BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... |
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BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... |
tygaboy |
Aug 23 2020, 05:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,452 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I realized I'd probably want the engine inspection cover to be in place ahead of getting it running. As with the radiator shroud, the final version of the cover will need painting before I bond in the carbon panels.
So I dug out V1 of the cover, cut some suitably shaped steel panels, placed them in from the back side and spot welded them in place. From a distance, they almost look like the stamped pieces. Not the most attractive, but I now have a serviceable and reasonably fire proof fire wall. Attached thumbnail(s) |
tygaboy |
Aug 23 2020, 05:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,452 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
The engine is back in for the last time before attempted starting.
Now I just have to wrap up a few items. Today was the under body coolant lines and working up a quick/dirty oil cooler by-pass line. I need another 90 degree hose to wrap up the connection from the hot side collector to the radiator hose but the feed to the water pump is complete. And on the oily side of things, I do have an oil cooler but I need to noodle on where to mount it. Until I work that out, this wonky by-pass allows for the start attempt. Attached thumbnail(s) |
preach |
Aug 23 2020, 05:46 PM
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Ridge Runner Group: Members Posts: 1,039 Joined: 27-March 10 From: Live Free or Die Member No.: 11,513 Region Association: North East States |
So close! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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Rand |
Aug 23 2020, 10:14 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Absolutely. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (You know I only razz those I respect.) Getting stoked! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
markhoward |
Aug 23 2020, 10:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 385 Joined: 5-March 17 From: Lafayette, CA Member No.: 20,897 Region Association: Northern California |
good to see that wix oil filter ready for action.. home stretch, here we come!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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tygaboy |
Aug 24 2020, 05:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,452 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm getting closer by the hour. Today it was a couple wiring things then hooking up the throttle cable and having it activate the ITBs for the first time!
I figured I should get a video of the action before installing all the velocity stacks and "air filters" (!) Don't worry about the odd wire you see moving around at the bottom of the screen - it's the excess length of the yet-to-be-trimmed throttle cable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYtGBNXWTZc |
tygaboy |
Aug 24 2020, 05:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,452 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
All buttoned up and ready to run back here.
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fiacra |
Aug 24 2020, 06:06 PM
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Person.Woman.Man.Camera.TV Group: Members Posts: 443 Joined: 1-March 19 From: East Bay Region - California Member No.: 22,920 Region Association: Northern California |
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markhoward |
Aug 24 2020, 06:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 385 Joined: 5-March 17 From: Lafayette, CA Member No.: 20,897 Region Association: Northern California |
getting close (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Krieger |
Aug 24 2020, 06:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,765 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
It's so quiet...for now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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djway |
Aug 24 2020, 06:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 16-October 15 From: Riverside Member No.: 19,266 Region Association: Southern California |
Do you know an audio engineer that can record the sound for you?
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johnek6 |
Aug 24 2020, 11:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 7-June 10 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 11,816 Region Association: Northern California |
The excitement is mounting !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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Andyrew |
Aug 25 2020, 03:13 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
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Dion |
Aug 25 2020, 07:31 AM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,801 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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bbrock |
Aug 25 2020, 07:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
This is getting INTENSE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 25 2020, 08:50 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,095 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
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rhodyguy |
Aug 25 2020, 08:53 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,192 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
WOW!
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tygaboy |
Aug 25 2020, 12:38 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,452 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
In keeping with the full disclosure approach: Good thing I video'd the ITB operation.
I thought I'd avoided any interference with the linkage but it turns out there was some! My zippidy do-da MAT sensor mount fouled the linkage as it approached WOT. Heaven forbid not being able to achieve WOT in this thing... Anyway, it's nothing a bit of trimming couldn't resolve. First pic is closed throttle, second is WOT. What's interesting is that the linkage geometry is such that that the last bit of pedal travel moves the linkage arm WAY farther inboard. Anyway, problem solved. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Andyrew |
Aug 25 2020, 12:42 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I love it when you can fix problems with a grinder (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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DRPHIL914 |
Aug 25 2020, 12:49 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,810 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I realized I'd probably want the engine inspection cover to be in place ahead of getting it running. As with the radiator shroud, the final version of the cover will need painting before I bond in the carbon panels. So I dug out V1 of the cover, cut some suitably shaped steel panels, placed them in from the back side and spot welded them in place. From a distance, they almost look like the stamped pieces. Not the most attractive, but I now have a serviceable and reasonably fire proof fire wall. not to be overlooked, those seats are great, what brand?do they mount on stock seat sliders? |
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