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  1. victory_red_SS

    Hi from victory_red_SS

    There are many updates to my project but those will have to wait until I have a bit more time to get those updates posted. How ever, I am thinking this update is worth jumping the que for. Finally, after over 14 years my race engine breathed for the first time today. It was an awesome moment...
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    I talked to the fabricator Thursday and the wiring is finished. The car just needs to have the fuel tank and pumps installed and then the car is finished as far as fabrication goes. Then he sets up the suspension and then we arrange for the car come home next weekend so that I can start with the...
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    I had to make a trip back to Kreymr Racing because Steve, the wiring guy, discovered that the Holley fuel pump isn’t big enough. The reason is because of my using E85. That puts the Holley pump right on the edge of capacity and I’m not a believer of being on the edge of anything. Over build so...
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    Next, over to Kreymr Racing to talk with Dwain and hand over more $$$ and that's ok because everything they do is top quality. I can't really afford them, but I also can't afford to not have them do what they do best. The wiring has started and should be completed in short order. The plan with...
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    I am happy to share that one of the stumbling blocks for building the motor has been removed. The LSX block has been drilled for the 1/2" head studs. Because the high nickel content LSX blocks are harder than others and because these are not common blocks the info on how to drill and tap them...
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    I have been in touch with the editor of LSX Magazine and he has asked to do a feature story on my project when we are done. I had told him that Holley LS Fest West was something I wanted to attend. He offered to do a full photo shoot if I make it to Vegas this coming April! I have talked to...
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    Another piece of the puzzle has arrived into my hands, in fact 2 pieces of that puzzle. I have to say that the Reid case on the Rossler transmission is really nice. While it is strong enough to be SF! 4.1 and 30.1 certified it is light enough for me to pickup off the ground. I ordered a Mark...
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    These are the most recent pictures taken while I was at Kremyr Racing. Dwain asked me to drop off some parts and while I was there I took some pictures of what they has done in the past week. They have been working on the steering rack. They had to change the geometry/alignment to make way...
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    While it was 2 months later than expected, the car is in primer and after a short haul the car is now at the shop of Kremyr racing . The deposit at Kremyr' wasn't cheap but I keep hearing that he's awesome at doing his job. This shop is the real deal when it comes to building race cars. Check...
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    My spare fenders and the front bumper surround have come in. I have an appointment to drop them off on Monday so that everything can be reworked to move the wheel openings ahead by 1.5" to compensate for the stretched wheel base. I am hoping they will be ready, after my Hawaiian vacation, at the...
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    I was talking with the engine builder yesterday and he made the call to scrap the plans to use the SCAT crank that I have. He's going to use the SCAT in a different motor that's making less HP. He has chosen instead to go with a Callies Compstar XL which has just been released very recently. The...
  12. victory_red_SS

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    Thanks. I know some people have wondered what ever happened to the project, whether it got finished or did I just give up. I'm happy to share here that I the project is still alive and I will keep posting to this thread as I move forward. I look forward to the day I can post up video of this...
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    Next up is a few pictures of some of the supporting components for the HP this car will make. There is the Wilson LS7 intake, the Brodix BR 7 BS 300-B cylinder heads (there is a pic of the valve train specs too) and the Holley 105mm throttle body. On top of the heads I have GM Performance LSX...
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    The next step was to mount the S/C so I could see how the charge tubing was going to fit in the space I have. It turns out that it didn’t like being at 3 o’clock because the tubing was to close to the wheel and steering was going to be completely compromised, so I had to re-clock the S/C. I...
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    Here was my first sideways issue, the anchor point, for part of the body parts. Good thing that was designed to be moved and it was two small bolts. Next issue, this looks a bit tight from this angle! Crap, it looks tight from this angle too. It looks even worse from this...
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    I know it has been a very long time since I have posted any news about my project. I also suspect that many of the people who were following this project have moved on and away from the Cobalt platform. While progress has been at a snail’s pace over the years it is getting exciting again. I have...
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    Okay, after having my hard drive crash plus all of the issues I had with my spray equipment, I am now able to post up an update. This work is being done in my garage and much of this is new to me so I am learning as I go. I have done more than I needed to in some areas and that was mainly so I...
  18. victory_red_SS

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    Body work experts, metal shaping experts and wiring experts please call out. :) You are sure dragging your feet on that ID aren't you? :rofl: Like so many of us at this point. :D
  19. victory_red_SS

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    THE CAR IS NOW HOME!!! Finally I have the car sitting in my garage and I can finally start my part of the work. The engine will be ready to assemble in 10 days so the faster I accomplish my tasks, the faster I get to the track/street. :D
  20. victory_red_SS

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    We are expecting to be on the track the early part of May.
  21. victory_red_SS

    Hi from victory_red_SS

    Isn't that going to be an awesome sight, one which is way over due. :)
  22. victory_red_SS

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    Okay, I have been waiting a while to get the time to do a couple of updates but work/overtime has been really killing me lately. That is the price I have to pay to keep the wife happy which keeps the project rolling forward. One of the biggest concerns that has plagued the project has been...
  23. victory_red_SS

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    Sometimes the obvious solution is so simple that it takes someone else to see it. Thank You. :) Thanks, it has been a long time in the making. :)
  24. victory_red_SS

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    Mini Update The wheelie bars are finally mounted as well as cut to their final size. Next I will need to have to make some adjustments to the back skirt. The wheelie bars won't allow for the back piece to remain totally stock so I need to figure out how to proceed. I also had an issue with...
  25. victory_red_SS

    Hi from victory_red_SS

    Thanks guys, I hope to have the car home in a bit and after a while longer I expect to get excited about the project again. Losing Angel has hit me hard.

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