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Looks sick man!!:thumbsup:
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Sweet build!
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I'm with these guys sweet build. Thats going to be one nice intake.
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We finished the modifications of the hood. We started with an original formula fiberglass hood. We are extending the snorkels forward over the nose about 1.5 inches, extending them back about 6" and making the snorkels thicker. We will relocate the existing factor holes to maximize air flow and distribution. The snorkels will be fully functional as we want to get more air into the engine bay to cool it because of the extra heat of the turbos.
Here are a few pictures of an original formula hood we used. http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/OrigHood.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a.../OrigHood1.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...rigHood2-1.jpg Here's the modified hood with enlarged and extended snorkels http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...difiedHood.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ifiedHood4.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ifiedHood3.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ifiedHood2.jpg |
Very cool. I can't wait to see this bad boy complete.:thumbsup:
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Thanks for the comments. It is coming along fast now.
We finished the front driver's side fender. We closed-out the skirting and front of the chin spoiler. We also added the fender vents which will be functional through the close-out panels we are making in the engine bay. The think the vents turned out great! http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...verFender5.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...iverFender.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...verFender4.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...verFender2.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...verFender3.jpg |
WOW! Very nice. That is going to be a killer build!:thumbsup:
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Dave Visner called me over yesterday to go over the final touches on the intake, throttle bodies and valve covers. The throttle body openings are 4" each to match the 4" plumbing for the turbos. He has designed the linkage to run under the intake just above the valley pan so everything is concealed. He is also creating a billet water cross over and thermostat housing. The heads have a dual cooling chambers - front and back. We will tie the two cooling systems together under the intake.
In order to keep the look and milling consistent, Visner made custom risers and valve covers out of a single piece of billet. We decided on dual fuel rails with two separate stages of injectors to support both a smooth idle and higher fuel demands once we apply boost. We will powder coat or anodize the intake, throttle bodies and valve covers. The plumbing will be powder coated black as well. The heads will stay aluminum and the block and oil pan will be black. We are making a 9" x 3" raised letter plate that will be inlayed into the center of the valve covers. The letters will be brushed aluminum with a black background. Any suggestions on what we should put on the name plate? Dave, here’s to you man – Bad A$$! http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw003.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw004.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw005.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw006.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw007.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw001.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw009.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw008.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...takeRaw010.jpg |
Awesome. More pics please. :D
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I have always liked the early 2nd gen pontiacs like this. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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We finalized our sponsor list this week that helped take this build to the level of quality and performance that we are finishing (see below).
I spent some time at Forgiato in Sun Valley, CA today and they gave me a factor tour. Unbelieveable - every wheel is machined on site from billet blanks. They hand sand, balance, paint, assemble and finish each wheel. I was blown away by the attention to detail and the amount of craftsmanship that goes into building each wheel. They will be making my set next week and I cannot wait to get them. For anyone attending the SEMA show this Nov. 2-5, stop by the Forgiato booth #47009 and see the car in person. All the body mods are finished and All Speed will install the engine next week and start on the plumbing for the turbos. The rest of the build will be moving very quickly from here. Stay tuned... http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...INALPOSTER.jpg |
Very nice! That is going to be a bad ass car!!:thumbsup: :cheers:
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I just left All Speed and grabbed some updated pictures. They are in the final stages on the body modifications. The rear diffuser is finished and the stainless gas tank has been fit to the rear in between the outer edges of the diffuser. They are finishing the close-out panels on the side skirting and diffuser so that it is one integrated piece.
The Billet Specialties drive system has been installed to the engine as well as the solid engine plates. We are finalizing the decision on what parts of the engine to coat and what to leave natural. We are planning to coat just the center of the intake and the valve covers and leave the rest natural. The turbo plumbing will be all black. I ordered a Ram dual clutch and flywheel set up and Keisler sponsored an upgraded hydraulic set up for the Tremec we are putting in. We are making a plaque for each valve cover that will be recessed into the cover that says “Firebird” and another plaque that will mount just above the hood latch that says “V8”. I wanted an aggressive font, let me know what you think of this. It’s full speed ahead for the next seven weeks in preparation for SEMA. http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010001.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010008.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010007.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010009.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010003.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010004.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010004.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010005.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010007.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010008.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010011.jpg |
Wow... thats looking incredible. I can't wait to see it painted sitting on wheels!
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That is going to be one NASTY car!! Very nice.:cheers:
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The mods looks awesome. That motor looks sick, I love it.
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The body modifications are officially done! We finished grinding the rear diffuser and cut the holes and fit the 4" running lights and welded in the trim barrels. We also cut and finished the vents in the lower valance which will help keep the intercoolers cool.
Next week we will seal the metal and start on the finish body work. We are going to put the engine in and mock up the turbo plumbing next week as well. As for the valve covers and intake, I have decided to keep it natural for now. The black hardware ties the engine together nicely. After SEMA, maybe I will look to anodize a few parts, but it is just too nice looking to mess with right now. Here are some pics of the front valance with the running lights installed. http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ber2010001.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ber2010004.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ber2010003.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ber2010002.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ber2010005.jpg |
I don't know how I missed this one, killer project man! Those body mods are going to be awesome.
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damn.. how did i miss THIS thread.. this may be one of the baddest birds ever.
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I spent today at All Speed helping the guys on the project. We assembled the Wilwood 14” front rotor set up including the safety wiring. We also modified the spindles to accommodate the Wilwood hardware. We painted the bell housing, spindles, motor mount plate and Ididit adjustable steering column. We also installed the QA1 dual adjustable front coil over suspension system in the front.
I took some shots of the car with all the panels hung and gapped. The guys at All Speed did an amazing job on the fabrication as every panel is tied back to the body, closed out and properly gapped. At the end of the day we sprayed three coats of sealer on the raw metal. We are going to drop the engine in tomorrow and start on the plumbing. Final body work also starts tomorrow. Let me know what you think of the body mods! http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010001.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010002.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010003.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010006.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010007.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010008.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010009.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010010.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010011.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010012.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010013.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010014.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ept2010015.jpg |
Looks good. I wish I was going to be back in Michigan before this is finished. I would have liked stopping by AllSpeed to check this thing out. Great build.
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I said it before and I'll say it again, this car is going to be nasty!:yes:
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We knocked some things out this week. The body is in the final stages and looking great and headed for paint at the end of the week. We installed the engine and drive train and ran into a significant problem with header clearance between the heads and the frame rail. Pontiac heads drop on an aggressive downward angle which leaves very little room to work with. We notched the frame to give ourselves another 2”. We also needed to make custom solid motor mounts so that the engine sits low enough in the bay to give clearance for the intake. The turbos have been mocked up in their position and the plumbing will start tomorrow.
We installed the Wilwood brakes on the front. 14” rotors with their six piston package. I had Wilwood custom paint the calipers in a gunmetal gray that will match the center stripe down the middle. I like the way the brake package came together. Wheels and tires are to arrive by the end of the week. Only 5 weeks left until SEMA! http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610016.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610017.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610008.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610007.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610009.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610010.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610015.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610014.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610011.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610012.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610013.jpg |
This is going to be a sick build! I'm digging that intake and those valve covers as well.:thumbsup:
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We mocked up the interior today and I am glad I did. My original thought was to retro the stock column and make room for the FAST computer and a stereo head unit that included a 5” screen with GPS, NAV etc. I decided to go simple and stock instead. I am going to install an original AM/FM stereo in the stock location that will be hooked to a great sounding system with amps and speakers that are concealed throughout the car. I will have a jump wire for my MP3 player which is all I really care about. As far as GPS, screw it, the point is to get lost and keep driving right?
The challenge was to incorporate the three additional gauges (Boost, Wideband Air/Fuel and Clock) that we needed to include without changing the dash panel and incorporate a true gated shifter. As a solution, the guys as All Speed built this custom box to house the Stack Clubman gauges make enough room for the billet shifter gate. We will also mount the billet power window switches and keyless ignition start button just below the sift gate. I am also going to mount a billet fire extinguisher on the tunnel and that is it. Clean, tight and basic. We welded the 6” plates in the floor and trunk and started the roll cage. The cage will have removable bars on the back and sides. We also installed the Dynamat and began the wiring for the Vintage Air system and FAST fuel injection system. The Corbeau seats fit great and will be recovered. I had to modify the seats to drop them about ˝” to compensate for the recessed area in the roof. The Budnick wheel and tilt column from Ididit fit great as well. http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610029.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610029.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610028.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610027.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610031.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610001.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610002.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610004.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610006.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610022.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610025.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610024.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610026.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610020.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...d092610018.jpg |
We mounted the turbos and made the custom stainless steel headers. We knotched the frame to make room for the headers to flow forward to the turbos. We also lowered the radiator so that the intake pipes from the intercoolers to the intake will come straight up from the nose and directly to the intake – some trick fabricating going on right now.
The roll cage is in and the body has been primed and blocked. You can see how the exhaust tucks under the rear of the car just ahead of the gas tank. We cut the trunk pan to create a tunnel for the exhaust to come up and drop down on the back side of the tank. We will place heat shield in this entire area. The center console is complete and we will be smoothing and painting this week. I ordered three individual Stack gauges for the console Boost, Air/Fuel and Exhaust Temp. The car will also be painted on Wed. Rather than just black, I decided to go with a pearl black that includes a subtle flake. With these body lines, it is good opportunity to show them off and the flake will pick up the light necessary to do that. We will paint a metallic gunmetal stripe down the middle that will be cropped with a metallic pearl stripe. The closeout panels will be made on Tuesday just before paint. The wheels should be in this week as well. Final assembly will start on Friday. We have a few surprises on the interior and engine so stay tuned. . . http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310001.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310002.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310003.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310004.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310005.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310006.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310007.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310008.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310009.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310010.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310011.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...s100310012.jpg |
Nice work guys! Sick build indeed!:thumbsup: :cheers:
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Car is looking good
Can't tell what type of balancer is on the car just make it's not rubber based as the heat from the exhaust pipe can and will melt if the car gets hot and is sitting stuck in traffic. ps - ask me how I know about this one |
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We switched mine over to ATI Super Dampener from the Fluid Dampener. Even though mine wasn't a huge concern since my exhaust was no where near. On many single turbo applications when the cross-over goes from drivers side to passenger side that is when they become a problem. Same thing goes for mufflers on a tubo appication. Lesson learned was along bullet type muffer will work better them a short rectangular muffler. |
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Thanks for the info. It was difficult to find a good area to run the manifold but it is actually just a bad camera angle that makes it look much closer than it really is. We are running a 7" ATI Suoer Damper as well as Cool It header wrap and there is about 2" of clearence. I think that should be enough with the wrap we'll see. Trial by fire I guess! |
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Scot, thanks in advance for letting me use your wheels for a few hours to check the gapping, ride height and snap some pics. My wheels should arrive Friday. Can’t wait to meet you in person at SEMA.
The car is primed and in the process of being final-blocked. The hood you see in the pictures is a stock hood, not our modified hood. We get that back on Friday and took the time to make molds of the scoops in case other people want to modify their formula hood to something more aggressive. We decided to remove the stock hood latch so that the intake pipes can come straight out toward the front and down into the intercoolers. We are installing two flush-mount Aero Catch latches on the hood. The guys at All Speed created custom pockets for the intake plumbing. They created a pocket in the center for a emblem. Paint has been selected and ordered and we will be spraying on Saturday. I plan to record that! Thank to everyone for the awesome feedback over the last few months. It has kept us on our toes and identified several issues that we needed to address. Enjoy! http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp015.jpg [IMG]http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad271/tcronkright/Firebird/asp016.jpg[/IMG http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp001.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp002.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp003.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp004.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp005.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp006.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp007.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp008.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp010.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp011.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp013.jpg http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/a...ird/asp014.jpg |
looks f-in awesome!!!
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Lucky for them... I'm living on the west coast.. so they don't have to deal with the Blackberry anymore!! :lol: Tom... she is looking awesome! Time is a tickin'.... can't wait to see her! |
You guys have some great ideas going on, and some killer parts to boot! Keep thrashing, and good luck!
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Very nice. That thing looks mean. Can't wait to see it completed. Great work guys!:thumbsup: :cheers:
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