LS2 GTR Progress Pics

[GtrSimon]

Got my SVA booked for the 18th March so its all go now with fingers crossed.The engine bay is now finished.
Will post pics as I get areas finished.

[robm3]

Just out of curiosity, what's the weight difference between a LS2 and a older SBC such as my 1977 one as I believe the LS2 is all alloy yes?

[GtrSimon]

No idea of the weight haven't been able to find any published figures, Yes it is all Ally so should be quite a lot lighter

[San Diego GTR]

I just drove my LS yesterday and I have to make this suggestion to all that choose (like I did) to mount the fuel pump on the rear firewall. It is really loud and drives me nuts. I'm not sure if yours is mounted there or not, but if it is, take this opportunity to find some sound isolating mounts. I'll be doing that soon as I find some really good ones. Anyone know of which I speak?

Otherwise your installation looks great!
Paul

[Builder]

Looks great, Simon! Won't be long now.

I think the weight difference between an iron SBC and an ali LSx is about 88 to 100 lbs.

[eliot]

I like that gold heat proof cloth.

[Builder]

eliot said:

I like that gold heat proof cloth.

I'm putting that on the bulkhead, too. It's supposed to be the best stuff available and it looks great.

[GT-Arrgh]

Builder said:

eliot said:

I like that gold heat proof cloth.

I'm putting that on the bulkhead, too. It's supposed to be the best stuff available and it looks great.

That's awesome, where did you get that stuff?

[Builder]

C&R Racing is where I got mine. But, there are a couple of other suppliers. ATL Fuel Cells has it. Search for metallized polyamide insulation. It's a gold vapor deposit that makes it shine. I believe it's made in silver and aluminum, also.

[GtrSimon]

Here's the link for the gold film for specs etc.
http://www.crracing.com/racing_performance/gold_re...
they have a UK supplier Bg Motorsport Ltd Tel [phone]

[Builder]

GtrSimon said:

Got my SVA booked for the 18th March so its all go now with fingers crossed.The engine bay is now finished.
Will post pics as I get areas finished.

Simon, what preparation did you make to the GRP before adhearing the insulation? I have been trying to decide if I should knock the shine off before putting the gold film on, or just wipe it down with brake cleaner.

[qwick]

Looks great Simon!

[Davrianman]

Very Nice Simon! Great to see it so nearly finished now. That heat shield looks the dogs danglers!

Mart

[GtrSimon]

Got the engine back in now, the exhaust coating seems ok.
After SVA I will look at a box around the air filter but time is runninig out so it will have to wait.

[GTWayne]

Watcha Simon, looks like things are cracking on there mate (very nice instal), I bet all of a suden it seems like the days preceeding SVA have alot less than 24 hours in them

[actuary]

Sweet ....

Good luck for the SVA, but by the looks of things, luck won't be needed. Class job.

Tony

[CanAm Dave]

Looking good Simon!

All the best for your SVA! It will be nice to see it at a show later this year!

Regards Dave

[Wilder]

Builder said:

Looks great, Simon! Won't be long now.

I think the weight difference between an iron SBC and an ali LSx is about 88 to 100 lbs.

& around $2.5 K

[Wilder]

Nice job btw

[GtrSimon]

Builder said:

GtrSimon said:

Got my SVA booked for the 18th March so its all go now with fingers crossed.The engine bay is now finished.
Will post pics as I get areas finished.

Simon, what preparation did you make to the GRP before adhearing the insulation? I have been trying to decide if I should knock the shine off before putting the gold film on, or just wipe it down with brake cleaner.

None other than wiping with thinners seems to have taken well