Hello Everyone.
I have not posted much here since I dropped this entertaining bombshell https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...made-hood.html
Since then it got hectic with my degree, then jobs, getting married, having a kid, then a second kid...etc. Basically, life took over for a minute.
Nine years later, I'm picking up where I left off. My objective is to develop a time attack car. The car is not street-driven anymore (although it's still registered). My approach is to start from the front and work my way to the back in the development process. I'm going to avoid making compromises regarding street vs track use. If any, the scale will be tipped heavily in favor of track use.
My plan is do a full iteration to address any mechanical modifications related to Engine, Drivetrain, Fuel System...etc. Then, address Suspension and Chassis. And Finally, address my Aero (BIG PLANS HERE).

Here's what the car looked like before;

Auto Club Speedway, Fontana




So....

Let's do this...

I've already put the car under the knife and started with:
- Rebuilding the turbo.
- Port matching the exhaust manifold to the head ports (you won't believe how bad the ports were mismatched). I'm going to try to find pictures.
- Welded a 90ish degree elbow to my compressor housing (welding dirty aluminum is a pain..)


I will update as I go.

 

Damn dude, I've been trying to follow in your footsteps, I just didn't know it yet... Mad respect to you, will follow your thread... Interested in your progress...

 

Thanks man, I won't disappoint


AC Condenser is out. A LOT of dirt gets trapped between the condenser and radiator (can't even see the fins anymore...see below)

 

In the process, I also cut out the cross radiator support to prepare for forward-leaning radiator.

 

Nice, that dirt trapped in between does lead to overheating issues in time.. when throwing parts are it doesn't work, spray it down with some water.. looks good so far.

 

Decided to relocate the Fuse Box inside the cabin.

 

Which then meant.... taking out the AC/Heater crap






Man... this is gonna get ugly...

 

Is that a custom oil cooler or did you find a kit made for our chassis?

 

Damn.... are you keeping the HVAC?? Or ditching it?? Will you be driving to the track and back??

 

@KiroLS This actually is the Power Steering cooler. I think it was a setrab from Earl's. My Engine Oil cooler is on the driver's side. I'll take a picture when I have a chance.

 

Taking the AC/Heater stuff out. Will be driving the car to near tracks till I get a trailer.

 

AC Crap is out....

 

Current State of Affairs...

 

Trying to keep the factory wiring is futile ... ditching the harness




Wiring Mess

 

Making a template for center vents plate, which will hold my gauges. The plate will be made out of Carbon Fiber.