Project 'Too Much': 1969 P1800S - soon to be P1800 GT - Page 12 - Lateral-g Forums

krptonite · #**111** 10-10-2012, 04:23 PM

they were old replicas of gt40 wheels, still dont know whats causing the new bolts to break though?

daemon2 · #**112** 10-10-2012, 05:59 PM

Are they the aluminum or grade 8 bolts?

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Originally Posted by krptonite

they were old replicas of gt40 wheels, still dont know whats causing the new bolts to break though?

krptonite · #**113** 10-10-2012, 06:57 PM

they are either 8.8 or 10.9 grade metric 6mm

daemon2 · #**114** 10-10-2012, 07:08 PM

6x1.0 bolts in grade 10.9 or 12.9 then the torque should be 10-12 ft/lbs

you may want to verify torque values if new bolts are continuing to shear

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Originally Posted by krptonite

they are either 8.8 or 10.9 grade metric 6mm

krptonite · #**115** 10-11-2012, 04:19 PM

thanks for the info, i will check the torque as i am sure it will be more than that! but there is a gasket between the parts and you need to pull on the bolt to get it to close the gap, and i'm sure 10-12 ft/lb wont do that, i will go check later,

daemon2 · #**116** 10-11-2012, 08:42 PM

Here is a good write up, in the example they use 15ft lb on M6 hardware. http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26614

Most 3-piece wheels are sealed with silicone, so your set up may be different.

This is what mine look like:

krptonite · #**117** 10-12-2012, 06:32 PM

that info is great thanks! now i will stop hijacking this great thread!

daemon2 · #**118** 11-12-2012, 09:58 PM

I've been on a bit of a break, doing what I can to research engines and forced induction. After a few weeks deliberating I picked up an iron block 5.3l engine. I did this because I am learning on this project, have never opened an engine before and decided a turbo project would be the most fun and best opportunity for me.

The 5.3l is very common here so if I happen to make an explosive error another won't be hard to find. I got my hands on a very good one and it fits!

Steering shaft clearance

I am trying to keep the weight behind the front axle so I can attempt to maintain decent balance front to rear.

The turbo's are going to be tricky to squeeze in there, but I've got a few ideas.

The alternator has to move, I have to find an accessory drive that will allow me to keep A/C and move the alternator low.

Iamtheonlyreal1 · #**119** 11-12-2012, 10:05 PM

Wow, the motor looks pretty high? I have the LS in my P1800 build, and it is actually lower than the original B18 4cylinder, and the factory LS oil pan is still above the body rockers. Do you have it that high for a reason?

daemon2 · #**120** 11-12-2012, 10:29 PM

high in relation to the body, maybe,
high off the crossmember no,
high in terms of centre of gravity, nope...

I have changed more than just the engine, keep stopping by for updates!

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Originally Posted by Iamtheonlyreal1

Wow, the motor looks pretty high? I have the LS in my P1800 build, and it is actually lower than the original B18 4cylinder, and the factory LS oil pan is still above the body rockers. Do you have it that high for a reason?