Novacane
09-30-2004, 02:36 PM
We'll I guess these projects just move in bursts! I could of sworn it was Christmas today! I just recieved a my long awaited custom sheet metal intake manifold for the project ,as well as some of my 1 3/4" 321 SS tubing, needed to fabricate the twin turbo exhaust manifolds. I have held off on fabricating the firewall ,and surroundings ,pending these items as they are components that consume the engine compartment space.
I was going to build the headers out of mild steel as mock ups and then send them to be duplicated but decided to just go for it. This should give me a challenge as well as pick up some time on the schedule.
The spinning assembly is at the machine shop getting balanced and hope to start assemblying the short block within two weeks. I am a bit on hold with the cylinder heads as we are awaiting AFR'S new 225cc LSX cylinder heads. I was lucky enough to get short listed for a set as less then 40 sets will be crapped out this first round which are expected in three weeks.
With the headers getting closer and the intake in hand, it will also open up the fabrication of the intake plumbing as well as exhaust down tubes etc...
I have held off with the floors and related areas until I get the motor shaked out. It's like sitting in a corner of a round room! :seizure: Just don't know where to start!
Here is a pict of the new intake!
I was going to build the headers out of mild steel as mock ups and then send them to be duplicated but decided to just go for it. This should give me a challenge as well as pick up some time on the schedule.
The spinning assembly is at the machine shop getting balanced and hope to start assemblying the short block within two weeks. I am a bit on hold with the cylinder heads as we are awaiting AFR'S new 225cc LSX cylinder heads. I was lucky enough to get short listed for a set as less then 40 sets will be crapped out this first round which are expected in three weeks.
With the headers getting closer and the intake in hand, it will also open up the fabrication of the intake plumbing as well as exhaust down tubes etc...
I have held off with the floors and related areas until I get the motor shaked out. It's like sitting in a corner of a round room! :seizure: Just don't know where to start!
Here is a pict of the new intake!