AleX1/9
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It's funny I actually realized I'm pacing right along with the videos with the exception of the wiring harness. This whole cleaning and painting the donor parts step is painful, I just want to bolt stuff on the frame!
AleX1/9's City Goblin - 07 SS/SC donor - Chassis #18 - WA registered
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AleX1/9
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Love those wheels! I actually missed out on a set of used Volk CE28's on ebay that were the perfect sizes (15x6.5 front 16x8 rear 5x114.3) I didn't realize how good a deal they were and how rare that staggered size combo really is! I'll eventually find a set I like and have them powdercoated to match.
Speaking of, you could always powder coat your frame later. I'm anticipating a second trip to the powder coater after I have everything dialed in (spring rates, added components/features, stage 2 components, new wheels etc). It really makes for a much cleaner look. You would have to do A LOT more disassembly, but I bet it would go pretty fast considering you've already turned every nut and bolt.
Johvans
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Based on what Adam and Lonny have done they run them inside the tunnel of the car with the wiring.
AleX1/9
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Originally I was going to get crazy and use some Howe cool tubes and run them along the outside of the frame for extra cooling, but then I saw they were like 2.5" OD and might look kinda goofy. Also I'm not really sure I'm going to need more cooling until I get the chance to put it through the ringer on a hot day. Check out the cool tubes here https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hre-e20025?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-howe-racing&gclid=CNnXqIu1ttECFUe4wAodDoAEGg
They make lengths up to 6 feet and are bendable, pretty cool!
So for now, I've decided to route them thru the tunnel as Johvans mentioned:
But if for whatever reason that doesn't work out, I have just enough room below the seat bolster on the outside of the tunnel (one each side). Could use rubber hose or stainless or copper pipe.
AleX1/9
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We've been discussing hose routing above. As far as placement, I think the biggest drawback to my heat exchanger setup is the reduction in fan size. I got a 7" fan which will go on the back of my heat exchanger, and hopefully pull enough air through it and the radiator when needed. I figure if necessary, I can run a pusher fan on the front of the radiator if I have to, looks be damned! That or find the best most expensive 7" fan ever made to replace the cheap one I got with the heat exchanger. Who knows, maybe both. Lonny's spot wouldn't have worked for me, I think I got a larger radiator than he did:
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/electric-radiator-cooling-fans/oil-cooler-p-1112.html
This one is 10x13, large enough where I ended up having to offset the core all the way to the drivers' side to clear the lower radiator neck on the bottom passenger side. Tight fit, but it will go together.
AleX1/9
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Tomorrow's goal is to finish painting all the parts needed to put the goblin together, and pressure wash / clean the powertrain. All I have left is the sheet metal pieces, the brake booster, and the axles. Everything else has been painted and boxed up, or stashed in my spare bedroom. The garage is COVERED in sanding and spray paint dust, as it's too cold and rainy to paint outside :/ I'm going to be so glad when the painting and sanding is done, and I can clean the garage in preparation for assembly!
16x7 and 15x6.5 wheels
Subframe, fuel tank, steering rack all wrapped up
16x7 and 15x6.5 wheels
Subframe, fuel tank, steering rack all wrapped up
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AleX1/9
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This is as short as I could manage using the elbows from the original hoses. Think it'll work? I'm waiting on new gaskets / O-rings from the dealer before I can put it back together.
I've got a 90 degree elbow left too I was thinking I could use on the top nipple (bottom in photo) and the Tee could be trimmed a full barb if necessary to shoot the outlet straight down
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AleX1/9
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Here she is 5 weeks early on January 30th, 5lb 5oz Elise after 9 days in the NICU just about ready to come home from the hospital
Progress on the Goblin will likely be slow for a bit to say the least!
I did manage to clean up some of the intake manifold / intercooler parts as they were pretty nasty and oily. Look at this sensor!
Gross!
Here's the laminova cores before and after..
Got the hole for the bleed nipple as close to the top of the water jacket as I was comfortable with.
Aaaannd picked up the gaskets and got everything ready to assemble
Progress on the Goblin will likely be slow for a bit to say the least!
I did manage to clean up some of the intake manifold / intercooler parts as they were pretty nasty and oily. Look at this sensor!
Gross!
Here's the laminova cores before and after..
Got the hole for the bleed nipple as close to the top of the water jacket as I was comfortable with.
Aaaannd picked up the gaskets and got everything ready to assemble
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AleX1/9
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The supercharger is in great condition, no bearing play, smooth spinning, even the coating on the rotors looks good! I'm not even going to change the oil, as Eaton recommends not changing it unless there is a contamination or mechanical problem.
My local GM dealer was able to get all the gaskets & o-rings for me in about a week. The pricing is a little ridiculous, but OEM is the way to go on these
