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Offline ebdyguy

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #375 on: August 15, 2016, 02:27:41 PM »
What type of rubber lines did you run inside the tank?  I would be concerned that something was not petrol compatible if I saw black coming out.  I would definitely pull the hat and see if you can wipe black off of any of the rubber bits including the seal, especially since you said the tank was spotless in the not too distant past.

Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #376 on: August 15, 2016, 02:34:25 PM »
I got it from a large motorsports retailer and it was advertised as in-tank fuel hose.

I will have a look though.

Ta
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.

Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #377 on: August 17, 2016, 04:09:10 PM »
So for anyone that's not seen my other threads, ATI sent the wrong hub, which is blooding annoying as I have to travel miles to hire a torques wrench again. :banghead:

Have to say that their customer service is amazing though. They are sending me a replacement unit and new bolts. Now I have to wait patiently...
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.

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Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #378 on: August 18, 2016, 01:18:17 PM »
Definitely shouldn't be fuel tank corrosion,  my tank sat almost full for my whole 2 year build, clean as a whistle.

Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #379 on: August 18, 2016, 02:12:17 PM »
Definitely shouldn't be fuel tank corrosion,  my tank sat almost full for my whole 2 year build, clean as a whistle.

Still on checked it out, but thought it might be where the furl had been sat in the braided hose. I drained the tank at the fuel rail so maybe it's that? Maybe anodising?
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.

Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #380 on: August 31, 2016, 03:54:41 PM »
I took the cover off the fuel tank and it's still all clean in there. The rubber hose going from the pump to the cover looked a bit swollen and felt soft so I have ordered so Gates in-tank fuel hose. The hose I got was from a motorsports supplier and was definitely sold as submersible so not sure what the deal is with that.

An exhaust guy came over and took a look at the car. Basically he suggested 3" with two custom mufflers to make as much use of the space as possible. I've not had his quote through yet but I can't book it in anyway as I am still waiting for the replacement balancer hub to get delivered. I am also struggling to get the old one off.

I ordered some different texture paint for the interior plastics. It is sold as truck bed liner, but no way is it tough enough for that. It's pretty much the same as the last lot I bought but not as fine. It still marks easily enough with a scratch of a finger nail. Because of this I have now got a can of 2k spray clear coat (satin). Hopefully it won't react with the texture and will give a more durable finish. At £20 a can I bloody hope so.

The prep for this has taken ages but pretty much ready to paint them now.
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.

Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #381 on: September 02, 2016, 09:14:27 AM »
Got the new hose fitted and got some stainless hardware whilst I was at it


Interior parts with texture paint on. I am going to top coat it with satin black, then probably the 2k clear satin






« Last Edit: January 06, 2018, 11:58:48 AM by Gunnytron »
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.

Offline freeskier7791

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #382 on: September 02, 2016, 01:29:40 PM »
interior paint looks great!
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Offline Classy

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #383 on: September 02, 2016, 02:12:20 PM »
I agree, I usually hate texture for interior stuff too

Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #384 on: September 10, 2016, 11:12:41 AM »
Old pulley is off and new one has been delivered. Still bit pissed off about this. Although ATI were very quick, they still wrote the value on the parcel so I had to pay £40 import taxes, grrrr!

Here's the difference between the two:

« Last Edit: January 06, 2018, 11:59:08 AM by Gunnytron »
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.

Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #385 on: September 25, 2016, 12:55:47 PM »
No pics, but I replaced the pulley a few weeks ago.

I have also finished the interior plastics. Very pleased with how they came out. I also got the plastics back in the car.





I wasn't going to bother, but I ended up doing the steering column too.




I have spent a lot of time trying to figure out the heater hose routing. Originally I was going to use ali pipe as they go close to the headers, but I couldn't find anywhere to get the pipe bead rolled.

Now I have just gone with hose. Hopefully some heat sleeve will stop them from melting.

« Last Edit: January 06, 2018, 12:00:29 PM by Gunnytron »
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.

Offline wickedrx7

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #386 on: September 25, 2016, 01:11:33 PM »
Interior panels look good, what did you use for texture?  Also, why do you knobs look different?

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Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #387 on: September 25, 2016, 03:33:52 PM »
Thanks.

I used upol plastx (fine) then top coated with VHT engine enamel (satin).

Knobs are different as its a type-x model with climate control rather than ac (i think).
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.

Offline freeskier7791

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #388 on: September 26, 2016, 04:54:11 PM »
I think as long as you keep the heater core hoses from touching the headers you should be ok, do you know what that hose is rated to?
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Offline Gunnytron

Re: UK RHD LS1 8.8 FD Gunnytron's build thread
« Reply #389 on: September 26, 2016, 05:01:04 PM »
I think as long as you keep the heater core hoses from touching the headers you should be ok, do you know what that hose is rated to?

SAE J20 R3 whatever that means. 125 degrees C.
http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=12880.0
FD, LS1 running 220 3.90 Trickflow heads, Comp Ultra-gold Arc 1.72 Rockers, 7.550 BTR Pushrods, BTR Stage II NA Cam 227/234 .614"/.576" 113+2, ARP Head Bolts, BTR Platinum Springs, Ported FAST 90, NW 90mm TB, FAST 60lb Injectors, Textralia Clutch/Flywheel, T56, Cobra 8.8, 31 spline, trac-loc 3.55 Diff, Holley HP EFI, Racelogic TC.