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Originally Posted by whitey240
Holy hell... Are you ever going to finish this build? I have had two different V8's in my car since I sold all of this stuff to you! 
Looking good as always! Can't wait to see what numbers it puts down!
The IM was the first one off the line 3 years ago when Jay made the kit. It cracked on the dyno and was reinforced by Jay with Mark reviewing the fix. It was fine for the rest of the time I drove on it and should be fine for the future.
I will be curious to see how that clutch holds up. The twin plate OS Giken I had in the car was starting to slip. I can't remember if we talked about this or not but I would really think about putting in the hydraulic release bearing( Hydraulic Release Bearing Kit RWD - Drivetrain - Mazworx). I was having issues shifting at full throttle at the track and the more I think about it, I think this might have fixed the issue.
That CAS relocation is pretty slick. Definitely better then putting a hole in the firewall. Although now it gives me a sweet spot to hide nitrous solenoids!
Good luck and keep me updated when this thing finally moves under its own power! |
Hey man, baby steps... Thanks for the compliments! I actually found a very small crack on the underside by the IACV, but took care of it at work and should be good to go.
The clutch should be up to the task. I'm not sure what the OS Giken was rated to handle, but this one is rated for 515ft lbs. I shouldn't eclipse that, but you never know on race gas and some more boost. I had looked at the hydro release bearing, I guess we'll find out if it is indeed needed.
I honestly fought with myself about cutting the hole for the CAS, but I figured , IF I ever do a different conversion, I don't want a large hole back there staring at me, atleast you found a good use for yours
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***Update***
So, last update I was attempting to get my cold pipe finished up, but as usual, parts delays and my schedule conflicted with what I wanted to do. I did however get it tacked up that evening without the other parts I needed.
Fast forward to yesterday, all parts in hand, minus my IAT bund and a nipple for the IACV, and it's all finished up. Tig welded and purged to prevent any and all stalactites from forming on the inside of the pipe. The remaining pieces should be here tomorrow or Sat and I'll have it completed and installed permanently in the car.
