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Jag V12 are nice- but about as heavy as a Cast Iron big block (685lbs)
However- the BMW V12 I'm gonna run with weighs in about 500lbs- fully dressed - A little more than a LS1.
As far as power goes- About 300HP in stock form. I've pulled all the accessories (A/C & P/S) and setting it up w/ a dry sump-a little clean up and I really will only see about 350HP. So- really close to what my original LS-5 made back in the day.
Hauq- Manual transmission is not a problem- The BMW 850's came w/ a 6 speed-and they are not too tough to find.
Yep- I responded to his post here on the Corvette Forum-
I actually looked at that engine too-
Not that many made and didn't like the cylinder deactivation-under like 3K RPM it runs on 12 cylinders then it shuts off the valves on one side to a 6 cylinder.
I'm guessing it can be bypassed like the LS engines with Active Fuel Management.
Oh- from what I read they are notorious for out of round cylinder walls and oil fouling.
Plus converting to a manual will be a lot of work - as it never came with a manual transmission.
The only thing I wish I had done - was pull the body off frame- it would have really sped up the build. But I've owned the car for getting close to 40 years - no rust Georgia car - so I didn't feel the need.
thanks for looking!!!
Originally Posted by Corvettedave02
Looking forward to you getting your very complex build done way before my simple, mostly stock build Richard! Lol
THANK You!!
Ummm- so hows your "stock" non-complex build coming along!!!
Drove my car all the way to the top of my driveway!!!!
Notes to self-
1) bolt down the seat!!!
2) fix bolt on sidepipe- nyloc?
3) work on clutch linkage- engages to soon
4) adjust latch on drivers door
So tomorrow - I hope to be driving around the neighborhood!!!
I'm really happy with the electric power steering- shifter is right where it feels good. It's finally coming together.
Still have a drip of oil on the back of the pan- changing the breather system to the catch can solved filling it up after a couple of revs. The oil filter canister's new AN to NPT fitting solved the leak there.
I have already ordered another oil pan gasket ( only $15) just in case.
Proof- it drove up the driveway!!!
AlsoPics of just some of my progress since last post-
AN fittings on oil canister- also redid the hoses so they can flex more when the engine is running-
New upgraded - custom built alternator- twin rectifiers- Internal and external fan cooled!!!
Yep- a really tight fit!!!!
Valve covers- cleaned them up- and had them powdercoated-
Basically finished up all the wiring- neatened it up the best I could.
I don't know HOW you could fit that alternator where you did! The biggest thing I could get to fit in that location was a Kabota fork lift alternator. Nice job with the whole project!
Great progress Richard! Good to see it out in the sunlight.
Thank you Tony!!! Hope your son is still enjoying your old vette
Originally Posted by C3Ferrari
I don't know HOW you could fit that alternator where you did! The biggest thing I could get to fit in that location was a Kabota fork lift alternator. Nice job with the whole project!
Hey CY-
I milled it down a bit!!! It's good for 155A full tilt- and about 80A at idle.
Originally I had a GEO Storm w/ AC alt there that was only good for about 90A.
Originally Posted by DblTrbl
Looking forward to a lexan hood window.
HA- I'm going dumpster diving - when all the restaurants and retail stores get rid of the "covid" shields- I'll be good to go!!!
Congratulations Richard, looking forward to more.
Spent Saturday at the Classic Glass Corvette Club Corvette show at Day’s Chevrolet, we took both of our 74’s. Enjoyed seeing several CorvetteForum friends.
Last edited by 74_stingray; May 2, 2021 at 11:52 AM.
Hey Richard,
Nice to see it moving.
Good luck today cruising the neighborhood.
Thanks- I have proof!!!
Originally Posted by 74_stingray
Congratulations Richard, looking forward to more.
Spent Saturday at the Classic Glass Corvette Club Corvette show at Day’s Chevrolet, we took both of our 74’s. Enjoyed seeing several Corvette Forum friends.
OK- and why are you not posting up more pics?
The wife and I made it to the Caffeine & Octane show this morning- highlighted cars- Miata and Mustangs- so she was happy!!! Greay turnout!!!
i have a set goal to get this thing on the road- first of june!!!
The hotrod power tour is in my backyard this year- so figure i can either limp home or towing won't be that bad!!!
Here's the stops-
saturday, june 9 – bowling green, ky
beech bend raceway park
sunday, june 10 –chattanooga, tn
chattanooga state community college
monday, june 11 – hoover, al
hoover metropolitan stadium
tuesday, june 12 – hampton, ga
atlanta motor speedway
wednesday, june 13 – darlington, sc
darlington raceway
thursday, june 14 – raleigh, nc
pnc arena
friday, june 15 – concord, nc
zmax dragway
here's what i have been up to-
the cooling system-
had a leak behind the waterpump ( used air to check for leaks)- it was a npt fitting that i had blocked off- impossible to get at...so started taking of the front oil pump drive - serp drive and then decided to go to harbor freight and get some sacrificial tools. I grinded a couple sockets and hex key up and was able to get to it.
Leak stopped...however found my bran new radiator cap on my expansion tank was leaking- a spray bottle with soapy water found it.
Got a really nice piece off ebay for under $20-
i got an an fitting welded to the new radiator-
and while i was at it- i redid the angle of the tensioner on the serp drive- got a new pulley (smaller) and made a new bracket out of aluminum-
ready to go back together-
the exhaust is pretty much figured out-
here's the removable piece- so i can take the muffler apart-
uses factor frame mount-
all put together- o2 sensor bung in
now to finish up the brakes-
got a eastwood double flare tool-
and after doing some research - found out that i needed a 7/8" bore versus the 1" bore already bolted on- haven't put fluid in it yet.
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