really just stopped advertising on the forum is all. between the 3 (contractor, parts builder, car builder), i am at max. capacity, but finding new ways everyday to become more effiecient, not sleeping has been working good, hahhaa.
still making the exhausts and all the other parts too. pm sent.

 

Hey Scott! Good to see you are still using that mind of yours towards the Zs!!!

 

hey mike, whats happening? will prolly be making a trip down to see scott, i will keep ya posted and maybe you could swing out too.

 

I am sure we can get him out here.

 

I say we try and convince Scott (SVRT) to join in on a Leguna Seca day?!?!

 

I second that......... How about the Redline Time Attack finals at Laguna Seca on Nov. 9-11 ???

 

Looks nice. I could never cover 90% of my tach like that though! I know you can read the end of the needle, but with 500+whp things happen too fast, I think you will regret that.

 

Just let me know! I am down there more than I am up here in Vegas lol.

 

OOH!!! That is too tempting!

 

I completely here what you are saying, man, but I think the picture makes it look a little "worse" than it is... In actuality there is a considerable amount of visible needle and I love having the A/F in such a highly visible location. Looks completely flush, Scott did fantastic work!!! Could have put it right on the steering wheel but having a huge "INNOVATE" tatoo'd on my forehead wasn't an attractive proposition, hehe...

Either way, thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated...

 

This is exactly the way we feel in regards to 1/2" head studs, but We were FLAMED by a few in regards to the L19's about 1.5 months ago when we posted it.Now their telling you good job, cause they realize it is true.The 1/2" studs will offer way more holding power than the L19's standard sizes.
Your motor build looks very complete, and will make good power.
Good luck with the build!!

 

ya, i actually did the testing about a year ago. my torque wrench only reads to 180lbs, and i hit that and was able to put another nearly half turn past that point. it HAD to hit in the 220lbs+ range, the washer inbedded into the head, and started to strip the nut on the end of the stud. let sit for a 1/2 hour, let the torque off of it and was able to unscrew the stud out of the block with my fingers. basically, zero thread distortion in the block what so ever. i can only guess what the actual torque i had on it was, but i was standing on the block and using my legs in a squat position using my back and legs to get as much torque as possible, and i'm no weakling, lol! the 1/2" ones can be torqued to 122lbs tq as per arp's spec.

 

dang, looks like i will need some better brakes!!!

 

Sounds great. Let me know I will get you some at, or near cost. If that is what it takes to get you to come out with your car to a track with us. Laguna Seca would be perfect.

 

Yup, the only thing you need to be careful for is cracking the block or heads by over TQ'ing.

 

that is a pretty sweet sounding deal!! will give ya a call early in the week and talk more scott.

 

skid, wow what a great project and great pics..
Good luck that everything goes smoothly and you make it to the track soon!

 

Thanks Pedro, appreciate it man! We finally got some good shop time in and are basically at the motor drop-in point...of course I had to wh0re some more pictures of the process for everyone's viewing pleasure


Just a lonely car up on blocks...


The bottom of the block featuring the APS oil pan...


Where the magic happens!


Some pics of the custom SVRT fuel return system...






Little heat wrapping, shielding, and Pathfinder filter...



Just about ready to drop...

 

sick. cant wait to see the finished product.

 

I'm gonna see this in person soon!!!!!

You gotta take me for a spin so I can feel bad about my mid 400whp stock blocker.