Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

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We only got around to putting the lines in yesterday. If the camera looks hazy... that's because I was sweating buckets.

Sending and return lines look good. I picked up a flex fuel sensor and loaded that into the Motion Raceworks billet sensor holder. I need to make a bracket for the Motion Raceworks holder and use some threaded inserts. A self tapper went into the ID f750 just to let it hang out while lines are getting ran, threaded inserts will be used there too.

I'm very happy with the Hot Rod Fuel line and have zero issues recommending it so far... I'll check back with you after the fuel is flowing though.

Heat shielding, charcoal canaster and exhaust mounting brackets found their way to the bin.

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Went to the store and picked up a bunch of threaded fittings. I should have some -6 PTFE coming in today so I can get my transmission cooler rear mounted. I need to go back to the hardware store and pick up some aluminum stock to build brackets for both the trans cooler and Motion Raceworks ethanol sensor.

I put in all my pigtails on my IGN-1A coils and found out one coil is too close to the plenum. D1CKED OVER AGAIN by the twin plenum. I'll probably lower the coil and drill a new hole. Super happy I'll be drilling into the fresh powder coat...

Put the alternator back on. I was able to hit the heat shielding in a bit with a hammer and then had just enough room to hang the alternator. It's so damn tight in there I needed to remove the waste gate, although I tried not to. The bottom bolt lines directly up with the waste gate.

At this point, it appears almost everything has interference when I want to take things apart.... It's a big damn puzzle.

In other news, I ordered rolls of cable so that I can rear mount the battery and take care of other electrical. Guess what 1/0 gauge copper is? not cheap. lol.

Tinker Electronics 7" dash was ordered so that I can display any gauge I want. It eventually will be molded into the cubby.

Last thing I want to say. The shop is incredible hot. My entire shirt is wet from sweat, it's miserable with the humidity. Outside has been 90deg so it's like 100 with 75% humidity. Doesn't look like this week will be much better.

Ghostvette

Bolt the coil directly, using the screws that hold the bracket on? You would have to go longer screws.

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gbrettin

Exactly what I was thinking about doing.

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Made a mount for the Motion Raceworks Flex Sensor. Both the flex sensor and f750 filter were mounted. Both were positioned perfectly so that the lines join perfectly between each other.

The shop was still... hot AF...

gbrettin

Guess what?!?!?! ANOTHER hot day, 100+ in the shop... I worked until I started to get a stomach ache from the heat.

I had to drop the tank because the transmission lines need to go over the top to get to the transmission. Also, old gas line was left on top that I needed to get out, a filter needed to be added to the air inlet to the tank and I had to cap a different vent.

I started off with mounting the transmission cooler. I pretty much did the same process as I used for the flex fuel sensor. While everything was out in the trunk area, I decided to paint it with VHT Roll Cage paint. The area was first cleaned with paint prep and etching primer was used. The good news about the heat was that the paint was dry in about 5-10min. Downside... I stunk the shop up REALLY bad.

I took a few extra photos of the under car so you can see how everything is flowing together (finally). The fittings on the fuel pump were slightly different than the earlier pictures too. When running custom line you want to be on the inner part of the tank .

gbrettin

Well, I pretty much had a melt down last night and rage quit. All good now. I came to the realization that I'm too methodical and move at a snails pace to just throw my car together so I can have it ready for LS Fest next month. Moreover, I'd want to drive it. With that said... I'll continue to work like hell on it but just accept the fact it will be drivable next spring. I still think I can get the car to fire off and put around a bit by fall to work out kinks.... but I just need to be real with my work speed. I'm not fast and I will not work until 3-4am every night killing myself to get this going.

I am very happy with the fuel lines, trans lines, brackets/mounts and other things completed over the last HOT two weeks.

As for last night, I started to tidy up the lines with zip ties and magnets. I'll get the magnets replaced with something else eventually. The magnets are NOT weak. They can hold 15lbs.

For the tank, I added a filter to the tank's breather so I don't get dirt in the tank. I was going to cap the little vent next to it but JCHammond told me that goes to the filler neck. Then it dawned upon me that the vent is used to create pressure while filling the tank during fill ups so that the handle will automatically shut off because of the venturi effect... SO that is getting hooked back up.

Food for thought, if anyone is going to run a rear mount cooler then you will need 20' (which I bought). It's the perfect amount.

Last thought... Get some flush cut clippers if you cut zip ties. They are 2 dollars and make it so you don't cut yourself wide open on zipties.

Ghostvette

Sometimes the hardest part of any project is accepting your personal limitations. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.

The build is looking great, and while there might be minor issues to iron out once the car is running, you will be happy knowing you did it right and not just threw it together.

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JARblue

If you were going to cut corners on this build you should have started doing it a long time ago

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gbrettin

I did more than this last night... but I didn't take pictures. lol Shocker right? I dropped the gas tank back down because two -6 lines will not go up and over the gas tank. bummer. The lines were re routed under and thankfully I had plenty of line.

The only picture I took was me painting under the gas tank. Was this needed? No. Will anyone see it. No. Did it make me happy. yeah. I've decided to paint under the car VHT Roll Cage black where ever I can. I'm not going to drop the sub frame for the because eventually the whole subframe will be taken out for a MA Motorsports Winters Quick Change subframe. I'll paint it then.

So what Pictures did you miss? not a lot. I added zip ties to the transmission lines all the way back. After that I decided to put a threaded insert (10-24) in with plastic cable hold downs I found at the hardware store. Only one went in because Nick/Dave (shop owners) stole the battery for the drill so they could Sawzall a rough cut for a huge tub in on their twin turbo Yukon. Apparently they want long travel suspension and crazy large sand paddles on it. I'll grab some pictures later.

In other news, I reached out to Jason Gale because I'm a big fan of his work with the pillar pods. I asked him if he could do something with the Tinker Electronics display incorporating that into the cubby. He sent me a photo of the EXACT design I was looking for. I think Canada should celebrate a day in his honour (used that spelling just for him).

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Tinker Electronics came in and the unit looks pretty good. I'm not in love with the 3D printed case but i've seen these units in action and they more than make up for it. Heck, maybe I'll CF wrap the case later. Later... yes later.

Took a measurement for the drive shaft, a whopping 41" 1/4. I happened to find someone on IG that makes custom drive shafts with the pinon plate machined so that I can bolt it right up. I noticed that the drive shaft joint hits my custom transmission bracket so it's about to get even more custom.

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Mounted my Lokar dipstick to a factory bolt. For some reason my cable wouldn't go back in after I gave a quick test of pulling it out. It sounded like it was banging on the transmission... That's because it was. Lokar forgot to put a PTFE O ring inside the tube so I had to take out the dipstick from the transmission and then send the lower part back to them. At least the transmission did not have fluid.

I put the front bumper back on to get an idea how many pies I will need for that. Looks like a few like a like 4 sets of 90's to make it snake out (2 per side) and a couple 45 deg mandrel bends. I'm going to try avoiding snake zilla v2.

A 3.5" custom made drive shaft has been ordered for the car today. It comes with the pinon flange so I should be able to bolt it right up. That is... after I modify the transmission mount.


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Officially sent the Tinker Electronics off to Jason Gale. Can't wait to see what he makes. I have him creative freedom to do what ever he wants.

Took down the transmission lines and painted the underside VHT Roll Cage black. Eventually it will be all black.

The transmission mount was removed and cut up. I used 1" aluminum box on the sides and added another going side to side. Should be plenty strong and now there's enough room for the 3.5" aluminum and the yolk. I'm getting the drive shaft from Drivetrain Industries if anyone is wondering:
https://www.facebook.com/Drivetrain-...5676657558693/

I've got to say, for a 2009... the car is clean AF.

Tinker Electronics off to Mr. Gale:

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Pulled the MS3 wiring harness today. I need to lay out where the connectors go yet but this was plenty good for me today. It was a b1tch getting the wires through the grommet. I ended up putting electrical tape on the connectors and adding a touch of assembly lube to help it along. It looked like that grommet was birthing for a moment.

The grommet actually looks pretty good. BUT! I have a Maven Performance Dual Bulkhead milspec connector I will change everything out later.

So I guess my car officially has a wiring harness now?

gbrettin

3 months later... my CSF A2W radiator came in. The little thing is pretty damn dope. It came with mounting brackets, spal fan and fittings. The mount location is perfect right next to the transmission cooler. It's nice having some space to mount stuff.

The MS3 wiring harness was laid into the location where they need to be. The wiring harness is incredible clean, I'm shocked. I honestly don't think I will change the main loom over to a milspec connector, I'll save that for add ons later.