Petro's Project ERL Superdeck 427 w/ Whipple 2.9L
12-01-2015, 06:17 PM
#35
Got the solid mounts and another transmission crossmember. The one on the left is for the 4L65E I currently have and the other is for a 4L80E (with 6 speed conversion) if I bust the 65E. The exhaust will be mocked up to fit both transmissions without any future modifications.
I don't want the fuel tank to have straps holding it up and showing which can't be done with aluminum so stainless is the way it'll be going and have a floating in space clean look to it:
I also got this for when it's time to get the engine pre lubed
Pre-Lube Tank
Pre-Lube Engine Oiler Tank by Melling®. The newest addition to Melling’s offering is a pre-lube tank. This design is necessary because of the inability to prime the oiling system in today’s modern engine with the oil pump mounted over the crankshaft. We did not need this in older engines because you could use the tools provided by Melling and a common drill to turn the pump and prime the system.
I don't want the fuel tank to have straps holding it up and showing which can't be done with aluminum so stainless is the way it'll be going and have a floating in space clean look to it:
I also got this for when it's time to get the engine pre lubed
Pre-Lube Tank
Pre-Lube Engine Oiler Tank by Melling®. The newest addition to Melling’s offering is a pre-lube tank. This design is necessary because of the inability to prime the oiling system in today’s modern engine with the oil pump mounted over the crankshaft. We did not need this in older engines because you could use the tools provided by Melling and a common drill to turn the pump and prime the system.
12-04-2015, 04:49 PM
#36
I got antsy and did a quick loose test fit today of the exhaust and it looks like it going to fit like a glove! A nice smooth seamless customizable mandrel bent exhaust that will be sectioned off with v-bands. One idea I will using is for a v band after the x pipe section for the mufflers. Thinking forward enough to measure accordingly so that if I dislike the mufflers it will be easy enough to replace with a different one. For instance a 14" muffler vs 18" muffler. I'm thinking to have the exhaust exit in front of the rear tire and have a tip flush mounted and frenched into the stepside.
These headers were designed around 4L80Es so with this 65E a little bit of shaving will need to be done on the bellhousing. Just ever so slightly.
Should be good with a 4L80E as they are basically the same overall length as the 65E. (65E=31 5/8" 80E=31 7/8") Will still test fit with 80E just to make sure everything clears both transmissions well.
With the tips coming out something like this:
These headers were designed around 4L80Es so with this 65E a little bit of shaving will need to be done on the bellhousing. Just ever so slightly.
Should be good with a 4L80E as they are basically the same overall length as the 65E. (65E=31 5/8" 80E=31 7/8") Will still test fit with 80E just to make sure everything clears both transmissions well.
With the tips coming out something like this:
12-08-2015, 06:14 PM
#38
I spoke with Casey Wegner with Wegner Motorsports and he sent me some CAD drawings with measurements. It's looking like it will be a snug fit with the steering box. Hopefully this will be a March purchase as long as the cardboard mock up fits. First is the garage lift/fuel tank/cam. Chugging right along
I like this setup over the Concept One setup not only for better looks but also for the dedicated supercharger drive belt.
I like this setup over the Concept One setup not only for better looks but also for the dedicated supercharger drive belt.
