Rocket Vapor
#126
I hope to have more pictures later this week. I am thinking about weight. I still need a transmission shield,transmission blanket,engine diaper, five point harness,fan go cool me in the heat. I am a little confused/concerned how to shed more weight. I want me in the car ready to race at 2500 pounds. Maybe my goal is not going to happen . I hope documenting this build will help someone or at least show what not to do.I will take advice under consideration. Thanks everyone following along.
#127
Jobs from Trump?
I wish you all the best in 2017 for work. Hopefully Trump will be the guy that can get everyone back to work. Not just back to work, need decent paying jobs .
I know Tool & Die has ramped up over here in Canada along with custom CNC machining in aerospace, mining, and robotic components.
It would be nice to see everyone working and enjoying the hobby again rather than being strapped to a tight budget.
Eric
I know Tool & Die has ramped up over here in Canada along with custom CNC machining in aerospace, mining, and robotic components.
It would be nice to see everyone working and enjoying the hobby again rather than being strapped to a tight budget.
Eric
At least we have our car dreams to fulfill. This roll cage is dope.
#128
Dope okay .😂 I don't know it that is good or bad.😱
#139
Good question not sure the struggle to make it operational has been very costly. I still have a lot more on the plate and parts to finish not cheap. I do have a temp engine so I can drive it down the track till the engine i am building is done. My plan is to drive it in late September or October. If it is later than that I may trailer it to a warmer state to get that first time slip this year. In other words i am all in to drive it this year hell or high water. The only thing to stop me is covid 19.
#141
The headers are completely done.
Last edited by wr1970; July 2nd, 2020 at 06:59 AM.
#145
What style are you going with?
I know the budget is tight, have you thought about the fiberglass W25 hood that has been raised that rocket racing sells?
Why does the regulator need to be mounted there?
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/real...ics-t1589.html
I know the budget is tight, have you thought about the fiberglass W25 hood that has been raised that rocket racing sells?
Why does the regulator need to be mounted there?
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/real...ics-t1589.html
Last edited by Bernhard; July 8th, 2020 at 10:50 AM.
#146
What style are you going with?
I know the budget is tight, have you thought about the fiberglass W25 hood that has been raised that rocket racing sells?
Why does the regulator need to be mounted there?
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/real...ics-t1589.html
I know the budget is tight, have you thought about the fiberglass W25 hood that has been raised that rocket racing sells?
Why does the regulator need to be mounted there?
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/real...ics-t1589.html
Last edited by wr1970; July 9th, 2020 at 05:03 AM.
#148
. Maybe I should post what the 461 bearings looked like after over a thousand passes!😊
Bernhard wrote:
I would like to see the bearings as well as the build specs.
Bearing clearance, crank, studs, bolts, rods, etc?
1000 passes Nice!!
One infamous self praising engine builder can't get them to live once around the block
Bernhard wrote:
I would like to see the bearings as well as the build specs.
Bearing clearance, crank, studs, bolts, rods, etc?
1000 passes Nice!!
One infamous self praising engine builder can't get them to live once around the block
#149
. Maybe I should post what the 461 bearings looked like after over a thousand passes!😊
Bernhard wrote:
I would like to see the bearings as well as the build specs.
Bearing clearance, crank, studs, bolts, rods, etc?
1000 passes Nice!!
One infamous self praising engine builder can't get them to live once around the block
Bernhard wrote:
I would like to see the bearings as well as the build specs.
Bearing clearance, crank, studs, bolts, rods, etc?
1000 passes Nice!!
One infamous self praising engine builder can't get them to live once around the block
1000 passes really proves it!
#151
Last edited by wr1970; July 23rd, 2020 at 06:37 AM.
#152
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Colorado Springs Colorado/Thousand Oaks Ca
Posts: 1,722
Missed this post Sorry. The body sets real low in the front this car body sets on a rake. High in back setting on 34" tires 20" wide. Tires on front are 29's. Also this engine is mounted deep into what a normal engine location to the firewall. So as engine goes backward up the frame it gets lower to the body. And being as the body up front is lower more aerodynamic.This is to add better weight transfer to the rearend.I hope this helps explaining why the engine sticks out so much and the mock up is a Victor intake.
#153
It is off set by 1/4 inch I need to shim front and mid plate! That was a good question also transmission mount has not been drilled till this shimming has been done. So yes engine will appear to be not totally straight but only a well informed person could see it. Most do not have that vision. Thanks for asking i think you have seen this problem before. The welder guy setting up trans mount was upset till I told him that I could shim it because he did plum Bob and string lined it and discovered what I already knew. I found it when first shop work on chassis and made trans mount wrong but I didn't know till two years later as I brought car home and stored it. Two years had gone by so no chance they would fix it . My next step is install a complete engine and transmission to get drive shaft built. This should happen in August after the 3. Car is home so work is being done.
#155
For those following yes I am still slogging along on this build. Working on lexan glass for doors with no brackets to attach to. This is my first attempt to do something like this. After get it where I like it I will post pictures. Sending transmission to be freshened up.
Last edited by wr1970; September 29th, 2020 at 08:34 AM.