Tortuga Kustomz Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Time for the next logical step.... PHOTO ETCH! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 those would look great in photo etched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 New oil pan for dry sump set up! Got the dry sump pump just about done. I need to finish up the photo etch for the rear end then move onto the engine pieces as there is some parts that need to be photo etched instead of 3d printed. Engine program is moving along nicely at this point and am nearing the end of all the parts for it! (finally!) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 WOW Paul!!!!! you're parts are looking incredible. Great job on designing and creating them. can't wait to see them all together and on a build!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Thanks Dave! It's certainly getting there! I got involved with a instagram build off with this thing so I need to have the engine done in roughly 3 months time. Just want I needed to kick my arse in gear and get this done! A bit difficult working in the 5th wheel trailer whilst we look for a house but I'm making it work. Had to take the printer to work. Trailer too small to have it buzzing away with fumes and a wife and dog here. Update: Got the supercharger belt some what figured out! I am literally one tooth too long or 3 teeth to short to having an accurate belt! I need to change the length a bit so the teeth match up correctly but it's BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH close! How close? the mating portion of the belt is .01 too short! I have some dimensions from rcd so I will be redrawing the belt and going from there to make it correct. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 that's awesome, i believe we are in the same build of on Instagram, am super behind so let see, i like that blower hat for one of my future projects, hope i can get one some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 3:50 AM, Tortuga Kustomz said: that's awesome, i believe we are in the same build of on Instagram, am super behind so let see, i like that blower hat for one of my future projects, hope i can get one some day We are! I've managed to get some paint on a few of the parts. I need to break out the lathe and get busy with the air servos and the adapter ring in-between the lenco cases. I may still machine the rear lid for the lenco but not sure yet. I will probably have the lench assembled this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Little bit of mock up using blu tack! Getting there! Need to locate some carbon fiber for the valve covers still. (Hence the black paint) Edited February 18, 2021 by mr68gts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 UUUhhh, that carbon fiber valve cover are going to look killer, looking forward for more updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 I had some time to fix the injector hat tonight. Looks much better I think. When mocked up with the old one it looked to wide. Still need to change the spacer to look more like Matt Bohr posted a while back. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 played with the scoop some more! After several more hours of changes and fixes IÂ am now going to leave it and get it ready for printing! I did leave the spacer alone instead of changing it. Changing it would require a new supercharger print as I'd have to change the flange at the supercharger to reflect what Matt Bohr had posted. Assembled with the supercharger and spacer. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 looking fantastic paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 That's the baddest blower hat I've ever seen and one of absolute favorites. Your efforts to "massage it" to make it even better were well worth it. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/24/2021 at 4:22 PM, Codi said: That's the baddest blower hat I've ever seen and one of absolute favorites. Your efforts to "massage it" to make it even better were well worth it. cheers, tim Thanks Tim! It was definitely a move in the right direction even though it was a giant pain in the rear to go back in a modify it all! I can't wait to print it and see how it comes out. I have some new precision model resin coming next week to give a try! With all these engine parts nearing the end it's going to be time to build soon! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Shortblock is about put together now! Nee to do the hardware in it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 that is taking shape looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 WAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thanks everyone! Sobi had a couple of mishaps. The timing cover chipped while drilling and there's an issue with the front end. Discouraged but not swayed, this model will still get done. Just gotta concentrate on the engine for now and go from there. Head studs are in and I'm making new gaskets for the heads. There are "dowel pins" that properly locate the heads to the block so I had to drill the holes first then cut the gasket to shape.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Fantastic looking motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Getting further along with this engine! Valve covers have been covered in carbon fiber from scale motorsports and semi gloss cleared. Just gotta drill for the hardware and install the bolts. I chipped the front timing cover drilling for the hardware and had to print a new one. Its been printed and is ready to prep and paint. Hopefully this one goes better than the last...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 that is looking killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr68gts Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 I am getting seriously close to printing all of this thing! New timing cover since I chipped the other one. Injector spacer printed awesome! Kinda surprised it printed as its pretty thin along with the blower belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Thats killer paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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