I hope I'm not late for work!
Mar 14, 2016 | 09:56 AM
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I mounted a big piece of 3/4" MDF on the back wall of the truck when I first got it so I could mount things to it if need be without drilling through the truck, which is how I mounted my power inverter. Turns out a 10lb bottle fits perfect right there and is in reach when driving so that will work out nicely.
Mar 14, 2016 | 10:37 AM
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Spacer plate should be at nitrous express today and they are going to do the spray bars and look at the solenoids. Might have it going in 6 weeks or so if I had to guess. Need to do the install and wiring and such whenever I get it back.
Mar 16, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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NX got the spacer yesterday and did a couple quick mockup pics of how the bars will look. They should be finished with it by the end of the week or Monday so I think I will have it back by the end of next week maybe. Also need to get some other stuff from them as well to finish out everything. They have to drill the bars a certain size for methanol so theres no going back to pump gas after that! If I do though, my injectors are large enough I could realistically do a dry shot setup and just not use the fuel spray bar, but I really want the meth part to work.
They were positive about the condition and overall design of the spacer I made, said it was one of the better (top 3) homemade ones they have seen come through. Apparently a lot of guys used hand grinders to make spray bar plates
I know if I have to make another one (or anyone wants to buy one!) I will have it CNCd. The waterjet has more taper than I would like, and it would be very nice to be able to do the groove at the same time. Anyone know anywhere that has a 3 axis CNC to do one-off jobs like this?
Installation of the spacer shouldn't be too bad, I already have the longer bolts that I will need. Its tight if I install the blower in halves since it has to go in at an angle to clear the cowl and intercooler.
If I don't get fire out of the exhaust after all this I am going to be disappointed
They were positive about the condition and overall design of the spacer I made, said it was one of the better (top 3) homemade ones they have seen come through. Apparently a lot of guys used hand grinders to make spray bar plates
I know if I have to make another one (or anyone wants to buy one!) I will have it CNCd. The waterjet has more taper than I would like, and it would be very nice to be able to do the groove at the same time. Anyone know anywhere that has a 3 axis CNC to do one-off jobs like this?Installation of the spacer shouldn't be too bad, I already have the longer bolts that I will need. Its tight if I install the blower in halves since it has to go in at an angle to clear the cowl and intercooler.
If I don't get fire out of the exhaust after all this I am going to be disappointed
Mar 16, 2016 | 11:23 AM
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Mar 16, 2016 | 11:47 AM
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Just a fun fact, I think my wife drives the truck more than I do. Her and a friend of hers took it yesterday to go get some rocks and shrubs or something and apparently they got some interesting looks haha
Mar 16, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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NX got the spacer yesterday and did a couple quick mockup pics of how the bars will look. They should be finished with it by the end of the week or Monday so I think I will have it back by the end of next week maybe. Also need to get some other stuff from them as well to finish out everything. They have to drill the bars a certain size for methanol so theres no going back to pump gas after that! If I do though, my injectors are large enough I could realistically do a dry shot setup and just not use the fuel spray bar, but I really want the meth part to work.
They were positive about the condition and overall design of the spacer I made, said it was one of the better (top 3) homemade ones they have seen come through. Apparently a lot of guys used hand grinders to make spray bar plates I know if I have to make another one (or anyone wants to buy one!) I will have it CNCd. The waterjet has more taper than I would like, and it would be very nice to be able to do the groove at the same time. Anyone know anywhere that has a 3 axis CNC to do one-off jobs like this?
Installation of the spacer shouldn't be too bad, I already have the longer bolts that I will need. Its tight if I install the blower in halves since it has to go in at an angle to clear the cowl and intercooler.
If I don't get fire out of the exhaust after all this I am going to be disappointed
They were positive about the condition and overall design of the spacer I made, said it was one of the better (top 3) homemade ones they have seen come through. Apparently a lot of guys used hand grinders to make spray bar plates
I know if I have to make another one (or anyone wants to buy one!) I will have it CNCd. The waterjet has more taper than I would like, and it would be very nice to be able to do the groove at the same time. Anyone know anywhere that has a 3 axis CNC to do one-off jobs like this?Installation of the spacer shouldn't be too bad, I already have the longer bolts that I will need. Its tight if I install the blower in halves since it has to go in at an angle to clear the cowl and intercooler.
If I don't get fire out of the exhaust after all this I am going to be disappointed
