Jim McDonald // Extended Track // '09 HHR SS/TC Automatic
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Torchandregdoc
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No plans for them to go in it, but they've been in every other car multiple times. I even made them portable with a co2 cartridge once. If the occasion arises....
Torchandregdoc
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Another project that took far longer than it should have. We wanted the e-brake a little further forward and a little more hidden. Still have to fancy up the lever a bit, but it's functional and we picked up about 600rpm before it starts to slide during spool up.
Torchandregdoc
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I'll take a minute to update some of the progress we've made.
We had to modify the DF muffler assembly because it hit the rear solid motor mount. Fairly simple mod. Just added 1-3/8" at the flange. We probably could have made it 1" and cleared.
We had to modify the DF muffler assembly because it hit the rear solid motor mount. Fairly simple mod. Just added 1-3/8" at the flange. We probably could have made it 1" and cleared.
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Torchandregdoc
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I build a prototype clockspring mounting plate out of ABS. I have a piece of Delrin that I'm going to use to make a thicker mounting plate with to eliminate the spacers current plate. I only hooked the horn button for now but will put steering wheel controls in instead of a button panel. Also thinking of putting in paddle shifters at some point.
I'm a little embarrassed at my soldering job of wires to clockspring pins, so don't laugh if you look closely. I'd like to say I was getting it figured out, but I think i got worse the further I went.
I'm a little embarrassed at my soldering job of wires to clockspring pins, so don't laugh if you look closely. I'd like to say I was getting it figured out, but I think i got worse the further I went.
Torchandregdoc
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I think the automatic moves the engine ahead 1".
Ark :D
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Ah yes, good point. Plus, I keep forgetting too that your donor was a HHR.
Torchandregdoc
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Wooohooo. We finally got the brake lights working right. We had to use the HHR brake pedal position sensor and make a new mount exactly opposite of the Cobalt mount. We then put in two resistors to slow the turn signal cycle rate and one to make the the CHMSL function correctly. We tried a bunch of combinations and finally settled on the ones listed below. If the ohms are two low, the resistor gets smoking hot. To high and you don't get the desired outcome.
CHMSL = 100ohm
Turn signal = 25ohm
CHMSL = 100ohm
Turn signal = 25ohm
Torchandregdoc
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Coming from you of all people, that really means something. Thanks. I've had a cake walk of a build compared to your's. When you look up tenacity in the dictionary, there a picture of you.
We have an appointment to be inspected for registration this morning, so I was getting a little desperate. Figured every thing out at about 3pm and then spent 6 hours building mounts and wiring. I may rework some of it, but for the most part, I'm happy with the wiring.
Torchandregdoc
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I'm just using the stock cooler bolted to the block. In the back of my mind, you and I have talked about this? What do you want to know about it?
JBINTX
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sorry if my question was a duplication.
I assumed it was an oil cooler.
Torchandregdoc
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I was really torn. Before the build, I thought the cars with no wing looked goofy, but after seeing one for the first time in person(mine), I have finally made my decision. When the hood is off, it looks really cool with no wing, to me, but with the hood on, it definitely needs a wing for looks. Adding weight just for looks is tough for me, so I will be using a double wing wing, sliding foam cores in to take up space and then run intercooler water through the wing. I'm waiting until we are done with registration and understand temperature reading before I do that mod.Are you planning to be a "Wang Club Member" or an "Anti-Wang Club Member"? Asking for a friend.
Desert Sasqwatch
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An intercooler wing, that's a great idea.
Torchandregdoc
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I was going to make it and see who asked why there are hoses going to my wing, but the cats out now. I'm not sure how it will cool. My thought is that there's a lot of contact inches there, but I'm not sure how much compared to a standard radiator/heat exchanger.An intercooler wing, that's a great idea.
Ark :D
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I blew up your spot! Sorry about that.
I'll be very curious to see how you get the water up there.
1) Isn't it more difficult to pump water higher? Can the normal intercooler pump handle it, or do you need something beefier?
2) Would you do 90-degree hard fittings for the tight turns?
Interesting idea, for sure.