SLOWLS1's 2010 2SS Build Journal

[SlowLS1]

A little update...

In the process of moving the ABS, Fusebox, and ECU into the cabin filter area.

Fabricated Brackets that are removable for "service" of any of the components.


First up, design and print a mount for the ECU that isolates it from any ground.



Next, mount to frame that the Fuse box sits in.


ABS mounted and attachment points for the Fusebox mount.


Frame mounted.


Utilized stock mounting bolt for the Fusebox.


Fusebox mounted.


Side shot, plenty of room for activities!



Cabin filter box mounted. Note the rain gutter has been reconstructed to allow for this. Not going to fit all of this otherwise.


Cowl cover fits fine!



Next up is welding, grinding, and filling all the holes and seems under the hood.

Stay tuned.

[morepowerjoe]

Man you definitely have your work cut out for you!

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

A little update...

In the process of moving the ABS, Fusebox, and ECU into the cabin filter area.

Fabricated Brackets that are removable for "service" of any of the components.


First up, design and print a mount for the ECU that isolates it from any ground.



Next, mount to frame that the Fuse box sits in.


ABS mounted and attachment points for the Fusebox mount.


Frame mounted.


Utilized stock mounting bolt for the Fusebox.


Fusebox mounted.


Side shot, plenty of room for activities!



Cabin filter box mounted. Note the rain gutter has been reconstructed to allow for this. Not going to fit all of this otherwise.


Cowl cover fits fine!



Next up is welding, grinding, and filling all the holes and seems under the hood.

Stay tuned.

Man... I've always had respect for guys who do wire tuck and brake tuck work. It takes so much work and effort, and the result is always pretty awesome. I myself lack the patience and brain capacity to do it. She is gonna look really good when you are done.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Man... I've always had respect for guys who do wire tuck and brake tuck work. It takes so much work and effort, and the result is always pretty awesome. I myself lack the patience and brain capacity to do it. She is gonna look really good when you are done.

Appreciate it man. It's not as bad as it looks. Tedious and time consuming. I have a vision of the result that I am trying to reach. Smooth and clean is the goal.


I'm taking my time and not rushing through it, I have no timeline of when it will be done. If I don't feel like working on it, I don't. If I get irritated, I walk away. That's crucial.

I've done all this before on my last 4th gen. While I was happy with the result, I didn't have the time to "really" get it where I wanted it and it was stressful. I guess what I'm trying to say is time is the biggest factor and how much you are willing to spend on it. Minimal brain capacity required. LOL I've seen the work you do, and I have no doubt that you could do that same with a major "time" investment.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Man you definitely have your work cut out for you!

Just chipping away at it!

[The_bald_eagle_machine]

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Appreciate it man. It's not as bad as it looks. Tedious and time consuming. I have a vision of the result that I am trying to reach. Smooth and clean is the goal.


I'm taking my time and not rushing through it, I have no timeline of when it will be done. If I don't feel like working on it, I don't. If I get irritated, I walk away. That's crucial.

I've done all this before on my last 4th gen. While I was happy with the result, I didn't have the time to "really" get it where I wanted it and it was stressful. I guess what I'm trying to say is time is the biggest factor and how much you are willing to spend on it. Minimal brain capacity required. LOL I've seen the work you do, and I have no doubt that you could do that same with a major "time" investment.

Well 4th gens are also kinda of a cluster... I am working on an early LT1 4th gen at the moment and there are wires, hoses, looms, etc coming from every single orifice of the engine bay. Its also kinda cramped, and hard to work in those engine bays.

The 5th gen is a pretty nice starting slate and there is decent room to work and move around in there.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Well 4th gens are also kinda of a cluster... I am working on an early LT1 4th gen at the moment and there are wires, hoses, looms, etc coming from every single orifice of the engine bay. Its also kinda cramped, and hard to work in those engine bays.

The 5th gen is a pretty nice starting slate and there is decent room to work and move around in there.

Wholeheartedly agree with that. The 4th generation was a nightmare under the hood. You can almost camp under the hood of a 5th gen, even has places to hide things out of sight. Easy peasy compared to the previous generation.

[Ashen 6.2]

Awesome work! Sorry if I missed it somewhere but are you having to extend any of the wire harnesses with that move?

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

Awesome work! Sorry if I missed it somewhere but are you having to extend any of the wire harnesses with that move?

Thank you sir!

Most of the wiring will actually have to be shortened to fit proper.

[CamaroDreams76]

You're build is definitely unique. Sweet car and awesome build.

Can't wait to see the AGP twins on this thing. You'll love them.

[Ashen 6.2]

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Thank you sir!

Most of the wiring will actually have to be shortened to fit proper.

Oh wow. Quite the opposite of what I was thinking. I may look into this to clean up that space.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

You're build is definitely unique. Sweet car and awesome build.

Can't wait to see the AGP twins on this thing. You'll love them.

Ironically, I was getting setup to start the install of the turbos, and started chasing a squirrel. This is what happens when I am not supervised

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

Oh wow. Quite the opposite of what I was thinking. I may look into this to clean up that space.

Probably on Saturday, I’m gonna lay things out to know more of how much gets shortened or lengthened. I will document it somewhat and let you know.

[Ashen 6.2]

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Probably on Saturday, I’m gonna lay things out to know more of how much gets shortened or lengthened. I will document it somewhat and let you know.

Thank you sir!