Solidworks drawings, post here!

[96Z28SS]

Robert, that is pretty cool. Do you work for GM, or did you model all of that?
Scot

I don't work for GM, but the data came from GM thru SEMA.
I just design truck accessories.

[Samckitt]

That is cool. Who do you work for & where are you located?

Scot

[John Monnin]

Not me...I just did a quick crude shape.

over @ lateral-g there's an artwork section where someone has excellent models of a SBC and a TKO. I wish I had an accurate SBC or even better BBC model.

I believe he works for a SEMA approved shop. A shop that gets caught giving solid models to NON-SEMA approved shops you could loose acess to OEM data.

I have begged a few shops to give me models, swearing to GOD that I won't say were I got them from, No Luck, There is no way a smart shop is going to risk loosing acess to OEM data just to make me happy.

I work for a company that builds truck bodies, I have solid models of an E350 Van frame, and the brand new Cummins 07 emissions engines. If I gave those away my work would probably have to fire me to keep recieving that kind of data in the future.

[Twin_Turbo]

I've been working on a double a arm suspension (IRS) that I'm building




and a cantilever (???) shock setup...still messing about with either push or pull systems...haven't figured out what it'll be yet.

[Samckitt]

That's pretty cool.

Scot

[The Rabbitt]

Hey Guys, Im new to this site and was just wandering through. Ive been looking for a 454 chevy big block file for Solidworks. A friend and I have been pondering designing our own race car for some time and with my access to Solidworks and a rapid prototyping machine, we're doing a virtual version. We have a good idea of where to go, but the main factor is the engine and designing from there (Have to design the chassis around the engine hanging off the left side). For a look at what were doing, you can check out www.oswegospeedway.com... the tradition long stemmed in the history of the track, we want to develop a better and more radical supermodified. Thanks for the help!

[Brandon Miller]

I use Pro E Wildfire 3.0 here at work as a machine designer. I also have Pro E WF 3.0 and Solidworks 2007 at home. I'd much rather do modeling in Pro E and any detail drawings in Solidworks. I don't have much free time to work on my own stuff but I have tons of ideas floating around in my head.
Attached is a photo of a Ranger I'm working on with my own rim design.

[John Monnin]

Hey Guys, Im new to this site and was just wandering through. Ive been looking for a 454 chevy big block file for Solidworks. A friend and I have been pondering designing our own race car for some time and with my access to Solidworks and a rapid prototyping machine, we're doing a virtual version. We have a good idea of where to go, but the main factor is the engine and designing from there (Have to design the chassis around the engine hanging off the left side). For a look at what were doing, you can check out www.oswegospeedway.com... the tradition long stemmed in the history of the track, we want to develop a better and more radical supermodified. Thanks for the help!

I think I have acess for a GM 8.1L Vortec model but I can not share copies of it because of legal requirements. I have been trying to get copies of other engines without any luck.

If you are building a race car I would buy a plastic replica engine and sell it on Ebay when you are done.

I could take a few

[The Rabbitt]

John, there isnt some way I could just get the basic "box" dimensions of it? Motor mounts, length, and the header bolt locations? Thats all I really need... just enough information to make a dummy shape like guy with the belts and pully system did... some point the future Id like to make it accurate to have a full model... but for now, I just need to get the cage and basic chassis designed... (and an aweful lot of suspension and drive line components). Thanks for the answer tho! Its greatly appreciated!

[Kiddi]

Inventor anyone???

Here's some basic stuff I made the other day... Round port Pontiac exhaust flange.. yumm

[John Monnin]

John, there isnt some way I could just get the basic "box" dimensions of it? Motor mounts, length, and the header bolt locations? Thats all I really need... just enough information to make a dummy shape like guy with the belts and pully system did... some point the future Id like to make it accurate to have a full model... but for now, I just need to get the cage and basic chassis designed... (and an aweful lot of suspension and drive line components). Thanks for the answer tho! Its greatly appreciated!

If you are interested in the Vortec version I can probably put something together next week.

Anyone want to loan me a PAYR plastic replica engine so I can make a solid model of more traditional block

[The Rabbitt]

Is there a difference between the vortec version and the traditional blocks? Heck, I didnt realize that a 427 and 454 big block were the same on the outside... didnt help me find them any... but it was nice, lol.... Thanks for all of the help.

[Samckitt]

Blocks are the same, heads are different.

[The Rabbitt]

If theyre the same, it works for me... I dont really need the detail, I just need the "pickup" points mostly. Just a dummy to put in my chassis file to design the mounts, and make sure theres enough room for it and the heads... Even with the heads all I need is the bolt hole locations for the headers so I can make sure I have room to route them (or make my own to go where I need them to). You guys have no idea how much thought has gone into it between me and a friend and to finally have the ability to make it more than a napkin sketch is a project Im anxious to tackel. Thanks for all of the help! Its greatly appreciated!

[HWY Nova]

Rabbitt,

I'll e-mail you big block blueprints later today!

--Eric

[Samckitt]

On the heads, the only difference (I think) is the location of the intake bolt holes. Exhaust ports "may" be a little different. The LT1 uses the Vortec port design & the exhaust ports are .100" higher than normal SBC.

[The Rabbitt]

Thats neat to know, honestly, that doesnt even affect me... Im not a motor guy, never will be... so even if some day building this thing came to fruition, all I would have to do is make sure the motor fits... and press the loud pedal, lol... Thanks for all of the help guys! As this comes together Ill post updates!

[HWY Nova]

Hey Rabbitt,

Check your e-mail....... I just sent you block and head drawings!

--Eric

[Samckitt]

I want it too. :-)

[Twin_Turbo]

me three!! twinturbo @ home.nl