Travis B's Track goblin #479 - 08 SS
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Metal Mech
Well-Known Member
My floor came in two pieces not three. The assembly videos have it in two sections. So your three threw me off haha
Joebob
Goblin Guru
A bit of warning that throws some people off is that it is common to have to grind some clearance for the stearing linkage to pass through the bulkhead (9 o'clock to 12 o'clock about 1/8-1/4"). Some get a little tiffed that they have to do this post powdercoat. If you want, you can mock up the steering rack, the steering motor assembly with the collapsable shaft between them with the bulkhead taped in place to make the clearance BEFORE coating...if needed.
Joe
Joe
comegetjoe
Goblin Guru
I thought they were to come in one piece. Good to know though, which ones are which. Helps me out too. Thank you.
WA08TC
Active Member
Ya trying to get pieces together for powder coating. I'm doing a lime green RAL 6038 main chassis, rad support, and tunnel cover, and RAL 7012(somewhat norda grey) for the suspensions. I think I am going to do the floors, rear firewall, and trans mounts black and rattle can the bulkhead black.
Did you guys powder to floor and rear firewall primary color or alternate?
Did you guys powder to floor and rear firewall primary color or alternate?
WA08TC
Active Member
6/30
Been a while since I posted. Got the frame back from powder, Kawi green, I've been working extra shifts so finally had a few hours to get some work done. Was able to put the floor on, as well as ran the coolant lines through the tubes. The motor is partially ready to go. New head, 82lb valve springs, cleaned everything up, new timing set. Going to upgrade the turbo but that's all in due time. Trying to decide on A2A intercooler placement, Justin Reed placement or up between the seats, got plenty of time to decide. Just thought I'd post some progress.
Been a while since I posted. Got the frame back from powder, Kawi green, I've been working extra shifts so finally had a few hours to get some work done. Was able to put the floor on, as well as ran the coolant lines through the tubes. The motor is partially ready to go. New head, 82lb valve springs, cleaned everything up, new timing set. Going to upgrade the turbo but that's all in due time. Trying to decide on A2A intercooler placement, Justin Reed placement or up between the seats, got plenty of time to decide. Just thought I'd post some progress.
Desert Sasqwatch
Goblin Guru
Good neighbor! Even better that it's Modelo (not Bud Light - sorry couldn't help it)! 
Sparvy
Active Member
Holy guacamole that turbo is a biggin'. That thick girl is gonna make some hustle when you get her running.
Desert Sasqwatch
Goblin Guru
Tracking your Goblin? Autocross? Road course? Drag? Keep in mind the LNF has cast pistons and these should be replaced (if not done already) with forged pistons if that mongo turbo will be pushing the HP north of 350. The GM forged rods are reported as good to 400 plus, maybe 450ish on a good day, before longevity starts to become a concern. Just food for thought.