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Looks like I want to be a snob with my wiring and go for a dual bulk head connector and also get a turbo mount to make life easy. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/24...g?v=1554573140 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/24...g?v=1554573140 |
So clean!
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Installed the Motion Raceworks steam vent kit and 417 Motorsports billet water manifold. Both items are top notch quality; however, the 417 manifold is an absolute gem. The timing cover will need to come off for dual oil drains for the turbos and will be painted black at that time. I'll also take the ICT valley pan off to give that a high polish. At the end of the process, when the engine comes out to paint the engine bay, I'll clean the block and paint it with aluminum paint. All-in-all, it will look minty fresh when it's done... or at least I will be happy with it! :)
The steam vent kit will be tied into the water manifold with a 4AN line. Also, I will get a pressure sensor so I can see if I lift a head. Some more pictures for you animals: https://bj4sdg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cj4sdg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://q53h6g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://a57h6g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bz7h6g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cj7h6g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://b57h6g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
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May I have your attention please? May I have your attention please? Will the real GBrettin please stand up? I repeat. Will the real GBrettin please stand up? We're gonna have a problem in here... I have acquired my new turbo headers for the right price, Free ninety nine. I'll get out to the shop tomorrow and clean them up. The flanges will be cut off and Vbands welded on. Mounting points will be ground down smooth. After that, I will have them ceramic coated and all will be good. The Clearview Filter came in... and it was a good choice. Not sure where I'm mounting it... but that's down the road anyway. Spoke to Maven Performance about the bulkhead connector, turbo mounts and T4 flanges. That's in motion. Let's just say Maven Performance threw in a free T-shirt... https://aj5nig.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://q51nig.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cj6yfq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bp6yfq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bz6yfq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
Cleaned up some stock exhaust manifolds. Got a bit aggressive in a few spots. Looks like they are ready for v-bands AND filler. Oops. Did a test fit on the car and the manifolds fit perfectly.
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After grinding. Looks like you got some thin spots. You pokd some holes. Where you don't have holes. How thin are those areas?
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It looked good except for where I blew through.
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IT'S A MATCH! AMP EFI IGN-1A meet Motion Raceworks coil bracket. Gonna be some sweet sweet spark and bang action going on soon.
Coil packs mounted and intake bolted down. Motion Raceworks coil brackets look nice on the Holley valve covers. Some progress is better than no progress. I'm slow ��*♂️. I also try to think about future placement of turbo plumbing, wiring, hoses and etc... Guess that accounts for some of the slowness. I'd rather do it right. Fun fact. It is possible to put the coil packs on the wrong way if you are a dummy. Note to self: Don't be stupid, stupid. The mil-spec connector (shout out to Maven Performance) appears to be an awesome idea after all. The space where the battery was located is going to be the home for the mil-spec connector. My shortlist needed now are EGT bungs (8 for sensors), Ignition Coil connectors and GM LS 58x Wiring Harness That should conclude most all the wiring components I need. https://o4df0g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://pydf0g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://nofgrg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://oicwma.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://pocwma.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://o4cwma.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://nydf0g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://oodf0g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://oidf0g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://n4df0g.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
It keeps getting better and better. :rock: Motor looks great.
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Reset the depth on all my used EGT sensors (used literally once). Previous owner had them set way too deep. Test fit the headers with bolts in so I can get my accessories figured out. Looks like I'll have a low mount alternator, that's all. I'm looking to get a junkyard electric power steering pump. Holley/Lokar drive by cable adapter attached to the twin intake.
EGT bungs (8 for sensors), Ignition Coil connectors and GM LS 58x Wiring Harness have been ordered today... AND Holley Premium Alternator Holley Beauty Cover Dirty Dingo Low Mount Bracket I'll see how that goes prior to getting the ATI Super Damper. https://n4d7uw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://ood7uw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://oyd7uw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://nyeczw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://oieczw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://ooeczw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://poeczw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://o4eczw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
This thing is going to be a stupid-fast monster and I cannot wait to hear the first cold start. Great build with awesome progress.
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In every picture it looks like the runners on that manifold are skinny A.F.
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The manifold is huge. And the runners are no smaller than the cathedral port. Check this N/A test out by Richard Holdner:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00000042513541 +37tq when compared to the truck manifold, which is the go to for boosted applications. That or the high ram. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk |
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I was told that my accessory drive must be finished prior to completing the turbo plumbing. ::icon14::rolleyes: So I dove in the last few days and got it all figured out.
I found a rad company that has top notch brackets. I dipped my toe in the water getting the alternator bracket. After getting the first piece in and reading over all the reviews I could find, they appear to be top notch. The bracketing allows me to low mount both the AC and alternator. Power steering is going to be mounted in the normal position but will have a small billet pulley. Dirty Dingo Passenger low mount AC Kit Dirty Dingo LS Low Mount Alternator Drivers Side Dirty Dingo LS Camaro Billet Power Steering Bracket Dirty Dingo Small Diameter 6 Rib Pulley for 98-02 Camaro Power Steering I've never seen an unboxing of an ATI Damper. If you haven't, like me, now you have! 😁 As silly as this sounds... This is one of the icing on the cake components that I've always dreamed of having when I do a "build". I should have all the accessories buttoned up soon. THEN the turbo plumbing can commence. https://oicbww.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://n4cbww.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://doxp5w.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://dpxp5w.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://duxp5w.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bpvqxa.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://nycbww.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
I just spent an embarrassing amount of time putting an ATI Damper together. I looked at the damn damper and thought to myself, "That's a ridiculous spacing." Turns out it was ridiculous... The stub shaft has to be flush with the front. 🙈 Live and learn.
Had to take off the timing cover and paint satin black. It didn't look right with the 417 water manifold and intake. https://duuf0q.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://duwgrq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bpxp5w.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://buxp5w.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://buwgrq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cpwgrq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cuwgrq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://dowgrq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://dpwgrq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
Someone asked me on FB why I did an ATI Damper. I pretty much directed them to this video.
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is it finished yet?:stirthepot:
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ATI damper on but not fully torqued. The balancer will come off and be keyed later when the engine is removed. Timing marks will be set properly at that time as well.
I didn't post the Power Steering pump brackets on my social media because I'm slightly annoyed. The 417 water manifold has been a pain int he azz. The power steering bracket will need to be modified. I grinded out some of the bracket and it looks like it will clear now. I'm not sure on how all the spacers need to be installed and I was having a hell of a time finding the directions online using my phone. My power steering pump was supposed to be here yesterday and I was planning on using that today with the brackets. I hit a certain level of annoyance today and decided to throw in the towel and regroup. I'm not going to lie, doing all this assembly the first time gets overwhelming at times. Sometimes stuff just flows together, this isn't one of those times. I could knock out the ATI damnper install in 30min now vs 3hrs of starring at it like a dumb monkey now. Experience goes a long way. Meh, what ever. new day will be here soon enough. These are my trials of being a newbie in the car realm. Everyone pays their dues some where down the line. https://cuxwlg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://dexwlg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://doxwlg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://dpxwlg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://duxwlg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://buuf0q.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://ceuf0q.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
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There have been quite a few "is it finished" comments external of here. The main limiting factor is what you said, "coin". race car parts are NOT cheap, for any build. I feel like every part averages about 2-3 hundred. Gotta pay to play... I keep telling myself that... :rolleyes: |
You walked right off the end of a pier, into not a rabbit hole. But a black hole.
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I regrouped. Looks like I have two options for my Power Steering.
1.) Shave the spacer sleeve. (Already shaved the arm to clear the manifold.) 2.) Cut the arm off the bracket and re-weld the arm so that it reaches up right to the head. I'm going to go with option 1 for now. I ordered two Earls -16 AN Orb block off fittings that will give additional room (and be the correct block off) Parts are slowly trickling in to complete the accessory drive... but it looks like the Premium Alt from Holley wont be here until middle of February. Mock-up will need to carry on with a standard alt until that comes in. Holley was kind enough to send my Premium alt cap, which can't be used on anything but the Premium Alt. On a different note, Motion Raceworks took notice of my car and used it in their advertising... I thought that was pretty cool. https://cpu7ug.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://deu7ug.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://dou7ug.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cuu7ug.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bpxwlg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
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Amazon came through with expedited shipping after my last power steering pump fell off the truck somewhere. The show must go on! - EDIT - the show stopped... wrong part...
Looks like the core support will work fine... Might want to use it after all. �� Pressed on my Dirty Dingo PS wheel onto my 3rd pump. 1st pump was MIA from Amazon and I ordered an incorrect pump for the 2nd. 3rd one was perfect re-manufactured. All was well until I noticed power steering bracket was for truck spacing. The 417 Motorsports 16 AN ORB on both of the top ports were cut at the wrong taper and busted a new Fragola block off. ��*♂️ I spoke with both 417 Motorsports and Dirty Dingo, they are sending new parts no hassle. All is good! They made everything right ��. The mock 4L80e is in and cross member has been made. LAST BUT NOT LEAST! I am officially sponsored by MS3! ���� https://cndduq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://a3dduq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://chdduq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://chavja.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://b3avja.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cnavja.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://a3belg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bxbelg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://chbelg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://b3belg.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bhd5og.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bnd5og.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bxaorq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
I see you continue to disappoint... :shakes head:
Congrats on the sponsorship!!! :tup: :tup: |
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So, I hit Phunk/Charles up a month ago and let him know that I'm in the market for some fuel pumps and ask if he could get me two Hellcat pumps because the website only allowed for measly 450's. He was keen to oblige because he smelled a scent of burnt cash emanating from my pockets.
I needed to continue to make it rain like tax season at the local strip club. Phunk is looking into getting me the ID 750 w/ out the fuel pressure sensor (come on guys, I have spending limits here). Want a bad *** fuel system? Go to CJ-Motorsports. Need an even more bad *** fuel system? Call them. Phunk sent me a peepshow late last night of what to expect: https://a3avja.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://bhavja.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cxcufw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://c3cufw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://dhcufw.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
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As for the sponsorship, I'm not really expecting anything from MS3. I like their product and I already have all their parts I need. I guess that's a pro tip. Buy an entire catalog and then get the sponsorship instead of writing a letter of "Give me free stuff for my car". :roflpuke2: I personally would love to show my car off at PRI next year at the MS3 booth. That would be AWESOME! Picture at PRI2019 with their team, they were cool cats! https://dhbldq.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
Getting ready to mock up the turbo plumbing. I needed to get all the body panels on. The white fenders were given to me so that my stock fenders don't get beat up, they are sitting in my basement.
My transmission mount had a malfunction and I ended up ripping out a riv-nut. I'm going to swap out to a weldable threaded nut. After I get the brace sorted I can mount the real transmission and order the drive shaft. My car looks like a car again! https://chdkaa.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://b3dkaa.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cndkaa.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://cxdkaa.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://dhdkaa.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none https://c3dkaa.dm.files.1drv.com/y4m...&cropmode=none |
You're going to have fun with your brake duct hoses and intercooler tubing. If you are planning to go to a 3" brake hose. Do it now.
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