outstanding work.....3d modeling sure beats construction paper and scissors any day.

that's BS you should see what I can do with a Paper Mache. I know I am a dying breed but man is it fun and you can get the kids involved at any age.

Here is the recipe just in case you get bored tonight and want to make a intercooler or something crazy. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

http://www.ultimatepapermache.com/paper-mache-recipes

Mary that's the logical next step for me. They just told me no more sharp object so scissors are out.

yep been there also that why they gave me newspaper it tears easy

Marty that's high praise indeed.

Thanks Wayne, you have got to be one of the nicest guys in this hole forum. I have never seen you post anything but uplifting and encouraging words to everyone on here. And thats saying a lot because this is the coolest bunch of guys "IN THE UNIVERSE!"

Thanks Vince, Justin is getting pretty dangerous with the 3D stuff. He is starting to design and bring into production his own suspension parts. He met last week with the machinist to get the prototype cut.

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We were considering the MAST heads as part of the engine rebuild. After speaking with Patrick Guerra who spec the new road coarse inspired cam, he suggested if we were looking for a superior head, to look at the newer Trick Flow LS3 255. He said they have an LS7 chamber which moves the intake valve away from the chamber wall which reduces valve shrouding and improves hp a great deal.

I will be interesting to see were we end up power wise.

The only bad part is having to remove all the casting to make these smooth as it's a lot of work!

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Always great to see your gung-ho mad young scientist's latest accomplishments.

You probably started him out early, huh Al?

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That's how I taught them math, LOL

BTW, guys the boys are selling a lot of the stuff they pull off on Camaro5.com I figure I'd give you guys a heads up in case you are interest in any of the parts.

Here is the link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373572

Al, what was the reason for the engine rebuild again? I thought you guys had a built engine for the car already?

Good luck to your son on getting those parts made and sold. He's got a heck of a calling card he's building.

Trey I wouldn't call it a rebuild as much as an upgrade. The short block will stay intact. Just changing the cam, wet to dry sump, heads, and intake. Ascetically, replacing the current CF valve cover with a new set of Katech CF covers specific for this build. Just the proverbial snow ball effect, LOL

Understood. Thanks for answering. I love this build.

Thanks Bud!

Few pictures of where the car is in the scheme of things with only 10 weeks left to SEMA :hairpullout:

Here is a picture for reference. I thnink I counted 120 plus holes that we welded in.

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The car drop another 15 lbs by removing the entire divider. also got rid of the entire divided

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We are going to use the roll cage as a frame for the new divider. It will look more like early Mustang fastbacks. As you will be able to see more of the wheels wells.


You can see how much cleaner the C pillar loos when compared to what we started with.

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When it comes to body man, My buddy Manny is the MAN! The guy is a perfectionist. If anybody is doing a personal project in the Southern Cal area and needs a guy to do the body work, he is the guy. He use to work at a local custom paint shop but now hes on his own.

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Every single spot weld has been address.

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Gotta give props to are friends at Derale. Just received a package with one off stuff they made for us. Here is a sneak peak. Wait until you guys see the new trunk divider finish.

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Out of this Universe Al!!


So maybe a bit redundant of a question.... but I don't always follow along real well...


Is this going to SEMA this year?? If so where?

LOL G!

SEMA 2014, central hall just down the stairs from the Ford booth in the Derale booth.

Love it Al, can't wait to see it at SEMA.

Better bring April or they won't let you in.

Allrighty then! You'd better get those boys a cranking'!!!! Times a fritterin'!!

Nah, it's a boys trip. I offered but I think she is planning at trip to Ireland with her folks.

I don't bring Gwen either. Saves me money. LOL

G why are you worrying about saving money! :headscratch: You couldn't spend all your money even if you lived two lifetimes :twak:

OK guys need a little input if you will. We are trying to figure which product to use for the flooring as a heat shield. Theses two products come from Thermotec. The gold give a flavor of super car stuff. The thing is the sliver lends itself to sit better and doesn't tend to crease like the gold does. So should we go for the high end look of the gold and the better fitting silver? The aluminum will handle radiant temp of 2000 degrees and the gold 1800.

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Al your nuckin futs!!!!!!!!!:lostmarbles: This car is off the hook !

stick to the functional silver.....but i do looove goooolld

Silver, keep the punters looking for all those beautiful body mods.

I like the silver and take a look at DEI stuff as it is not only heat but Sound. So you get the best of both worlds.

http://www.designengineering.com/cat...-sound-insulat

LOL Mario! I think we all are :lostmarbles:

We are going to go with the silver.

Our resident suspension engineer "Justin" is in Pennsylvania at Penske hand assembling the racing shocks for G5.R right along with the tech assembling the Formula One shocks.

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Click the picture below to view short video.

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So is he getting college credits for this ??

Not sure Marty but he should! Both Nathan and Justin will be attending a racing program were they get to build a mini Formula One race car. So they should be a big contribution the the team.

The shocks are made and hes flying back. He is so exited on how much he learned while at Penske!

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On G5.R the rear cradle is finish. Haven't weight it yet to see what the weight different is but I can tell you you can curl this one with one arm. The factory cradle needs two people to carry it and your huffing it.

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Justin is design all his own control arms.

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Being that these are not being made to turn a profit, nothing but the highest quality parts are being used. As an example, prices on rod end range from $20 to $120. These are on the top end side.

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Al,The cradle look's awesome.Those shock's are sexy!!!!!!

This is one of my favorite threads to date. I can't wait to see this car at Sema

Al just amazing!! Your boys are just killing it!!

Thanks guys!

Unfortunately we wont be making SEMA as the car got hung up on the paint side again this year. Last year we didn't make SEMA for the same reason as we only had two weeks left by the time it got out of paint. Basically it needs a complete repaint as all the panels have battle scars from the working on it. Which kinda suck as $7,500 was blown on last years paint job. We were hoping to have it repainted by now but our time schedule hasn't lined up. To redo it with the time we have left would mean rushing it the rest of the build and that lesson was already learned once.

Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

Better to get it right then to rush it.

Sorry to hear that Al, but 'in the Universe' doesn't come quick or cheap in today's world. SEMA and your followers will wait and enjoy it just as much when the time comes. You and the boys keep up the good work!

:cheers:

x2 well said, Ron.

How about just wrapping the car this year?

Bummer on the Sema thing and wrapping the car is not a bad idea since you plan to race it. It will actually protect the car to some degree.

I agree...wrap it and create the buzz at sema....then see where things go

Thanks guys for the words of encouragement! We looked into wrapping but it last year as a possible solution but the car still needed to be painted as the wrap will show if there areas the are primered. It will even show the orange peel through the wrap.

Wow, its been a while since I have updated this thread. Progress a little slow since the boys started back up in college. Hoping to get her done when they take the summer off.

They redid the shock tower. First time the skimmed the seam

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With the concern for cracking under stress, the seams were cleaned and stitch welded and finally reskimming the smooth.

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The trans and diff cooler brackets had compound bends which required a finger bender. We couldn't find one anywhere. I buddies at Derale came to the rescue and pulled it off.

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Package was cut out and a smaller one fab in it place.

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Every component in the engine bay was vapor blasted. This machine is about $30,000 but leave a finish that very fine.

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ABS has been relocated and lines completed.

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Camber/Caster plate Justin design and had built are done. Top plate is bead blasted and electrolux nickel plated. Very proud os him doing these.

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Rear shock hats completed.

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Most all the CF parts are in.

Doors will drop about 90 lbs.

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We had these parts made for G5.R in dry carbon. Roof, hood and trunk will drop approx 40 plus lbs.


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Since it wont have any headliner, you will see the weave when sitting in the car. Kinda cool.


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Here are some studio shots they took.

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Dry carbon hood


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Hood vent


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Dry carbon trunk


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Lower grille


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Z/28 rear diffuser


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trunk filler panels


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Z/28 spoiler


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The factory powder coating was removed on the wicker bill. It was then brushed and anodized. Has a very nice contrast against the CF spoiler.

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wow, looking good al.


Who is doing the CF work?