ColoradoCryptoTrader
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Hello I am Adam T from sunny Denver Colorado, I am a Mechanical Engineer, glass artist, and I also like to mess around with bitcoin. I have landed chassis #333 extended full cage with full door bars and I intend on streeting. I think this one is going to have a lot of unique design features that I haven't seen done yet 
I will be using a brand new K04 turbo with a top mount intercooler set-up and a very special custom exhaust setup - motorcycle inspired. Aiming for around 350 RWHP.
Here are some up to date progress pictures. The donor was a 2008 SS. I have gone through all of the donor parts and have most of them refurbished and ready to go. All I have left to do on the motor is install a new clutch and it will be ready for the car.
Very excited to be able to do this build, I have seen a ton of very ingenious engineering solutions with this kit and from people in the community.
Day 1 picked up donor locally, the car ran but the clutch was bad. once I got the trans off I could see that the clutch springs broke off and jammed up inside. The flywheel is toast!
End of Day 2 - electric impact wrench was sweet. I am doing this entire project with the motor on this 1 ton transmission jack. A 2x4 under the trans works great, its very stable, I will add jack stands under the trans once its back on.
Waiting for the 6 puck ceramic clutch and new flywheel. The motor is in the exact spot in my garage for the Goblin frame to go over it so this motor isn't moving anymore until it rolls out with the car attached LOL.
Cleaned up engine harness
Finished all of the new engine heat shields, I have a nice turbo blanket for the hot side.
Working on a custom PCV oil filter system, its probably way overkill, but I will still be using a draw through MAF for now. Previous owner removed the PCV altogether and surprise, the engine was running way rich.
I will be using a brand new K04 turbo with a top mount intercooler set-up and a very special custom exhaust setup - motorcycle inspired. Aiming for around 350 RWHP.
Here are some up to date progress pictures. The donor was a 2008 SS. I have gone through all of the donor parts and have most of them refurbished and ready to go. All I have left to do on the motor is install a new clutch and it will be ready for the car.
Very excited to be able to do this build, I have seen a ton of very ingenious engineering solutions with this kit and from people in the community.
Day 1 picked up donor locally, the car ran but the clutch was bad. once I got the trans off I could see that the clutch springs broke off and jammed up inside. The flywheel is toast!
End of Day 2 - electric impact wrench was sweet. I am doing this entire project with the motor on this 1 ton transmission jack. A 2x4 under the trans works great, its very stable, I will add jack stands under the trans once its back on.
Waiting for the 6 puck ceramic clutch and new flywheel. The motor is in the exact spot in my garage for the Goblin frame to go over it so this motor isn't moving anymore until it rolls out with the car attached LOL.
Cleaned up engine harness
Finished all of the new engine heat shields, I have a nice turbo blanket for the hot side.
Working on a custom PCV oil filter system, its probably way overkill, but I will still be using a draw through MAF for now. Previous owner removed the PCV altogether and surprise, the engine was running way rich.
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