Hackster's LSA / T56 2 door - Page 5

blkaplan · 05-29-2018, 10:44 AM

good work on getting that brace to clear,

I figured you would either be sectioning the intake manifold or doing something of the sort.

One thing I would recommend is making a cap or gusset to blend between the sheet metal bar that you welded up and the top of the tubing.

M.H. Yount · 05-29-2018, 01:27 PM

Ditto on the gusset suggestion - was typing away on the previous page, and then saw Ben's comment....

Vol242vo · 05-29-2018, 10:56 PM

Haha. Right on, proving them all wrong! Love following the progress on your build!

hackster · 05-30-2018, 01:29 PM

Good advice. Had about a half hour at home last night and messed with these gussets a little bit. I also move the upper brace up 1/4", it was just a little close for comfort before.

I like this. I think I am going to incorporate a brace right into the upper strut tower bar for the brake booster instead of the bolt on version.

blkaplan · 05-30-2018, 01:41 PM

Can you show the brace from behind? Does the intake manifold extend past the main bar plate? If it doesn't you could box it in from behind to make it like angle iron.

Harlard · 05-30-2018, 03:53 PM

I'd make room for the brake booster brace. It is as good as the strut brace itself, if not better.

Pillow · 05-30-2018, 04:30 PM

Beautiful... I'm just going to set all my stuff on fire as it so inferior to this build. Good work, keep that progress rolling!

centason · 05-30-2018, 05:19 PM

Looks good. Everyone always says it's not going to fit. If a 4 valve Ford fits with a Cobra intake, anything can fit.

hackster · 05-30-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blkaplan

Can you show the brace from behind? Does the intake manifold extend past the main bar plate? If it doesn't you could box it in from behind to make it like angle iron.

The intake extends past the strut tower, I thought about that.

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Originally Posted by Harlard

I'd make room for the brake booster brace. It is as good as the strut brace itself, if not better.

This is just for mock up. I will have the booster brake, but I want the mount welded to the strut tower, not the tube clamp that it comes with. I am picky I know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pillow

Beautiful... I'm just going to set all my stuff on fire as it so inferior to this build. Good work, keep that progress rolling!

We all start somewhere!!! Been doing this a long time and I have had a lot of great people to learn from along the way. I like the learning part of building stuff.

Sean

PeaceEngineered · 05-30-2018, 05:26 PM

Too slow...

^^^ what he said.

Harlard · 05-30-2018, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackster

I am picky I know.

That's the reason the internet drools over your cars, so there's that too.

hackster · 05-30-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PeaceEngineered

Too slow...

^^^ what he said.

Haha....Thanks man!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlard

That's the reason the internet drools over your cars, so there's that too.

Appreciate the props Harald!!

Not sure its the finished product but its close, will have two bolts to a tab welded to the bottom of the strut tower on the front tab and the same on the rear tab.

I gotta get some fuel system **** ordered up for this turd.

In tank Holley 450 with a hydramat is what I am thinking. Guys are having no issues running these things on -6 lines. Regulator will be near the tank. Thoughts?

Sean

Harlard · 05-31-2018, 12:04 AM

Oh snap, the flared holes make it extra baller.

Duder · 05-31-2018, 12:24 AM

What's the model year & trim level Mustang that donates its master cylinder to all of these 240s? I'm looking into this myself now...

volvo? · 05-31-2018, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackster

In tank Holley 450 with a hydramat is what I am thinking. Guys are having no issues running these things on -6 lines. Regulator will be near the tank. Thoughts?

Sean

-6 would work but -8 would be better. Don't really want to mess with the fuel to much, Overkill is the answer in that department.

blkaplan · 05-31-2018, 11:01 AM

Your master cyl brace looks good.

Id prefer triangles instead of holes but you know...

I think doing it the way you are doing it is a bit cleaner and for a build like this its worth while.

The tube gussets on the main bar look great!

hackster · 05-31-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by volvo?

-6 would work but -8 would be better. Don't really want to mess with the fuel to much, Overkill is the answer in that department.

I used to feel that way as well, but in my research I have found that is not always the case.

The fuel rails on the factory LSA are only 5/16" as well as the quick disconnect for the fuel rail, the factory fuel pump is the same size. The fuel lines on the new ZR1 with the 750hp LT4 I believe are -6 as well.

Reading up on some gen 5 camaro forums guys are running up near 4 digit numbers on -6 lines.

I am more curious on feedback on the hydramat. I have heard awesome things about it being used in everything from road race cars to KOH rigs. I have a number of people I know running it and swear by it.

Thanks,

Sean

hackster · 05-31-2018, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkaplan

Your master cyl brace looks good.

Id prefer triangles instead of holes but you know...

I think doing it the way you are doing it is a bit cleaner and for a build like this its worth while.

The tube gussets on the main bar look great!

I didnt even think about that. Inside holes are hard for me to cut and make look perfect, remember I have very limited tooling at home, I do most of this with a small portaband, drill press and a crappy press I got for free.

I do like your idea though and I know you like triangles =)

Sean

blkaplan · 05-31-2018, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackster

I didnt even think about that. Inside holes are hard for me to cut and make look perfect, remember I have very limited tooling at home, I do most of this with a small portaband, drill press and a crappy press I got for free.

I do like your idea though and I know you like triangles =)

Sean

If you want to collaborate, I can send you some laser cut stuff that's precisely cut.

Ill just need some templates.

cosbySweater · 05-31-2018, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duder

What's the model year & trim level Mustang that donates its master cylinder to all of these 240s? I'm looking into this myself now...

It's like a sn95 gt master cylinder, Im pretty positive that's what i have on my car

kampman · 05-31-2018, 12:17 PM

Killer build so far, excited to see the rest of it come together.

hackster · 06-01-2018, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kampman

Killer build so far, excited to see the rest of it come together.

Thanks man, me too =)

Ben, totally appreciate the offer, its a bolt in item so if I want to redo with some cool CNC stuff later I can. I am pretty impatient =)

So, one thing I am working on is my TIG welding. I have had no official classes on it, no lessons at all, just been tinkering with it off and on for a few month. I think I suck but wanted to try it out on this piece. I should have just migged it together hind sight but it will work and not fall apart.

This will get powder coated and I am thinking of doing it with the tightest wrinkle black finish I can, my other idea is a satin metallic brown, interior will be brown, centers of the wheels is likely going to be the same flat metallic brown.

What say you Turbobrickers??

Sean

NONHOG · 06-01-2018, 12:40 AM

Brown sounds good. Sure nice seeing something different now and then.
Just curious is there a matching brace like the one on the brake master?
And overkill is always good but is that brace needed with that stout strut brace?

Love the build so far, thanks for taking us with you!

hackster · 06-01-2018, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Brown sounds good. Sure nice seeing something different now and then.
Just curious is there a matching brace like the one on the brake master?
And overkill is always good but is that brace needed with that stout strut brace?

Love the build so far, thanks for taking us with you!

What do you mean a matching brace on the brake master? Do you mean on the other side of the car? If so then no.

The brace is there to support the booster and master cylinder from movement. It was amazing how much that booster and master could move before the brace was installed. I have heard increased pedal feel is the best byproduct of the master cylinder brace.

Thanks for the props!!!

I am thinking more and more about the brown color for the upper strut tower and a bunch of little odds and ends.

Sean

blkaplan · 06-01-2018, 10:59 AM

We offer these braces in a coffee brown, They look awesome in a beige engine bay

You can always smooth out those TIG welds before you powder coat it and it will look ok.

05-29-2018, 01:27 PM	#102
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05-29-2018, 10:56 PM	#103
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05-30-2018, 04:30 PM	#107
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05-30-2018, 05:26 PM	#110
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05-31-2018, 12:24 AM	#114
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05-30-2018, 01:29 PM	#104
hackster Board Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland Or.	Good advice. Had about a half hour at home last night and messed with these gussets a little bit. I also move the upper brace up 1/4", it was just a little close for comfort before. I like this. I think I am going to incorporate a brace right into the upper strut tower bar for the brake booster instead of the bolt on version.

05-30-2018, 01:41 PM	#105
blkaplan 50 shades of beige Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockville, MD	Can you show the brace from behind? Does the intake manifold extend past the main bar plate? If it doesn't you could box it in from behind to make it like angle iron.

05-31-2018, 12:04 AM	#113
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	Oh snap, the flared holes make it extra baller.

05-31-2018, 11:01 AM	#116
blkaplan 50 shades of beige Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockville, MD	Your master cyl brace looks good. Id prefer triangles instead of holes but you know... I think doing it the way you are doing it is a bit cleaner and for a build like this its worth while. The tube gussets on the main bar look great!

05-31-2018, 12:17 PM	#121
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06-01-2018, 12:40 AM	#123
NONHOG equal opportunity car guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tacoma ish	Brown sounds good. Sure nice seeing something different now and then. Just curious is there a matching brace like the one on the brake master? And overkill is always good but is that brace needed with that stout strut brace? Love the build so far, thanks for taking us with you! __________________ _____________________________________________ 80 Bertone (part-time driver) learn how to 5.0-Volvo here.... http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=250257 B20 sound! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FpMWALskko 242, https://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=344891

06-01-2018, 10:59 AM	#125
blkaplan 50 shades of beige Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockville, MD	We offer these braces in a coffee brown, They look awesome in a beige engine bay You can always smooth out those TIG welds before you powder coat it and it will look ok.

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