BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... Options

[Dion]

Nothing to see here folks, move along…..
The details are amazing Chris. The tail panel is awesome.
“Red Barned” I like it Michael.
Chris needs to make stickers, shirts & hats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[Shivers]

A single plane should work nice, and look nice too. Reminds me of the 70’s and the dodge engines I used to see.

[tygaboy]

Nothing to see here folks, move along…..
The details are amazing Chris. The tail panel is awesome.
“Red Barned” I like it Michael.
Chris needs to make stickers, shirts & hats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

@Dion - Thanks Dion. I've been thinking about t-shirts. Maybe it's time!

[ndfrigi]

wow sir Chris! your project keeps getting better and better and every day there is something unique you are doing for your 914-LS.

[technicalninja]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdm-pce1...BiABEgJ7efD_BwE

Cross ram ITB is what I'd install if I had that car.

Sadly, to really use that intake you need BIG compression, BIG cam, and BIG exhaust.

You've got the exhaust handled already.

And that car is probably a handful with 430 hp.

It would be SO MUCH worse with 600...

Your mods are world class.

The trunk latch looks like Porsche should have done that from the start.

[tygaboy]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sdm-pce1...BiABEgJ7efD_BwE

Cross ram ITB is what I'd install if I had that car.

Sadly, to really use that intake you need BIG compression, BIG cam, and BIG exhaust.

You've got the exhaust handled already.

And that car is probably a handful with 430 hp.

It would be SO MUCH worse with 600...

Your mods are world class.

The trunk latch looks like Porsche should have done that from the start.

@technicalninja - Been there (essentially), done that. Borla 8-stack on the otherwise stock LS. Worked well but not the greatest at "regular old" low throttle, just driving around. Sure sounded good!

[technicalninja]

Yep, lots of low-speed bullshit. Hard to tune below 1500 rpm.

Howls like a demon from hell above 4K.

Needs bad-assed exhaust system.

Your exhaust is one of the nicest I've seen!

12-1 and 280@.050 are really a requirement for stuff like that.

That little stubby set up you have looks great! Fits better than the taller x-ram.

I bet throttle response was so fast that easing away from a stop sign was difficult.

I commonly apply a progressive throttle linkage, so I don't end up pissing people off with "exhibitions of acceleration" from every stop.

[tygaboy]

This video will formally drop on my channel Saturday morning but I figured some of you would like a sneak peek. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3adw-24Q7LM

[Cairo94507]

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[tygaboy]

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@Cairo94507 Michael - Yep, just practice for when we do the oil cooler grill for your car... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[Cairo94507]

@tygaboy - Great! I am so looking forward to that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[tygaboy]

Well, that didn't last long. I needed to work up a block off panel so off things come. I made the panel and opted to use panel bond to install it. This meant I could fully finish and paint it and install it with no additional work required. Smooth and tidy install, no welds to dress, etc.

And it does what I wanted: helps hide the latch support and prevents anyone getting at the latch from outside the car.

[tygaboy]

@buddyv Robert saw the most recent version and essentially said "Cool, but those silver rivets..." They were always just temporary but when Robert (my style consultant) speaks, I simply have to take action! So black rivets it is. Yep, they're certainly a better fit for the vibe of the build.

[tygaboy]

Having always used the trunk button and lifted the lid directly, I didn't notice that the geometry and/or friction introduced by the reverse-open lid catches is juuuuuuust different enough that the factory trunk release spring was occassionally not pushing the lid open enough - and I had to go back and pull the release again.

A quick measurement of the factory spring and an order with McMaster-Carr and I have a bit beefier spring. I did end up shortening it a couple coils and adding a bit of heat to get the new end to lay flat. But all's well now and the lid pops right up.

[tygaboy]

The blacked out block-off panel all but disappears and the black rivets look SO much better. A particular word popped into my head when I stepped back for a first look. I sent a pic to Robert and he replied with the same word:
"Sinister"
Perfect for the look I'm after.

[technicalninja]

The blacked out block-off panel all but disappears and the black rivets look SO much better. A particular word popped into my head when I stepped back for a first look. I sent a pic to Robert and he replied with the same word:
"Sinister"
Perfect for the look I'm after.

That's a "sweet ass" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[tygaboy]

One final touch: The spring is a bit stiffer and I was worried the factory's plastic hat may not be happy about that, at least over the long haul. So, without a lathe handy, I asked Martin to whip up a beefier hat. This is in delrin so no galvanic reaction, no rust and no squeaking! It's a bit thicker in the areas that take the load but overall, retains the proper geometry and spacing for the latch spear.
Looks cool, too.

If anyone's interested in a stiffer spring and matching delrin hat, let me know. There may be a run of them, if there's enough interest. Note the hat works with the stock spring, too.

[tygaboy]

For you non-subscribers who may be interested in additional details on this latest do-over. Take a look, learn a little about panel bonding and leave me a like/comment?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz02unvQqC0

[Shivers]

One final touch: The spring is a bit stiffer and I was worried the factory's plastic hat may not be happy about that, at least over the long haul. So, without a lathe handy, I asked Martin to whip up a beefier hat. This is in delrin so no galvanic reaction, no rust and no squeaking! It's a bit thicker in the areas that take the load but overall, retains the proper geometry and spacing for the latch spear.
Looks cool, too.

If anyone's interested in a stiffer spring and matching delrin hat, let me know. There may be a run of them, if there's enough interest. Note the hat works with the stock spring, too.

I’ll be using a solenoid for opening the trunk and they do not seem to deal with extra stresses very well. But I’d be curious to see what the hat would cost.

[tygaboy]

One final touch: The spring is a bit stiffer and I was worried the factory's plastic hat may not be happy about that, at least over the long haul. So, without a lathe handy, I asked Martin to whip up a beefier hat. This is in delrin so no galvanic reaction, no rust and no squeaking! It's a bit thicker in the areas that take the load but overall, retains the proper geometry and spacing for the latch spear.
Looks cool, too.

If anyone's interested in a stiffer spring and matching delrin hat, let me know. There may be a run of them, if there's enough interest. Note the hat works with the stock spring, too.

I’ll be using a solenoid for opening the trunk and they do not seem to deal with extra stresses very well. But I’d be curious to see what the hat would cost.

@Shivers - The spring I used comes in bags of 6 and Martin documented the spec for the hat. I just put together a spring/hat kit for a buddy who has the "weak spring/solenoid" issue. I suspect he'll get it installed and tested this week. I doubt there'll be any hiccups but let me verify my kit works on his car and I'll be back with a price.