In this Episode Im Mounting the Astra Electric steering pump up front, running up-sized Starter and alternator cables to the front & fitting the exhaust and headers
Nice work mate, I get what you mean about weight distribution and a drop tank would fill the space up nicely but you could build something that looks like a tank but could house other things like amplifiers/ relocated fuse block from trunk etc just to hide things, anyway just a thought and another 100 hours added to the job lol
Nice job on the wiring and the electric p/s pump mount and the exhaust system coming together great just waiting to hear it start up again thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
Nice job. I mounted my Astra power steering pump in the rear hatch in my Torana and had no issues with it. Probably drops psi a bit but works fine, and easily accessible.
Put the exhaust up between the boot and the rear window like Ruffian cars in the USA did with the Galaxy and then run a full width functional diffuser out the back.
Hi Tom Coming together nicely. Your attention to detail is phenomenal. As others have mentioned drop tank or ?? A compartment for a kick arse AMP & bass. Even a custom plugged in laptop for tuning your ECU you name it. Keep the vids coming. Cheers & warm wishes from Thailand
G'day from West Australia😉 May not be painted, yet still nice to see the mock up stage Tom. Wiring going in fuel tank position pondering. Almost makes me think you might try starting it up sooner rather than later Tom😊
Brilliant concept and execution Tom is great to c a master at work I’m in love with this car have u got a final colour/ colours in mind? Cheers and a few beers🍻
Thanks Jason, The main reason I put it at the front was I decided it was much easier to run wiring than to run Hydraulic lines that long distance , plus I was told that pump would be more efficient the closer it was to the steering rack ( but not sure how true that would be
Coming along Bit by bit. Wiring Boy oh boy, Not sure if you have thought about it , But where the Main Battery cable is Exposed Black Convoluted (tubing) Covering to Protect it from Rubbing or stones etc Might be a good thing ,even down through the Chassis as there s no way to be held Firm. Because the black tubing is split you Should be able to slide it over the top and feed it thru in place. Its certainly going to be a Beautiful thing when its done . Exhaust Gaskets Generally The Raised side facing towards the head I feel. Cheers
exhaust , no direction? I have blown BF XR6 , 2nd hand. I removed extractors to get ceramic coating, I find this flash gasket, Im 61. cannot find replacement?, rehuse, all goid, cant remember which way was fitted. Dont holes in heads line uo for you?, maybe left and right for you? Maybe does not matter? Good luck, I like build.
I was making so slow a progress on my car project I gave up and sold it 😢😢 Glad to see you are still on with yours What about the chev how is that going Tom
Ah ok mate , For now its staying as it is, trying to save any extra work and money if possible. and it is stainless, so should not need to worry about corrosion