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Volvo X (Pro-Touring 1967 Amazon)
I am starting a thread on my 1967 Amazon build, because it will be coming together very quickly. I have not stopped on Project Changling, because I am duplicating key parts for both projects.. Project Changling will be marketing the Flush Mount Glass Kits along with the Newly Designed Crossmember/Suspension kit I am releasing shortly.
The goal of the Volvo X build, is to build a Daily Driver/Track Friendly car, that has all the comforts of a newer car.. I have been asked why I have gone with the Volvo Builds at this time. All I can say is, they need alot of support, and it is much easier to stand out in the Volvo Community with an awsome build.. LOL I am still debating on the actual Powertrain at this point, but there are three choices I am working with.. 1st Choice- A 5cyl Turbo Volvo Powerplant, that is capable of a very dependable 450 horsepower, but can be a bit tempermental during daily driving. Performance parts and Knowledge isnt as widely available as it is with the other 2 choices, so that has to be considered. 2nd Choice- A 2002 LS1 V8 that I have sitting around, and had already planned on using a LS1 in my Project Changling Build.. I am planning on offer several Motor Mount Options for different engine upgrades with my suspension kits, so I didnt really want to build two cars with the same powerplant. 3rd Choice- A Nissan Sr20Det Turbo 4cylinder.. These motors are also capable of a dependable 450 horsepower, and have a wider range of parts and knowledge supporting them. The engines are widely available, and seem to have plenty of testing behind them. This Amazon will have the Crossmember/Suspension kit that my company is producing, so the car will now have. Rack and Pinion Steering Tubular Control Arms Adjustable Coil Over Suspension Quick Adjust ride height Feature with the Front and Rear Suspension Rear Adjustable Coil Over Suspension with Adjustable 4-link arms. 14 inch Wilwood Drilled/Slotted front rotor assemblies with 6 Piston Calipers 13 inch Rear Wilwood Drilled/Slotted brake kit. I am wanting to go with a Race theme.. So, I am thinking about a nice Satin Paint Job with some sort of striping.. I am also debating about a Swedish Flag on the roof with racing numbers on the doors. As far as body mods go, I may flare out the rear archs a bit, I will be removing the rear reflectors, and remove the large front park lamps. I am not real clear what I am going to do about the bumpers, I see alot of nice cars with the bumpers left on them, so I am very open about that so far.. I would like to consider some sort of Air Dam, that I dont have to kill myself trying to make or make fit, but the bumper would have to be eliminated if an air dam was installed. Any suggestions as to direction with the car would be greatly appreciated.. I plan on the car going to the track and hopefully some of the Events the Pro-Touring and Lateral G guys are having so much fun at.. I am tired of hearing about all the fun, and would really like to join in. I am also looking for a seasoned driver, that would be interested in helping me post a great time at one of these events.. I plan on giving the car hell myself, at these events, but I am really an amatuer, and I dont need that handicapping the cars capability. This will be a promotional car, so it does need to prove a point to the Volvo Builders out there when it comes to the capability of the suspension products. I am taking names and suggestions... LOL Here are a few Pics of the build, along with some various pics and video's of other builds. Here is some current pictures of the stance so far after the suspension install.. In the pictures, I have factory steel wheels and 16inch Factory Mustang Wheels installed. I am not using these wheels in the build. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...Amazon/012.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/010-1.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/003-2.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/002-2.jpg Here are some pictures of the Prototype Crossmember/Suspension Kit. Pictured are the Standard 11 inch brakes with the base kit. I will post pics of the 14 inch Brake kits, when the actual Production Crossmember/Suspension Kit comes in. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...lvo/012-19.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/010-2.jpg Here are some pics of the style wheels I plan on running.. These are 19x8.5 front and 19x10 rear.. I may end up stepping it down to an 18 inch wheel if I dont like the overall all stance and ride height. I think the 14 inch Wilwood front brakes, and 13 inch rear brakes, are going to look great with this style wheel. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...Amazon/021.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...Amazon/023.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...Amazon/022.jpg Here are a few pictures of various Amazons with different stances and styling.. The first car is factory wheels and factory stance, the others are cars people tweeked.. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...on/amazon2.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...on/amazon3.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...on/amazon5.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...on/amazon6.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...on/amazon7.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...on/amazon4.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...on/amazon8.jpg Here are a few Youtube videos.. These are running the later Model Upgraded Volvo Turbo Powerplants. The first Video, is a really cool computer generated Police Concept car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTBU9-8ZsB4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBUujJgnVUs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYcpP...eature=related |
The car in the second video uses a 4 cylinder Volvo motor. I think that it is a B23FT with a B234 16V head. The B23FT was the strongest motor Volvo ever made, but they have become hard to find. The most that I have ever seen this engine make is around 750HP. This one makes more though.
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=115858 The B230FT is about the same as the B23FT, but not as strong. Here are some videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf1_dDU19P8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks9o7nYhX00 http://www.facebook.com/video/video....50174239271749 |
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You might want to check that out. I race in SCCA solo with another car; just by upgrading the turbo and getting the car tuned, it would put me into the Street Modified class. I would have no chance in that class because my brother races his EVO with 400AWHP in the same class. Good luck and let me know which motor you decide to use. I would think that a heavy motor would offset the balance of the Amazon and lead to worse handling. |
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As far as the Pro-Touring class, check out the Optima Challenges here in the states.. There really isnt any real rule, other than embarrassing yourself with a joke build. There are alot of forum events all over the U.S. that allow you take your Pro-Touring built cars on some of the coolest road courses.. Pro-Touing cars are upgraded to modern drivetrain and technology, that allows the older car to perform and compete with the new high end performance cars.. Also, the pro-touring cars are typically made to be daily drivers, that are very driver friendly, economic and durable.. |
Robert, this forum may be of help with tuning the Volvo engine: http://www.s40concepts.net/ 450hp is doable but that's with a big turbo, so maybe a twin turbo set-up with the 5 cylinder would be a better option?
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Robert, are you any closer to picking an engine? I know it's probably done to death in the US but the thing about the LS engines in my opinion is you have so much back up and parts available over your way. The LS range of engine will handle the HP as well where the 5 cylinder Volvo I wouldn't think will be that durable if being thrashed during racing. There is also GM performance parts in the US and Parts World Performance in the UK supplying all the goodies you could dream of, obviously big bucks involved but if you are thinking of doing kits to support engine/gearbox/diff conversions then people would have a great range of new or used options, especially in the US and if you look hard enough you can also get them in the UK. I sourced a LS2/T56 and Getrag diff (from PWP) in the UK from a Vauxhall Monaro for my P1800. An Amazon with a LS3 or LS7, T56 and Getrag diff would be an awesome racing package, if not a wee bit scary. ;-) It would be nice to keep it all Volvo is the downer on going LS in my opinion and maybe the LS is a bit common in the US?
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For the 5 cyl Volvo Power Plant to be about 450-500 hosepower after accessorizing and tuning is involved, you are over 10,000 dollars for a complete drop in. Even with that, I dont think it is an easy drop in and you have everything necessary. I can get a brand new Crate LS6 completely accessorized with harness and programmed computer for about 7500 dollars.. The motor has everything NEW (Powersteeing, altenator, coils, wirining, etc, etc, etc, just minus the Ac compressor and headers. I know the Ls is over done, but there is a good reason for it.. Good solid dependibility and plenty of parts and technical resources. So, I am think that is the Route I am going to go with my Amazon at this point. I already have a motor on hand, and it makes more sense to run it.. And I wonder if it is truely over done in Volvo's case, because I see alot of late model Volvo Powerplant swaps on Youtube and other forums. My company plans on building a short run of rebadged Amazons. They will have all the best of our suspension kits options and rear end options. Equipped with 14 inch front brakes and 13 inch rear brakes, with the 9 inch ford rear end conversion. I am working with Vinage Air to build an updated Ac/Heater Unit that will work with the body to conceal it. The LS and other later model engines already support AC and Power Steering options, so it would make these upgrades very easy. These Re-Badged cars will be completely gone through.. They will have particular Paint schemes and colors.. They will have an updated, but usable interior... The will be complety Daily Driver Friendly with better fuel economy that the original B18... The will be capable of competitive track use on the weekends with just a couple of Quick Suspension Adjustments.. I can go on and on, but you will have to wait and see. I have a few of them sold, if I can get the components together to achieve such a car, that is why I am making everything completely bolt for Mass Production of these cars. I have a few more styling tricks up my sleeve that I will have to keep quiet for now. Lets just say, I am trying to put all my sources together to make a nice package at a reasonable price.. I will also be offering the complete suspension packages for the guys that want to do it for themselves. |
These crossmember \ brake kits of yours look interesting, especially if you can upgrade the brakes.
Keep us posted on this one, and whether or not you plan to ship any our side........ |
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Are your kits specification graded? I wanted to keep the original stud pattern but end up with larger and perhaps ventilated rotors. Do your kits use SN95 Mustang parts? |
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My kit offers our 11 inch standard brakes in a Drilled slotted Rotor, and can be upgraded to a 14 inch Rotor and 6 piston Calipers. For a small upgrade fee, I will be offering standard Calipers and the Drilled Slotted rotors.. The Wheel bolt pattern will remain the same for your car, whether it be for the 4x4.5 pattern or the later 5x108mm pattern. All the standard maintenance parts are available at local parts stores, and are normally kept on the shelves. |
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Apologies. I wanted to ask if you had to buy all the parts in the kit, or if components of it were available separately. For example, if I just wanted the brake kit. That's what I meant by 'specification graded'. I've read it back to myself, it doesn't really make a lot of sense. I fail. |
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Here are some pictures of the 14 inch Wilwood Drilled/Slotted Rotor and 6 Piston Caliper kit.. The other 11 inch Drilled/Slotted Rotor is an upgrade also, which will be considerably less. The kit comes standard with the 11 Smooth Rotors.
I will have some updated pictures of the complete Front end kit later this weekd. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/001-3.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/004-2.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/008-1.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/009-1.jpg |
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Here are some pictures of the Crossmember/Suspension components.. I will Post some more pictures when it if fully assembled.
This is a DIRECT BOLT IN KIT.... http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/002-3.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/001-3.jpg |
Here are some pictures of the crossmember installed.. I am taking for alignment tomorrow.... The used wheels I got a deal on, arent quite the correct offset.. Damn it.. I am thinking I am going to drop to 18's...
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You've got me thinking about the suspension again which is good. How much anti-camber is designed under reasonable cornering? Your top control arms seems quite short so camber change will be quite significant and sudden from looking at the photos. Have you stiffer springs in the front? If so then you'd need less of a change in camber. And have you designed in anti-dive, this is where I think the main improvement would be had over the original design. I'm struggling to see how such a short top control arm will be good. I'm no expert on the suspension but it looks like the design will result in a large and sudden negative camber when cornering and loosing full contact and this will be even worse with wide modern tyres. Wouldn't longer unequal control arms be better with a less agressive change in camber, especially if stiffening the suspension.
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These components have been tested for decades.. Very Very few cars have equal length control arms, and even if they do, they leave deficiency's else where.. |
Here are some pictures of the car outside.. I am going to see if I can work with the wheels a bit, I really like the way they look.. I am thinking I may just order some 18 inch front, and keep the 19 inch rear...
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The car pictured above has the 2 inch drop spindles, which shows the extreme it can be set up at.. There is enough suspension travel and alignment capability to set the car on the ground.. With the Standard Spindles, you can get back to factory ride height...
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Here are some pictures of the 19" wheels on the car at factory ride height with standard spindles, with the 14 inch Wilwood Brake option..
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Here is an update of the rear end mocked up in the Amazon body.. I have some New Design Adjustable Aluminum Rear End Links and Panhard Bar being manufactured for this application, and for a stock arm replacement package. The custom link kit will directly bolt to the body and factory rear end assemblies also, which will help with replacement bushing issues for the factory links. This will also allow for all the possible adjustment I need, and allow this rear end assembly to go in all the models of Amazons and P1800's. This is mock up mountint is with the factory springs and shocks, to show that it is a direct replacement for the factory rear, but we also have a Coil Over Spring Conversion kit to eliminate the original coil springs and shocks. This will allow for better vehicle set up, and will also eliminate the pesky suspension sag these cars are plagued with.
These rear end assemblies will be offered in several packages.. Just the Floater rear end assembly that you can install any 9in ford carrier you may have.. A complete unit with carrier assembly already installed, and with your gear ratio and traction specs. With or with out the Coil over conversion. The links will be offered seperately for people that want to use them with the factory rear ends, but will have to be purchased with the New Design rear end assembly for ease of install. Along with the gear ratio and traction options, these assemblie have numerous brake options up to 14 inch brakes. The pictures below, show the base level kit with general motor calipers. These calipers do have an emergency brake application, so nothing is lost there. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/007-5.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/006-6.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/008-5.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/009-5.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/005-6.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/003-7.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/004-6.jpg |
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Here are our completed front end kits.. These are the base models, and they come as pictured. Fully assembled, and ready to install. I have some professional pictures that were taken for the catalogs, but I am waiting on them.. So you will have to deal with my poor picture taking.. LOL http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/029-2.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/030-2.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/033-1.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/008-2.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/007-3.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/006-4.jpg Here is a 12.19 inch 4 piston Wilwood Upgrade, and we go all the way up to the 14 inch with 6 piston calipers http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...al1/002-13.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...eal1/005-6.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...al1/003-11.jpg Our new Company Name and Logo, along the rear view rendition.. If you look at the rendition, you will see some of the upcoming products that will add to the body features. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...P_logos_sm.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...Amazonrear.jpg |
Here are the DeWitts Radiators made exclusively for the Swedish Ops Catalogs.. They come in Single Core or Dual Core, and are direct bolt in. They will work with the original B18/B20 fan and shroud, or have a electric cooling fan option that comes complete with all the wiring, relays, sensors. Pictured is a single fan configuration, we have currently switch to a dual fan set up for added performance and additional clearance for the Dual core.
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We also have a nice Adjustable Aluminum Rear Trailing Arms/Panhard Bar Kit... This kit will work with the Swedish Ops Rear End Assemblies, and the factory Later 66 and up Rear Ends with out adapters. We do offer an adapter kit for the earlier cars also, so no one is left behind... With this kit, you can now lower your car, and always be able to dial in your rear ends pinion angle, and side to side position.. If you change your ride postion with the factory arms, the pinion angle will change, and the rear end will move more to one side.
In production at this time, is a nice Rear Coil Over Conversion kit.. This kit eliminates the Rear Coil Spring and shocks, and replaces them with the Adjustable Qa1 Coil Over's.. Unlike other rear coil over kits, ours puts all the weight load back into the factory spring pockets.. Some other kits out there, only offer a cross bar that attaches to the inside wall of your unibody frame work. Never made sense to me, and hated using them on other builds, so I have designed it a bit different.. There is also a quick adjust ride height setting, that will allow you to fine tune your vehicles stance and ride height.. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/002-8.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...zon/001-10.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/005-7.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/007-6.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/003-8.jpg |
Hi there robert I love seeing the design and build of your upgrade components.I find it amazing how you make it all so simple to upgrade the complete suspension setup with no actual hard work.
If I had an amazon I would be saving my money for one of your setups. I hope you have loads of orders as the work you have devoted to this setup is amazing. I also enjoy your "We can do anything attitude". I have spoken of your setup to a few owners and a dealer who sells a few classic volvo's.They are very interested and I have given them your contact details. All the best Brian. |
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Here is the version without the Roof Rack for the Bronze car, and the roof rack with the green car..
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Here are some preliminary pics of the Swedish Ops rear coil over conversion kit we will be using on this build and others we have going on also.. We are adding a Punch Hole finish plate to the bottom opening near the spring pockets, and few other asthetic features, along with finish grinding and full powder coating. This is a bolt in bar that transfers ALL the LOAD back to the original spring pockets.. It is self centering, and will bolt in with out removing the rear axle. We have the Bolt On adapter brackets to convert your original Volvo rear end coil over to accept the coil over mounting..
This bar give your P1800/Amazon up to 5 inches of incremental ride height settings, from stock to an extreme lowered position. You also have quick adjust ride sensitivity and stiffness settings, with a twist of a knob. We have about unlimited spring load and rate options, so no more settling on what you are looking for in ride height or ride quality. You have the same ride potential at any ride height you choose. The rear end pictured, is the Swedish Ops Universal Direct Bolt In rear end. It comes with all the gear ratio and traction options you can ever need, along with a disc brake range of 11in to 14 inch rotors and up to 6 piston Calipers. The aluminum adjustable trailing arms/panhard bar allows you to keep your proper rear end alignment and and pinion angles, no matter the ride height setting.. Another unique feature to this rear end is, it comes in a 54in, 55in, and 56in track width, which will allow you to use a wider variety of common wheels and offsets with out spacers. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ension/027.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ension/031.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...sion/017-1.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...sion/022-1.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...sion/020-1.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...sion/018-1.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ension/034.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ension/035.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ension/036.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ension/037.jpg |
Here are a few pics with the unit out of the car, you should be able to see how it works.
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Here are some pics of different views of the P1800/Amazon front and rear kits together.. Keep in mind, this is our base kit with base brakes, but this what you see is the minimum of what you get... All the front end kits come fully assembled and ready to install, no welding, no cutting, so once you have your factory components removed, it literally slide right in and matches up with all the existing Volvo bolt holes.. You can also see the front end kit actually has longer braces forward of the OEM. And we do this, because after you remove the factor steering components, the extra reienforced holes are there to utilize for extra support and bracing of the new front crossmember.
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Well, it has been a bit since I have updated anything on this car, but there has been alot of development and behind the scenes going on.. I have been waiting for a few more key parts be finished up with the CAD work and cutting programs, so I can install actually production parts on this car.. I didnt want a car on the road, that wasnt actually running the production parts people are buying.. I think it would be a bad thing to take this car to events, and have people notice some key items are different from what Swedish Ops is offering to the public... I hope to have it on th road in the next couple of weeks, and I am waiting on the Production Driveshaft, LS Conversion Radiator, Conversion Headers, and the New LS engine to be delivered..
Here is the Mock Up Accessorized Ls Engine/Tremec TKO600 5-speed in the hole, and as you can see, it fits great.. Here is the interesting thing about our Front Suspension/Crossmember kits. The motor sits lower and further back than the original 4cyl, but you can drop the oil pan, remove the headers, change spark plugs, change AC compressor/altenator/power steering pump, etc, without even jacking or moving the motor.. In these pictures, you will see the multi piece firewall conversion mock up, but it has all been CAD'd and in production, so I will be installing the new productionfirewall conversion kit during the new engine replacement. Most of the underhood is still the factory structure, with only the actual firewall changed.. The fender wells, core support, and unibody structure is still factory and un-modified, as you can tell by the factory paint. You will also notice the cowl air intake for the heater box is still there, and I cant cut it off, because it has Car Numbers on it, so I am going to use it for a engine compartment heat escape.. I am going to make a nice dual funnel system, that will draw the heat out the cowl vent.. I hope I can make it look right, along with function correctly, because I cant really remove it without potential paperwork problems later.. I will also be running the Wilwood Pedal Assembly hidden under the dash, with the remote fluid resevoirs, so the brake booster option for the firewall will not be there also.. Once the production Firewall conversion kits is fully installed, things will look much cleaner, and I can prep and paint under the hood.. Before http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...Amazon/026.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...Amazon/024.jpg After, before paint and new motor http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps1c0bd889.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps4acd27c0.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps17c51e2b.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps762b9609.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps5e27b2c9.jpg |
I think I came up with a better idea for the old heater vent. I am going to use the cowl vent as a fresh air vent for the motor, by building a fitler box that attaches where the factory heater box did, and then have two intake runners that will run along the top of the valve covers. I am really considering, having a Louvered Intake Cover that is bridges the gap between the two runners, and will hide the intake and injector wiring.. It should give it a LS Engine Cover look, but be functional?
The pictured radiator isnt the LS Conversion Radiator and is a single core I had on hand, so the upper water neck is in the wrong location. That is what makes the mock up fabbed intake look too close. I also ran out of the Mock Up intake pieces, sure seems like they would give you more pieces, but you can get the idea.. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...zon/001-11.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...zon/002-10.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/005-8.jpg |
I should have the 540 horse LS6 here at the beginning of next week, and I am running the Tremec TKO600 with the .82 final drive in 5th, and now I am debating on what rear end gear ratio to start with first.. The car will weigh in at about 2700 pounds, so I was thinking it would be useless to go any lower than 3:42's, but I was thinking of starting with 3:08's. This would be also be a decent posi-trac with 18x9.5 rear wheels, and I think it will still perform very strong there, while getting about a 2000 rpm at about 70mph.
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Here are some pics of how the underneath is set up, with the Front and Rear Suspension, LS Motor, Tremec TKO 600 5-speed, the Speedway Engineering Mod-Light 9in Rear End, ect.. None of the drivetrain is below the body structure or rockers, so I wont have any Oil Pan ground clearance issues, because it and the transmission are tucked up in the body structure pretty decently. It also appears that there will be plenty of room for a decent sized exhaust pipe, so I can get a decent sounding and free flowing exhaust.
The mock up trans crossmember is pretty minimal, and will allow the exhaust pipes to sit in a nice ground clearance position. All of these components are part of our LS Conversion kit, so it should make the job much easier.. The engine stand and transmission mount are totally shimable, so you can dial in what ever angles or drivetrain positions you want.. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...zon/003-10.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...zon/001-12.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/004-9.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/005-9.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/009-6.jpg http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/l...azon/008-6.jpg |
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