Project Cleaning the Clutter in Our Engine Bay

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by Drottie

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying this, your engine is pure automotive porn! absolutely gorgeous!

Coffee Table book.

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by NC-V

I would love to get some shots of that! Their shop is right down the road from my house and they live right down the road from my shop, lol. If this happens, don't forget to let me know!

If they get busy, Justin can feel free to hang out with us at my shop anytime (Much smaller operation than DSE, lol, but if he's got nothing better to do). I wouldn't mind showing him around the area if he gets bored.

Heck yeah! Kyle, it would be great to come over and check out your shop, and hang out. I am super stoked about going over this summer and can't thank Kyle Tucker (DSE) enough for the opportunity.



UPDATE***********************

While Nathan's been going crazy with the plumbing, I've been busy tackling other little things. Finally figured out how we are going to mount the coils, and we think this is the best idea yet. We are going to mount them straight to the engine cradle tubing right behind the motor mounts. Here are some self explanatory pics of creating the brackets that we are going to weld to the sub frame.













And no need to mention the F'd up coil......... anyways, nice and tucked and looks bitchin'

[vroomapunk]

Those coil brackets are killer!!!

[Apex Motorsports]

Those are SICK! Ever little thing on this car is such a work of art it is a shame that once it is all together the average person will have no idea.

[SS4PK]

If G5.R is anywhere near me I better hear about it ahead of time so I can come see it! (so pls do pm me info!)[/QUOTE]
Ditto, I'd like to meet Kyle and Nathan!!

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Those coil brackets are killer!!!

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Those are SICK! Ever little thing on this car is such a work of art it is a shame that once it is all together the average person will have no idea.

Originally Posted by SS4PK

If G5.R is anywhere near me I better hear about it ahead of time so I can come see it! (so pls do pm me info!)

Ditto, I'd like to meet Kyle and Nathan!![/QUOTE]

Thanks guys! Justin takes all the credit for this one and I have to say, he knocked the ball out of the park!!!

Chase..... here is a little love for you Bro.

Worked on the Apex catch can. This is a really nice piece as it's very well built!

We are using XRP lines and fittings for the whole project and the catch can was no different. We used their Super Nickel finish which look really nice against the black.

We removed the factory tube from the valley plate and replaced it with an AN fitting. This makes for a more finished look as the line isn't just stuffed into the tube. BTW, thanks Chris for the tip!



Once we removed the tube, we taped it for the AN fitting. We used a 1/8 NPT thread and a AN -6.



It looks a lot better.... Unfortunately, we can't do the same thing to the line that goes into the intake as it's plastic.



To compensate, we shrink wrap the end... Much more finished look.



We welded the spacer we made to the Apex bracket, making it one piece.




Here is a better view of the bracket. You can see all the welds were sanded down. We drilled and counter sunk the holes for the bolts and used different bolts for a flush look. We still need to powder coat it to match all the other brackets. We are also going to re-tap the thread for the fitting on the side. This way the fitting sits flush like the one on the top. Then we'll call it done!



The fitting thats going into the coupler is the PVC vacuum line that comes off the factory passenger side valve cover.



To make it more stealth, we ran it up on the driver's side. We cover it with 800 degree wrap and ran it out to the back of the cylinder head. We used clamps to keep it tidy.



Finally, we ran it into the valve cover, again, using all XRP stuff.



Stay tuned for more.


BTW, I'm getting a lot of PM's asking for advice which I don't mind giving, but only with one stipulation. They must post pictures to help and motivate other members. We have some guys holding out on us Come on..... We need more ADDICTS, LOL.

[Apex Motorsports]

I love what you guys did with the bracket. That is really cool. And those fittings are really nice also. The catch can will look great next to the black throttle body. Can't wait to see it all together and see you guys at C5Fest.

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

I love what you guys did with the bracket. That is really cool. And those fittings are really nice also. The catch can will look great next to the black throttle body. Can't wait to see it all together and see you guys at C5Fest.

And this year's SEMA!

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by The Stig

And this year's SEMA!

[TXM62SS]

Nate...whats the part number for the valley cover bolts? I didn't see it listed on the first page. The attention to detail is unreal! Keep it up!

[chriscamaro69z28]

Nathan your my idle and killing me as I have the itch as well so far I have moved the fusebox and ecm to the cabin filter area and rerouted the battery cable will take pics soon but my question is I know some people have moved the abs module curious where they relocated to and how they did it thanks chris

[PAUL SS]

Hey Nathan, look familiar?

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

I love what you guys did with the bracket. That is really cool. And those fittings are really nice also. The catch can will look great next to the black throttle body. Can't wait to see it all together and see you guys at C5Fest.

Thanks Chase, catch can definitely compliments the project!

Originally Posted by The Stig

And this year's SEMA!

Heck Yea!

Originally Posted by TXM62SS

Nate...whats the part number for the valley cover bolts? I didn't see it listed on the first page. The attention to detail is unreal! Keep it up!

I need to measure the size of the bolts first and I'll get it for you.

Originally Posted by chriscamaro69z28

Nathan your my idle and killing me as I have the itch as well so far I have moved the fusebox and ecm to the cabin filter area and rerouted the battery cable will take pics soon but my question is I know some people have moved the abs module curious where they relocated to and how they did it thanks chris

Hey Chris, you know how we all love pictures! So definitely post some pics! Some guys have put the ABS block in the air box but since you put the fuse box in there already, my suggestion would do what EZspeed did which was to relocate it in the wheel well.

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

Hey Nathan, look familiar?

Heck Yea Paul ! We have pictures folks! Thanks for posting ! Looking really good. That was one of my favorite mods. Doesn't it make a HUGE difference? Just cleans up that area really nicely and only takes about an hour to do if that.


Wait what???? What happen to your harness by the fuse box? OMG, your taking her to the next level!!!! keep it up! and finally.........

[The Stig]

Had some time the other day and went through this whole thread again and made a collection of some of my favorite images.

http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/rs...?sort=3&page=1

Now wouldn't this be a great coffee table book guys?