markrolston@mac.com Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Here is the first shot of the turbo downpipes. The fit is tight but is working according to plans so far. Also, final parts for the dry-sump pump arrived so that's getting installed. And lastly, we are just starting to work on the rear diffuser design. Note how the transmission bellhousing sticks way down below the dry sump. We will have to make a cover for this. Also, the front splitter will cover a lot of this to provide good aero. The goal is to have most of the underside flat and smooth. Edited August 6, 2012 by markrolston@mac.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Oh yeah, No inner fenders.. duh! that certainly makes a difference. Amazing work Mark, Keep it up, I can't wait to see more pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) The engine plumbing and plenum are coming along nicely. The silicon bend will become an aluminum piece soon. Edited August 10, 2012 by markrolston@mac.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Super nice Mark. did you narrow the corvette ifs at all? did it fit between your flared fenders? keep up the great work! Edited August 13, 2012 by v8dats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Super nice Mark. did you narrow the corvette ifs at all? did it fit between your flared fenders? keep up the great work! I started with the desired hub-to-hub width (~57.5") and then subtracted from that to come up with the frame rail width (28") for mounting the corvette suspension arms. So the corvette parts remained stock. Art morrison mounted the suspension to a frame rail for me. They typically do this for hot rods. The design I made is here: http://www.rolston.me/NewSite/New_Z_Blog/Entries/2008/9/27_Front_Suspension.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 The new rocker arms for the rear suspension came in today. The original ones (blue) did not extend enough and caused the shock to hit the frame on extension. These new ones should alleviate this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Woot! every time I see a new Mark-post I get all happy for more S30 Pron! Lookin good mark. Those brackets are sweet. I liked the anodized blue, but hey form over fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) Oh, Could you post a little more on that Dry Sump, it looked to be a beast! Edited August 21, 2012 by Pharaohabq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Woot! every time I see a new Mark-post I get all happy for more S30 Pron! Lookin good mark. Those brackets are sweet. I liked the anodized blue, but hey form over fashion. yeah, the blue was cool. I have a collection of aluminum parts that will wait until we're further along to decide whether to anodize or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 The rear suspension rockers are mounted now. They fit much better. The new shifter is installed. It sits a little far back but seems to feel fine sitting in the car. I'll need to test fit the center console. I plan on the console being stock (but made of new materials- CF or leather) so I may need to move the shift hole in the console. Not a problem. We also found some nice, reasonably priced clamps for the turbo plumbing. This will allow us to go (almost) entirely without silicon connectors. Also shown here is the end caps for the intercooler almost ready for welding up. The piping will interface where the two humps are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Still loving this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 The rear suspension rocker is installed. The transmission with the new shifter is in. I bought a porsche GT3 knob to place on the rod. I'll cut a new shift pattern into a hat to replace the current knob hat. And the engine bay is coming along. I'm showing both of my Z's at Austin's Wekfest on September 30th. Come check it out if you're in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Wow, that is coming together VERY nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Its like engineering porn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 My new (used) shift knob arrived. It's in Alcantera. If the CF dashboard fails then I plan to do the dash also in Alcantera. The Sparco CF DTM seats I hope to use are also in the same material. I'll need to replace the hat with a new hat with the appropriate shift pattern. I need to figure out how to get that done. I assume I can find someone to laser cut a graphic into a shaped piece of aluminum. Other than the shift pattern, perhaps I'll put a nice big "Z" on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 The end tanks for the intercooler are done. The pic here shows the twin outlets at the top of the intercooler that divert air to the plenum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Welding on the plenum is done. We need to bead blast the surface to give it an even coating. I like that look better than the bling of a polished surface. The flange for the plenums are also attached. They are glued in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 We're making a lot of progress in our attempt to get ready for the Sept 30 Wekfest show in Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I am in awe, that looks so nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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