/AAAAAAAABi4/ar1T5iL4dcM/s800/IMG_7894.JPG

Passenger side their was a M6 hole already in this position to screw down the radiator. Driver side had to be drilled and tapped.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BOPyM8Qd0yE/Tflo_orNGjI/AAAAAAAABjM/O_5bCPWiy7s/s800/IMG_7895.JPG

Driver side needed to be drilled (3/16" bit) and tapped (6M x 1.0)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3_6GjS-Jr_U/Tflph-QetGI/AAAAAAAABjk/-b9izfnvRN0/s800/IMG_7896.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZZF4ioEVcnQ/TflqAWORD4I/AAAAAAAABj4/0syW8KOf_70/s640/IMG_7893.JPG

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

sweet update Andy

[Dr.Buick]

:Looks GREAT nice work for a guy that plays with a mouse and keys all day :wooo. Give me a call when you need that camber adjusted!:thumbsup


Just a idea. make it look cool put a 16AN hose ad the upper radiator hose. weld 16 mail bungs to the radiator and upper outlet. can do same for lower.

[Cryptic]

:Looks GREAT nice work for a guy that plays with a mouse and keys all day :wooo. Give me a call when you need that camber adjusted!:thumbsup


Just a idea. make it look cool put a 16AN hose ad the upper radiator hose. weld 16 mail bungs to the radiator and upper outlet. can do same for lower.

The camber key rounded out on me. The fix is to weld the stock key to the Samberg one.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll93/justinsamberg/DSC_0045-1.jpg


I'd like to do the -16 braided for the radiator hose. I'm not sure how that would connect on the pump (Meziere electric) side. Care to link me to some parts?

[flyin_blue_egg]

I must say this has to be one of the best builds I've ever seen. Not only are you (with the help of friends/family) doing the work yourself, the work you're doing looks like something that would come out of a shop. From what I've followed every move you make on the car is well researched and planned out. Can't wait to see what the car looks/sounds like when finally done.

[GTSLOW]

I must say this has to be one of the best builds I've ever seen. Not only are you (with the help of friends/family) doing the work yourself, the work you're doing looks like something that would come out of a shop. From what I've followed every move you make on the car is well researched and planned out. Can't wait to see what the car looks/sounds like when finally done.

I can't wait to see it on the road! Just think when's its finally out there in 2019 all the roads in Milwaukee will be repaved. No fears of pot holes for Andy.

[nismodave]

I can't wait to see it on the road! Just think when's its finally out there in 2019

The same year you will work up the nerve to race me. :nutkick

[GTSLOW]

The same year you will work up the nerve to race me. :nutkick

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.urlesque.com/media/2010/10/2-1287973903.jpg

[Cryptic]

I must say this has to be one of the best builds I've ever seen. Not only are you (with the help of friends/family) doing the work yourself, the work you're doing looks like something that would come out of a shop. From what I've followed every move you make on the car is well researched and planned out. Can't wait to see what the car looks/sounds like when finally done.

Thanks for the compliment. Every move is slow and methodical. I do research everything.
I'm trying to fit in time to work on this project in between everything else going on. It's been difficult to get a long time to focus on the car.

[PureSound15]

Did you pick out wheels yet?

[Taetsch Z-24]

The same year you will work up the nerve to race me. :nutkick

Oh!?


Love the car man, A friend has a FD down in GA. stock LS1 with a cam.

[Prince Valiant]

Did you pick out wheels yet?
I'm nominating mid 90's f-body salad shooters.

[BAD LS1]

I'm nominating mid 90's f-body salad shooters.

Ha! I'll have just the set avail in chrome soon!

[Ricky Bobby]

ha beagles old ones lol

[Cryptic]

Painted the firewall... finally

Well, there was the set back of my Dad's garage burning down and having to rebuild and buy all new stuff. We're all setup now, bigger and better.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SzZCFGN4QnE/TjVzTID_eiI/AAAAAAAAB04/I_n1NWePtag/s800/IMG_1042.JPG


Before
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hkA_3BBLsuk/TjVzH9-zPII/AAAAAAAAB0s/PiqIcPKZGkQ/s800/IMG_1040.JPG

Spraying with an Iwata LPH-400-LVB
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WopxdRKSH1c/TjVzXtzxAnI/AAAAAAAAB08/qUZttk2G_g8/s720/IMG_1043.JPG

First base coat.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ucJ6I8eOXM/TjVzf3SOF0I/AAAAAAAAB1E/4SVNfqEe-8Y/s800/IMG_1050.JPG

Prepped and primed a bunch of small items.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4v-kGSIYEHM/TjVzDZx7kJI/AAAAAAAAB0o/eKm2pBpod0c/s800/IMG_1039.JPG


Video of first bast coat
tsXPyIIJ5U0

[Holeshot]

Looks great Andy. Iwata makes some really nice guns. Not cheap by any means.

[nismodave]

Cant wait for the Spring 2014 Debut.

[Gregor]

Looks great Andy. Iwata makes some really nice guns. Not cheap by any means.

No doubt on that Iwata is a pro's line for sure. Fisheyes suck.

Not to be one one to harp about shit but shouldn't your dad have a respirator on?

[Cryptic]

No doubt on that Iwata is a pro's line for sure. Fisheyes suck.

Not to be one one to harp about shit but shouldn't your dad have a respirator on?

We also have the LS400 Supernova and a LPH440 (primer gun). Certainly a step up over the old Binks 7 and 18's we used in the past. There is little to no overspray what so ever.
I wiped down the firewall twice with a Degreaser/Wax remover. I can believe we still got two little fisheyes. Luckily, the fisheyes blended right out on the second coat.

We have two brand new respirators, Dad didn't care to put one on for this quick job. It's not like the old paint guns that clouded up the whole garage. Could hardly smell paint. Amazing guns!

[GTSLOW]

Looking good!

[Cryptic]

Engine harness, intake and throttle body are done.

The hood required some trimming of some of the bracing. The hood is still touching on the LSXr lettering, but is damn near flush with the fender lines. Perhaps I can cheat it a bit with some washers to raise the rear of the hood. 2nd option is to dremel off the lettering on top the intake. Maybe both to get it to fit without any touching of the hood.

I also want to note that the Fast 102mm throttle body fits under the hood fine. However, I did have to trim the lower left corner to make it clear my Meziere electric water pump.

I pretty much used every last millimeter under the hood. :wooo

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cyH176ABPSU/Tj4ToCX3PyI/AAAAAAAAB30/jfq6G6o2NQ8/s800/IMG_1101.JPG

[Yooformula]

wow bro that looks awesome!!

[WhatsADSM]

Nice!

[BAD LS1]

What about the t-cable bracket? That may stick up higher than the intake plenum when installed?

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Noice work Andy.

[Dr.Buick]

Looks GREAT andy. Bring over the radiator and block hose ends and we cam weld an fittings on them

[Cryptic]

What about the t-cable bracket? That may stick up higher than the intake plenum when installed?

That seem to workout OK. But not the there's a tad big of interference with the hood touching where the blue tape is on the rubber intake hose. It going to require some more trimming of the hood.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_xzoB5SL7po/Tj7XZQhRLRI/AAAAAAAAB4U/U0S7SWG3h2Q/s800/IMG_1105.JPG

[GTSLOW]

Looks good!! It's been sitting so long your header bolts rusted :goof

[Cryptic]

yeah I was pretty disappointed they did that. Is there any reason I cant swap them for stainless bolts? That and they are allen head, which makes them hard as hell to get too and tighten good.

[bikedad]

So when can we go show the world what 2 generations of RX7's from the "Dark Side" are like? LOL

I've been watching your build at norotors. Really looking forward to seeing it on the road.

Are you going to SNS11? Ray (Rayminator) His son Pete (acuracy00 with the black 93 FD LS2) Jordan (Gadzooks with the LT1 FC) and I are possibly going to caravan down to Indy.
I'll be trailering mine down.

[Cryptic]

So when can we go show the world what 2 generations of RX7's from the "Dark Side" are like? LOL

I've been watching your build at norotors. Really looking forward to seeing it on the road.

Are you going to SNS11? Ray (Rayminator) His son Pete (acuracy00 with the black 93 FD LS2) Jordan (Gadzooks with the LT1 FC) and I are possibly going to caravan down to Indy.
I'll be trailering mine down.

I'm trying like hell to get this thing done. Which brings me to my next post.

[Cryptic]

Labor Day Weekend fun

I nearly spent the whole 3 day weekend working on the car. Ran into a lot of things to overcome. First was getting the damn LS1 computer to fit in the passenger kick panel and the blower fan in place. Wasted so much time with that. I don't have a whole lot of play in my harness so it's not in there all that pretty for now.

Next I had to do something about my A/C compressor line was touching the frame rail.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-npakYAzOHg8/TlRtpOarYhI/AAAAAAAAB68/3TvMZHx_f6g/s800/IMG_1141.JPG

My measurements of the A/C compressor mounting bracket. I ended up grinding off .200" of an inch off the bracket (facing the A/C compressor) and another tid bit off the backside facing the engine block.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SluWaXTqD8g/TmfFfCOruiI/AAAAAAAAB-w/DWPS7XtttO4/s800/IMG_1157.JPG

Slightly more comfortable with this clearance.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rtUQG679qrc/TmfFtsg-9FI/AAAAAAAAB-0/GpAq_Z_C2GA/s800/IMG_1156.JPG

Next up was getting the condenser mounted.
Samberg designed the condenser to have the large connector at the top of the radiator and the small connector on the bottom. Pez's A/C kit runs the opposite and requires some drilling and grinding so the condenser's ports center correctly. (The inside hole's I drilled, black marker was just to mark all the possibilities.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KFXXDMn2fAA/Tme8BG-TBvI/AAAAAAAAB-E/bQSuzX-JPb4/s800/IMG_1147.JPG

I had to squeeze in the radiator shroud just a little bit to get the drilled holes to match up and have enough material to hold.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4wWnJi6fQ-M/Tme8DQ6QobI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/fq5nE4Xr2O8/s800/IMG_1148.JPG

So both condenser ports were centered I had to do some grinding. I marked my cuts with a dry erase marker and proceeded with the air dremel.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DYHhIn8uZcY/Tme8FaqZKtI/AAAAAAAAB9o/2C7I5o6A5wA/s800/IMG_1144.JPG

After air dremel.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-85yvMDhvWkg/Tme8JE9Kw2I/AAAAAAAAB9s/N7bfJWG9xa8/s800/IMG_1145.JPG

Aluminum dust everywhere from the shroud and especially the A/C bracket.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YOUDt5AeOvo/Tme8MYvQLXI/AAAAAAAAB9w/UuNvtWnOR84/s800/IMG_1146.JPG

A much better line up of the lower A/C condenser port.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N_qWwNJMzlc/Tme8PDezw3I/AAAAAAAAB90/n7bDuNBkuNQ/s800/IMG_1149.JPG

And a look at how the upper port lines up.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EQqMRntV4xI/Tme8Rkd6amI/AAAAAAAAB94/kjrSUZDRK1g/s800/IMG_1150.JPG

Next I correctly installed the radiator with the provided nutserts (no clue how I missed this originally). I actually had no clue how to go about this having never used them before.

How to install a nutsert install without a rivot gun.
(Used for Samberg Radiator mounting holes). I used a 1/2" drill bit to make the whole in the frame rail and I lightly tapped the nutsert in with a hammer. You'll need one 2" 5/16-18 bolt, 1" 5/16-18 coupler, and 2 washers. Screw down the bolt and coupler most of the way down leaving a small gap between bolt head and coupler. Hold the bolt in place while going counter-clockwise with the coupler and it will crush the nutsert into place. I think this is the only place in the whole car where I needed SAE wrenches.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6F7kGlBdgPA/TmfVuRsUKMI/AAAAAAAAB_A/RBYnEk7EUEg/s800/nutsert_install.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Vo4bJ3rLhBg/TmfYMsoa7WI/AAAAAAAAB_M/CTGQPbO2auI/s720/nutsert_in_frame_rail.JPG


I did all that and a bunch of boring wire management is how I spent my holiday weekend. :yay:

That, and some harvesting from the garden. Several hours pickling.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-evMtbkOwNqc/TmTviTPSHLI/AAAAAAAAB9I/yQoFIcML-qk/s800/20110905%252520-%252520Labor%252520Day%252520Harest.JPG

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

nice progress Andy.

[Prince Valiant]

we we we so excited...so excited....

[nismodave]

Too much Hassle....Put a Rotary back in it.

[Silver86]

Too much Hassle....Put a Rotary back in it.


how do i 'like' this comment? :D

[GTSLOW]

Too much Hassle....Put a Rotary back in it.

Nooooo this would set us back another decade. :goof

[Waver]

Nooooo this would set us back another decade. :goof


Lol I have to agree with Nan on this one!

[bikedad]

Lol I have to agree with Nan on this one!

+1 (from the Dark Side) LOL

[Cryptic]

I coulda bought a vette or camaro but how much fun would that have been. Plus you'd still be well over 3000 lbs.

The car is done when ever it gets done. Not rushing anything and I certainly got other shit to do too.

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[nismodave]

Just bustin your chops, Andy. :)

[Ricky Bobby]

where was my call today thought we where gonna do work lol??

[Cryptic]

Well I did fight through a slight hang over from Mark's wedding, but I did work on the car today. Most of it was upside down doing wiring in the driver foot well. Hard to help with that stuff. Wiring is all done!!!

Clutch pedal and clutch master cyl is back in. Relocated fuel filter (was to tight were I had it before). Relocated the power steering reservoir and fuse/relay box to stock location now that I found a custom hood that will solve my clearance issues.

[michelle]

Glad to hear some progress was made!

[Ricky Bobby]

didnt say i was gonna help on the car just was gonna drink ur korbel :)

[Cryptic]

more progress...

This weekend I removed the brake pedal, steering column, and rear bins from the donor car. Took that opportunity to shampoo the carpeting twice from the donor RX7... gross. Ahh, that new car smell now :)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mx1-BhVXjSw/TndDzinwlBI/AAAAAAAACAA/_JI2sz1F8zY/s800/IMG_1171.JPG

I got all my battery accessories in. A Billet battery tray for my Optima Yellow Top, 200A circuit breaker, and Raptor battery terminals.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7CHT7RPAY78/TndDo6g1qeI/AAAAAAAAB_4/2KFw-ACiqFk/s800/IMG_1178.JPG

But before I can get the battery in I had to finish the sound deadening in at least to the rear bins. Again I am using Second Skin "Damplifier Pro". My ass was beat after being hunched over in the car all day and my finger tips were bloody from microscopic cuts installing this stuff.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F9q5krPlrtY/TndEUfqk2WI/AAAAAAAACAo/3_BE94DN7vc/s800/IMG_8785.JPG

My under dash wiring is 90% complete. I just need to put in my other pedals, dash, and HVAC stuff.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PsVs1CCa1bg/TndEeH6RnSI/AAAAAAAACAk/rT1WU5rrStk/s800/IMG_8795.JPG

Installed the ABS, brake master cylinder, clutch master cylinder, and moved back the power steering reservoir to stock location with plans to install a cowled hood for more clearance for that and the intake. The relay box is now able to be in stock location with the power steering reservoir move back.
Engine bay today:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QCYdUdzqVNI/TndFWFM-OHI/AAAAAAAACAQ/CuLnx1fuNSs/s800/IMG_8801.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NOU4Po4NOGU/TndFZHn-FVI/AAAAAAAACAU/bdorNvCNzmM/s800/IMG_8809.JPG

Also picked up some NRG hood dampers
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YL_hCT0PFpA/TndDfDaJ0sI/AAAAAAAAB_w/_oJypCw_nuc/s800/IMG_8781.JPG

[-stew-]

Car looks awesome. Question, why didn't you dynamat over the two cross braces in the floor? I just did my car, and I kinda went nutso with the stuff. And carpet padding. And fiberglass insulation. I may have gone entirely overboard.

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Car looks great as always

[Cryptic]

Car looks awesome. Question, why didn't you dynamat over the two cross braces in the floor? I just did my car, and I kinda went nutso with the stuff. And carpet padding. And fiberglass insulation. I may have gone entirely overboard.

I have to do some test fitting with the seats yet. I also have to lay down Luxury Liner Pro (thick mat) yet.

I think it's more important to just cover areas that are not reinforced to reduce vibration. I think I have enough to cover every sq inch though.

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[nismodave]

That Engine/Bay looks TITS!

[Prince Valiant]

This thing should qualify as a church...but it's so damn unholy!

[GTSLOW]

Man I wish I could be around when this car gets finished.




Who knows maybe I'll be out of the Army by then (11years to go)?? :goof

[Cryptic]

Getting so close...

Cutting the passenger side rear bin, to allow enough room for an Optima Yellow Top battery.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yjlpAXvT6L8/TokJc3ykulI/AAAAAAAACDI/zAMhfDD-bjQ/s800/IMG_8812.JPG

Cleaned up the plastic burrs. I was covered in black plastic bits.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vBigKcNxj98/TokJeWcSWrI/AAAAAAAACDM/To9ah3pdGq0/s800/IMG_8813.JPG

Billet aluminum battery tray (from ebay) in rear bin. I like this one becuase their isn't metal near the terminals on top. It holds the battery from the base. It's an awfully pretty piece that will never be seen inside the bin, but I'll know it's there.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VAo3Bu3PMQ0/TokJl-T2nPI/AAAAAAAACDQ/FYqNTcGsEvA/s800/IMG_8820.JPG

Finally got the battery, ground cable, and 200A circuit breaker. My alternator is 150A. I hope I made the right choice in amperage on the circuit breaker. The wire from the circuit breaker to the "starter>alternator>fuse box" is only 4 gauge which I know is a bit undersized for 200A. Ground and Battery>circuit breaker is 2 gauge. The 2ga is cutoffs from work used in telecom wiring (48v DC). Very stiff and hard to work with, but it was free.

Anyone else ever have the moment of truth when you connected the battery (and closed the breaker) and ran around the car and made sure nothing was smoldering or on fire? :headbang :banana1: :)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kQV-1wQj90I/TokJu4Uu1sI/AAAAAAAACDU/F9Ii3KjwVDo/s800/IMG_8917.JPG

Finished my fuel lines while sitting on the couch watching the Packers stomp Denver Broncos. Fuel Pressure Regulator to a "T" -6AN connector. Finished the vacuum line from back on the intake (1/2") to the brake booster (3/8"). I got a plastic 1/2" barb to 3/8" barb reducer from the hardware store. It was sort of a bitch to find.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QzhRHDm0Z7g/TokJ0UrQaVI/AAAAAAAACDY/Y1_hqPMtbkk/s800/IMG_8931.JPG

Rear crossover fuel line. (-6AN)
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1rFzOMZ23ao/TokJ2pCYzXI/AAAAAAAACDc/edxiqdKJiHU/s720/IMG_8932.JPG

Clearance shots (lack there of) of rear fuel line.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ejgV0O6cDXw/TokJ4ebA_MI/AAAAAAAACDg/4veo9FCC-0w/s720/IMG_8933.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VSBxnRcIano/TokKJ6t8hLI/AAAAAAAACDs/xN_cOQosWlw/s800/IMG_8944.JPG


Shortened the front fuel crossover line (-8AN) so it didn't arch so high. I got a lot better of estimating where to cut. Not to mention assembling these lines quickly. I got it down to a science now.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gfns7H07czY/TokJ85QN9mI/AAAAAAAACDk/izrWHH9dbLs/s800/IMG_8935.JPG

Progress shot of the engine bay (Oct 3, 2011)
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q3C-_HhZt_w/TokKIGbvnAI/AAAAAAAACDo/anlO8vGu48I/s800/IMG_8942.JPG

[Josepy]

Ryan and I stopped by Andys Saturday. This car is gonna be sick when it is done.

[-stew-]

Car looks awesome. Find a brass coupler for that vacuum like. Everything looks so tits on the car, that plastic nipple sticks out to me.

[Cryptic]

I looked all over town for that 1/2" to 3/8" barb reducer.

[97z2801ss]

such a cool build!

[GTSLOW]

Hey andy its almost winter. If you can get it done soon id be happy to take it to north carolina with me and test it out. :goof

[Ricky Bobby]

well we can swap trans now in 45min lol

[Cryptic]

Yeah I had a set back with the leaky slave cylinder, had to drop the trans. Tony and I have it down to a science now, but I don't want to have to do it again. So much shit has to come off before the trans can drop.

I've been fighting a cold all week and don't care to be in the garage much. Enjoying the shit out of my F250 for now :)

[Cryptic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkluit8h3Qw&hd=1

[Dr.Buick]

Congrats ANDY!!!! soon you will be driving down the road you have 3 months to get it done LOL

[Yooformula]

Congrats!

[Reverend Cooper]

very cool

[nismodave]

Kick ass!!!

[bikedad]

Lookin great Andy!

Hate to break it to you but right now, my converted RX7 can beat your converted RX7. Just sayin. (until you pull it out of the garage. LOL)

[BadAzzGTA89]

Looking and sounding good can't wait to see it out this year deff will be a head turner!!

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

good to hear and see all of the work coming together. Looking forward to seeing it and hopefully getting a ride in it this year.

[Boostaddct]

Awesome! Can't wait to see how it does once tuned.

[WhatsADSM]

Very nice! Now go get it tuned and have it ready for next summer, I want to see this thing finally!

[Josepy]

about time. awesome.

[Cryptic]

Its always something... HP Tuners gave an error trying to program. We have to email the error to HP Tuners. Tom (BADLS1) said this isn't the first time this has happened.

Also had an issue with my ODBII port. Pin 16 (Battery) was ground and not 12v. Had to cut the wire and run a jumper.

So I'm dead in the water till we hear back from HP Tuners.

[Cryptic]

My GoPro Hero2's microphone dampens the sound quite of bit. I'm going to look into an external mic that sounds more realistic. Anyway... Here is the first time my RX-7 idled. We had to change the VIN in the PCM to match the year of the OS or HP Tuners wouldn't do anything with the PCM. The PCM was previously molested by EFILive.

Thanks Tom (BADLS1)!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY7fb9ndRyc#ws

[GTSLOW]

Nice video! It's getting closer. 2014 is looking promising. :goof

[bikedad]

Sounds great!

[flyin_blue_egg]

Nice video! It's getting closer. 2014 is looking promising. :goof

Gotta give him credit though..It's not like he just dropped a motor in the car. He pretty much redid the WHOLE car by himself with the help of his father. And if I remember correctly didn't his dads garage burn down last year, resulting in the lost of a lot of tools that were needed to work on the car.

Looking good BTW, can't wait to see it all done.

[Cryptic]

I had to switch to spare tire/rims up front so the wheels would clear the tie rods ends. They just grind the inside of the stock 16's but clear the spare tires. Good thing I have two of them. I still haven't pick out wheels. I'm so indecisive. That and I am not thrilled about spending 4 grand on the ones I DO like.

I'm all loaded up and ready to go get exhaust made up. Gettin' the itch to drive this damn thing, but there's still a lot of work to be done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu6FDddikLI#ws&hd=1



I was originally going to build a Y pipe to my Apexi N1 catback I already have, but it shrinks down to 2.5" inside the muffler. I'm hoping for about 550 to 600hp once I'm tuned, so I don't think the Y-pipe to Apexi N1 is going to cut it.

Based on motors usually need 2.2 CFM per HP and I'm hoping for 600HP, that means I need at least 1320 CFM.
Dual 3" would flow 1625 CFM so that should cover it. (base on this http://www.exhaustvideos.com/faq/how-to-calculate-muffler-size-pipe-diameter/)

So I thought I would do a dual 3" X-pipe like the another RX7 swap I read about.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l55/Kevin_Doe/RX-7/ExhaustOnFloor1.jpg

I asked the owner his impressions of the setup and he said "It's incredibly loud. Like open header loud moved to the back of the car."

So maybe one of these in place of an traditional X-pipe to keep things a little more civil...
It's a muffler with a built in X-pipe, or resonated x-pipe...
PART#: 12599 (http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=9393)
Body Shape: 5in.x11in. Oval
Inlet/Outlet Size: 3in./3in.
Body Length: 22in.
Overall Length: 28in.
Core Size: Dual 3in.
Position: Dual/Dual

Features and Benefits: Straight-Through Wide-Open Performance, Reversible, Tru-X Perforated Core,
http://images.magnaflow.com/02product/parts/12599.jpg

Only image I could find of Tru-X design (ignore not 3")
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2139/magnaflowxpipedrawing.png

I got under the car and measured. It's maybe 12" at the widest and narrows as you go up and changes as you go towards the rear of the car. Would be really hard to tell without buying one first and trying to mock it up.

Magnaflow has a 5in.x8in. (Part #12469 (http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=9378)) but it's not a Tru-X Perforated Core but a straight-through muffler. So maybe one of these after a traditional X-pipe would work.

I asked Ron (juicedimpss) about my idea of putting a mid-muffler after the X-pipe...
Here's what he said:

1.) Ground clearance will suck balls with the muffler up front.
2.) The more pipe you add after a muffler, the more it will rap like the old glass packs.

For #1, I think we can tuck a 5in.x8in. (Part #12469) muffler pretty well (better than the originally suggested 5in.x11in. Oval)
For #2, I'm not sure if that is really a bad thing or not?

I found an example of Pypes exhaust doing this on a 2010 Camaro. I didn't hear anything undesirable about it. In fact, I think I like it.

the mid muffler setup sounds great on the L99 and the LS3
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/9t8z28/sgf50.jpg
MSX1pFJ_cpU

No cab drone
RHtzYtnh49E

iGJVBnafACM



But I've also heard some damn sexy sounding Y-pipe builds too.
Check this build out. Custom made exhaust all the way down to the muffler:
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=5469.0
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l55/Kevin_Doe/RX-7/NewExhaustCompleted2.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Y1-vPXFUw#ws&t=0m27s



Another Y-pipe setup:

http://s940.photobucket.com/albums/ad248/dworzalla/?action=view&current=63.mp4

[Reverend Cooper]

deefinitely the last one for sure andy

[Cryptic]

deefinitely the last one for sure andy

Yeah but I can get shit for specs from the guy other than he's using a Blitz Nur Spec R catback, which I think is a 3.5"

[Reverend Cooper]

better figure it out cuz that is awesome

[Irish]

Done correctly, I think y pipe exhaust systems can sound great!

[Ricky Bobby]

I dont know andy I like loud and obnoxious but at times i like mellow so I also like the last one

[British_Ben]

Another vote for the last one and congrats on the progress!

[nismodave]

Another Vote for the last, and NUR Spec is a great muller.

[bikedad]

Isn't that KevinDoe's car? I thought he made his own muffler for it. (Maybe I'm getting it mixed up with another build)

Here's Pete's car (Acuracy00) He live's in Port Washington. I believe he's running an GTO LS2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj3IYQlDhUE

[flyin_blue_egg]

The car in this build actually belongs to one of the mods on this site. As you can see by this thread it's been an ongoing project that pretty much the WHOLE BCM family has been watching for the last few years. I'm for one can't wait to see what the beast can do at the track.

[Korndogg]

It actually belongs to an Admin/Owner of the site.

[bikedad]

The car in this build actually belongs to one of the mods on this site. As you can see by this thread it's been an ongoing project that pretty much the WHOLE BCM family has been watching for the last few years. I'm for one can't wait to see what the beast can do at the track.

I know Andy is the Admin/Owner here. He invited me here from another forum we belong to. NOROTORS.COM
I've been following his build over there as well.

I was referring to the car in the last exhaust video. There's a guy with great fab skills on norotors and I thought that was his car. He's known to design and machine his own parts for his entire swap.

[Cryptic]

Isn't that KevinDoe's car? I thought he made his own muffler for it. (Maybe I'm getting it mixed up with another build)

Here's Pete's car (Acuracy00) He live's in Port Washington. I believe he's running an GTO LS2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj3IYQlDhUE

The last video is another white car that's in WI and for sale (a fricken bargain if you ask me). He's running Hinson Y pipe to a Blitz Nur Spec R. Which isnt enough flow for my HP. It does sound sexy as hell though.
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=8948.0


I posted both exhaust systems from Kevin Doe because he does do quality work.

Ron from Clocks Off Racecars helped me yesterday order the parts to do a modified version of Kevin's original Dual 3" Stainless x-pipe setup. I'm basically adding a midmuffler and not doing bullets in the rear.

Here's the plan:

Dual 3" 304 stainless, fully tig welded
Magnaflow stamped Tru-X x-pipe (http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=9838) -> Magnaflow 5in.x8in. (Part #12469) (http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=9378) for a mid-muffler -> 2 x Magnaflow 5in.x8in. (Part #12469) (http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=9538)

http://images.magnaflow.com/02product/parts/10792.jpg

Mid-muffler
http://images.magnaflow.com/02product/parts/12469.jpg

2 x (vertically/tall mounted, side by side, offset side down and facing the front of car)
http://images.magnaflow.com/02product/parts/14229.jpg

[Cryptic]

Pics of my completed exhaust system in this thread:

CLICK ME --> Dual 3" stainless mandrel bent exhaust by Clocks Off Racecars (http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/forum/showthread.php?53988-Dual-3-quot-stainless-mandrel-bent-exhaust-by-Clocks-Off-Racecars)

[Irish]

Pics of my completed exhaust system in this thread:

CLICK ME --> Dual 3" stainless mandrel bent exhaust by Clocks Off Racecars (http://www.brewcitymuscle.com/forum/showthread.php?53988-Dual-3-quot-stainless-mandrel-bent-exhaust-by-Clocks-Off-Racecars)

Looking good!!!

[bikedad]

I'll race you before your tune! LOL
Looks great!
New exhaust is being saved for on my car. Just can't swing it this year. Too many other items to take care of first.

[JC70SS]

Andy,
Why did you decide on a LS3 427? Did TSP build short block? I have read some negative things on LS1tech about the long 4.10" stroke. Based on these facts I went with an iron 408. I am now doubting myself on the smaller 408 vs the 427. Can't wait to see it!

[Cryptic]

Don Hardy Racecars built the short block. I wanted to stay aluminum for weight reasons. When I got the block, which was around Feb 2010 there wasn't much said about the 427. We'll just have to wait and see if there are any issues. The block is modified to give additional clearance for the length of the stroke.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_KM4LgygwP4/S4c8PQwZk-I/AAAAAAAAARE/Gc_hrc29Qng/s800/IMG_3365.JPG

[JohnnyT]

Damm Andy, that car is just sick!!

[GTSLOW]

New exhaust is sick!

[Cryptic]

Contents of the Lingenfelter TRG-002. Most notable difference between this model and the TRG-001A is the unit has a dedicated +12v supply and ground. It also came with some fire sleeve to protect the "Crank In" wires which gets very close to headers and starter.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i8VuaFZPSAc/T6AREGetZhI/AAAAAAAADFY/hY0CAcbo8gw/s800/IMG_1578.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qjIOVKRvAqc/T6ARH6fyuxI/AAAAAAAADFg/grr2x5-sFLY/s512/IMG_1579.JPG

New location for the Lingenfelter TRG-002.Wiring is all fed under the ABS and behind the engine, along the firewall. Minimal heat and easier to see the status LED in this position. Still need to route the +12v to a switched 12volt. (Most likely to X-05 at passenger foot well)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rshuZ9RaQW8/T6ARPjE_b6I/AAAAAAAADGg/UuCX84MZu6g/s800/IMG_1582.JPG

And since I had the intake off this was a good time to plumb in a remote oil pressure sender. This setup will work with my factory gauge.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UDQslIYqDq0/T6ARSbCHsqI/AAAAAAAADF4/bksFB_H90QQ/800/IMG_1581.JPG

I was up till 3am last night getting the all wires tucked and and wrapped with heat protection. I'm a zombie today at work.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bwF4hcN35bk/T6ARgCW8cII/AAAAAAAADGM/yBEwOVSw7ck/s800/IMG_1585.JPG

[Ricky Bobby]

shoulda called im good with a camera u douche lol

[Korndogg]

I woulda helped you man. I had off today.

[Cryptic]

After chasing fuel pressure issues I shifted my attention back to the body work. I was really trying to be ready for SNS 2012 in October, but that didn't work out. I changed jobs and cashed in 3 weeks of vacation I could of used working on the car. With my schedule the way it is, I really only have time on Sundays to work on the car. So the next couple months was slow going, but steady progress.

Aug 17, 2012 - Burnout Front bumper
Lining up and drilling holes for these bumper-to-fender brackets is a ****ing process. You really only get one shot to get it right. Lots of drilling 1/64th at a time to get the holes exact.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MrCbXa-lTOw/UDL8fnJA88I/AAAAAAAADcc/f78RpWgoINM/s800/2012-08-17_12-44-25_172.jpg

Using stock bumper mounts in the FRP bumper to give it more strength
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Cz4_wGCls8k/UDLzZpTNGZI/AAAAAAAADag/FVJgWlxB5qU/s800/IMG_1908.JPG

holes drilled for 99' spec turn lamps
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9-FeZvTzrVA/UDLzeRDG5CI/AAAAAAAADao/zAIL-HXNdok/s800/IMG_1909.JPG

I am very pleased with the fitment of the 99' spec turn lamps. (I'll comment more later on the fitment of other things that we a major pain in the arse.)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YbO6bEfWhF4/UDLzhoE2P2I/AAAAAAAADa0/YY20EV9dQ5c/s800/IMG_1911.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xBFbD43NGf0/UDLzhoNcc7I/AAAAAAAADa4/3ADCcQxSu00/s800/IMG_1912.JPG



Aug 20, 2012 - Tech2 Carbon Fiber hood test fit

First, let me comment on the overall finish of this piece. There are waves and pits in the clear coat. If the light hits it right, it just looks, well something you would hate to spend $1250 shipped to your door for. The underside is unfinished to some extent. Not show quality at all. Not sanded down smooth in some areas so you can see the mold marks and painted flat black, no clear coat. The topside from 10ft away it looks pretty nice till you put your nose to it.
I used the stock hood in the original factory position to align my Burnout front fenders. The hood wasn't even close. You have to drill the hood hinge holes and oblong them to get the hood to fit straight on the car.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NSZWmSi5XUA/UDL8brqhYvI/AAAAAAAADcU/bx8zFlP2uTY/s800/2012-08-17_09-42-30_86.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2UftPh8K74c/UDL8a2HZKNI/AAAAAAAADcM/HH0jHxIEJaE/s800/2012-08-17_09-43-15_930.jpg

The next miracle is getting the bumper aligned to the fenders and the hood. The hood sits slightly higher on the passenger side where it meets the bumper. I'll cheat this with some spacer under the bumper to close the gap, but it still pisses me off.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZLsnmb6JTZ0/UDLzj71iKCI/AAAAAAAADbE/3hN12oN1jXQ/s800/IMG_1913.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vdulD4btNRI/UDLzoELlfCI/AAAAAAAADbM/U1-qmkrgdgQ/s800/IMG_1914.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Roiy1_0nQHM/UDLzoUzFSoI/AAAAAAAADbQ/VTWFi36D4Eg/s800/IMG_1915.JPG

Success. Finally got the gaps looking good. Quite the job when dealing with 3 different aftermarket manufacturers. (Shine, Tech2, and EVO-R Sleek headlights).
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KC6JKmxOeKQ/UDLzqnJOL5I/AAAAAAAADbc/s7ERn5YqXLU/s800/IMG_1952.JPG


Sept 2012 - Blending fenders and bumper together
At this point I was not excited about how the fenders and bumper mated together. The FRP wanted to curl into the fender well. Not a clean snug fit no matter how much I played with it while maintaining gaps around the hood and headlights. Again maybe a 10ft view is fine but not good enough for me.
I made a video of the process of blending fiberglass (FRP) together:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlJoXMgp6sk&hd=1#ws

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Looks great Andy

[JC70SS]

has the car been dynoed yet?

[Moparjim]

Wow great job getting it lined up that good - in my experience NO carbon fiber or fiberglass pieces are really all that good or close of a fit lol. For hoods I have normally ended up tweaking the hinges on each side, then using the front corner bump stops adjusted and then hood pins to pull it onto them on each side to get things even close along the front and front of fenders... Sometimes even added side stops mid fender to pull it down onto and tweak/twist/force it into shape and alignment when closed. Don't think I have ever seen one straight and flat that just fit right without tons of hassle.

[Cryptic]

Wow great job getting it lined up that good - in my experience NO carbon fiber or fiberglass pieces are really all that good or close of a fit lol. For hoods I have normally ended up tweaking the hinges on each side, then using the front corner bump stops adjusted and then hood pins to pull it onto them on each side to get things even close along the front and front of fenders... Sometimes even added side stops mid fender to pull it down onto and tweak/twist/force it into shape and alignment when closed. Don't think I have ever seen one straight and flat that just fit right without tons of hassle.

Jim, You couldn't be more correct. Whenever I hear other people with the same kit say the fitment is great, it's completely evident that they do not suffer from the same infliction as me where I see everything that isn't perfect and it bothers me till no end. That, or they just slap it on and send it to their autobody guy for him to deal with and fork over 3 or 4 times what they paid for the kit.

After a day of fighting the gaps, I measured them all with a micrometer and kept working it till I could have even gaps all around. Here's a pic of that progress. Note the lack of symmetry outside of the headlights where the fender and bumper meet. Another reason we blended it all together.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h8v1ML1tQUk/UIypSeVmtWI/AAAAAAAADiY/-i-1UWAv70I/s1440/2012-08-25_20-10-52_59.jpg



has the car been dynoed yet?

I had a fuel pressure issue and we stopped at 4000RPM which I was in the neighborhood of 400hp.

[Wagonbacker9]

I had a fuel pressure issue and we stopped at 4000RPM which I was in the neighborhood of 400hp.

holy shit.