BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... Options

[tygaboy]

It's official, I'm a slave to fashion...
Upon reflection, I didn't like the look of the ARP 12 point fasteners. Too busy. And hex head is too pedestrian. (IMO).
So I splurged and went with titanium button heads. Pricey little buggers but they do look the business!
Looks properly tidy. Much better all around.

As I said, Foley's stuff deserves the top shelf treatment so I figured I'd better just go all the way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Yes, I'm aware that some of what I spend my time and money on is silly. My wife beat you to that thought...!

[Cracker]

You are just now "coming out" as a slave to fashion...like we did not already know that! I like the new bolts much better. I might copy them...

T

[mobymutt]

Wow, that is pretty!

Just be careful with galling on Ti fasteners. If you didn't already use it, I suggest some sort of anti-seize.

[tygaboy]

Wow, that is pretty!

Just be careful with galling on Ti fasteners. If you didn't already use it, I suggest some sort of anti-seize.

Ah, yes. Thanks for the reminder!

[jd74914]

Sweet cap screws!

If you're looking for an antisieze, DuPont Krytox works really well and from what I remember it's not too expensive. We specified and used it at a place I worked for pretty much all stainless, inconel, and titanium fittings. It was actually pretty much the only antisieze which always worked.

[tygaboy]

Sweet cap screws!

If you're looking for an antisieze, DuPont Krytox works really well and from what I remember it's not too expensive. We specified and used it at a place I worked for pretty much all stainless, inconel, and titanium fittings. It was actually pretty much the only antisieze which always worked.

Thanks for the recommendation. Would you happen to know a product #? There seem to be a bunch of "grease" type products that come up when I do a search. Nothing specifically "antiseize".

[jd74914]

Thanks for the recommendation. Would you happen to know a product #? There seem to be a bunch of "grease" type products that come up when I do a search. Nothing specifically "antiseize".

I'll take a look later-from what I remember, their product catalog/descriptions are a little odd. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[tygaboy]

My seats shipped today! These are them just before being boxed.
GTS Classics Le Mans with their oval headrests.

Pretty.
Damn!
Cool!

Well, actually, they have heaters so maybe it's: Pretty damn hot!

Either way: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Scheduled to arrive this Friday.

[JmuRiz]

Snazzy seats for a wild build!

I wish I could add those belt passages on my old Koenig seats...not sure how.

[Cairo94507]

.....OK.....seriously? Those are just stupid nice. Man I wish I had a set of those for my car. But, alas, it is not to be. I have to try to keep it appearing as stock as possible - seats like that would be a huge give-away. But (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

[tygaboy]

.....OK.....seriously? Those are just stupid nice. Man I wish I had a set of those for my car. But, alas, it is not to be. I have to try to keep it appearing as stock as possible - seats like that would be a huge give-away. But (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

Well, they bolt to stock seat rails. Easy enough to swap in/out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
Just sayin'...

And thanks for the kind words but all credit goes to Stefan at GTS. I did spec them but, really, how hard is that?

[Curbandgutter]

Those are the nicest seats out there right now. Those grommets are incredible. Those seats are perfect size too.

[mgp4591]

Sweet cap screws!

If you're looking for an antisieze, DuPont Krytox works really well and from what I remember it's not too expensive. We specified and used it at a place I worked for pretty much all stainless, inconel, and titanium fittings. It was actually pretty much the only antisieze which always worked.

Thanks for the recommendation. Would you happen to know a product #? There seem to be a bunch of "grease" type products that come up when I do a search. Nothing specifically "antiseize".

Permatex makes a great anti seize that I've used on everything from automotive to semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturing. It's not expensive and it only takes a very small amount to work. Good luck!

[tygaboy]

OK, this may turn out to be a(nother) waste of time but boy, it sure would be great if I could run the intake in the "regular", not flipped, orientation. I'd gain all my trunk space back.

This is a pic of the Palatov DP2 set up. I don't (yet) see why I couldn't do something like this. I create a suitable bulge in the upper firewall and reshape the lower firewall behind the passenger seat to accommodate the air cleaner... Yes, it'd be outside the passenger compartment.

I'll look into it and let you know...

[Cracker]

A "suitable bulge" to accommodate that intake would be a "not so subtle bulge" - try it but I would bet you will find it to be way to deep. My intake is less than an inch off the firewall (and already sits 1.5" further back than yours)!

IDEA: What about making an "integrated" intake in the firewall? I thought of this when I was brainstorming during my build but it was well beyond my ability to pull it off. Piece of cake for you...

Tony

[tygaboy]

A "suitable bulge" to accommodate that intake would be a "not so subtle bulge" - try it but I would bet you will find it to be way to deep. My intake is less than an inch off the firewall (and mine site back 1.5" further back than yours)!

IDEA: What about making an "integrated" intake in the firewall? I thought of this when I was brainstorming during my build but it was well beyond my ability to pull it off. Piece of cake for you...

Tony

Tony - we may be thinking the same thing. When I say "suitable bulge", I mean, essentially, add a tunnel that runs up the fire wall, between the seats to provide the needed clearance. More as I try and figure out if it's practical.

Or do I go straight to ITBs... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

[Cracker]

Chris: The route your race-car is going...you would be a fool NOT to go with the Borla ITB's - the price has dropped in half (btw)! Best of both worlds...you keep your firewall and trunk space! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Tony

[tygaboy]

Chris: The route your race-car is going...you would be a fool NOT to go with the Borla ITB's - the price has dropped in half (btw)! Best of both worlds...you keep your firewall and trunk space! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

Tony

Interesting start to my day: I now have a "race car" and I'm possibly head toward being a fool... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[Cracker]

I have a way with words...if I had your money, I wouldn't think twice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

T

[BillC]

OK, this may turn out to be a(nother) waste of time but boy, it sure would be great if I could run the intake in the "regular", not flipped, orientation. I'd gain all my trunk space back.

This is a pic of the Palatov DP2 set up. I don't (yet) see why I couldn't do something like this. I create a suitable bulge in the upper firewall and reshape the lower firewall behind the passenger seat to accommodate the air cleaner... Yes, it'd be outside the passenger compartment.

I'll look into it and let you know...

Rather than adding a bulge to your firewall, maybe you can use a cobra elbow instead. Here's a pic that I found on the internet:
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.purosil.com-18667-1488548272.1.jpg)

It allows a very short turn radius without significantly affecting flow rate.