The bracket looks good.

When you guys cut a hole for access to the fuel pump, are you replacing it w/ a trap door or just resealing it w/ caulk?

BTW, the shirt is cool

Later,


Steve.

 

I replaced the hole with a sheet metal trap door. I am going to add an extra pump soon, so I wanted to make sure that I had easy access back in. I am upgrading injectors (along with all the lines, rails, etc.) My ultimate goal is to push around 700rwhp, so I definately want to make sure that we get enough fuel!

 

Either way you look at it hacking a huge hole over the fuel tank is stupid, whether people around here want to admit it or not. The last tank I removed a few days ago was on the ground in 45 minutes, no it wasnt already halfway removed, or any parts missing.

As far as my cars / parts, the 88 i've already sold to a customer, I originally had traded it to get the heritage, being it is a rare car, the 88 previously had an LT1 with T56, a laundry list of suspension components, a bottle, etc, I had to give it up to get the rare car, got it now and im about to start a replacement for the 88. The 88 currently now has an LT1 / T56 sitting in it again that my customer is having me install, a racetronix fuel pump setup, go figure theres no hole above his fuel tank, theres already quite a few spohn and bmr components under the car, along with a magnaflow catback, and still waiting on SlowLateParts to ship the headers.

Wouldnt be so quick to judge what someone does with cars by simply whats in a sig.

 

God, how I hate threadcrappers ^

Anyway, sexcellent job on the bracket and the trap door install. Your b/f is very lucky, I'd give my eye tooth for an attractive blonde that could use a nibbler.

Most people that install the intercooler in front, have to fab a bracket that eleminates the inner bar completely. As long as the front doesn't flap, you're good to go.

 

Seems like you are pretty quick to judge yourself. You are into one thing, and I am into another. My goal is to run 9's, and I'm not so sure what your goal is. I'm not ever going to get rid of my car, so it doesn't matter "what it's worth" to someone else. I am building my car for my enjoyment, not for an investment. I am sure the car will go through alot more "cosmetic surgery" before it is done. Seeing as I will most likely be in and out of the fuel tank more than once, a trap door seems like the more logical thing to do. I am working to reach a goal. The trap door is safe, reliable... other than the fact that is isn't "pretty", I don't see a problem with it. When my car is flying down the track and more than 130 mph, I don't think I'm going to care if it has a piece of sheet metal covering a hole that is under carpet... nor do I think anyone else will care. However, I'm not doing this for anyone else, so I guess it wouldn't matter anyways

and to everyone else that has supported me... I appreciate it. I'll make sure to let you all know how my "ugly" car is doing once it is done.

 

Here is a picture of the turbo on a mock up motor. The motor that it is going on is a 370ci Iron Block (Diamond Forged Aluminum Dished Piston and Eagle rods). You can check out more at www.turbocamaro.com.

http://brian.grimal.com/gallery/albu...5021.sized.jpg

 

camaroz28racer2 Please explain this REDICULOUS comment. There are plenty of factory cars that have a trap door access hole over the fuel pump placement right above the fuel tank. And please don't say it's a structural integrity issue.

Anglehonee Keep up the great work and try not to let, you know who, get to ya. BTW, checked your turbo pic and ya might want to double check the drain back into the pan from the turbo. It doesn't look <in the pic> that it's flowing in a positive direction which could cause turbo seal issues. Maybe it's just an illusion, or maybe the engine is going to tilt back in the car? A lot of engine stands tilt the engine forward so it's difficult to see for sure in the pic.

Mike

 

Thanks Mike. I was (and still am) concerned about the degree of the angle. However, the motor in the car will tilt up more, so the angle will be closer to what we are looking for. Hopefully with the large -10, it will allow more oil drain before it begins to back up. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

How many f bodys have you crash tested after cutting a hole above the tank ? I'd bet its safe to say that number is below 1, the car was built and tested and certified with that metal there, whether your mind can comprehend it or not, in changes the integrity of the car. Admit it or not, it doesnt matter, facts are facts.

 

The sheet of metal that is over the tank is extremely thin. The metal is so thin that it can be cut with a good set of scissors. That small piece of metal that I cut open isn't going to stop anything (especially considering that I bent it back with my hands). Besides, the piece of sheet metal that I replaced it with was just as thick. Even so, it really doesn't matter because I'm pulling out most of the bumpers support anyways. So, there goes the "integrity of the car".

If you think I'm bad, you might want to tell this guy how unsafe his car is because he cut out quite a large portion. That's racing for ya... damn unsafe cars. Although, I'd rather crash into a wall at 100mph in his car than any factory car.
http://www.tdi-llc.com/images/custom...initub%202.jpg
http://www.tdi-llc.com/images/custom...initub%201.jpg

 

I considered using this little fellow, to respond to this assanine post; but decided it wasn't nearly enough to express my opinion. So here you go, what I really think of your post.

 

You're right about facts, and you don't have any. I should be asking you the same question. How many have you crash tested to take such a rediculous standing on this matter. Anyone with half a brain and mechanical intelect can comprehend the fact that this small amount of metal cut from a non-integral part of the car is not going make squat of difference in a crash. Do you think the whole car is going to crumple up because of that? Besides, I think the rollcage that she's going to need to run faster than 10sec quarter miles is more than enough to protect the passenger in that vehicle. Face it man, this is just another clash of purist vs racer and you have no data to stand on either. You may have an opinion on this matter but it does not hold any more so called "truth" than my opinion or anyone elses for that matter.

BTW, according to your line of thought, your 88 IROC is not safe with that LT1 because GM didn't put it there. Therefore all the crash data they had with the TPI engine is way different than what you now have, not to mention that T56 is different weight etc.. It also requires a different trans mount which is a VERY integral part of the chassis.

We could go on and on about this but you're not going to budge on the matter, and neither am I, or anyone else that thinks your logic is "fuzzy" at best.

In the end, roll cage = stronger than GM factory engineering. I don't think even yourself needs crash testing to agree on that fact unless you're further gone than we think.

Sorry to bust up your post anglehonee.

Mike

 

please shut up.

angelhonee! you are hot! you look very different in the pic when your cutting the hole.

anyway. that car is going to be sick when your done! that turbo set up looks sweet. good luck with the project....

 

ummmm.. thanks, I think! What do you mean, I look different? If you are comparing that to the calendar picture on turbocamaro.com, of course I look different! I don't get dressed up to go work on my car Just regular ole me! Not trying to be a super model...

...but thank you. I appreciate the compliments. I have put alot of work into my car and I have set some pretty high expectations for what I would like to achieve. Of course I couldn't do it without the help of many supportive people... Brian (Madman), Al - Stainless Works, Keith - safety fabrication, Tom - LS1Speed, Majestic Turbo and most of all Brian (Brains)...and MANY others! I can't wait until the car is done.

 

I am going to give you a quick comparison. It is safe to say that aircraft structural integrity is more important than a cars. Do you agree? Now, I am just the person that repairs aircraft airframes. That would be an aircraft structural repairer. Aparently you have no idea about structural integrity. If there is a hole in a panel, the proper way to repair it is to put a patch (or what it is called here, a trap door) over it and riveted, welded, or screwed into place. This is procedures on aircraft so i would think it will retain it's integrity on the non-structural panel above the fuel tank. So next time you deside that you want to make wild coments on something you don't know anything about, at least do some research on it first.