Akina's build

[kinger]

Headers just drop right in (these cars have so much room) and they are originally meant for a GTO - JBA stainless shorties. I am going to finish weld the primaries to the flanges (being picky) and cut the ball flange off to fit some merge bullets, longer collector and a v-band.

Sorry if I missed it, is that a Sikky mount kit?

[AKINA FC]

Headers just drop right in (these cars have so much room) and they are originally meant for a GTO - JBA stainless shorties. I am going to finish weld the primaries to the flanges (being picky) and cut the ball flange off to fit some merge bullets, longer collector and a v-band.

Sorry if I missed it, is that a Sikky mount kit?

Nope, all me on this one.

[Venom13132]

Headers just drop right in (these cars have so much room) and they are originally meant for a GTO - JBA stainless shorties. I am going to finish weld the primaries to the flanges (being picky) and cut the ball flange off to fit some merge bullets, longer collector and a v-band.

gotta love that.  Definitely a big savings there.   I found some block hugger headers that fit the LS1 in an FD but I did that so long ago and have sold that car so I don't remember where I got them or even what brand they were.

[freeskier7791]

Headers just drop right in (these cars have so much room) and they are originally meant for a GTO - JBA stainless shorties. I am going to finish weld the primaries to the flanges (being picky) and cut the ball flange off to fit some merge bullets, longer collector and a v-band.

Cool!  V bands are so nice you won't go back once you use them I just converted on my FB.

This chassis looks like its gonna be super easy to build, makes me want one especially since there is so much drift support for them too

[AKINA FC]

Didn't get as far as I wanted but still decent progress, customer stuff comes first sadly. Strut tower bars are done, hood pins in, mounts are finalized. Need to make the shifter linkage and figure out what I want to do on the brakes/clutch, either a reverse hanging pedal setup or I will have to mount a clutch master cylinder to the inside bracketry since for some reason the BRZ has a master on the right of the booster which would hit the left cylinder head if tried to use that spot.

















My wife having fun taking pics while i'm working 

[digitalsolo]

Progress is looking good!

[MPbdy]

Didn't realize how far forward the placement of the TB is on the ultra-low ram.  Interesting.  Could make it tough to use in an FD.

[AKINA FC]

Progress has been slow, but such is life as we all know. On target now for the beginning of next season though  I may bounce aroung here a bit since a lot has been done since the last time I posted!


Everything is basically in place now and hopefully I can get the wiring complete over the next few weeks along with ordering all the plumbing materials.

Still the core engine in the car but everything is coated and accounted for now! The new engine is all machined and ready for assembly but I'm waiting till last for that.









Lots of improved racing goodies in here once again.


Shot of the front grille/air dam



Exhaust came out pretty good, it's all cerakoted glacier black now to help with temps and discoloration. The intake and such is regular cerakote ruby red.





Now for the item that I spent entirely too much time and effort on. Started out with a template that changed about 10 times, 3d scanned, modified, sent to a friend that does this sort of thing for a living - fea, testing at 1klbs load in simulation with esses, 20g shock load and several other things to end up with this in .500 6061.....





I beveled, knife edged and rounded everything by hand with a router and 3 different bits, talk about a huge ass mess but the other option was to have things cnc cut and make them $2000 wing stands 











Trunk area - fire bottle, fuel cell, accusump



During the interior process -







Firewall...







shot of the coolant tank as i was fabbing it.



battery and diff pump mounting



Mk60 abs, radio, ecu, pdm, disconnect, wb controller, brake reservoir and coolsuit cooler  -  the dash has quick fasteners and comes out in about 10 seconds.




Dash in its current state, need to put the usb connector for the aim pdm in the dash by the one for the haltech then its all there basically. You can see the rear view monitor up at the top as well.





Can slightly see the floor mount tilton pedals. Went with those versus the wilwood due to higher leverage.





17x10 wheels, toyo rr 255/45r17 for now - HP benefit with classing for the less sticky tire.    13" alcon rotors with wilwood superlites. Same as I had on the FC so good enough for this girl!



stock'ish rears



And here we are so far!!!





I know that was probably a lot in one bite but if you're curious about something I'm happy to answer! Starting to get motivated again now that life stopped !@#$ing me 

 

[Exidous]

Have details on the engine yet? Saw it was a destroked LS3.

[Cobranut]

That is some beautiful workmanship all around.  This thing's gonna be too pretty to put on track though. 

I like the side exit exhaust concept, though I think I'd have done an X-Pipe and run 3" outlets on each side, just for symmetry.

[digitalsolo]

Fab work looks great!   I love the exhaust!

[FC3S Murray]

Man I love your work! Beautifully put together.


Is it really a de-stroked LS3? 

[largeorangefont]

Damn that is awesome brother!

[AKINA FC]

Have details on the engine yet? Saw it was a destroked LS3.

She is all machined up and ready to assemble but I am waiting to do that last as I don't like fresh motors to sit around while I fabricate and such. I will make sure to post pics and details as everyone, as much as me, enjoys the engine builds!

Man I love your work! Beautifully put together.


Is it really a de-stroked LS3? 

Thanks! and btw your FC is looking spectacular!
Yes it sure is! all 331ci

Fab work looks great!   I love the exhaust!

That is some beautiful workmanship all around.  This thing's gonna be too pretty to put on track though. 

I like the side exit exhaust concept, though I think I'd have done an X-Pipe and run 3" outlets on each side, just for symmetry.

Thanks! and yeah, I went in circles for a bit on the design, ended up with this for a little weight offset to the passenger side and try to keep some heat away from the drivers side. Hopefully it sounds good! 

Damn that is awesome brother!

Thanks LOF! sorry to read about front end damage on yours!

[AKINA FC]

Little outside profile shot while I'm working on other vehicles.    Im pretty pleased with the overall look so far but I think re-designing the wing mounts (for the twenty millionth time ) to have an arc that matches the A pillars would look better, little more swoopy I would say. Something I'll do at a later date when I have more time but for now its keep stuffing parts in it!