jb1200 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Are you going to use the GM NOS/used parts, or the Taiwan sheetmetal stampings? B) Going with the Taiwan sheetmetal. 1 Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Going with the Taiwan sheetmetal. The Taiwan pieces fit OK, and are a teenie bit thinner/lighter weight. Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 The Taiwan pieces fit OK, and are a teenie bit thinner/lighter weight. Yea I'm not really worried about the fitment because the valance is a little bit wider the the datsuns so I will have to cut the end to make it fit. Quote Link to comment
sunny310 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 It's popped up here a few times. I love it. But mostly because it's different, and I love the C10 Skylines... :thumbup: But it is craaaazy expensive... That looks badass X1000000000 Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 This weekend's progress. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 This weekend's progress. Are you going with the smallblock Chevy now, or just using it to tune your chassis? 1 Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 hes been doing a small block from the start 1 Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 hes been doing a small block from the start I'm going way back to the beginning of the build when THIS was discussed: jraymer, on 06 Feb 2013 - 09:53 AM, said: Details on the engine?? Consider an all aluminum 5.3 ? jb1200 on 06 February 2013 - 10:40 AM responded: "Yes I am also considering the LS1 engine, but I have the 307 ready to go for now." A twin turbo 383 is the last that I heard he might use. Never too late for a lightweight LSX. B) Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I'm going way back to the beginning of the build when THIS was discussed: I'm gonna go with the sbc for right now. But as you know the swap from sbc to lsx wouldn't be that hard. jraymer, on 06 Feb 2013 - 09:53 AM, said: Details on the engine?? Consider an all aluminum 5.3 ? jb1200 on 06 February 2013 - 10:40 AM responded: "Yes I am also considering the LS1 engine, but I have the 307 ready to go for now." A twin turbo 383 is the last that I heard he might use. Never too late for a lightweight LSX. B) 1 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 A twin turbo 383 is the last that I heard he might use. Never too late for a lightweight LSX. B) I qouted what i thought you said to say,, a 383 is a small block. carry on. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I qouted what i thought you said to say,, a 383 is a small block. carry on. Right now for this application, he is using a traditional Gen I Chevy 307 smallblock. A 383 stroker is commonly a Gen I Chevy smallblock, although one can obtain an LSX 383 to 454 stroker. Although an LSX is considered to be a smallblock by some, it is a bit larger in exterior dimensions. The only thing an LSX has in common with the traditional Chevy smallblock is the 4.40" bore centers. B) Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I have Google on my computer too,, but that doesn't change my statement one bit.. YOU said he should use a lsx he said he might consider it. Trust me as a "ex" circle tracking Ford driver,, i hate chevys, but if ya want to come over,, i will show you my stacks of Chevy 283-400 heads so you will trust me in saying, i do understand them . i will provide lemonade or iced tea if you want.. Sorry OP but we are here to critique and discuss your build, and bump it to the top. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I have Google on my computer too,, but that doesn't change my statement one bit.. YOU said he should use a lsx he said he might consider it. Trust me as a "ex" circle tracking Ford driver,, i hate chevys, but if ya want to come over,, i will show you my stacks of Chevy 283-400 heads so you will trust me in saying, i do understand them . i will provide lemonade or iced tea if you want.. Sorry OP but we are here to critique and discuss your build, and bump it to the top. I assume that you are talking to me (no quote)? I don't need google (or the computer for that matter). I go by practical experience, over 50 years of it.. Where did I say he should use an LSX? I have had many cars, but prefer Ford. The LSX all aluminum engine puts out tons of power on the cheap, but I personally wouldn't use one. They have terrible core shift on the aluminum blocks. I mentioned the LSX ONLY because John considered it. BTW, a nice cold brew will do. :cool: Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Engine makeover!!! Quote Link to comment
B210GX Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 And that pretty little orange thing peaking out from beneath it all... Come on... go buy a real filter Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 And that pretty little orange thing peaking out from beneath it all... Come on... go buy a real filter The orange Fram filter here with the little black grip top is the cheapie one, probably a PH-30. They use cardboard end pieces on the paper filter inside that tend to come apart in racing situations, or when left on street cars too long before a change. Fram does make an orange filter in the HP racing series (no black grip top) that has a heavier guage case, along with metal end caps, so not all Fram orange oil Filters are.bad. I have, as John here probably did, use the cheaper Fram for mockup purposes. I've known a couple of engine builders that use the cheaper orange Fram filter to break in a new engine, then toss them for a Wix, Motorcraft, Purolator, or K&N, at the first oil change. B) Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 The orange Fram filter here with the little black grip top is the cheapie one, probably a PH-30. They use cardboard end pieces on the paper filter inside that tend to come apart in racing situations, or when left on street cars too long before a change. Fram does make an orange filter in the HP racing series (no black grip top) that has a heavier guage case, along with metal end caps, so not all Fram orange oil Filters are.bad. I have, as John here probably did, use the cheaper Fram for mockup purposes. I've known a couple of engine builders that use the cheaper orange Fram filter to break in a new engine, then toss them for a Wix, Motorcraft, Purolator, or K&N, at the first oil change. B) Yes the fram that you see is only for mock purposes. Once the car is on the road the filter will change to a better quality filter. Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Cleaned up the engine bay this weekend. Added the water header and the crank trigger system components. 2 Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 It's all coming together. 1 Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Welded up some radiator support braces. 1 Quote Link to comment
260zkaboom Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I am not one to post much but this thing is A W E S O M E ! ! ! It is full of badass work front to back and top to bottom. Quote Link to comment
CGS1948 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Cleaned up the engine bay this weekend. Added the water header and the crank trigger system components. I've heard that the Dedenbear electric water pump is about the best that you can buy, the only downside being that it is not designed for AN fitted hoses. Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I've heard that the Dedenbear electric water pump is about the best that you can buy, the only downside being that it is not designed for AN fitted hoses. That's what I heard also. But I'm going with this setup: http://www.daviescraig.com.au/Electric_Water_Pumps-EWP150_Alloy___Controller_Combo__12V____PART_No__8070-details.aspx Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Started the bodywork and fender flare work. Quote Link to comment
jb1200 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 How the engine sits currently. 1 Quote Link to comment
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