1999 FRC Pro Mod Style TT Kit
#109
Do you ever wish you could clone yourself a few times and get triple the work done?
I was able to get the ECU mount fabbed up this weekend. It consists of some 1/8" aluminum plate bolted to the frame. I strategically placed a 3/8" aluminum rod to stiffen it up and hold the weight of the ECU.
I was able to get the ECU mount fabbed up this weekend. It consists of some 1/8" aluminum plate bolted to the frame. I strategically placed a 3/8" aluminum rod to stiffen it up and hold the weight of the ECU.
#113
Nice work! Keep those pics coming, it's inspiring for those of us with fabrication aspirations.
#117
I'll try and catch this build thread up. I didn't do much on the car for the last 5 months and have finally made time to get back to it again.
Here is where the oil drains landed after multiple cuts. There will still be some final clearances cut to make sure the line doesn't rub on the frame.
Here is a picture from inside the frame rail showing that it will be free draining and maintaining a good slope.
Here is where the oil drains landed after multiple cuts. There will still be some final clearances cut to make sure the line doesn't rub on the frame.
Here is a picture from inside the frame rail showing that it will be free draining and maintaining a good slope.
#118
Last week, I was able to begin welding on the mounts for the motor plate.
The cradle was then dropped one last time for final welding of the mounts to the frame, balancer installation, and a general cleaning.
Here is the 10% under-drive pulley compared to the normal diameter ATI. You can also see the 1/4" spacer ring required due to the 1/4" thick motor plate.
The cradle was then dropped one last time for final welding of the mounts to the frame, balancer installation, and a general cleaning.
Here is the 10% under-drive pulley compared to the normal diameter ATI. You can also see the 1/4" spacer ring required due to the 1/4" thick motor plate.
#119
Here's the sloppy machinist's method for creating some 1/4" aluminum spacers to space the accessory bracket.
I also was able to cut a keyway in the spacer using a dremel and small file.
It felt good to finally see the balancer installed and know things are headed in the right direction.
I also was able to cut a keyway in the spacer using a dremel and small file.
It felt good to finally see the balancer installed and know things are headed in the right direction.
#120
I couldn't stand how grimy the cradle was and how my hands ended up dirty any time I had to mess with it. Today I embarked on the mission to do something about it. I ended up removing almost everything (rack, brakes, oil cooler, coil-overs, and sway bar) but the effort was worth it. The Eagle One Etching Mag cleaner was a real time saver.
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