National Speed Build: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro - Eric Berry - NZ1200 - 1,200hp+...
09-13-2010, 12:26 PM
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Wiring, Parts at powdercoating, final touches in and around the engine bay... unfortunately when you get to the wi9ring and such it is quite a bit less exciting but still necessary. while wiring takes place the hard parts are powder coated and when both are done there will be some new advances and pictures!
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09-13-2010, 03:52 PM
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I apologize guys, it's been especially hectic around here lately with all the projects going on, I'm just now getting around to updating this thread. Granted, there's not a huge amount to update with, as wiring is only so entertaining, but I'll update what I can.
The rear valence fitted, not permanently installed...
Chris working on the breather box...
Fitting in place...
Filters in place, almost finalized...
Just for fun, while the valve covers were off at powder coating, I had to snap this picture...
Chris Crawford (veee8) and Ben Salasko working on the wiring for transmission control/automatic conversion and the Variable Power On Demand switch...
The wheels ready to have the tires mounted...
315/30R20 Nitto NT-05 mounted...
Very aggressive tread...
The wheels really set the car off, they look beautiful...
It looks excellent from the rear...
The rear valence fitted, not permanently installed...
Chris working on the breather box...
Fitting in place...
Filters in place, almost finalized...
Just for fun, while the valve covers were off at powder coating, I had to snap this picture...
Chris Crawford (veee8) and Ben Salasko working on the wiring for transmission control/automatic conversion and the Variable Power On Demand switch...
The wheels ready to have the tires mounted...
315/30R20 Nitto NT-05 mounted...
Very aggressive tread...
The wheels really set the car off, they look beautiful...
It looks excellent from the rear...
09-14-2010, 11:23 AM
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Glad you love it. 
The breather box almost complete, heading to powder coating now...
Just a few documentation shots of the wiring below. Ben is an absolute artist with wiring, every bit of wiring he does is in this manner, very clean. Any wiring done in the vehicle is easy to identify by this quality...
During the process;
Ben getting ready to knock a few harnesses out...
Exposed...
Shrink wrapped and protected, ready for installation...
The boost control solenoids setup, wired and ready for installation...
To be secured somewhere under the cowl, with the transmission control components as well...
Now, this enclosed module here is something integral that Ben was able to come up with. Essentially, the clutch pedal on these Camaros is not as simple as an open switch like most older vehicles, it actually utilizes two separate potentiometers for pedal position. Meaning? Ben had to design a module to simulate potentiometer operation for the automatic conversion. This is that module...
The breather box almost complete, heading to powder coating now...
Just a few documentation shots of the wiring below. Ben is an absolute artist with wiring, every bit of wiring he does is in this manner, very clean. Any wiring done in the vehicle is easy to identify by this quality...
During the process;
Ben getting ready to knock a few harnesses out...
Exposed...
Shrink wrapped and protected, ready for installation...
The boost control solenoids setup, wired and ready for installation...
To be secured somewhere under the cowl, with the transmission control components as well...
Now, this enclosed module here is something integral that Ben was able to come up with. Essentially, the clutch pedal on these Camaros is not as simple as an open switch like most older vehicles, it actually utilizes two separate potentiometers for pedal position. Meaning? Ben had to design a module to simulate potentiometer operation for the automatic conversion. This is that module...
09-14-2010, 11:46 AM
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The intake and charge system back from powder coating, going back together.
(apologies, I couldn't for the life of me get a clear picture from this angle)
From the front...
From the rear...
(note, the turbocharger intakes follow behind the bumper cover to the fender wells)
Where the turbocharger intake filters route, nice and high, sheltered from the elements (once the splash shields are in place);
Passenger side, no splash shield in place...
Driver side, splash shield in place...
Engine oil cooler converted from a wet housing cooler to independent air cooler, mounted front and center of the lower grill (please note, the intercooler and transmission cooler recieve the majority of their air flow from the upper grill)...
(apologies, I couldn't for the life of me get a clear picture from this angle)
From the front...
From the rear...
(note, the turbocharger intakes follow behind the bumper cover to the fender wells)
Where the turbocharger intake filters route, nice and high, sheltered from the elements (once the splash shields are in place);
Passenger side, no splash shield in place...
Driver side, splash shield in place...
Engine oil cooler converted from a wet housing cooler to independent air cooler, mounted front and center of the lower grill (please note, the intercooler and transmission cooler recieve the majority of their air flow from the upper grill)...
09-14-2010, 11:49 AM
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Very nice Jordan...
Like you implied - wiring is not glamorous, but it is a very basic need of a good build. That is great you have a competent wiring person onboard. Good ones are hard to find.
Nice job on the piping too. Blend right in. Looks factory. Cool stuff.
Like you implied - wiring is not glamorous, but it is a very basic need of a good build. That is great you have a competent wiring person onboard. Good ones are hard to find.
Nice job on the piping too. Blend right in. Looks factory. Cool stuff.
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09-14-2010, 12:21 PM
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Ben is a wealth of skill and knowledge, he's been an incredible asset since the beginning of National Speed. He's responsible for the turbocharger system fabrication, the wiring and all electronics (which trust me, was less than straight forward with this car. The Variable Power On Demand switch comes to mind, I couldn't believe everything that went into making it work as planned), as well as the tuning.
They're fine for street use, I've driven various NT-05 equiped vehicles, and they're very street friendly. Bear in mind, they're still a 200AAA UTQG (i.e. not terrible tread life, pretty fair), while maintaining a pretty aggressive compound. So they'll do well for daily duty in most conditions (i.e. I wouldn't take them out on a snow day, haha), straight line performance, turn taking performance, etc. They're a very well-rounded tire choice. Obviously, with a car on this level, you'll never truly get the best of all worlds in one tire (even Bugatti couldn't pay enough to make Veyron's tires last like economy tires), but these were the best choice sacraficing as little as possible.
09-14-2010, 02:03 PM
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(just take a quick sift through all of these)
2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 - LQ9/GT4788R/1,034rwhp...
1972 Datsun 240Z - show car with race car performance...
2003 Nissan 350Z - time attack build...
2003 Nissan 350Z - street *** buster build...
1990 Nissan Skyline GTR - custom fabrication work...
1995 Nissan Skyline ERC33 - custom fabrication...
1990 Honda Civic - go-cart on steroids...
1992 Honda Civic - custom fabrication...
2006 Mitsubishi EVO IX MR - engine build...
2010 Honda Accord stock car - coil-on-plug and tuning...
2004 Nissan 350Z - ProCharger and custom fabrication...
That should give you a good idea.
09-16-2010, 04:03 PM
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The turbocharger system being permanently installed...
Ben working on wiring in the engine bay...
The anti-froth/oil-return collectors going on...
(the oil collects in these chambers, and is then pulled to the scavenger pump, then returned to the oil pan)
The intake system going together...
The hot-side charge piping in place...
As you can see, nothing routes into the wheel wells, it's all central to the engine bay...
Ben working on wiring in the engine bay...
The anti-froth/oil-return collectors going on...
(the oil collects in these chambers, and is then pulled to the scavenger pump, then returned to the oil pan)
The intake system going together...
The hot-side charge piping in place...
As you can see, nothing routes into the wheel wells, it's all central to the engine bay...
