1970 GTO Version 2.0

[cdoggy81]

Great pics & a cool trip for sure!!!
How do you like the 550# springs? You had 450# from QA1 right?

[PonchoJohn]

Andrew-
How is the filter held in place? Pix?

[andrewb70]

Great pics & a cool trip for sure!!!
How do you like the 550# springs? You had 450# from QA1 right?

The 550s are great. 450s were a little soft for my taste. If you already have the 450s, give them a shot. They are easy to swap.

The filter sits in a large hole that is sized for the filter. On top there is another flange that goes around the whole perimeter of the filter which bolts to the base.

Yesterday I spent some time cleaning up the welds on the air intake tube and on the base. I gave it two coats of rattle can primer, follow by two coats of satin black. Turned out pretty good. I could have spent more time smoothing the welds but I am happy with the way it turned out.







Andrew

[Young Gun]

that engine looks awesome! I love the way that air cleaner assembly looks and works! very nicely done as usual!

[Motown 454]

Shaker set up looks awesome . They did a nice job
Wayne

[gearbanger]

Very cool Andrew. That is an awesome looking induction setup.

[cdoggy81]

Yes the shaker is cool!!! I saw the mounting tabs pic you posted. Never would have thought of something like that Can you post a pic of how they mount to the fuel rails? IIRC something about a rubber boot if fits into??? I like having another option to do my shaker.

[trapin]

I would like to see one of those done up for a cowl induction hood.

[SaturnVUEguy]

Monday morning I showed by to Schwartz Extreme Performance in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Had I known you'd be in Crystal Lake, I would have gone over there to meet up with you. I live in Carol Stream, but my drivers license says Crystal Lake (long story). I just moved to Carol Stream barely a year ago, and my parents still live in CL. I'm not familiar with Schwarz Extreme Performance, but his name does sound familiar. Also looking at the picture on his "contact us" page, I recognize that Ultima GTR,. I used to see that car on a regular basis right by my house

[wiedemab]

I would like to see one of those done up for a cowl induction hood.

I just saw this car posted up on Lat-G. Is this what you were thinking Tony?

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=15558

[andrewb70]

I just saw this car posted up on Lat-G. Is this what you were thinking Tony?

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=15558

That looks sweet!

Andrew

[wiedemab]

Question - what is the advantage of running a stock type LS intake and piping the TB up to a carb style breather vs. using a carb style intake converted to fuel injection with a carb style throttle body?

Excuse my lack of knowledge. I can see the carb stypel setup being more expensive. Also, the stock ECM may not like the carb type throttle body.

Any insights?

[andrewb70]

Question - what is the advantage of running a stock type LS intake and piping the TB up to a carb style breather vs. using a carb style intake converted to fuel injection with a carb style throttle body?

Excuse my lack of knowledge. I can see the carb stypel setup being more expensive. Also, the stock ECM may not like the carb type throttle body.

Any insights?

The single plane intakes are aluminum, so they are heavier and heat up more. They also have shorter runners which hurts low end torque. It would also be hard to mount the MAF. The other issue is that newer LS engines that have the 58 tooth trigger wheel can't be configured to work with a cable operated throttle body. Jeff Schwartz has adapted a DBW throttle body to a single plain before, but I just didn't want to do all that.

Andrew

[wiedemab]

The single plane intakes are aluminum, so they are heavier and heat up more. They also have shorter runners which hurts low end torque. It would also be hard to mount the MAF. The other issue is that newer LS engines that have the 58 tooth trigger wheel can't be configured to work with a cable operated throttle body. Jeff Schwartz has adapted a DBW throttle body to a single plain before, but I just didn't want to do all that.

Andrew

Gotcha - I was just curious.

Your setup is sweet. If/when I decide to go LS in a project, I'll be referring back to this thread and may have to lean on you for some tech info!

You gonna have the GTO at RTH this year? I hope - I'd like to check it out in person.

Later,

Brandon

[andrewb70]

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You gonna have the GTO at RTH this year? I hope - I'd like to check it out in person.

Later,

Brandon

Yes Sir! I am really looking forward to RTTH. Parsons and I are roomies again and we are arriving on Thursday evening so we won't miss anything. Before the event I plan on:

Installing ATS AFX spindles
C6 ZO6 brakes from Kore3
Doing a make-over on the wheels
New tires
Corner scale the car

Andrew

[andrewb70]

One of the things that I really want to do before RTTH (Run through the Hills) in September is to give the wheels a makeover. I have 3 piece Kinesis wheels that can be taken apart. The great thing about being able to take the wheels apart is that it makes it very easy to clean them or give them a new look. Here is the wheel taken off the car:



The outer lips were once polished but have since dulled. Not very pretty at all. The centers look OK but I want a slightly different look. There are 40 bolt around the circumference of the wheel. Once the bolts are taken out, the center separates from the inner and outer rim.





The wheels get very dirty on the inside from driving. Don't ask me how this happens, but there were actually dead bugs stuck to the inside rim. Here is a dirty rim:



Here is a rim after some time with Purple Power and a red scotch brite pad:



I am going to clean up all of the inside rims and paint them silver. The pain will make clean up much easier. The outer rims will get re-polished for a nice, bright finish. The centers are going to get hard anodized and Teflon coated for extra durability.

I also measured the front wheels for the C6 ZO6 brakes that I have coming from Kore3. It's close, but it will clear.



Andrew

[andrewb70]

New tires should be here first part of next week. I decided to go with the Falken Azenis RT-615 tires. The tires will be slightly shorter both in the back and in the front. In the back I will be running 295/40-18 and in the front I will have 255/40-18s. So the rear tires are a hair over 27 inches tall and the fronts are right at 26 inches tall.

The Nittos were good tires and had plenty of tread but it was time for a change. They were pretty old. The date code on the tires was from 2002.

Andrew

[tom_a]

New tires should be here first part of next week. I decided to go with the Falken Azenis RT-615 tires. The tires will be slightly shorter both in the back and in the front. In the back I will be running 295/40-18 and in the front I will have 255/40-18s. So the rear tires are a hair over 27 inches tall and the fronts are right at 26 inches tall.

The Nittos were good tires and had plenty of tread but it was time for a change. They were pretty old. The date code on the tires was from 2002.

Andrew

Looking forward to seeing these tires on your car. I have thought the 45 series was a tad to tall on mine also. I was thinking the Nitto 305/40/18 but it is a drag radial I believe. Your new tires appear a better suited choice for build style. It also is nice looking http://www.falkentire.com/#/Tires/Motorsports/

[andrewb70]

Looking forward to seeing these tires on your car. I have thought the 45 series was a tad to tall on mine also. I was thinking the Nitto 305/40/18 but it is a drag radial I believe. Your new tires appear a better suited choice for build style. It also is nice looking http://www.falkentire.com/#/Tires/Motorsports/

I was pretty excited about using those tires when I saw that they made a 295/40. I don't believe anyone else makes that size besides Falken. The Nitto 305/40 is a drag radial.

Andrew

[OLDFLM]

New tires should be here first part of next week. I decided to go with the Falken Azenis RT-615 tires. The tires will be slightly shorter both in the back and in the front. In the back I will be running 295/40-18 and in the front I will have 255/40-18s. So the rear tires are a hair over 27 inches tall and the fronts are right at 26 inches tall.

The Nittos were good tires and had plenty of tread but it was time for a change. They were pretty old. The date code on the tires was from 2002.

Andrew

Those tires will be sweet on your car Andrew! It'll be interesting to see a comparison between the 255/40 and my 255/45s up front!

I think DriverzInc's titanium smoke treatment would look incredible on your wheel centers and they could clear powercoat them for durability and easy cleanup! JMHO