1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Project... Need a bit of help.
#81
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Before you get the hammer out, look at your lower column mount. I bet there is enough play in the mounting plate to bump the column over and clear the manifold.
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Donny Wonder (03-18-2023)
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I was able to grab some LS3 exhaust manifolds and they fit amazing. I'm feeling like these are a much better fit than the C5 manifolds.
I may have to notch the hood on the drivers side. We shall see though.
Awesome steering shaft clearance.
I may have to notch the hood on the drivers side. We shall see though.
Awesome steering shaft clearance.
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Project GatTagO (03-20-2023)
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Those look like the 5th gen Camaro manifolds that I mentioned. If you get the ZL1 manifolds they will be stainless steel, which will make modifying them a lot easier.
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Donny Wonder (03-20-2023)
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The two snails are mounted.
I'm having issues with the brake system. The master cylinder and hydroboost sticks out too far.
Going to move the prop valve to the passenger side. This should free up the space for the downpipe.
I'm having issues with the brake system. The master cylinder and hydroboost sticks out too far.
Going to move the prop valve to the passenger side. This should free up the space for the downpipe.
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Project GatTagO (03-25-2023)
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You have a link or anything I can get educated on this iBooster? Is it expensive? I'm tired of buying twice. But if it works better in the long run I'm fine with it.
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Project GatTagO (03-26-2023)
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Project GatTagO (03-26-2023)
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I have the turbo downpipes mocked up and went ahead and modified the turbo headers. I would like to tuck the downpipes in an inch or so away from the headers. Any suggestions on how to do it?
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Donny Wonder (04-09-2023)
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If you find the stainless steel ones, you can cut the flange and possibly position the turbos where you want them.
#97
After shortening the headers again, I like the position of turbos. My issue now is I would like to tuck the downpipes in more. I'm going to try cutting some 90 degree elbows in half to bring them in more. The two 45 degree cuts should do it.
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Andrew
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Apologies for the gap in posts. Currently finishing up command and in the midst of PCSing (military). I was finally able to finish up the down pipes, install the fuel tank, and start running fuel lines.
#100
Back at it
So I am back working on the project. I installed the new turbo manifolds. I have a few issues. 1) I have to flip my hydroboost unit which will not be an issue. 2) My steering shaft is hitting my manifolds and I can't dent these in like my headers. I wonder if I could drop my steering column output around 2 inches? Which will clear the manifolds.
Why can't I live in a perfect world where all custom things fit.
Why can't I live in a perfect world where all custom things fit.