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Post by dietcoke on Dec 16, 2015 10:19:01 GMT
Also, here's a look of the new 7" swift front springs (550lb) vs the 5.5" 503lb VMaxx springs and helpers.  |
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Post by einy on Dec 16, 2015 12:06:59 GMT
Where did you source the Makrolon from ?? I'm looking at covering up that same area, as you can see it when driving (and it kind of annoys me).
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 16, 2015 13:00:50 GMT
Ebay! It's very inexpensive, relatively. They made all shapes and sizes, you'll need a 10x10 for each side
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Post by einy on Dec 17, 2015 0:10:56 GMT
Cool ... Thanks
John
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 17, 2015 14:11:45 GMT
Oil pressure weirdness is 100% gone, definitely had an oring issue. Glad thats fixed. Onto fitting the swift springs and to replace a leaky axle seal, and I think the car will be ready for the racetrack.
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Post by greg on Dec 17, 2015 16:48:07 GMT
Excellent!
Now how to get my car to KS for some fun runs with you?
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 17, 2015 21:19:28 GMT
I tow mine anywhere over about 30 miles.
Midterm project is now to design a functional splitter/front aero device to balance out the huge rear wing. Front wing is also an option/on the table, if mounts work out.
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 18, 2015 2:18:37 GMT
Good view of the quality swift springs installed. Much better then that stupid helper setup that doesnt do anything on a short travel suspension.  |
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Post by jmills on Dec 18, 2015 4:54:27 GMT
Let me know if you ever trailer that beast out to Illinois or Wisconsin. There are some great tracks out here to drive and race.
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 22, 2015 7:41:56 GMT
I didn't test enough with the new O-Ring and as soon as I got the car up to temp the oil pressure issue popped back up, so I tore into the engine a little more and found the culprit. I should have replaced this originally when I went into the engine. The O-ring on the cam retainer plate was tore in two spots, it seals the oil galley between the cam and the mains, IE: it caused a HUGE pressure leak. Sure is easy to work on these LS motors in this car.  Front of engine off, you can see the fresh oil pump and the large Q-Tip shaped oil galley above the cam.  Tears at top left and bottom center. The whole O-Ring was pretty smooshed. My mistake to reuse it  |
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Post by boileralum on Dec 22, 2015 13:51:59 GMT
Glad you were able to find it. And like you said, at least it is easy to work on  |
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 25, 2015 3:45:24 GMT
Old filter had a minute bit of fine copper glitter, but I'm cautiously optimistic the new plate and filter will fix it for good, and I won't need a rebuild. Oil pressure has doubled from 25 psi cold start to just over 50. Will test warm pressure tomorrow when I can get a hold of a new crank bolt (if I can, anyway), but it should finally be good.  |
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 25, 2015 9:28:44 GMT
Since the oiling system is fixed, got to work on mounting the accusump. Due to its physical size, didn't have a lot of mounting options but it just fits behind the drivers seat with these trick billet brackets.    With it installed, finally ready to tackle the road course. |
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Post by zeitgeist on Dec 25, 2015 17:50:45 GMT
Good news on the improved oil pressure. Hopefully problem solved. With the Accusump was there room to mount it behind the passenger seat or too tight? I don't remember if you had yours corner weighted or what the balance was just thinking more weight on the passenger side and running the lines in the tunnel.
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 26, 2015 3:04:03 GMT
It would have interfered with the battery. The driver's side is also a shorter line run to the oil port on the engine.
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