Project Cleaning the Clutter in Our Engine Bay

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by LC

SEX!

LC, I can always count on you for a good laugh!!

Originally Posted by Splat

Will this be a 1 off.... if not, where would I be able 2 pick 1 up?

Splat, everything we've done is to help in some way the rest of the community here. So you can definitely count on being able to get one for your ride. The next step is to machine make two sets. One for G5.R and the other one to prove on a 2nd Camaro. Cris from JCG who is designing and building them worked at Wilwood for many years before going on his own and he still has a great relation with the Wilwood family. So brakes is one of his areas of expertise.


I personally really think this is going to be a big hit as it will accomplish several things in one solution.

1. Offer us an alternative to the factory plastic reservoir. Currently the only options available are the square faux covers. Or adding a billet lids.
2. For the guy who are buying second reservoir to separate the clutch fluid, this piece addresses that issue at the same time.
3. And lastly, it looks killer and lends itself to personalize them to your car by giving them different finishes, powder coat, anodize, paint, raw brush, etc.....

So stay tuned as the first two set get machined.

[Synner]

Would definitely like an integrated clutch reservoir. I'd prefer a single tank unit with an internal divider for a more traditional look but if the price is decent I'd have no issue going this route.

Something like this but big enough to have the clutch portion built in

[CWI]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

LC, I can always count on you for a good laugh!!



Splat, everything we've done is to help in some way the rest of the community here. So you can definitely count on being able to get one for your ride. The next step is to machine make two sets. One for G5.R and the other one to prove on a 2nd Camaro. Cris from JCG who is designing and building them worked at Wilwood for many years before going on his own and he still has a great relation with the Wilwood family. So brakes is one of his areas of expertise.


I personally really think this is going to be a big hit as it will accomplish several things in one solution.

1. Offer us an alternative to the factory plastic reservoir. Currently the only options available are the square faux covers. Or adding a billet lids.
2. For the guy who are buying second reservoir to separate the clutch fluid, this piece addresses that issue at the same time.
3. And lastly, it looks killer and lends itself to personalize them to your car by giving them different finishes, powder coat, anodize, paint, raw brush, etc.....

So stay tuned as the first two set get machined.

WE can use my car for that!

[Drew10]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Splat, everything we've done is to help in some way the rest of the community here. So you can definitely count on being able to get one for your ride. The next step is to machine make two sets. One for G5.R and the other one to prove on a 2nd Camaro. Cris from JCG who is designing and building them worked at Wilwood for many years before going on his own and he still has a great relation with the Wilwood family. So brakes is one of his areas of expertise.


I personally really think this is going to be a big hit as it will accomplish several things in one solution.

1. Offer us an alternative to the factory plastic reservoir. Currently the only options available are the square faux covers. Or adding a billet lids.
2. For the guy who are buying second reservoir to separate the clutch fluid, this piece addresses that issue at the same time.
3. And lastly, it looks killer and lends itself to personalize them to your car by giving them different finishes, powder coat, anodize, paint, raw brush, etc.....

So stay tuned as the first two set get machined.

I'd be interested in one. Not just because it has sex appeal, but it has great function as well.

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by Drew10

I'd be interested in one. Not just because it has sex appeal, but it has great function as well.

You know the OEM one has sorta-great function. You sure the sex appeal part isn't the deciding factor on wanting one?

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Here are a few preliminary designs. It has a separate built in clutch reservoir. Let me know what you guys think.

I want one. I would be glad to test it out lol

[Drew10]

Originally Posted by The Stig

You know the OEM one has sorta-great function. You sure the sex appeal part isn't the deciding factor on wanting one?

Yeah, I had to justify wanting it somehow.

[FurySS]

Hey all, good to see this thread still going strong!

I thought I would update some pics after my LS3 Conversion! After being disappointed with the FAST 102 - Lethal Racing ported me an intake and then it went to Mike the Powdercoater. WOW - he said he had a good match for IOM, and it is beautiful

[IOM Black Diamond]

Wow that looks great very nice job

[FurySS]

Originally Posted by IOM Black Diamond

Wow that looks great very nice job

Thanks - the inspiration came from Nathan and this thread!!

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by CHMSC

I want one. I would be glad to test it out lol

I will keep you posted on the development.

Originally Posted by Drew10

Yeah, I had to justify wanting it somehow.

Yea, the sexy factor is definitely there, LOL

Originally Posted by 2010 Indy Pace

Thanks - the inspiration came from Nathan and this thread!!

Indy your car just keeps getting nicer! I wasn't aware you'd tried a FAST. What was it about it that you weren't satisfied with?

Quick update:

We came up with a way to get rid of the studs that stick out through the firewall which hold up the pedals and master assembly.This will allow us to have a completely smooth firewall. I will say this was a tremendous amount of work to make something look simple


I will add text later explaining a fraction of the process. I'm too tired right now.

[FurySS]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Indy your car just keeps getting nicer! I wasn't aware you'd tried a FAST. What was it about it that you weren't satisfied with?

Thanks Nathan - I met a few followers of this thread out at the fest, great times!

With my cam and headwork the FAST 102 (with back to back dynos) showed only a 2tq gain.. So I sold it and had Lethal port me the stock LS3, even with powder coating I still came out ahead $$ wise.

I sold the FAST to ODB720 down in TX, and he told he even paired it with a NW 102TB and on his setup he showed no real gains either..

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by 2010 Indy Pace

Thanks Nathan - I met a few followers of this thread out at the fest, great times!

With my cam and headwork the FAST 102 (with back to back dynos) showed only a 2tq gain.. So I sold it and had Lethal port me the stock LS3, even with powder coating I still came out ahead $$ wise.

I sold the FAST to ODB720 down in TX, and he told he even paired it with a NW 102TB and on his setup he showed no real gains either..

Indy, cars looking AWESOME. You have for sure been an inspiration to a lot of guys on here. We both wish we had the time to attend FEST but I guess there's always next year. We'll be there next year for sure.

Haven't had time to take many pics of the what we are doing as the work has progressed
but we are done with all the fab work at HM Racing Design. It was towed last night to another shop to complete some body mods and than it's off to the next shop.



I will take pics later today and post them of everything that was done over the past few days.. Stay tuned.

[Moreno1]

Quick pic of the passenger side firewall.



Posted more pics in the suspension thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...285800&page=10