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[JG]

Here is my solution

[MrSimba]

Very very neat!

[Nelly Vx]

Top job on that, will you be making any more ?

[CocoPops]

I have to say, it's a proper piece of engineering. Decent thickness of aluminium, so it's sure as hell not going to bend/buckle etc. Like the cut out for the engine block, it's curved like the engine. (Pic 3) Definitely worth it for piece of mind knowing it helps if the belt shreds.

[ChrisS1]

Wow that looks great JG! What do you have access to to be able to manufacture the bespoke metal bits you have been James?

[Hark]

Top job on that, will you be making any more ?

I asked the garage while it was in having the manifold removed to see what could be fabricated or whether it was easier to move the lines. That's a very neat install.

[JG]

Wow that looks great JG!

What do you have access to to be able to manufacture the bespoke metal bits you have been James?

A hacksaw and a file.

And a lot of patience.

Alight, i have a few more toys, the air hacksaw is great but on the whole i just have a good ruler, a sharp pencil and seem to be able to make things that are in my mind.

[ChrisS1]

So you do it all in your garage! Fair play, I always assumed you must have access to a machine shop or something!Where do you get your materials from?

[NickB787]

nice job JG, anyone know what the chance of the belt letting go is? would it be cut the lines? that's there oem routing isn't it, can't imagine vx allowing that if a belt could cause it to cut the fuel line

[Bargi]

Nick, don't know about other people but the SC Lotus that went up in flames in a 24hour race is what always plays on my mind. on mob, but search youtube you'll find it. JG, seriously if you'd consider doing a run you'd def have buyers.

[JG]

nice job JG, anyone know what the chance of the belt letting go is? would it be cut the lines? that's there oem routing isn't it, can't imagine vx allowing that if a belt could cause it to cut the fuel line

The fuel lines go now where near the chargers on the cars which GM supercharge as std.

[JG]

the most fun today was the use of the propane blow torch (for bending aluminium) quite a few things that weren't meant to catch fire, did .

[CocoPops]

nice job JG, anyone know what the chance of the belt letting go is? would it be cut the lines? that's there oem routing isn't it, can't imagine vx allowing that if a belt could cause it to cut the fuel line

The fuel lines go now where near the chargers on the cars which GM supercharge as std.

Cobalt Supercharged engine:

No fuel pipes near SC belts.

It's more to do with the location/orientation of our engine etc

[vocky]

I think the 2.0 sc LSJ engine only has one fuel pipe too, the fuel pressure is regulated at the fuel tank like the z22yh

Edited by vocky, 13 November 2011 - 07:49 PM.

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

Very good indeed!! Top of the class!! If you do consider making any more I would be happy to purchase one

[VXT Tim]

Very good indeed!! Top of the class!! If you do consider making any more I would be happy to purchase one

Don't know Jimmy,it looks heavy.

[Hark]

Very good indeed!! Top of the class!! If you do consider making any more I would be happy to purchase one

Likewise

[JG]

just for you Jimmy:

[CocoPops]

What do you have access to to be able to manufacture the bespoke metal bits you have been James?

He has access to a VERY understanding wife.

Refer to the "weight" picture and I rest my case m'lord.

[JG]

I could probably cut 50-70g of of it by adding lightness (holes ) at various places.