Collateral Damage- My 70 Chevelle site build

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Dave95z28

I love the look and simplicity of the GP Headers Single Turbo Kit. Just looking at it, do you think it would fit in a First Gen Camaro? I contacted them, but they were uncertain.

David

I would think so, with the only caveat being engine placement. If your engine is back in the rearward position should work IMO, gets tight to the radiator/fans when the engine is in the forward position. All I would have had them do is shorten up the T4 flange connector about an inch for inner fenderwell clearance (red circle in pic below).

The great thing about them besides the quality is they do custom stuff as a normal business. So changes are easy, they'll do whatever you want. With me, he sent me the normal kit with the headers tight to the engine and then told me to cut/clock/whatever changes needed and send it back for them to re-weld. Also, ordered mine in the middle of covid and he told me two weeks... it was exactly two weeks when he contacted me to tell me it was shipping.

You'll need a mid mount front drive for my setup, but he can build it for whatever drive you use, he's done most of the popular ones in house at one time or another. The pic below shows the section I straight cut about 3/4" out of for additional fenderwell clearance.

[Dave95z28]

Originally Posted by camcojb

I would think so, with the only caveat being engine placement. If your engine is back in the rearward position should work IMO, gets tight to the radiator/fans when the engine is in the forward position. All I would have had them do is shorten up the T4 flange connector about an inch for inner fenderwell clearance (red circle in pic below).

The great thing about them besides the quality is they do custom stuff as a normal business. So changes are easy, they'll do whatever you want. With me, he sent me the normal kit with the headers tight to the engine and then told me to cut/clock/whatever changes needed and send it back for them to re-weld. Also, ordered mine in the middle of covid and he told me two weeks... it was exactly two weeks when he contacted me to tell me it was shipping.

You'll need a mid mount front drive for my setup, but he can build it for whatever drive you use, he's done most of the popular ones in house at one time or another. The pic below shows the section I straight cut about 3/4" out of for additional fenderwell clearance.

Thanks, I will probably give them a call after selling my LSA Supercharger and accessory drive system.

David

[camcojb]

Got my hydroboost from Hydratech today, looks awesome! Fits perfect with my clutch master bracket. Installed the Baer Remaster unit and lines, along with their proportioning valve. Added my Mightmouse Solutions catch can and ran the vent hose. Little progress, but better than none at all.

[camcojb]

After looking at it I'm probably going to swap the valve covers side to side so the vent hose is short and not so obtrusive. Will make it harder to add oil, but not impossible.

EDIT: Decided to change it, looks MUCH cleaner IMO. Brings up a good point... don't be afraid to look at your project and come up with changes that would be cleaner, easier to access, etc. Often like in this case it costs nothing but time.

[ScotI]

Originally Posted by camcojb

After looking at it I'm probably going to swap the valve covers side to side so the vent hose is short and not so obtrusive. Will make it harder to add oil, but not impossible.

EDIT: Decided to change it, looks MUCH cleaner IMO. Brings up a good point... don't be afraid to look at your project and come up with changes that would be cleaner, easier to access, etc. Often like in this case it costs nothing but time.

It def cleans it up.
Get another PASS side cover? That would make adding oil easier.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by ScotI

It def cleans it up.
Get another PASS side cover? That would make adding oil easier.

ditto

[214Chevy]

Good call on moving the breather hose Jody. Looks nice!!

[Hydratech®]

Looking good, though a thought came to mind when you swapped your valve cover to accommodate the catch can / breather on the driver's side. What do you have planned for the passenger side of the firewall? I see a lot of smooth wide open real estate there. I do realize you have a down pipe from the turbo that will be running through that side. My thoughts are that from what I am seeing right now (in my possibly limited perspective of your full vision) is a bit of clutter gathering on the driver's side now, with the brake assist unit and master cylinder and catch can all grouped together. Once you also add a wiper motor assembly into that area, it's going to get even more occupied. Might the passenger side of the firewall be a better place to hang the catch can / breather, which will add some symmetry to the engine compartment appearance, then also saving you from having to obtain another valve cover? I believe it would be also easier to drain on the passenger side of the firewall when needed. I always think, rethink, and think again when setting up engine compartments, and like you said, spending some time moving things around to see what and how things may fit best is part of the engineering process.

You are the artiste` and the vehicle is your canvas!

One more further thought if I may? Depending upon how tight your engine mounts will control drivetrain movement, I do also suggest you remove an inch +/- of your solid SS upper radiator hose pipe on each end to allow more rubber hose to take up the flex of chassis / body / engine frame movement. I have made the mistake of running this scenario too tight, not allowing for enough flex and movement, resulting in a stress cracked upper radiator hose inlet. As you know, those types of things always manifest at the worst times, as per Murphy's Law (Chapter 6, section 3).

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by Hydratech®

Looking good, though a thought came to mind when you swapped your valve cover to accommodate the catch can / breather on the driver's side. What do you have planned for the passenger side of the firewall? I see a lot of smooth wide open real estate there. I do realize you have a down pipe from the turbo that will be running through that side. My thoughts are that from what I am seeing right now (in my possibly limited perspective of your full vision) is a bit of clutter gathering on the driver's side now, with the brake assist unit and master cylinder and catch can all grouped together. Once you also add a wiper motor assembly into that area, it's going to get even more occupied. Might the passenger side of the firewall be a better place to hang the catch can / breather, which will add some symmetry to the engine compartment appearance, then also saving you from having to obtain another valve cover? I believe it would be also easier to drain on the passenger side of the firewall when needed. I always think, rethink, and think again when setting up engine compartments, and like you said, spending some time moving things around to see what and how things may fit best is part of the engineering process.

You are the artiste` and the vehicle is your canvas!

One more further thought if I may? Depending upon how tight your engine mounts will control drivetrain movement, I do also suggest you remove an inch +/- of your solid SS upper radiator hose pipe on each end to allow more rubber hose to take up the flex of chassis / body / engine frame movement. I have made the mistake of running this scenario too tight, not allowing for enough flex and movement, resulting in a stress cracked upper radiator hose inlet. As you know, those types of things always manifest at the worst times, as per Murphy's Law (Chapter 6, section 3).

Good thoughts Paul, thanks! Can't move the steering and brake system obviously, and there won't be a wiper motor visible (going a hidden system inside the cowl). With a 4" downpipe off the turbo and the wastegate line intersects at some point that will get a bit more crowded. I was trying to avoid adding anything else to that side if possible. It makes sense to put the catch can over there, but I think it will look good the way I have it. Will surely be easy to change though if I change my mind.

Using urethane engine and body mounts so I think I'll be fine with the flex issues. The rubber radiator hose connections do allow a fair amount of movement.

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by camcojb

there won't be a wiper motor visible (going a hidden system inside the cowl).

Jody, are you gonna use Raingear for the hidden wiper system?