Chingon's Engine Build

[Chingon1]

@XR7-4.6 that’s due to the cams right? I’ve heard or people tuning crazy cams who need vacuum pumps to help with the brake booster.

 

[Chingon1]

Today I got back the aluminum V brace my buddy was making for me. This thing is wayyyyy lighter than the steel one haha

my only problem now is the lower bracket where the V bolts too came apart. The spot weld ripped up, sucks ass. I was thinking of either hitting up my buddy to weld it back up orrr maybe try one of those epoxies. I seen 3m dp420 is a really strong epoxy which I’m hoping should be enough to hold it in place of welding.

I also got the bumper reinforcement done since I had removed the stock piece in order to install the intercooler. My question is, since it was spot welded on should I weld this bar back on or can I get away with bolting it in place??

 

[KevinVarnes]

I'm having a hard time imagining what you need to weld/epoxy, but I don't know if I would trust an epoxy adhesive in the place of a weld.

Does the bumper reinforcement just span the frame rails side to side? I don't think I'd have any problem bolting that in place.

 

[Chingon1]

@KevinVarnes

I’m talking about this lower section, where the V bolts up too. The piece of metal ripped the spot welds off and I just put sheet metal screws in the mean time. I’ve heard great things of that 3m epoxy, and from the promo video it’s very strong. But like you say, can’t beat an actual weld.

Yea it only spans from frame rail to rail. I just don’t wanna go through the hassle of drilling out the holes on the bar plates when welding it in place would be better.









Also I juuuuust replaced the alternator, removed the old one and it had some small pieces of metal falling out….. I guess it don’t like the new 6500rpm redline

 

[KevinVarnes]

They use a lot of epoxies to bond panels together these days, so I'm sure it is good stuff. I'd be willing to bet it isn't cheap.

I think welding or bolting that cross brace would work just fine. Whichever is easiest/more convenient for you.

 

[Chingon1]

Lil pull on the way to work

 

[Chingon1]

Got a chance today to throw on the bumber bar, bolted on as best I could. It definitely helps with the rigidity of the car, it’s not as loose up front.


Aaaallllsssoooooo, the stupid braided pressure side power steering hose ripped gonna have to get the OEM style for now to get me around.


*edit* it seems like the fitting ends are reusable?? Is it really as easy as buying the hose and installing these same ends??

Aeroquip FBM1103 Aeroquip Reusable PTFE Fittings | Summit Racing

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Aeroquip FBM1112 Aeroquip Reusable PTFE Fittings | Summit Racing

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[XR7-4.6]

The fittings are reusable, I had to redo mine to get the length just right

 

[Chingon1]

@XR7-4.6 perfect I had asked my buddy and he was talking about getting new crush olives but I don’t think these have that.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Got a chance today to throw on the bumber bar, bolted on as best I could. It definitely helps with the rigidity of the car, it’s not as loose up front.


Aaaallllsssoooooo, the stupid braided pressure side power steering hose ripped gonna have to get the OEM style for now to get me around.


*edit* it seems like the fitting ends are reusable?? Is it really as easy as buying the hose and installing these same ends??

Aeroquip FBM1103 Aeroquip Reusable PTFE Fittings | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Aeroquip Reusable PTFE Fittings with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Hose Ends at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

Aeroquip FBM1112 Aeroquip Reusable PTFE Fittings | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Aeroquip Reusable PTFE Fittings with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Hose Ends at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

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That's a HUGE AC Condenser you got there! ... BTW who's trunk is that in the V-brace photo?

 

[Chingon1]

@Trunk Monkey I’m not sure i found in Google, to highlight the bottom piece that ripped the spot welds off and needs to be rewelded orrrr epoxied on.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

@Trunk Monkey I’m not sure i found in Google, to highlight the bottom piece that ripped the spot welds off and needs to be rewelded orrrr epoxied on.

Thanks. I was joking. I knew exactly who that car belongs to.

Not sure where it was posted but that's a picture that I took of my car and my trunk when I was installing my stereo system.

 

[Chingon1]

Thanks. I was joking. I knew exactly who that car belongs to.

Not sure where it was posted but that's a picture that I took of my car and my trunk when I was installing my stereo system.

Haha no way! I think it was TCCOA, I like that setup, what subwoofers are you running?? I have this Dayton audio umi 2 10” that I wanna build a sealed box for.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Haha no way! I think it was TCCOA, I like that setup, what subwoofers are you running?? I have this Dayton audio umi 2 10” that I wanna build a sealed box for.

I have a pair of JL AUDIO 10W1v3-4 in a sealed box.

If you haven’t seen it, I copied my build thread here. See the link below for details.

Thread 'Looking for Car Audio Suggestions - Best of 2020'

Oct 2, 2023

Originally Posted: May 24, 2020

I'm going to tackle upgrading the stereo in the car finally. If you guys were to upgrade your stereo what would be your choice for a head unit in 2020?

Would you go single DIN with a pop-out screen? Single DIN with a standard display? Or fab up a Double DIN configuration? I've also considered installing an iPad mini but I don't have the fab skills to modify the dash. There's also the floating display ALPINE HALO in either 9" or 11" display. I was looking at these but the resolution on the display is atrocious and I think the 11" might be just too big for a...

• Trunk Monkey
• Replies: 25
• Forum: Audio / Electronics

 

[Chingon1]

@Trunk Monkey just check it out, I like the extensive use of second skin I used some stuff called siless 2 step kinda like yours but cheaper. Pretty much copied you except for the roof, which is like to do one day. I had my eye on the w6 13.5, buddy had one and it was surprisingly aggressive bass.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

@Trunk Monkey just check it out, I like the extensive use of second skin I used some stuff called siless 2 step kinda like yours but cheaper. Pretty much copied you except for the roof, which is like to do one day. I had my eye on the w6 13.5, buddy had one and it was surprisingly aggressive bass.

Wow! The 13.5 is a beast. In hindsight I wish I'd have gone with something larger than two 10's and possibly a ported vs. sealed box. They still thump though!

Crutchfield is showing "No longer available". I wonder if it's discontinued and something newer is coming?

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-nKjF3M1Mx5e/p_136136V2D4/JL-Audio-13W6v2-D4.html

Anyway, great build you have going there can't wait to see it progress.