NASA ST4 - U build thread - engine swapped

[gt5759]

Wheels are finally being produced, takes 3 weeks which isn't really bad in my opinion. They sent some pics of the style of the barrel (it is the wheels at the back of the picture, the fronts are for smaller ones like a 8" barrel) and CAD drawing for brake caliper clearance (they have already done fitment with multiple brake setups) and what they will look like before the candy color is applied- called super chrome. Anthony at Koya has been very helpful through the process and made things easy. Much excite!!

[RedReplicant]

Good lord, that is cool.

[Kelse92]

Well shoot, now you've got me contemplating wheel setups for my car lol
These are really cool!

[RedReplicant]

Looks like you get a bit more aero parity between classes as of this rule update today

[gt5759]

Originally Posted by RedReplicant

Looks like you get a bit more aero parity between classes as of this rule update today

I was just starting to formulate on this! Moaar aero everywhere! The canards are pretty useless but it get GTS class cars in which is nice. The diffuser and bigger splitter - that now also go back to the firewall is awesome. I wish they would allow diffusers for the splitter -ie tunnels.
The subframe swap is a big thing too, i have friends with ls swapped miata's and such that can now come play in 4, so that is a big bonus for me fun wise!
I was also debating on using a restrictor plate and running a mechanical throttle body versus multiple throttle body detunes to get that extra power (.3) since I have the ability to adjust so easily. Probably have to run a 45mm plate or aka a straw

[RedReplicant]

Yeah, bunch of nice quality of life changes for 4 this year for sure.

I think it is funny Greg finally clamped down on the Continental flashed MK60 units in 4, and I find it even more funny that people are upset about it. I wish he'd have allowed other swaps (S197, RX8 non-DSC, etc) but that is what it is.

[gt5759]

Originally Posted by RedReplicant

Yeah, bunch of nice quality of life changes for 4 this year for sure.

I think it is funny Greg finally clamped down on the Continental flashed MK60 units in 4, and I find it even more funny that people are upset about it. I wish he'd have allowed other swaps (S197, RX8 non-DSC, etc) but that is what it is.

Right! Yeah, a lot of people paid good money for that, and it flew under the radar for a long time. I too feel they need to open that range of options up, it's not like it's some huge performance gain over the teves.

[gt5759]

Nothing real exciting for the moment but a little more done, shifter assembly is built and works great. Finished painting more parts and started on the wing mounting and dash panel, will have that all sorted here in a day or so. A Haltech 2500 is on the way as of yesterday, I love black Friday sales! Was hoping for a sale on the AIM pdm32 with 6" screen but not seeing anything. I was holding off on a lot of purchases in hopes of deals, but I can't wait no mo! Sakebomb garage is having a sale to, so the front brake kit is on the way.
Also, silly but helps to motivate me, I had to roll the car outside to move customer stuff around and it just felt good to see it outside and on the ground for a minute.





I will also be finishing the floor plate for the pedals by adding a backstop for a footrest next to the clutch pedal.

[gt5759]

Starting to look like a car again

Weight is looking good so far, numbers are pre bumper bar replacement but those are only worth like 1-2lbs since I am more focused on strength - 1.25 chromoly tubing. Front fascia is cut and ready for grille material, ordered factory fog light fillers for the sides. Plenty of room now up front for ducting, oil cooler and intake ducting.

I have been avoiding the dash as I'm waiting for the instrument display, pdm and canbus pad to arrive for fitment. I should have wing mounting finalized soon as well but need that to arrive too hurry up and wait!

[Jyn]

This is awesome. Ever come down to Texas?

[gt5759]

Originally Posted by Jyn

This is awesome. Ever come down to Texas?

You bet and thanks! I'll post up ahead of time when I go south, I was thinking about some testing at MSR or the like, I will get to looking at the calendar the closer I get to finishing.

[Jyn]

Originally Posted by gt5759

You bet and thanks! I'll post up ahead of time when I go south, I was thinking about some testing at MSR or the like, I will get to looking at the calendar the closer I get to finishing.

Sounds good. I'm hoping to do a lot of the season this coming year.

[gt5759]

Got a little bit done this week, been sick again so not moving very fast on anything. Finished up the deck lid, rebar's and bumper covers. Waiting on the rear tow hook to arrive and will be making mounts and front aero soon!
For those wondering on the front grille opening, everything behind it will be closed off except for a much smaller opening, it will basically look blacked out when done.

[ML]

Looks good! From experience I would blue loctite the push button latches as I have had them rattle apart and lose body panels!