Project 'Too Much': 1969 P1800S - soon to be P1800 GT

[Royalworks]

Did you have a rendering done for this car?

[daemon2]

Originally Posted by Royalworks

Did you have a rendering done for this car?

Yup, this is the rendering from Mascoll Designs. I changed plans on the arches after seeing how wide the new suspension is in the rear and taking my first shot at the arches.


This is draft from that rendering:

[E.rodz]

looking good the rendering is awesome! nice job on the out of the box build! keep the updates coming.

[INTMD8]

Nice job on everything! The rendering looks awesome.

Have there been any dyno tests with that intake yet? After looking at the lower intake (dual 4bbl) I had the impression it would be lucky to make as much power as a stock LS1 unit.

[daemon2]

Originally Posted by INTMD8

Nice job on everything! The rendering looks awesome.

Have there been any dyno tests with that intake yet? After looking at the lower intake (dual 4bbl) I had the impression it would be lucky to make as much power as a stock LS1 unit.

The Holley mid rise dual quad was tested by Super Chevy on their 5.3l build, I can't find any dyno numbers on the injected version. I had an article on the same intake I have in on the engine now, it came in with similar performance as the LS1 intake and they suggest it's better suited for turbo or supercharged applications.

I also have an LS6 intake but I love the look of this thing. Maybe I will be the first to dyno it in turbocharged form.

This mid rise was released not too long ago as well.

This is from the release:
"Bowling Green, KY--Holley is proud to introduce the newest product in their modular intake Manifold line

Introducing the Holley cast aluminum Modular Mid-Rise™ Intake System. The Modular Mid-Rise intake utilizes the popular Holley LS1/LS2/LS6 cathedral port Mid-Rise 2 x 4 intake Manifold along with a purpose built plenum base Adapter and a Holley 92MM EFI plenum top which converts it into a Mid-Rise EFI intake manifold. With a max overall height of only 10.44”, the Mid-Rise Manifold is an excellent choice for street and performance street/strip applications with a powerband from 1,500-6,500 RPM and limited hood clearance. It’s perfect for a blow-thru or turbocharged application.

Being part of the Holley modular intake line means that this intake is not only available as a complete kit with intake, adapter, 92MM top and fuel rails, but all parts can also be purchased separately for a custom intake build. The plenum Adapter (PN 300-231) will accept all of the popular Holley Hi-Ram plenum tops as a foundation for custom induction systems."

I am hoping it helps retain some of the low/mid end torque and I haven't really built a rev happy engine so the compromise should work out.

Does anyone else have one of these?

[daemon2]

I have been working on a number of things on the car and have not had a lot of time for updates here.
Here are a few pics I was able to snap while working:

Doing the Walbro fuel pick ups and in tank submersed lines.




I decided to go with a GM clutch for now, it arrived on the weekend but was damaged in shipping. I am working on getting a replacement:


Throttle Body is on and I am fabbing a throttle cable mount:


I have also started on a number of close out panels, the firewall and core support. This is the core support side brackets:




I am also laying out the position of the intercoolers and will finalize the core support once I have fit it all together. More pics to come...

Here is a test panel for the firewall, I am working out templates in paper, and trying to simplify the entire thing.


And finally, going with AN fittings for the steam ports on the heads

[daemon2]

Still making panels, and working on the car when I can. Here are a few new shots:





Still have to clean up the welds, I am working on a shifter and finalizing clearances.

And the big cut...I am sure everyone has seen the VOXX P1800, I have to thank mr.voxx for this idea! I have a shop making the glass now after we made a test slug. I have a few sill plates to finish up but I'm happy.



I had a few people ask about my choice in seats when I first picked them up. They are from a convertible and have additional internal structure for rollover protection. I have removed some of the old structure in the roof and don't have plans for a roll bar so the seat provides a little extra protection.



Thank you Mr. Voxx

[Royalworks]

That glass is going to be sick. The whole car is gonna be awesome!

[66fury]

i am drooling !! i am a volvo owner and if i build another car ,an 1800 just like voxx would be my desire.

[Royalworks]

I think I would buy that glass for my ride. Love that glass. What did you do to reinforce the roof?