Author Topic: New build (Read 24404 times)

roxer · « **Reply #25 on:** February 04, 2016, 10:31:08 AM »

Quote from: elff on February 04, 2016, 10:25:48 AM

Those wheels look like Enkei RPF1's which are very popular. Forgestar makes a great product. Normally I am not a fan of wheel locks, but those are so nice, you might want to think about a set.

Very good point - yes I will consider that. It's taking a little longer to get these because of the brushed face, so protecting them would be a smart move.

JesseB · « **Reply #26 on:** February 04, 2016, 11:10:26 AM »

Quote from: Kelu on February 04, 2016, 02:35:12 AM

I'm still wondering if those Opel injectors are indeed bigger because they are coming from an engine similar to ours which is not pushing more power if I remember correctly.

The stock LNF injectors are 120#, and the Opel injectors are 135# per hr at 10 mpa

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #27 on:** February 04, 2016, 06:53:25 PM »

Quote from: roxer on February 04, 2016, 10:31:08 AM

Very good point - yes I will consider that. It's taking a little longer to get these because of the brushed face, so protecting them would be a smart move.

Better use more than one per wheel. One stud is pretty easy to snap once the others are off. Or, just trust that if someone really wants your wheels, they will just take the whole car.

Kelu · « **Reply #28 on:** February 05, 2016, 02:01:57 AM »

Quote from: JesseB on February 04, 2016, 11:10:26 AM

The stock LNF injectors are 120#, and the Opel injectors are 135# per hr at 10 mpa

Thanks for the info, did not know that info. There is a technical sheet somewhere?

roxer · « **Reply #29 on:** February 09, 2016, 10:10:39 AM »

Decided to go with BC Racing Coilovers and the DDM Wilwood kit while DDM has it. I'll move the Z0K springs to my wife's Sky. The engine build is almost done, so I should be delivering the car to an already built engine.

roxer · « **Reply #30 on:** February 18, 2016, 04:20:43 PM »

Block is back from the shop and the valve cover came in from Modern Performance. Turned out really nice.

ChopTop · « **Reply #31 on:** February 18, 2016, 09:11:01 PM »

Very cool build, looking forward to seeing this come together.

roxer · « **Reply #32 on:** February 18, 2016, 10:22:46 PM »

Wish I would have powder coated the turbo gloss black now. Maybe Dave can do that before the car gets there.

roxer · « **Reply #33 on:** March 07, 2016, 11:06:03 AM »

Dropped the car off this weekend and they have already started building the engine. They will start pulling the old engine on the 14th. Dave was working on another V8 transplant into a silver GXP.

roxer · « **Reply #34 on:** March 13, 2016, 03:03:10 AM »

Engine built and ready to go. Jeff Melnor is doing the job. Should go in Monday and then the rest of the work. Dave said he would redo the turbo housing in gloss black.

roxer · « **Reply #35 on:** March 19, 2016, 04:05:31 PM »

More progress

Sly Bob · « **Reply #36 on:** March 19, 2016, 05:30:36 PM »

Wheels are looking good!

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #37 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:08:53 PM »

Wow. I can't wait to see the wheels and tires on the car. These may be my favorite wheel I've seen on a solstice.

2kwk4u · « **Reply #38 on:** March 20, 2016, 11:27:45 AM »

I never noticed that ecotec motors have two separate chains - one driving the water pump/balance shaft, and the other a true timing chain driving the cams. Clearly I've never torn down an ecotec. The three cars I've had with them have been too reliable! 210,000 miles and counting on my VUE. 110K on the GXP.

roxer · « **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2016, 03:49:07 PM »

Well tires on rims - coilovers and brakes being installed now.

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roxer · « **Reply #40 on:** April 19, 2016, 10:10:30 AM »

Coilovers, brakes and wheels/tires on the car. Ride height has to be set back to Z0K height. Dave made some covers for the rear coilover holes in the wheel well using his 3D printer. Pretty cool. Loving it so far!

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Jim · « **Reply #41 on:** April 19, 2016, 10:30:27 PM »

Looking good!

Are you going to run e47 or pump gas?

Sting Ya · « **Reply #42 on:** April 20, 2016, 12:05:06 AM »

Roxer you should have the turbo components ceramic coated or a high heat coating like Jett Hot it withstands the heat much better I've had stuff powder coated and experienced flaking it's good for wheels , valve covers,frames etc.

roxer · « **Reply #43 on:** April 20, 2016, 10:14:19 AM »

Quote from: Jim on April 19, 2016, 10:30:27 PM

Looking good!

Are you going to run e47 or pump gas?

No, just 93 + Methanol. Best to keep it on a tune that makes gas available when I travel. This will still be my summer daily driver on good weather days.

roxer · « **Reply #44 on:** April 20, 2016, 10:17:09 AM »

Quote from: Sting Ya on April 20, 2016, 12:05:06 AM

Roxer you should have the turbo components ceramic coated or a high heat coating like Jett Hot it withstands the heat much better I've had stuff powder coated and experienced flaking it's good for wheels , valve covers,frames etc.

I wish that would have been mentioned beforehand. Hindsight, right? Too late for that now - engine is in the car with turbo attached. Maybe a blanket for the future, not sure yet as I read conflicting info on them. Dave's constructing a heat shield for me. I asked that it mimick the OEM version. I would think a blanket would fit under that future state.

Sting Ya · « **Reply #45 on:** April 20, 2016, 06:40:25 PM »

Just my opinion I would not waste my time or money with a shield I had one and ended up with a blanket by DEI Engineering does a much better job as far as heat containment goes By the way the car and engine look great !

roxer · « **Reply #46 on:** April 23, 2016, 05:43:46 PM »

Quote from: Sting Ya on April 20, 2016, 06:40:25 PM

Just my opinion I would not waste my time or money with a shield I had one and ended up with a blanket by DEI Engineering does a much better job as far as heat containment goes By the way the car and engine look great !

I may do both just for aesthetics. Hopefully dyno'd tomorrow/Monday. Setting the ride height today and some odds and ends.

roxer · « **Reply #47 on:** April 26, 2016, 09:03:09 PM »

Well I need to powder coat the rear calipers to match the Wilwoods. G2 doesn't match so well. Waiting to get pics of it lowered. Hopefully dyno'd tomorrow so I know what power I'm making...hopefully.

Jim · « **Reply #48 on:** April 26, 2016, 10:07:02 PM »

I really like those wheels!

roxer · « **Reply #49 on:** April 27, 2016, 08:57:30 AM »

Quote from: Jim on April 26, 2016, 10:07:02 PM

I really like those wheels!

Lowering the car should make it look better - that 4x4 look kills me!

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