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Thanks! I actually just emailed Bob at Brute Speed to see where to mount it. I think it's going to go right in the middle of the straight pipe on top. I've seen them mounted there before. I need an aluminum flange to weld it to the new tubing too.
Thanks! I actually just emailed Bob at Brute Speed to see where to mount it. I think it's going to go right in the middle of the straight pipe on top. I've seen them mounted there before. I need an aluminum flange to weld it to the new tubing too.
Aaron, its best to place the bypass valve before the intercooler, so the hot air doesn't go through the intercooler until you get deep into the throttle. A lot of times there isn't room to do it this way, and mounting it after the intercooler seems to work out okay. Keep in mind that anytime you mount the bypass valve down low, it will kick up a lot of road dust.
I was always told to mount it before the cooler so you aren't pushing hot air through it at all times. That is more for a street application, this being a drag car your not going to be running it for an excessive amount of time. I stuck my bypass in the wheel well between the head unit and the cooler.
Also are you going to run meth injection and a IAT sensor ?
Looking good man keep the updates coming, looking forward to seeing this thing in action.
Thanks guys! That was actually where it was mounted before. Makes sense to put it before the intercooler. I have plenty of room down there so that's where I'll put it.
Are you doing meth injection ? Did you get a bung for your IAT sensor ?
I have a meth kit but I'm not sure if I will use it or not. I did have a bung installed for the IAT sensor just after the throttle body so if I do use it I can monitor temps after the meth is sprayed. My thoughts were if the pump fails the computer would be able to tell by increased temps.
I should probably install another IAT sensor in the intake tubing before the throttle body.
I'm planning on running e85 so I was thinking that I may not need the meth because it should run a little cooler overall.
I have a meth kit but I'm not sure if I will use it or not. I did have a bung installed for the IAT sensor just after the throttle body so if I do use it I can monitor temps after the meth is sprayed. My thoughts were if the pump fails the computer would be able to tell by increased temps.
I should probably install another IAT sensor in the intake tubing before the throttle body.
I'm planning on running e85 so I was thinking that I may not need the meth because it should run a little cooler overall.
What do you think?
This thread is too long, forgot you were going E85 on this. Does seem most people stop running meth when switching from pump gas. Sound like you have the IAT handled as well.
Lol. It is getting long now. I'll have to update the first page. With the sensor I'll be able to run whatever but I figure e85 will be nice to try for a boosted car. Another member on here, Detoxx, convinced me awhile ago. Said he loves it on his
Lol. It is getting long now. I'll have to update the first page. With the sensor I'll be able to run whatever but I figure e85 will be nice to try for a boosted car. Another member on here, Detoxx, convinced me awhile ago. Said he loves it on his
Ya I read his thread when making the switch to E85 on the Vett. I would make the switch my self if it were available around my area. I don't think you'll have any regrets, every thing I have read about it has all been good things.
Bought a corvette alternator relocation kit and modified it a little to make it work to put my alternator on the passenger side head
I installed it as it came in the box and thought it was perfect
Then I noticed how close the alternator was to the frame rails. I have solid motor mounts but still, too close for comfort for me.
So I decided to change the mounting point
Fits real good now. Also ground the alternator down a little on that side for more insurance.
Final product.
I can run a pretty short belt now and use this bracket as the tensioner also. Should work good. I may need to change spacing a little once I install the belt but we'll see. I order some aluminum tubing that I can cut into spacers so possibilities are limitless.
I decided to cut part of the t top well out also. With my sump tank and the fuel system I'm running with dual inlets and dual prefilters there's just not a lot of room. I'm going to do the CF roof for this car eventually anyway and eliminate the t tops. But for now if I want to take them out I'll just leave them at home. I may cut more of it out later but I'll have to figure out how to mount the gas tank then or just go to a fuel cell at that point.
Here are some pics of the tubing all welded up that I mocked up the other day too
Took the intake off to get the car ready to take to the painter. He's going to paint the unpainted parts of the engine compartment and smooth the cowl out for me a little. Doesn't have to look perfect but better than I could do probably.
A shot with the hood sitting on it
And loaded up going to the painter. Should get it back in a couple weeks. He's going to assemble the car for me and install the hood rails and fasteners. Should look like a car again soon! It's funny, it's so light we just pushed it on the trailer. Just my neighbor and myself.
Ran 12.9 @ 107 with this car this year. 1.8 60'. Pretty quick little machine. 2000DA and 90 degrees out.
Cool pic with the sun
And while that one is gone, hopefully finish this one. Just a simple LS1 street car
Nice update! Don't worry about the welds being pretty. Worry about the hammer test.
One day, you'll read your whole thread all over again and you'll be really glad you did it
Exactly. I just want them to hold. I can make them pretty later with the grinder if needed lol
Yeah I'm definitely glad I've documented everything. It's fun to go back through everything and see how much I've done. Can't wait to get it to the track!
08-03-2016, 07:03 PM
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