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Awesome! I REALLY like this solution. (all except needing to pull the oil pan to install it...LOL) The simplicity...basically nothing to break or leak makes this such an elegant solution.
I wish I was further along, I would definitely be contacting Andrew to test. I'm probably 3 months out still. I will be a buyer. Is he thinking about making a 3/4" shorter pan for us too? That would be the most ideal in my mind, along with an oil cooler, I'm hopeful this would solve all of my track needs. As sexy as a dry sump solution is, I rather not add the complexity. Luke! Thanks for working with Andrew on this & letting us all know it's in the works! |
Originally Posted by rdb138
(Post 1596744)
Awesome! I REALLY like this solution. (all except needing to pull the oil pan to install it...LOL) The simplicity...basically nothing to break or leak makes this such an elegant solution.
I wish I was further along, I would definitely be contacting Andrew to test. I'm probably 3 months out still. I will be a buyer. Is he thinking about making a 3/4" shorter pan for us too? That would be the most ideal in my mind, along with an oil cooler, I'm hopeful this would solve all of my track needs. As sexy as a dry sump solution is, I rather not add the complexity. Luke! Thanks for working with Andrew on this & letting us all know it's in the works! Oh and his pans are cast, not an oem welded pan. |
Perfect! Fingers crossed this works as well as I'm hoping!
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Not only is Andrew an AMAZING person, he is also a brilliant designer and machinist! The simplicity and cost effectiveness of this solution makes me feel a bit embarrassed for even going down the dry sump path. LOL
Now we just need to convince GM to treat the 3.6 block like the LS and quit changing crap all the time so we can build up a robust aftermarket! |
Originally Posted by griff
(Post 1596802)
Now we just need to convince GM to treat the 3.6 block like the LS and quit changing crap all the time so we can build up a robust aftermarket!
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Got the new single wire alternator, using the Tuff Stuff that DJ Wade used.
https://www.tuffstuffperformance.com...us-79376g.html Enlisted the help of a mechanical engineer friend and he is designing brackets for me to be machined. It's a bit complex as the alternator needs to be pushed out 1" for the pulleys to line up. Plenty of room on the driver side and this one is a bit smaller than the oem alternator. I'll share the CAD files once they are done. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...342cc0940e.jpg |
we are going to give this a shot and see what happens.
Credit to Andrew for the ramp idea. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...6c484dc16.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...3c6dd072e.jpeg |
NICE! I bet it is going to work pretty damn well honestly.
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Originally Posted by fmcokc
(Post 1597399)
we are going to give this a shot and see what happens.
Credit to Andrew for the ramp idea. My version looks like it was done with stone tools by a caveman compared to yours LOL |
Making good progress and should be starting up the new motor next week.
Put an extension on the lower radiator pipe so I only need a very short 90 bend of hose versus a long straight and bend. Made aluminum clamps to hold all the battery cables, wires, brake line and fuel hose tightly in the upper part of the tunnel. Heat wrapped the bundle as well as it nears the exhaust. Swaintech coated downpipes came back and they are beautiful. That stuff is like 80 grit sandpaper, very weird but looking forward to seeing what it can do with exhaust pipe temps. And lastly, we are on V2 of the alternator brackets. Couple small adjustments and I'll be sending off the files to have it machined from 6061. Stoked to finally get a decent voltage output from the alternator. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...db0593b68e.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...3f7579c7d0.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...56d726311e.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...39c253756e.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...0c46e42c53.jpg |
Impressed, as usual. Dedicated and skilled work my man.
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Nice job with that mount! I really like that you printed out the prototype first to test fit. That’s awesome. What’s the top hole on the mount for?
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Originally Posted by rdb138
(Post 1597933)
Nice job with that mount! I really like that you printed out the prototype first to test fit. That’s awesome. What’s the top hole on the mount for?
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Originally Posted by Garman
(Post 1597915)
Impressed, as usual. Dedicated and skilled work my man.
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Originally Posted by LukeG
(Post 1597971)
It is another M10x1.5mm bolt hole. On my backup motor part of that bolt hole was broken off in the accident that totaled the camaro it came from, so no bolt on the test fit for that one. It bolts right up on the good motor in the car though.
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First start... I am getting a weird chirping noise from the back of the engine. It is in both videos as I get closer and I can't figure out what it is. I don't think it is the spec clutch since when I press the pedal in it doesn't go away. Any ideas?
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Videos are private, need to be set to unlisted.
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Originally Posted by gooflophaze
(Post 1598348)
Videos are private, need to be set to unlisted.
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Luke the Video still set to private.
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Should be working now. Please confirm.
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