02-20-2020, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
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I am living vicariously on the inter webs with this build!
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08-12-2020, 09:24 PM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: East Coast
Posts: 134
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Haven't been able to really get in the garage for a while now, mostly due to work.
We got the engine to set in place today. Blown away with how well it fits.
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08-13-2020, 06:31 AM
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Racer Boy
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 946
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Extremely cool!
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08-13-2020, 07:24 PM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: East Coast
Posts: 134
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trans is back in. Not mounted, just bolted to the engine and sitting on a jack. Figured out a mounting system, and eyeballed the axle angles. Bit more than I wanted, but not too bad.
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08-17-2020, 03:51 PM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: East Coast
Posts: 134
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09-07-2020, 05:45 PM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: East Coast
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09-07-2020, 06:27 PM
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Who's askin'?
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,448
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WizardSmokey
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I love this thread! Haha.
Where did you possibly find a clutch and adapter for this combination?
Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk
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10-20-2020, 06:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Charleston
Posts: 529
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Regardless of engine output you're still my trans canary as far as driveshaft angle.
Who cares about output anyway it doesn't add inches to your junk. LOL
That sound is to die for. And the mud flaps are an awesome touch.
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09-07-2020, 06:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 48
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Do upload an exhaust sound clip whenever you’re finished!
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09-08-2020, 01:12 AM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: East Coast
Posts: 134
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The clutch, flywheel setup, and adapter kit was all custom made by Kennedy Engineered Products, in central California. They do some really mind blowing stuff.
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09-08-2020, 06:58 AM
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Racer Boy
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 946
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That is pretty awesome!
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09-08-2020, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Richmond, VA (The Fan)
Posts: 978
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Man I love this! How much weight do you think you cut out?
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09-08-2020, 11:18 PM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: East Coast
Posts: 134
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Quote:
Originally Posted by truegearhead
Man I love this! How much weight do you think you cut out?
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Honestly, I don't think I cut all that much out. Maybe 20-30 lbs or so.
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09-09-2020, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Richmond, VA (The Fan)
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I’m worried about drive axle angle. It looks pretty severe, I know the LS swaps struggle with even the slightest angle, the axles fail. Is the angle as bad as it looks?
While I’m armchair quarterbacking I’m also a little worried about the transmission support you’re using. It looks like you’re using the rear muffler mount on the transmission to support the transmission / back half of the engine. The mount it’s self looks great but those aluminum posts on the transmission that hold up the exhaust are very weak. They commonly break holding just the muffler. I would think under a launch the weight of the transmission and engine along with the torque of the engine trying to rotate would easily snap the aluminum posts.
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Last edited by truegearhead; 09-09-2020 at 08:19 PM.
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09-10-2020, 07:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Charleston
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Quote:
Originally Posted by truegearhead
I’m worried about drive axle angle. It looks pretty severe, I know the LS swaps struggle with even the slightest angle, the axles fail. Is the angle as bad as it looks?
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Is there an angle associated with this? I've been nervous about this in my build since the beginning (not nervous enough to stop). I figure there are ways (less than scrupulous) to fix this issue.
As for my trans I'm about an inch back from stock. I don't know if that is gonna cause any issues.
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09-22-2020, 08:31 AM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: East Coast
Posts: 134
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Hello, gentlemen! Apologies for taking so long to get back. Been busy.
Regarding the axle angle, yes, it's a bit extreme, but I'm confident it'll work. And by work, I mean it's going to obliterate the 156k mile stock axles and we get custom units that can handle the power and angle.
Regarding the transmission mounting points, we did think about the muffler mounting bolts as being a potential weak point, but I'm convinced that we'll end up with 3 1/2 neautral gears before we have to worry about the bolts on the back breaking out. Or we'll just snap the whole case in half. Whatever comes first.
In other news, the engine cranked over for the first time last night. Didn't fire, as there's still no tuning or anything to the ECU. but it showed signs of life.
She's nearly ready to rumble.
Last edited by WizardSmokey; 09-22-2020 at 08:33 AM.
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09-22-2020, 08:59 AM
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Who's askin'?
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,448
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dooood..... sittring ont he edge of my chair here.
When you fire it the first time, you'd better post that video!!! ;-)
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09-22-2020, 06:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Charleston
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WizardSmokey
but I'm convinced that we'll end up with 3 1/2 neautral gears before we have to worry about the bolts on the back breaking out. Or we'll just snap the whole case in half. Whatever comes first.
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Best quote ever.
Thats exactly my thoughts on my 5 speed. And who cares they are SOOOO Cheap (as compared to other Porsche transmissions)
Gear drives on each wheel if the axle angle is too much. It would suck power like Dracula but it would sound MEAN.
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09-22-2020, 09:09 AM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: East Coast
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I can promise that the first start is going to be extensively recorded.
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09-26-2020, 06:46 PM
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Shapeshifting Lizard-Man
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