2010 IOM 2SS/RS DD/Track Build

[STONE SS]

This next part I blame the Moreno brothers for. Cleaning up the engine bay oh how much fun this is. haha but the outcome is worth it!

I apologize in advance for not taking pictures of this before any changes, but there are some progress pics.

I removed the engine cover, installed 2012 heater hoses, flipped the fuel rail 180 degrees and used the TechAFX fuel line, removed the clamshell that covers the intake manifold and the bracket for the engine cover. Oh and now that I look at this picture I had also installed the RX catch can. (this is why I need a build journal! lol)



I then painted the intake tube and filter surround black. Painted the throttle body IOM to match. Replaced the intake manifold, fuel rail, and throttle body bolts with black ARP bolts and used orange SickSpeed fender washers under the intake manifold bolts. Also re-routed the EVAP line and replaced with black braided hose. You can also see the Tick Performance remote clutch bleeder I put in when I had to replace the clutch and slave cylinder.

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Originally Posted by scdude37

Love seeing some of this, gives me ideas of what is needed to help the suspension on my ss and love seeing peoples projects come together.

Thanks! It has been a long journey and a lot of work, but definitely worth it!

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Figured I would add some nice pictures from different track days so here are a couple from a Camaro event at Driveway Austin back in May.

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And here are a bunch from my favorite track, TWS. There is one in here with CameronG63 right behind me and h018871 behind him. Love that shot.

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Last session of the weekend in May at TWS. The speed data isn't super accurate as it is from Harry's lap timer and I didn't have my bluetooth OBDII yet.

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I have been wanting to create a belly pan of sorts for the rear of the car for awhile. So the idea is to create a piece that fills up the rear section between the subframe and diffuser to keep the diffuser from becoming an air brake of sorts. I got the template done. Now I need some aluminum sheet.



Not the best picture, but will be something like this...

[h018871]

looks good stone! i want to check out that rear belly pan.

see you next month!

[STONE SS]

Originally Posted by h018871

looks good stone! i want to check out that rear belly pan.

see you next month!

Ordered 1/8" aluminum sheet and nutserts today so I'll have it done soon.

[hammdo]

Rear belly pan is a great idea. Thought about doing the same thing!

More pics! NACA scopes may help too..

Great build...

-Don

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Originally Posted by hammdo

Rear belly pan is a great idea. Thought about doing the same thing!

More pics! NACA scopes may help too..

Great build...

-Don

I'll make sure to take a lot of pics when I get the metal in. You got a great build yourself Don!

[hammdo]

Thanks! I've done ALOT of fiberglass work in the past and thought of making a combo alum/carbon fiber version.

Love the racing vids! That is so awesome...

-Don

[hammdo]

Btw, Dzus buttons might be better than bolts... More aero I think..

http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar+Perfor...FQuqaQodLIQA9Q

-Don

[STONE SS]

Originally Posted by hammdo

Thanks! I've done ALOT of fiberglass work in the past and thought of making a combo alum/carbon fiber version.

Love the racing vids! That is so awesome...

-Don

Originally Posted by hammdo

Btw, Dzus buttons might be better than bolts... More aero I think..

http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar+Perfor...FQuqaQodLIQA9Q

-Don

That sounds like it would be a nice looking combo.

Tracking the car is by far my favorite thing to do! It is a TON of fun and super addictive! If you haven't, you need to.

Thanks for the heads up on the fasteners.

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The aluminum sheet will get here today, but have to wait till Wednesday for the nutserts to get here. None of the Fastenal stores close to me carry them so I will just have to wait it out.