Oregon 818S build maybe the first?

[metalmaker12]

Doing the same thing with the fans but running the r windscreen

[waruaki]

Your build looks awesome, great work!!!

Thank you.

I am also currently trying to figure out how to limit heat soak of the intercooler and I have fit a grimmspeed intercooler to my car (and it fits in the body!!!). I love your idea of the fans and am thinking of doing something similar. Can I ask, how did you attach the shroud to the intercooler?

The stock intercooler has flanges on both sides that are just under 3/4" wide (see picture). It was just a matter of drilling 6 10/32" holes and securing with stainless steel hardware, lock nuts and neoprene washers to reduce vibration.

Also I would recommend against using a screen at the top front of the engine compartment if you plan on a windshield. The low pressure created within the cockpit while driving will more than likely pull hot air from the engine compartment towards the back of your head.

Agreed, this is something we are talking about and will do some serious testing before we cut a section out of the fiberglass. We are still looking at different ways to draw in fresh air into the engine compartment. Other than improving the ducting on the rear fenders what are you thinking to draw in more air?

Brett


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[waruaki]

Fitting body panels and squaring edges. Nose is attached using aluminum angle stock that has been slotted on the mill for adjustment to the lower radiator support bar. Headlight buckets are installed but will need more work to pull the edges flush with the nose. I see lots of hours ahead...

[RM1SepEx]

"lots of hrs ahead" yes...

your panel edges and corners are so much nicer than mine (#17) I'm jealous!

[waruaki]

your panel edges and corners are so much nicer than mine (#17) I'm jealous!

I don't know if that makes me feel better I suppose so. FFRs molds were definitely dirty. Some areas of the panels are pretty good and others are a mess and the fiberglass on the edges vey thin and crumbly. My drivers side door is decent but the passenger door was cut by someone high on resin fumes.

[waruaki]

Strikers are drilled and mounted and the door skins drilled for the latches and door frame. I'm pleased with the door gaps and the fitment and the reveal line matches the fender. After some time adjusting the hinges both doors close and latch with two fingers. Time to disassemble and paint the door frames.

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[Ellimist]

Great thread! Definitely like the straightforward exhaust setup. Any update?

[metalmaker12]

Fitting body panels and squaring edges. Nose is attached using aluminum angle stock that has been slotted on the mill for adjustment to the lower radiator support bar. Headlight buckets are installed but will need more work to pull the edges flush with the nose. I see lots of hours ahead...

When you line up the front put the lights in, or you will be doing it twice. Looking good man!!