(Though not related to your effort...)
I've had a spool and spool gun for a long time.
Never even considered using it - until now.
Oh boy more online research required!
And, yeah, another bottle of Gas...
onward now that paint is applied
fit up the radiator holder
to attach the fan, nutserts
next step
then bend an angle to hold the bottom in place
the benefit is I can lift the fan out without the radiator attached
then time to weld the frame extensions in place - the problem is I never really had a good place to put tow hooks - you know, the required things to be on the track....
picked up some metal to build a cross brace
and built it
then installed everything
if you're thinking "that's pretty close" you'd be wrong, it's too close... so much stuff in such a small place
last night, issues
and now fixed
new issue.... making the old upper hose work
cut the offending angle off
then weld back on
and fit
still have to put a bleed valve on top but close
moved the temp sensor from the front to the top
I swear I should put a zipper to take the hood off...
another view
time to finish up the cooling system
plumb the tank
first, paint the mount
then the layout
Thursday, the stainless upper hose was in progress. Needed a bleeder as this is the highest point
because the metal is only 16 ga, I put a plug in the top then tapped it for the bleeder
finished here
you know, I could have finished this all pretty, but f*** that - gotta give the haters something to hate on
then a solid aluminum tube for the lower hose
once mounted
time to connect the AN side
on unfinished tasks.... painted the lower valence
we end on my favorite task... wiring... it was comforting to read that my plan will void the warranty
this isn't the void part... but I can't imagine putting the controller on the bumper support is a recommended procedure
grounding done (now we're voiding)
and the cooling system is holding fluid just fine...
1) finish fan system - that includes a switch to power the fan and the water pump while I'm sitting between rounds
2) attach the side pipes
3) wrap the sidepipes
4) make it so the gas tank can't slide in its straps (yeah, really)
5) tow hooks
6) reinstall interior
7) build air cleaner
8) tune....
9) build rear cover/defuser
10) install front spoiler
*eventually build an exhaust system that's side pipe but actually doesn't kill power and is tunable
*put dual adjustable coilovers
lower valence installed
this removed. I don't need it. Called Derale today, we talked about what I was doing and cleared up a misconception..... that they are computer controlled motors. They're not in this case, it's a 2 speed motor thus I can control it with my Holley computer. Key here, if you're copying, is you MUST start the fan on low speed then double the speed by adding power to the high side of the motor.
and wired
With substantially tuning, it's drivable now
but
I still need an air cleaner
hmm
probably this
all i have to do now is build it
My quick impression in CAD (for your rectangular filter):
You know me; I would build it out of foam, cut, shape, file and cover with a foam-safe sealer. Then I'd lay up the 'glass and then melt out the foam. I don't weld like you do, but take this approach.
I havent measured the Eventuri setup, but the contraction ratios on windtunnels is typically 4 or 6:1. [Its been a few years so I had to look it up!]
The one I've sketched is pretty close @ narly 3:1. Just looking at your plan - it looks close to almost 6:1.
Recall, the intake area to a radiator is 1/6 the radiator area, but that is a different issue. Here, I think you want enough flow and then constrict it to get max input to the engine. I'd say it is a good choice you'r making.
On the campre van, I've removed all the "standard intake gear" and went to a Cold Air Intake. May follow your work here and make a mod to its LS engine as you are doing here. But first - gotta' get wheels on the ground!
first... trim the tray to make more sense then do a first piece
then a top piece
next side panels
other side.... keep in mind the motor is off-centered from GM so steering and brakes can be in the engine compartment... not as noticeable until you do something like this
finished product.... well, finished CAD
You know me; I would build it out of foam, cut, shape, file and cover with a foam-safe sealer. Then I'd lay up the 'glass and then melt out the foam. I don't weld like you do, but take this approach.
I havent measured the Eventuri setup, but the contraction ratios on windtunnels is typically 4 or 6:1. [Its been a few years so I had to look it up!]
The one I've sketched is pretty close @ narly 3:1. Just looking at your plan - it looks close to almost 6:1.
Recall, the intake area to a radiator is 1/6 the radiator area, but that is a different issue. Here, I think you want enough flow and then constrict it to get max input to the engine. I'd say it is a good choice you'r making.
On the campre van, I've removed all the "standard intake gear" and went to a Cold Air Intake. May follow your work here and make a mod to its LS engine as you are doing here. But first - gotta' get wheels on the ground!
4" x 13 1/2 is the opening size, the throttle body is 4 1/2 diameter.... all that math, repeat after me. I couldn't be a doctor because I failed A&P, I couldn't be an engineer because I suck at math, so the only profession left was the practice of law.... which it does make sense as I draw lines to envision where I'm going.... it's what I do all day.
I want to learn carbon fiber lay up so I can make new covers for the sidepipes... but that's 'on the list' and that list is pretty long and behind getting my plasma table reliably operational
That is going to have so much cool-factor when they check under the hood.
And, it is in a great place to avoid the radiator-heated air. Look forward to the install.
That is going to have so much cool-factor when they check under the hood.
And, it is in a great place to avoid the radiator-heated air. Look forward to the install.
oh no, I'm sure I'll continue to be dead last in the Design and Engineering section of Optima challenge. That said, this year I may pull the filter off in the speaking portion of that....
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