Project Cleaning the Clutter in Our Engine Bay

[NEGXXIS]

Here is a couple of pics of the Fuse Box and Computer relocated into the Cabin Air Filter box

[Rockin the BlueSS]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

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i see more casting marks to remove.

just trying to help

[CamaroI]

Smooth out those pillars

[PfadtRacing]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Well guys tomorrow is my last day of finals and I will be able to get back to work on the car! I have been sourcing parts and doing research. By the time everything comes in, there wont be much left from GM.

I just one of several packages coming from Phaft. These pieces are a work of art! Almost a shame to put them on the car! Phaft Feature coils should be here in the next couple of weeks.

Waiting on a DSS carbon fiber drive shaft and axles along with .......

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Sorry that it took so long to come in on this amazing thread! Thanks for the love guys! You should be recieving another package here pretty soon!!!!

[NC-V]

Glad you could join us Pfadt.

[SS4PK]

Originally Posted by CamaroI

I actually think its great you can re build to that detail. I just know the roads in Texas those parts would stay clean for about 1 hour. Parts look top notch, but if putting that much time an effort would not want to even pull out of driveway. At that point would start to question all the time an effort even for a GM award. Kinda like anything else in life... GM would hand out an award and about 10 min later be on to the next best thing. Sorry just my perspective when seeing so much time an effort going into something. In all honesty though it looks killer and hope you make SEMA. I must agree this thread is great reading and will look fantastic once all completed

Sometimes the journey is better than the destination. Nathan has gained valuable knowledge and experience. Knowledge many of us have use in one form or another.

Nathan does the car have a name yet?

[dekan513]

THE LEDGEND?

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by Synner

Nathan thats not needed and excess weight/cash for no reason. Ceramic coating is plenty. You risk damaging the coating too.

Thanks, that's a good point. I'm going to call it good a far as the exhaust is concerned.


I am going to replace the factory shield with another product. It will counter the floor better and one less thing to potentially rattle.

Originally Posted by stangkilr

Might as well paint that coolant temp sensor in the left cylinder head. Looks out of place with the rest of the motor.

Good eye! I actually polished it. I just never posted pics. Once I put the connector back on, it will cover most of it.



There's a bunch of little detailed things I've done that I haven't posted simply because all this takes a huge amount of time. Plus most of you guys would just think I'm crazy, LOL.

A good example is the bolts for the alternator, Hard to see in the picture but I polished all of them.

Originally Posted by EZ SPEED

Here is a couple of pics of the Fuse Box and Computer relocated into the Cabin Air Filter box

Looking good EZ! Can't wait to see the "Grand Finale"

Originally Posted by Rockin the BlueSS

i see more casting marks to remove.

just trying to help

Originally Posted by CamaroI

Smooth out those pillars

Seriously, guys....

Originally Posted by PfadtRacing

Sorry that it took so long to come in on this amazing thread! Thanks for the love guys! You should be receiving another package here pretty soon!!!!

Originally Posted by SS4PK

Sometimes the journey is better than the destination. Nathan has gained valuable knowledge and experience. Knowledge many of us have use in one form or another.

Nathan does the car have a name yet?

That's so true, I have learned a lot and most of it was from you guys here! I'm glad I could give back.

Originally Posted by dekan513

THE LEDGEND?

Actually, I did name it "G5R". I'm going to have some logo's made for it. I'm also thinking of imprinting it on the calipers along with a few other places. Wait till you guys see the brakes I'm getting.

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Quick update: Been working on relocating the ABS.

Started by separating the piece of the bracket that the ABS block mounts to from the rest of the bracket.



I will only need the smaller piece. The rest goes into the weight saving bin.



Here's the bracket on the ABS block.



I've been contemplating what would be the best place to mount the ABS block. I'm thinking it will go under the cross bar inside the wheel well. This will keep it well protected. I will be making an aluminum shield to cover it.

I bought a bunch of fittings on Wednesday to start making the hard lines.



Little sneak peek: Got my Mantic twin disk on Wednesday. I will be installing it tomorrow. I will do a DIY on it; perhaps an install video.



Another sneak peak: As alluded to earlier, I should have some more components coming from Pfadt next week; this should include the beautiful coil overs. I just love the color of their components. They're like mechanical pieces of art.



So I thought I'd give some homage to the beautiful Pfadt colors, so I will be detailing the rack in the same colors.

• The orange circle represents the aluminum piece that will get anodize orange. It will need to get polished to clean up the casting.

• The beige circle represents the steel housing that i will get paint to color match the anodizing on the coil overs housing color.

• The red circles represents the seal plug and shaft which we will polish to a chrome finish.

• The steel hard lines will be replaced with brushed stainless and black anodized AN fittings.

• We sent out the four bolts and Clamp to get cad plated which will give them a goldish look.

• The tie rods will get painted in a similar color as the gun metal color on the coils springs.

This will introduce a little interest in the engine bay. I also planning on powder coating the frame in the same gun metal gray on the coils. Should tie in really nice.

[TCAT]

You're kicking ass and taking names man. I love this build.

[LC]

Nathan, how much does that shielding weight?

[NC-V]

And what brakes might you be getting? (I don't like waiting)

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by TCAT

You're kicking ass and taking names man. I love this build.

Thanks Tommy!

Originally Posted by LC

Nathan, how much does that shielding weight?

Not sure on the weight but it's next to nothing. There was about four different companies that had their own version at PRI. I'm looking into which would work best. The other neat thing is I will be able to get rid of the stubs and nuts sticking out in the engine bay and floor board.

Originally Posted by NC-V

And what brakes might you be getting? (I don't like waiting)

Ahhhhhhh...... patient grasshopper, LOL! I will send you a PM.


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Quick Update: Worked on the engine bay today. I actually had two friends that work at a Hot Rod shop come over and give me a hand. Talk about a forward push!!!! Hoping to have everything done next week.

We are getting rid of all the spot welds. Started by sanding off the factory over spray.



Next came a thin skim coat.



Still needs some work but it's coming along.



If you remember from way back, I had opened up the radiator area so I could tuck it under the core support. We were just finishing dolling the area to give it a light skim coat. From a visual perspective, this is something that only I will ever know was addressed. No one else will be able to see it.



Here it is after skimming the outside.




We also did the inside.




Being that I'm not using a factory style intake, there's no need for the stud on the driver's side shock tower where it mounts to. To remove the hump, we first have to get rid of the washer that's welded under it. It was a bit of a PITA but with a little persuasion, it gave in.



After we got rid of the washer, we slice, hammer, and dolly it into shape. We finished it off by welding and giving it a skim coat.



No more hump. It now matches the passenger side. Will need to remove the master and steering column this week to get the rest done.



I didn't take a before picture but under the skim coat was a line of spot welds.

[1FAST SS]

Looking good. Can't wait for more posts.

[Kronix]

Nate, could you PM me what you're thinking about brakes please?