Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" - Page 3 - Focaljet

**Nliiitend1** · 07-30-2008, 10:58 AM

Nice progress!

I love reading you guys' project threads, because they always entail on some level something I've entertained doing or have wanted to undertake at some point in time...

Keep up the good work!

**SVTADAM** · 07-30-2008, 11:08 AM

That is looking gorgeous. Very jealous. Always wanted to tear into my daytona like that.

What are your thoughts on the twin cam Lotus designed head that they used on a few cars. Granted I bet parts would be tougher to source, but out of the box those cars...screamed.

**OmniFocus** · 07-30-2008, 11:15 AM

The Lotus head is great from a flow-standpoint, it just has to be treated carefully due to being rare and fragile. The original heads had a recall involving the steel plugs that would cause some sort of cracking, which I believe was remedied with aluminum plugs.

One popular thing to do these days is to modify a DOHC Neon head to bolt onto a 2.2L or 2.5L... It isn't a bolt-on deal, but they flow about as well as the Lotus head and parts are much more common.

I chose to go with the old-school SOHC path to help reduce that amount of custom work in the engine bay, but the DOHC cars definitely kick some ass.

**hotrodkris** · 07-30-2008, 01:00 PM

You flippin rool.

**boostedzx3** · 07-30-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmniFocus

11" of vented disc looks great behind a 15" wheel.

Were you planning on putting on 5 point harness's so you dont go through the windsheild when you hit the brakes?

**Spatakula** · 07-30-2008, 02:24 PM

Comin' along nicely I see.

-spatakula

**sleeperlove** · 07-30-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmniFocus

The front brakes are actually already on there.

They are the 11" rotors, hubs, knuckles, and bearings from a Neon SRT-4.

I fail at rechecking the original post

Thanks for telling me anyway

**OmniFocus** · 07-30-2008, 03:06 PM

No worries... it is a lot of data.

**SRT Sharkk** · 08-07-2008, 09:29 AM

Wow... I missed being there for a good weekend of solid productivity! Oh well... the motor and rear suspension and breaks look ***** amazing. I'll hafta make sure I am there next time.

**OmniFocus** · 08-07-2008, 09:36 AM

Yeah, we missed having you around! Next up is Labor Day weekend... August 30th, 31st, and September 1st.

On another note, we used the e-brake for the first time while moving the car Tuesday and discovered that the lever action is a bit more um... efficient than before. One click with little force equals instant rear lock.

I'm going to shorten the handle and adjust out to about three clicks ... I never thought I'd see an e-brake that works TOO well!

**brads03zx3** · 08-08-2008, 12:06 AM

Have you found a solution to an interesting SAI/camber issue?

**OmniFocus** · 08-08-2008, 12:36 AM

I'm going to wait until the engine is installed to figure that one out so it is sitting at the right angle.

There are two ways to go: Modify the knuckle or modify the strut. I'm actually leaning toward filling the upper hole in the knuckle and redrilling it so it matches the angle of an L-body knuckle. I had a daydream about how to accomplish that safely today.

07-30-2008, 10:58 AM	#51
Nliiitend1 It's NOT progressive. IT'S LINEAR!!!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: 32224 Posts: 4,185	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" Nice progress! I love reading you guys' project threads, because they always entail on some level something I've entertained doing or have wanted to undertake at some point in time... Keep up the good work! __________________ RIP: Modified Liquid Grey S2: 5-speed RIP: Modified 2001 White ZX3: 5-speed 2008 MS3 GT w/ no options 2006 Suzuki SV650N

07-30-2008, 11:08 AM	#52
SVTADAM Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,912	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" That is looking gorgeous. Very jealous. Always wanted to tear into my daytona like that. What are your thoughts on the twin cam Lotus designed head that they used on a few cars. Granted I bet parts would be tougher to source, but out of the box those cars...screamed. __________________ Black Aria...#1211 built in 2002 Rain...1990 Ford Escort Wagon "Dear Diary...Jackpot!" Giggity Giggity Goo!

07-30-2008, 11:15 AM	#53
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,823	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" The Lotus head is great from a flow-standpoint, it just has to be treated carefully due to being rare and fragile. The original heads had a recall involving the steel plugs that would cause some sort of cracking, which I believe was remedied with aluminum plugs. One popular thing to do these days is to modify a DOHC Neon head to bolt onto a 2.2L or 2.5L... It isn't a bolt-on deal, but they flow about as well as the Lotus head and parts are much more common. I chose to go with the old-school SOHC path to help reduce that amount of custom work in the engine bay, but the DOHC cars definitely kick some ass. __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

07-30-2008, 01:00 PM	#54
hotrodkris I wanna cast Magic Missile! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I <3 LAMP Posts: 26,899	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" You flippin rool. __________________ >>>PirateNinjasWithLasers.com is now live!<<< Official Pace Car of Vacuum Vulture Racing - Have you kicked your wombat lately?

07-30-2008, 02:24 PM	#56
Spatakula cUsToM tItLe - You're Welcome. - Drew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 7,645	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" Comin' along nicely I see. -spatakula __________________ Proud owner of the low n' slow '02 SVTF www.spatakula.com

07-30-2008, 03:06 PM	#58
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,823	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" No worries... it is a lot of data. __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

08-07-2008, 09:29 AM	#59
SRT Sharkk TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Doin the Happy Dance... Doin the Happy Dance Posts: 146	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" Wow... I missed being there for a good weekend of solid productivity! Oh well... the motor and rear suspension and breaks look *** amazing. I'll hafta make sure I am there next time. __________________ Pit Crew Beef, Vacuum Vulture Racing We put the "Rod" in Aerodynamics... "No, you can't do that... you can't triple stamp a double stamp, you can't triple stamp a double stamp! Lloyd!" -Harry Dunne** --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 Stone White SRT-4 17x7.5 Kosie K-1,s / Wing delete (Stock otherwise)

08-07-2008, 09:36 AM	#60
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,823	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" Yeah, we missed having you around! Next up is Labor Day weekend... August 30th, 31st, and September 1st. On another note, we used the e-brake for the first time while moving the car Tuesday and discovered that the lever action is a bit more um... efficient than before. One click with little force equals instant rear lock. I'm going to shorten the handle and adjust out to about three clicks ... I never thought I'd see an e-brake that works TOO well! __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

08-08-2008, 12:06 AM	#61
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 8,724	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" Have you found a solution to an interesting SAI/camber issue? __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED

08-08-2008, 12:36 AM	#62
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,823	Re: Introducing: Project "Why would you do that?" I'm going to wait until the engine is installed to figure that one out so it is sitting at the right angle. There are two ways to go: Modify the knuckle or modify the strut. I'm actually leaning toward filling the upper hole in the knuckle and redrilling it so it matches the angle of an L-body knuckle. I had a daydream about how to accomplish that safely today. __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

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