ZoomZoom's CYM- Imported from Canada; a Journey Begins... Again.
03-03-17, 01:31 PM
#502
The hot side pipe doesn't line up straight across between the turbo and Intercooler. So I am going to swap out the straight pipe for a 30 degree bend. I measured out the fitment and I will cut the pipe to fit. After test fitting it I will send it to get powder coated
03-06-17, 06:12 AM
#506
Cut up some Intercooler pipe with a Rotozip saw. Using a multi use blade it got through 3 of the 4 cuts and the blade was finished. It was a used blade so I figured I would order one specific for metal. It arrived yesterday and it got about half way through a cut and stopped. Useless. I ended up finishing it with a Dremel. Was a little slow but it got it done. I still have some sheet metal I need to cut so I will be looking for alternatives.
Also this saw made a nasty cut. Look at the Burrs it left. Hit those with a file and cleaned up the cuts
Also this saw made a nasty cut. Look at the Burrs it left. Hit those with a file and cleaned up the cuts
03-06-17, 06:19 AM
#507
The 30 degree pipe bend replaces the straight 6" pipe. The 30 degree is cut to 7"
Which fits better also.
Making an Intake as well.
Might make some more cuts to the Intake pipe for more ideal fitment but it will work the way it is. I am also cutting an LRB Speed Radiator cooling panel to fit around the Vmount. Once I template that for the fitment I want I will cut the panel and then get everything powdercoated.
I'm still waiting on the Brakes and headlights from SakeBomb so I have time to sort out a few things. I removed the Downpipe to remove the old wrap and wrap it in new DEI Onyx wrap. I wrapped it dry so I may remove it and do it again wet so it stretches and fits tighter.
Which fits better also.
Making an Intake as well.
Might make some more cuts to the Intake pipe for more ideal fitment but it will work the way it is. I am also cutting an LRB Speed Radiator cooling panel to fit around the Vmount. Once I template that for the fitment I want I will cut the panel and then get everything powdercoated.
I'm still waiting on the Brakes and headlights from SakeBomb so I have time to sort out a few things. I removed the Downpipe to remove the old wrap and wrap it in new DEI Onyx wrap. I wrapped it dry so I may remove it and do it again wet so it stretches and fits tighter.
03-06-17, 06:31 AM
#508
Downpipe had an old wrap on it that was coming loose.
The manifold is wrapped but looks to be holding up better so I will leave that alone. Just wrapping the areas that needed redone. Plus the black works better with the engine bay. I'm not sure how excited I am about taking this black wrap off and doing it again wet. My shirt was sparkling when I was done the first time that I looked like Neil Diamond in Concert.
Btw here is the cut I was thinking of shaping up a bit better on the Intake. The coupler covers it but....
The manifold is wrapped but looks to be holding up better so I will leave that alone. Just wrapping the areas that needed redone. Plus the black works better with the engine bay. I'm not sure how excited I am about taking this black wrap off and doing it again wet. My shirt was sparkling when I was done the first time that I looked like Neil Diamond in Concert.
Btw here is the cut I was thinking of shaping up a bit better on the Intake. The coupler covers it but....
03-06-17, 06:43 AM
#509
Another look at the Intake progress.
Picked up a nicer Elbow for the Turbo to hot side IC pipe. This will for better than that Upgr8 Janky one I was using for fitment purposes. Just needs cut to fit
Also picked up some better fluid for the coming brake swap. I've used the blue in the past this is the same stuff but it's amber. They have always sold both. Made it easier to bleed Brakes when you had the choice of both colors. You could alternate between the amber and blue so when you bled your brakes you knew exactly when you got to the newer fluid during the bleed. I've liked this fluid for the reason that the wet boiling point isnt far below the dry boiling point unlike most performance brake fluids. This makes it perform best over its life than the more expensive fluids that only perform best the day you change it.
Picked up a nicer Elbow for the Turbo to hot side IC pipe. This will for better than that Upgr8 Janky one I was using for fitment purposes. Just needs cut to fit
Also picked up some better fluid for the coming brake swap. I've used the blue in the past this is the same stuff but it's amber. They have always sold both. Made it easier to bleed Brakes when you had the choice of both colors. You could alternate between the amber and blue so when you bled your brakes you knew exactly when you got to the newer fluid during the bleed. I've liked this fluid for the reason that the wet boiling point isnt far below the dry boiling point unlike most performance brake fluids. This makes it perform best over its life than the more expensive fluids that only perform best the day you change it.
03-06-17, 11:01 AM
#511
that looks like it was chewed on by rabid vampire
Cut up some Intercooler pipe with a Rotozip saw. Using a multi use blade it got through 3 of the 4 cuts and the blade was finished. It was a used blade so I figured I would order one specific for metal. It arrived yesterday and it got about half way through a cut and stopped. Useless. I ended up finishing it with a Dremel. Was a little slow but it got it done. I still have some sheet metal I need to cut so I will be looking for alternatives.
Also this saw made a nasty cut. Look at the Burrs it left. Hit those with a file and cleaned up the cuts
Also this saw made a nasty cut. Look at the Burrs it left. Hit those with a file and cleaned up the cuts
03-06-17, 11:18 AM
#512
Yes it was an ugly cut. My next cuts will be using a friends Scroll
Saw. I want to cut a better angle on the Intake pipe and then cut out my radiator cooling panel. It will be very much like 1cleanCYM's Radiator cooling panel in his build thread. It's going to look about 90% the same. Let's see if I can keep from screwing it up. Will work on that this week.
Saw. I want to cut a better angle on the Intake pipe and then cut out my radiator cooling panel. It will be very much like 1cleanCYM's Radiator cooling panel in his build thread. It's going to look about 90% the same. Let's see if I can keep from screwing it up. Will work on that this week.
03-16-17, 10:44 PM
#515
Professional Tinkerer
Passed 40k views. Hopefully this thread has helped some folks forward their own builds or just do a project or two on their own cars.
Dropped off the parts this morning and picked up my Compressor housing from JP3 Motorsports
https://www.facebook.com/JP3Motorsports/
Double checked the GT35R outlet size for the 90 reducer coupler I need to order.
Yep it's 2.5 inches.
Dropped off the parts this morning and picked up my Compressor housing from JP3 Motorsports
https://www.facebook.com/JP3Motorsports/
Double checked the GT35R outlet size for the 90 reducer coupler I need to order.
Yep it's 2.5 inches.
Good job on your project.
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03-17-17, 11:41 AM
#516
Thanks, the inspiration is contagious!
I've been busy with work as the weather turned bad. This week I was working 12 and 16 hour days. It's been cold and waiting for parts to arrive. I had the AP Racing brake rotors Zinc coated before having Sakebomb ship them. It's added a couple weeks of delay but they should be in the mail as of today.
The headlights are at least 3 weeks out and last of the Intake and Intercooler pipes are at the powdercoater. If weather is good next weekend the car may be back together and running including the new brakes. This late winter storm set me back even if I wasn't waiting on parts.
I've been busy with work as the weather turned bad. This week I was working 12 and 16 hour days. It's been cold and waiting for parts to arrive. I had the AP Racing brake rotors Zinc coated before having Sakebomb ship them. It's added a couple weeks of delay but they should be in the mail as of today.
The headlights are at least 3 weeks out and last of the Intake and Intercooler pipes are at the powdercoater. If weather is good next weekend the car may be back together and running including the new brakes. This late winter storm set me back even if I wasn't waiting on parts.
03-24-17, 08:54 PM
#523
Yep, it starts. But not before trying to figure out why it would only click over. Jason realized the powdercoating was isolating the ground for the starter.
Then it would start. Bled the clutch, put on most of the hose clamps and vacuum lines. Big help from Jason (1cleanCYM) today. He showed up after work and fixed a fuel leak, found the ground problem.
Now it runs.
Then it would start. Bled the clutch, put on most of the hose clamps and vacuum lines. Big help from Jason (1cleanCYM) today. He showed up after work and fixed a fuel leak, found the ground problem.
Now it runs.
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