Ground strap
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gone fishin'
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Snug fit,
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Adequate reach and a good fit to the control module...
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SQS shift-solenoid module...as it comes out of the box , before modifying the counterweight for (mid engine) trans mount clearance
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Mounted on the gt2 transaxle
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New arrival: GlowShift (brand) dual egt pyrometer, we can monitor both Left and Right bank exhaust temps at a glance
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Wiring therapy !

SQS gear display...looks like 4th
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Daily grind...several steps in getting the flange surfaces flat
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Some small details this week...finalized the SQS cable shifter in the cabin and at the transaxle, now on to filling the trans with 6L of Mobil ptx. The shift action is smooth as butter and only a 1" throw; upshift or downshift.

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Pyrometer and Wideband o2 ports added to the shorty turbo headers
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Air-jack attachment plates: Left rear/ Right rear/ forward Cabin, back from the powder painter. I like this hue aginst the GP white unibody
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CV boot prep
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Quick O/T proj this week...while at the Laser Cutting shop; had this fresh 2-piece sump cover plate made for the driveway, winter season might bring Cali some rain
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Pardon me...but do you have a spot of Mobil PTX ¿¿
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But of course
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One step closer.

Getting serious when you start adding fluids.

This phase of the 8gtt assembly deals with many items that we have already built early on and put aside until needed; the trans oil needs to be filled, as we wouldn't want to test shift the gearbox (while setting the SQS shift rods) if dry. Building the full Haltech management wiring harness was a 6 week project...but can now be dropped into the car in a few hours. I jump around different areas of the build, depending on the amount of time that I can spend on it...otherwise working on customer orders in the shop
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Thanks for dropping by the shop today, Latigokid !

Enjoy your new set of MSDS T4 race exhaust headers !




Of course, we had to put in some hours on the build..

For those who need to see the inside of the gt2 trans this is the spring-loaded selector which has 3 positions; at rest= neutral, up= 1,3,5,R and down= 2,4,6
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another view...
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These cool polycarbonate vent windows just in, has a small Pop out vent- disc: use as a vent or spin around and use as an air scoop, or just snap down and close. "Performance4Plastics", UK
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Very cool Marty!
Always great to see new pieces!

Houston. We've got shifting. Sequential shifting!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW7yCSh4-mo




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53x2lUFkdJk

Jesus, that is so freakin' cool.

I don't know... seems kinds shifty to me.



Of course you know I think that is too f-ing, epically, spectacularly cool.
Form and function. I'm so envious!

Thx guys for the kind words !
Right on Chris...just add a bit of Fahrvergnügen to the Form and Function

Wow, that is awesome.

The stuff of sequential dreams . . . please keep the videos coming!

That's some positive shifting...should cut down on nicking the corners from 3rd to 4th

I keep expecting you to show up with paddle shifters one day.....

Not just yet on the Paddles ! but I'm going to incorporate this C/F center control panel design (GT3cup) for all required toggle, push switches, etc.
I've sourced a rectangular C/F sheet and it will double as a cover plate for the cabin air-jack cylinder, which sits right below the dashboard.
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Making use of all of the OE lower firewall passageways
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Mr. Snorkel taking on some new residents
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A couple of SQS control wires, and a 9-lead connector cable, easily pulled through. Still have more room in the Snorkel; keeping some OG style in the engine bay
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The exposed tunnel makes our wiring & cable routing easier !
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Aviaid Oil Systems is finishing up our 3 gallon dry sump tank; also using their in-tank oil heater, breather/ catch can, and filter stand.
Impressed with their QC !
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Locating brackets, and clearance areas for #12 oil cooler lines in the quarter panels
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Snug fit
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Exterior view, final fit will have mesh screen in this vent
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Our friends Sung Kang and Erick (engine builder +tuner) dropped in for a look at the 8gtt progress. Sung is building a big displacement 6 cyl 240Z, and we are supplying various exhaust header components for their R+D. Sung also drives a 914/sb chev powered hot rod, I believe he toured with the last WCC
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This build is amazing. Should be a sticky!!!

New product from California Motorsports: billet drive-flanges for the GT-2 transaxle; just a bit more insurance for our drive train
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Good for 1,000 bhp...according to CMS
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Sourced some cool weatherstrips for filling the gap on the custom engine grills; 1 piece at the targa window edge, and 1 at the grill edge
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