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not sure yet. i'd like to put them both on there own temp controlled switches but i dont even know whats out there for that so i'll have to look into it.
next thing on the list of things to do is to fab up the new rad/inter cooler supportonce thats done things should go a little faster.
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next thing on the list of things to do is to fab up the new rad/inter cooler supportonce thats done things should go a little faster.
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I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with brother. Keep the pics coming they are inspirational. I switched out my old steering box for a Jeep Grand Cherokee box over the weekend with a new rag joint. Won't see it was seem less, but it should make for a more fun car.
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I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with brother. Keep the pics coming they are inspirational. I switched out my old steering box for a Jeep Grand Cherokee box over the weekend with a new rag joint. Won't see it was seem less, but it should make for a more fun car.
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hey guys my header flanges came in today so i jumped on summit and ordered 1 7/8 header kits. i know its after the fact since i ordered them but does anyone have an opinion on the size of these for my set up.... to big to small etc. ?
i figured making my own will give me the freedom to locate the turbos where i want them verses the truck headers or premade headers. with moving the rad a little forward and down it will give me a little more room the turbos.
i figured making my own will give me the freedom to locate the turbos where i want them verses the truck headers or premade headers. with moving the rad a little forward and down it will give me a little more room the turbos.
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hey guys my header flanges came in today so i jumped on summit and ordered 1 7/8 header kits. i know its after the fact since i ordered them but does anyone have an opinion on the size of these for my set up.... to big to small etc. ?
i figured making my own will give me the freedom to locate the turbos where i want them verses the truck headers or premade headers. with moving the rad a little forward and down it will give me a little more room the turbos.
i figured making my own will give me the freedom to locate the turbos where i want them verses the truck headers or premade headers. with moving the rad a little forward and down it will give me a little more room the turbos.
Can we see pics of what you got? Depending on how pretty you make them, I may have to order a set from you..lol
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B,
Can we see pics of what you got? Depending on how pretty you make them, I may have to order a set from you..lol
Did your flanges look like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-LS1-LS...#ht_662wt_1396
Can we see pics of what you got? Depending on how pretty you make them, I may have to order a set from you..lol
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i spent most of the day in the garage today. was able to get a some stuff. i welded up the frame for the radiator/intercooler well some of it. this is just the start i still need to do the brackets and supports on the car and i have a few more things to add to the rad/cooler frame as well but you can get an idea of where i'm going with it. the intercooler will mount in front of the rad against the two vertical steel rods you see in the front.
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in the pics the set up is higher then i'm going to have it i plan on lowering it about 2 more inches so i can have my intercooler exit come up over the rad to the intake.
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in the pics the set up is higher then i'm going to have it i plan on lowering it about 2 more inches so i can have my intercooler exit come up over the rad to the intake.
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Unless you are extremely confident in your fabrication ability, be careful about constructing a torque arm. they are HIGHLY loaded pieces. I personally would only consider TIG welding them to ensure high quality welds.
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actually i was thinking about trying to reinforce the stock one......?
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could probably plate it off, but it'll get VERY heavy. I'm assuming you've relocated it off the trans right? maybe look at one of the lower cost versions that use stock mounting points?
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maybe stupid question but could i plate the stock torque arm with aluminum to keep the weight down?
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guess if you're motivated enough you could weld in a bunch of nuts and bolt an aluminum plate to it...
but for the cost of the aluminum plate, you probably could already have bought a nice tubular torque arm
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when you find a way to weld steel to aluminum...let us all know ![The Patriot !!](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_patriot.gif)
guess if you're motivated enough you could weld in a bunch of nuts and bolt an aluminum plate to it...
but for the cost of the aluminum plate, you probably could already have bought a nice tubular torque arm![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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guess if you're motivated enough you could weld in a bunch of nuts and bolt an aluminum plate to it...
but for the cost of the aluminum plate, you probably could already have bought a nice tubular torque arm
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well the radiator stuff is all done. its all removable. i still still need to clean up the welds drill/tap some holes here and there but its done.
next will be onto the fan mounts for the trans and oil coolers. its coming along slow but i'm happy with how its turning out.
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and what fun would a project car be with out the help of a top mechanic and consultant at your side![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
next will be onto the fan mounts for the trans and oil coolers. its coming along slow but i'm happy with how its turning out.
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and what fun would a project car be with out the help of a top mechanic and consultant at your side
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thanks kain, ya i was happy how it came out. i cant wait to get past the fab part of all this so i can start smoothing out the engine and getting it ready for paint. i'm going to try and weld up all holes not being used so when i paint its will look clean in the engine bay.