Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

gbrettin

FYI, I just saw that I needed to pop the top of the pillar cover and then slide up...

gbrettin

IG @ gbrettin:
With the powers combined. *Transformer noises* meet plug v2.

Still expanding but looks like I fell a tad short again. No worries. I'll get more of the foam... Proper expanding foam, like what's in there.

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I took an inventory shot to see how much needs to be done. It looks like a lot, but I really don't think it's that bad.

I sent in another order for foam. I said screw it, and ordered two gallons. I'd prefer not to run out again.

Using the hood for the backer is working out awesome.

I was planning on getting to the shop this weekend... but my wife presented me with a list of things to get done around the house. There's no way of getting out of that... I mean, she's been REALLY cool about me staying late at the shop.

madwi

Coming along great, man.

gbrettin

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Chop chop. Cut the Holley crossover line that came with the twin plenum and put some ends on it. Then connected them into the fuel pressure regulator. Return line will shoot directly back over the valley pan.

Pin on hood testing my patience tonight. Throwing in the dusty towel.

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Block sanding the mould last night burned me out. Someone messaged me and asked me if I was giving up on it. Absolutely not. It's normal to fee frustrated in a project. I just stopped for the night and will hit it again tonight, tomorrow and the day after. What ever needs to be done to complete it. Frustration comes from my own level of expectations, it needs to be the absolute best work I can do. I'll know when it's there.

My order for 2 gallons of expanding foam should be here today. I should be able to have the rough plug done tonight. That's exciting stuff!

Yesterday I was looking at the cooling system lines and found something where I can use my OE radiator and adapt to -16 AN. Auto Plumb has a cool adapter. I'll use that until I change out my radiator down the road. Who knows, maybe I can keep the OE radiator (wishful thinking).

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I tried getting my finger bleeding in the picture for you guys. lol. The metal stabbed the **** out of my finger.

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The fuel line was sprayed out with brake cleaner and then air. That's an FYI for anyone wanting to do their own AN lines.

Ghostvette

The attention to detail on this build is awesome. I can't wait to see it done. Hopefully, I can see it run.

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gbrettin

Plug v2 is growing! Reminds me of expandable toys as a kid during bath time mixed with rice crispy treats.

I know it doesn't look like much, but this will work! Most all the shape is there in the right areas. Marglass and fiberglass sheets will get it there. 😁

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I decided to stop posting pictures of progrogression sanding on my IG. I'll post the pictures here though. It might not be exciting but at least you can follow the level of involvement needed

The plug v2 could have been better with a lot of foam mix to start with but I have what I have. I have enough surface area from the cowl to form a cowl from fiberglass. It's a little extra work but what ever.

I'm thinking I can get the cooling system routed all by this weekend. The fuel system can also be started. The gas tank of my car is completely full of fuel that's two years old. I'd imagine it would be good for a lawn mower at this point. That's going to suck draining.

gbrettin

I lead off my removing my passenger seat. That's highly recommended if anyone is going to change out their pump. it made life easy, besides; it's only four bolts to get it out.

In true form, I jumped into the fuel pump swap with out reading the directions. None were included with the pump bracket but it was straight forward. I sent Charles a few questions but ended up answering my on question prior to him getting back to me (he's always good at getting back to me btw).

The CJM bracket is machined awesome. I was able to look at my old pump housing and move over the sensor after staring at it like a dumb monkey for a few. One thing that threw me off was the fuel temp sensor, I didn't even know that OE had that. The sensor was removed because it's not needed. On the fuel pressure regulator I installed a RIFE which does pressure and temp.

Last pictures show the Autoplumb AN lines for the radiator. I put it on then took it back off. There's an online video w/ directions that I need to go through.

















Auto plumb

Rusty

When I did phunk's RRP kit. I took both seats out plus the rear plastic panels to make my life better.

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gbrettin

Yeah, I have a feeling the carpet will be coming up because wiring will need to go in soon.

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jchammond

Looking Good; trying to wind up my garage & then knock out a few things before starting on the Z...lately has been like

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White spots are low spots. Edges are cleaning up finally. I'd fill in the low spots today but there's a certain Mother of Cats I need to spoil today. ��

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Ok, yesterday I feel like the mould really took a turn for the better. Nearly all the problem areas have been knocked out in the main part of the mould and the edges have cleaned up well. Even better, the back corner AND the front of the mould built up properly. As I said previously (at least I think I did), normally people in their right mind would never fix a mould this f*cked up. 3.5 - 4hrs went into block hand sanding that atrocity.

Tonight I'm going back out at filling in a few remaining low spots on the mould and then I can knock those high spots down in one more night of block sanding fun. ... "fun" ... heh

Ok, I'm sure you are thinking, "that's all fine and well... but what about the corners?" I'm glad you asked!

The hood is going to be placed back into the mould (with release agent around the edges). Then 6 or so bar clamps will be used to lock in the hood. After that I will build up the edges with tooling gel, fiberglass and then more tooling gel. All the corners should be well defined after that. THEN I will be on to fine sanding, all the way up to 1500.

Probably a few more weeks at this rate before I get to lay some carbon/kevlar. Which reminds me... I need to make/buy a resin catch and a scale to weigh the carbon (needed to get the correct amount of epoxy).

On a side note... I've decided to run an accusump on my engine. I'd prefer to have a full scale dry sump but can't really justify that expense. Accusump seems like a good compromise.

gbrettin

I kept a running list of installed parts on a different web site. I'm going to keep the running list here and on my computer. Inquiring minds will know what it takes to build out something similar. There's honestly a few items missing like all the small stuff, nuts and bolts (that adds up).

FiTech 102mm 70062 Throttle Bodies
Maven Performance T4300S T4 Flange 2.5″ Single Inlet
Maven Performance n/a SMALL FRAME TURBO MOUNT
SNIPER EFI THROTTLE LINKAGE KIT 860030 Intake
Sniper EFI Fabricated Intake Manifold Dual Plenum 102mm GM LS1 820242 Intake
Twin Turbonetics 70mm
VSR 50mm Wastegate × 2
VSR 50mm BOV × 2
Silicone Reducer, 3.0" to 2.5" - Black × 2
4" Charge Pipe Clamp - Extreme Duty × 2
3" Charge Pipe Clamp - Extreme Duty × 4
Kenwood DDX9903S Radio
Phoenix Gold Ti265ps 6.5" Door speakers
Carbo Tech AX6 Brake Pads
DBA 42315XS DBA 4000 XS Series Rear Brake Rotors
EBC DP41824R EBC Yellow Rear Brake Pads
Finite Element Design Brake Duct
Goodridge Brake Lines
Stillen Front Brake Cooling Kit
Z1 Motorsports Front 2 piece rotors
Bergstrom Freightliner BSM-1000360348 Heater Booster Pump
Davies Craig DC-8060 Electric Water Pump
Frozen Boost A2W Intercooler
Motion Raceworks 1010005 LS Stainless Coolant Crossover Steel Steam Vent Kit
Motion Raceworks 32-102 Coolant / Transmission Billet Overflow Catch Can
Setrab 34row Engine Oil Cooler
Clear View Filtration 125-115-B Screw-On See Through Oil Filter
Accusump 3qt
GM 4L80e Transmission (custom built)
LOJ Conversions n/a 370Z and G37 (Z34, V36, CV36 Chassis) LSx Swap Engine Mounts
Royalty Performance n/a Rear Diff Brace
Z1 Motorsports 370z High capacity differential cover
AMP EFI IGN-1A Race Coil Ignition Coils with Internal Ignitor
AMP EFI IGN1A_Piggy Pigtail Connector for IGN-1A and GM MAF Sensors
AMP EFI LS58xEU GM LS 58x Plug and Play Engine Harness-ULTIMATE EVO
DIY Autotune 8 EGT Probe
DIY Autotune MS3V-E_PKG MS3Pro EVO Standalone Engine Management System
DIY Autotune n/a CANEGT 8 Channel Thermocouple Interface
Firecore SF3100 Plugwires
Holley 197-303 PREMIUM ALTERNATOR
Holley 97-187 ALTERNATOR PULLEY COVER BLACK
Innovate 3891 DLG-1 Dual Lambda air/fuel ratio gauges
MS3 N/A MicroSquirt CAN Transmission Controller with 4L80E Subharness
Maven Performance 47 PIN & 29 PIN DUAL CONNECTOR BULKHEAD
Passport 9500ix Radar Detector
Powermaster XS Torque Starter 9509 Starter
RIFE 52-1041 RIFE 1/8" NPT Combo Pressure Temperature Sensor 52-1041
Zex 82009 Remote Bottle Valve Opener
Zex 82369 Adjustable Nitrous Bottle Heater
417 Motorsports 417MSEWMB-WMP Water Manifold
-16AN Water-Neck Adapters, No Welding-No Clamps required × 2
ACDelco 36P1568 Power Steering Pump
ACL Race Series 5M7298HX Chevrolet 4.8L, 5.3L Gen III/IV, 5.7L Gen III, 6.0L, 6.2L Engine Bearings
ARP 234-2504 Balancer Bolts
ARP 234-4345 ARP2000 HEAD STUD KIT
ATI Super Damper ATI917264 Serpentine Series Harmonic Balancer
Brian Tooley Racing SK001/S/6560/BL BTR Platinum Valve Spring Kits
Brian Tooley Racing TK002 GM LS Rocker Arm Trunnion Upgrade Kit
CP Pistons BLS1013-019 Piston
Dirty Dingo DD-LS-ALT-LM-CM Low Mount Alternator Drivers Side
Dirty Dingo DD-LS-SD7B10-LM-KIT LS Low Mount AC Combo Kit
Dirty Dingo DD-LS-SPS-B-CM Small Diameter Power Steering Pulley 5"
Dirty Dingo DD-LS1-PS-TR LS1 Style Camaro Billet Power Steering Bracket
Filtermag SS250 Oil Filter
GET’M Garage n/a Piston Cooling System
GM 4.8 Crank
GM 799 Cylinder Head
GM LC9 Engine Block
Holley 890014B Sniper Valve Cover
ICT Billet \551605 LS Lifter Valley Cover
JGR JGR-1052S LS Billet Aluminum Oil Diverter Barbell
JP Performance 5615T LS1 Billet Double Roller Timing Set
Johnson 2126LSR GM LS AXLE OILING RACE LIFTERS
Lil John Motorsports Custom Grind Cam
Melling 10295 High Pressure Oil Pump
Molnar Technologies Custom Connecting Rods
Moroso Road Race Pan 20143 Oil Pan
Motion Raceworks 10-11003 LS Adjustable Timing Pointer Kit ( F Body GTO Spacing ) 10-11003
Motion Raceworks 32-100 Top Loader Billet Oil Catch Can ( Dual 10 AN Port ) 32-100 - No Fittings
Motion Raceworks 32-120BK Billet Valve Cover Breathers Black Anodized (Pair) 32-120BK
Motion Raceworks LS-SCB-1 Smart Coil Brackets for LS1 Stock Valve Covers
Trick Flow Specialties TFS-30600211 Intake Valves
Zex 82021 6 Cylinder (EFI) Universal Wet Nitrous System
Fast Intentions . Cat Back Exhaust
Loud Valves 3" Boost Activated
AeroCatch 120-2000 Latch
Duckbill v3 Areo Kit
Finite Element Design n/a Fender Vents
Fly 1 Motorsports Spec-V GT Carbon Fiber Vented Hood
G2 Carbon Custom Carbon Fiber B Pillar
Nissan oem Areo Kit
Side blades N/A Side blades
Verus Engineering N/A Rear Diffuser
Zspeed Nismo V1 Performance Aluminum Undershroud
Aeromotive A1000-6 Fuel Pressure Regulator (custom)
Bosch . 220lb Low Impedence Injectors
CJ Motorsports n/a CJM Twin Fuel Pump
Holley 850001 FUEL RAIL KIT - SNIPER EFI MANIFOLD GM LS1/LS2/LS6 V8
Injector Dynamics ID 750 Fuel Filter
Motion Raceworks 27-10002 LS Timing Cover Fuel Regulator Bracket (Aeromotive Small EFI Regulator)
Walbro F90000285 HELLCAT 525LPH (2)
3Gs Customs . Ultra Premium Gauge Pod
Blend . Billet Radar Mount
Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters
Carbon Fiber Element . Shifter Ring
Carbon Fiber Element . Switch Plate
Evo-R Rear fog light
Energy 98169 Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) End Links
GTSPEC GTS-SUS-1378 Subframe Connector
H&R Suspension . 20mm Hubcentric Rear Spacers
SPL SPL FE Z34 Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) End Links
Soul Function NSZ4RC1041L Fender Brace
Whiteline . Differential Bushings
Whiteline BNF41Z Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) Front
Whiteline BNR37Z Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) Rear
Whiteline KDT911 Subframe Connector Bushings
Custom transmission mount
Z1 Motorsports n/a 370Z / G37 Aluminum Subframe Bushing Collars

gbrettin

My buddy kick started me going on my cold side of the build by fiddling with a pipe on my car. After seeing him get the general area for a boost tube I ran with it. I have one more tube to mockup on the passenger side. A pie cut was needed on the driver side, so it turned out not to be a straight shot after all. The build really turned a corner with having the cold side nearly done being mocked up. I couldn't be happier.

I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Accusump


Working on losing a finger


Figuring out cold side

jchammond

Dude You’re Killing it
Building a Super Beast

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