98 GSX Time Trial build

[gsxitement]

Thanks, I like how it came out. I may be copying you soon.

Post #903 you can see how the interior came out.

 

[Mikealj]

I checked it out, it is impressive how clean it looks after being rolled on. I think I am definitely going to use it to clean up my engine bay.

 

[gsxitement]

Continued the engine bay clean up. Found out one of my upper control arm mounts was shifted, so I have to move that back into place and weld it. I welded the passenger side ones today. Also the Kiggly girdle came in. Excited to get some more stability in the bottom end, especially now that we’re going to be increasing HP and Rev limit.

 

[gsxitement]

Dead at work today since everyone took off, so I took the opportunity to install the Volk Metal craft front subframe bushings. It’s nice that only two of the bushings have an outer sleeve. But, installed the bushing, cleaned up the subframe and time to paint it to make it all fresh.

 

[gsxitement]

Got the subframe painted up yesterday and started the second coat of paint in the engine bay. Also got the upper control arm mounts welded up. Making progress.

 

[92Turbski]

Looking good, man! Progress feels so good, even a little paint to keep the motivational momentum makes a big difference!

 

[Justin DuBois]

Got the subframe painted up yesterday and started the second coat of paint in the engine bay. Also got the upper control arm mounts welded up. Making progress. View attachment 714226View attachment 714227View attachment 714228

! Light bulb !
I'm just now seeing the giant hole under where the AirBox would be, and I assume that would promote a cooler intake air source - I think I could do that - and still be able to bolt the factory box back in for testing.

 

[gsxitement]

! Light bulb !
I'm just now seeing the giant hole under where the AirBox would be, and I assume that would promote a cooler intake air source - I think I could do that - and still be able to bolt the factory box back in for testing.

Yessir. I used to have a drier hose that came up from the gill on the passenger side and supplied air to the air filter.

 

[Mikealj]

https://www.dsmtuners.com/marketplace/dcp-3d-printed-front-bumper-cold-air-ducting-brake-cooling-ducts-customizable-for-2g.191/

Those compliment well...

 

[gsxitement]

https://www.dsmtuners.com/marketplace/dcp-3d-printed-front-bumper-cold-air-ducting-brake-cooling-ducts-customizable-for-2g.191/

Those compliment well...

That’s really cool! I plan on sealing a lot of the front bumper up for aero/downforce, but that’s a really cool mod

 

[gsxitement]

More engine bay painting.

 

[gsxitement]

One coat sanded and ready for the final coat

 

[gsxitement]

Engine bay done. Subframe back up with Volk metal craft aluminum bushings. Good progress.

 

[gsxitement]

Oooooo also….this arrived today!! Stepping up the management side of things as well.

 

[92Turbski]

Oooooo also….this arrived today!! Stepping up the management side of things as well. View attachment 715483View attachment 715484

Ooohhhh, tasty lil upgrade there, man!

 

[jdxnc]

Oooooo also….this arrived today!! Stepping up the management side of things as well. View attachment 715483View attachment 715484

Worth every penny!

 

[gsxitement]

Started to work on the new radiator support. Also, played around with the FT550.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Started to work on the new radiator support. Also, played around with the FT550. View attachment 715568View attachment 715569View attachment 715570

I wondered when you were going to tackle that support. ;-)

 

[gsxitement]

I wondered when you were going to tackle that support. ;-)

Lol. Yeah wanted to get the subframe back in so I could put in the N/S bar to locate the tube correctly. Maybe wrap it up tomorrow. Hopefully. Then paint and all that stuff.

 

[gsxitement]

Just have to drill holes and weld in some nuts and the new Rad support is sorted.

 

[gsxitement]

Very excited!! Was told these wouldn’t ship till next month, yet here they are. Wiseco 10.5:1 pistons. Can hopefully get everything over to the machine shop this week and have the stuff back after the new year. Then we set to assembly.

 

[92Turbski]

Very excited!! Was told these wouldn’t ship till next month, yet here they are. Wiseco 10.5:1 pistons. Can hopefully get everything over to the machine shop this week and have the stuff back after the new year. Then we set to assembly. View attachment 716233

Whaaaaat!?! Christmas came early, awww yeah!

 

[Justin DuBois]

10.5:1 - interesting...

 

[gsxitement]

10.5:1 - interesting...

Why interesting?

 

[Justin DuBois]

Why interesting?

Its the kind of smart for the bottom end I'd expect from someone who turns both left and right ;-)
(meaning - It sounds good for power in the lower RPM range)